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Summary of Contents for Galaxy Z Flip

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 02 2020 Rev 1 0 SM F700F DS ...

Page 2: ... Entering text Apps and features 53 Installing or uninstalling apps 55 Bixby 60 BixbyVision 63 Bixby Routines 66 Phone 71 Contacts 76 Messages 79 Internet 81 Camera 103 Gallery 111 AR Zone 122 Always On Display 123 Edge lighting 125 Multi window 129 Samsung Daily 130 Samsung Pay 133 Samsung Health 137 Samsung Members 137 Samsung Notes 138 GalaxyWearable 138 Calendar 140 Reminder 142 Voice Recorder...

Page 3: ...ttings 164 Introduction 164 Connections 165 Wi Fi 167 Bluetooth 168 NFC and payment 170 Data saver 171 Mobile data only apps 171 SIM card manager dual SIM models 172 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 173 More connection settings 175 Sounds and vibration 176 Dolby Atmos surround sound 176 Separate app sound 177 Notifications 177 App icon badges 178 Display 179 Dark mode settings 179 Blue light filter 180...

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: ...unding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status If your device...

Page 6: ...it could be because 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 W...

Page 7: ...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 8: ... 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 9: ...al 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 to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about availabl...

Page 10: ...0 Device layout Unfolded Front camera Speaker Volume key Side key Power Bixby Fingerprint recognition sensor Main screen SIM card tray Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C Microphone ...

Page 11: ...Basics 11 Folded NFC antenna MST antenna Wireless charging coil Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna Flash Cover screen Rear camera Dual ...

Page 12: ...oarding passes or parking passes may be damaged or disabled by the magnets in the device Do not fold the device toward the backside The device will be damaged When folding the device do not place any objects such as cards coins or keys on the Main screen The screen may be damaged This device is not water or dust resistant Do not allow any liquids or small particles to enter the device When using t...

Page 13: ... If the device is covered with your hands while it is folded radio waves may be interfered with resulting in Bluetooth Wi Fi and other networks not having smooth connections Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector sticker...

Page 14: ...to turn the Cover screen on or off Press and hold to start a conversation with Bixby Refer to Using Bixby for more information Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you set Side key Volume Down key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key tw...

Page 15: ...evice folded at the angle you want When the device is folded within a certain range you can set the device upright without using a tripod When you fold the device the layout of some apps will automatically change For example when using the Camera app the shooting options at the top of the screen will go down for easier control Refer to Using camera with the device folded for more information If th...

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

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: ...ing condition to prevent damage to the device Wireless charging The device has a built in wireless charging coil You can charge the battery using a wireless charger sold separately Fast wireless charging You can charge your device faster using the fast wireless charging feature A fan inside the charger may produce noise during fast wireless charging Launch the Settings app tap Device care Battery ...

Page 19: ...t charge properly or may overheat Wireless charging coil 2 After fully charging disconnect the device from the wireless charger Precautions for wireless charging Do not place the device on the wireless charger with a credit card or radio frequency identification RFID card such as a transportation card or a key card placed between the back of the device and the device cover Do not place the device ...

Page 20: ... not work properly It is recommended to remove any accessories and cover being used before using this feature Do not use earphones while sharing power Doing so may affect nearby devices 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Wireless PowerShare to activate it 2 Fold the device 3 Place the other device on the centre of your device with their backs facing When charging starts a n...

Page 21: ...ary depending on the device s condition or the surrounding environment Setting the limit for power sharing You can set the device to stop power sharing when the remaining battery power drops below a certain level Launch the Settings app tap Device care Battery Wireless PowerShare Battery limit and then set the limit Nano SIM card and eSIM Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephon...

Page 22: ...Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into yo...

Page 23: ...e region or service provider Activating SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app and tap Connections SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Customising the eSIM and nano SIM card Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select the eSIM or nano SIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the eSIM or nano SIM card N...

Page 24: ...cover may be damaged To avoid scratches on your device be careful not to allow foreign objects to come in between the cover and the device while using the cover 1 Remove the protective vinyl from your device 2 Clean both the mounting surfaces of your device and the cover to remove foreign objects 3 Remove the tape attached inside the cover 4 While your device is folded attach the cover from the to...

Page 25: ...r the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open the notification panel and tap Side key Volume Down key 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart You can set the device to turn off when you press and h...

Page 26: ...e you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more To activate emergency mode press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively open the notification panel and tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remain...

Page 27: ...our device 1 Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to 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 If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup ...

Page 28: ...ess 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung 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 You can also sign in using your Google account 1 Launch the Set...

Page 29: ...amsung account password and then tap OK Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new device Launch 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 ...

Page 30: ...nstructions to transfer data from the previous device After the data is done transferring you can view a list of the transferred data on your device Do not disconnect the USB cable or USB connector USBType C from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage A USB connector may not be supplied depending on the region or model Certain USB connectors may no...

Page 31: ...er data from your previous device After the data is done transferring you can view a list of the transferred data on your device Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On...

Page 32: ...puter using the USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Cover screen Main screen and Cover screen You can use the Main screen by unfolding the device or folding the device to the desired angle When you fully fold the device you can view information such as the clock or notifications on the Cover screen Main screen Cover screen ...

Page 33: ...Viewing notifications When you receive new notifications they will appear on the Cover screen To view a notification swipe to the right on the clock and tap the notification icon To view notification details tap the notification and unfold the device The app will launch immediately and the notification can then be checked If the screen is locked you must unlock it to view notifications ...

Page 34: ...se to your eyes Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes 1 Press the Side key twice quickly to launch the Camera app 2 Face the rear camera 3 Show your palm to the camera or press theVolume key to take a selfie Answering or rejecting calls When a call comes in tap the Cover screen and drag to the right to answer the call To reject the call drag to th...

Page 35: ... your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Tap the screen Tapping and holding ...

Page 36: ...part or pinch on the screen Navigation bar soft buttons When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment ...

Page 37: ...ear Tap More options and select an option you want Swipe from bottom The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons drag the gesture hint of the desired button upwards Swipe from sides and bottom Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to move to the Home screen Swipe up and hold to view the list of recent apps Swipe inward from either side of the screen to...

Page 38: ...evice 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 Navigation bar soft buttons Multi window tray Favourite apps Screen indicator ...

Page 39: ...ps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder 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 40: ...nter a keyword Apps and content on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content Displaying the screen in landscape mode On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Rotate to landscape mode switch to activate it Rotate the device until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode ...

Page 41: ...olders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app A new folder containing the 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 a...

Page 42: ... panels Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a wid...

Page 43: ...re 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 Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connect...

Page 44: ...k screen Folding the device or pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Side key to turn on the screen Alternatively double tap the screen Locked screen ...

Page 45: ...lock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition f...

Page 46: ...l drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the power options Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes ...

Page 47: ...button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location Controlling media playback Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the pla...

Page 48: ... scrollable area How to capture a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery Method 1 Key capture Press the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Method 2 Quick setting button capture Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Capture screen This feature may not be available dependin...

Page 49: ...are the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate it Screen record Record the screen while using your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Screen recorder to activate it 2 Select a sound setting and tap ...

Page 50: ...next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and 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...

Page 51: ...ticons Enter stickers You can also enter your emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Using your emoji stickers in chats for more information Attach animated GIFs Enter text by voice Enter kaomojis CANGJIE QWERTY KEYBOARD Switch to the qwerty keyboard PINYIN QWERTY KEYBOARD Switch to qwerty pinyin mode STROKE KEYBOARD Switch to stroke mode Tap stroke keys to enter a character Tap when you are u...

Page 52: ...ect 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 dictionary pop up window ...

Page 53: ...s 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 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...

Page 54: ... 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 55: ...be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use Bixby you must sign in to your Samsung account Bixby is only available in some languages and certain features may not be available depending on your region Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must select the language to use with Bixby sign in to your Samsung account according to the on screen i...

Page 56: ...orresponding functions or show the information you requested While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key when you are finished speaking Alternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on t...

Page 57: ...ion during a conversation while pressing and holding the Side key answer Bixby Or tap and answer Bixby If you are using headphones or Bluetooth audio devices or start a conversation by saying Hi Bixby you can continue the conversation without tapping the icon Launch the Bixby app and tap Settings Automatic listening Hands eyes free only ...

Page 58: ...ice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby via text Launch the Bixby app tap and then type what you want During the communication Bixby also will answer you through text instead of voice feedback Bixby usages Launching apps or services You can launch features quickly via Bixby You can also use various conv...

Page 59: ...e Bixby To view more ways to use Bixby launch the Bixby app and tap All capsules or Marketplace You can check out services supported by Bixby and examples of commands Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 60: ... Scan QR code Shopping Search including similar images Translate or extract text To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or resolution Samsung is not respons...

Page 61: ...he shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Select and keep the text within the screen to recognise it The translated text will appear on the screen To extract text tap If you tap you can use additional features with the extracted text such as sharing or saving it To change the source or target language tap the language settings panel at the bottom of the screen Searching for similar images...

Page 62: ... device will search for it and show you the results 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it 3 Select a search result The information about the product will appear Reading QR codes Recognise QR codes and view a variety of information such as websites photos videos maps and business cards 1 L...

Page 63: ...ng on silent mode and dark mode to not be jarring on your eyes and ears when you use the device before going to bed Adding routines Add routines to use your device more conveniently When you add a routine you can set its running condition to auto or manual Adding recommended routines When your device learns your usage patterns it will recommend adding useful or frequently used features as routines...

Page 64: ...ct a routine you want and tap Save To set the routine s conditions and actions tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start button tapped This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set For manual routines you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them quickly When a ...

Page 65: ...ng auto routines Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected Running manual routines For manual routines which you set the running condition as Start button tapped you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the...

Page 66: ...vate a routine tap the routine s switch or To edit a routine select a routine and tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit To delete routines tap Delete tick routines to delete and then tap Delete Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number ...

Page 67: ...aunch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the...

Page 68: ... address will appear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 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 comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag ou...

Page 69: ...tions The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call wil...

Page 70: ...evice away from your ears Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter the number 3 Tap Add to Contacts 4 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recen...

Page 71: ...tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap Add note enter a tag and then tap Add When a call comes from that number the tag will show under the number Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location The pop up window asking whether to select a storage location may not appear ...

Page 72: ...e types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from 3 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap Done 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap Import ...

Page 73: ...te 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 the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact Then take ...

Page 74: ...count The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap Tap here to share your profile and tap the switch to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must ...

Page 75: ...members at the same time Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate 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 c...

Page 76: ... 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 77: ...ory and manage them easily 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 Tap New category Add category If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversations categories switch to activate it 3 Enter a category name and tap Done 4 Select conversations to add to the category and tap Done Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block li...

Page 78: ... set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then tap the switch to activate it 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 Dele...

Page 79: ... 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 To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Open the browser s tab manager View your bookmarks ...

Page 80: ...o use a password for secret mode In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To use your registered biometric data as a lock method along with the password tap an opt...

Page 81: ...e Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Spread ...

Page 82: ...Cover screen The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos an...

Page 83: ...ect an aspect ratio for photos Activate or deactivate the motion photo feature If you activate the feature a video clip will also be taken from a few seconds before tapping the camera button Stabilise a video Activate or deactivate the night hyperlapse feature Select a frame rate Select an aspect ratio for videos Apply a filter effect or beauty effects Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or...

Page 84: ...ject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone Activate or deactivate the motion detection feature when recording super slow mo videos Change the recording time of super slow mo videos Changing 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 Sele...

Page 85: ...y When you fold the device the camera layout will automatically change Using the Cover screen You can view the viewfinder through the preview on the Cover screen You can also view related information such as the video recording icon and timer countdown on the Cover screen On the preview screen tap to turn on the Cover screen This feature is only available in some shooting modes ...

Page 86: ... the screen 2 Face the rear camera 3 Show your palm to the camera or press theVolume key to take a selfie Selecting a camera for shooting On the preview screen select the camera you want and take a photo or record a video This feature is only available in some shooting modes Ultra wide The Ultra wide camera lets you take wide angle photos or record wide angle videos which look just like the actual...

Page 87: ...lly recognises the subject and optimises the colour and any effects On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a photo Scene optimiser The camera adjusts the colour settings and applies the optimised effect 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 an...

Page 88: ...ot suggestions The camera suggests the ideal composition for the photo by recognising the position and angle of your subject On the preview screen tap and tap the Shot suggestions switch to activate it 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO A guide will appear on the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera recognises the composition and the recommended composition appears on the...

Page 89: ...ds or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Face the front camera To take self portraits with a wide angle shot of the landscape or people tap 4 Tap to take a photo Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking a photo 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select a filter effect or beauty eff...

Page 90: ...changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo 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 T...

Page 91: ...riety of results with just one shot Your device automatically captures the best shot and videos and creates photos with optimised filters or videos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap SINGLETAKE 2 Tap and move the camera to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail A variety of optimised results for the scene will appear To view other ...

Page 92: ... the shutter speed A slow shutter speed allows more light in so the photo or video becomes brighter This is ideal for photos or videos of scenery or photos or videos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for capturing photos or videos of fast moving subjects Adjust the colour tone Change the focus mode Drag the adjustment bar towards or to manually adjust the focus...

Page 93: ... 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 the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empt...

Page 94: ...esize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo Night mode Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash When you use a tripod or place your device on a flat surface with it folded at the angle you want you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and ...

Page 95: ...d edit it after taking a photo The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Blur Big circle Zoom Colour point Spin Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or b...

Page 96: ...adjustment bar to the left or right 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Background effect intensity adjustment bar Background effects Editing the background of the Live focus photos You can also edit the background effect and the intensity of the background effect for a photo taken with the Live focus feature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live ...

Page 97: ...to save the photo Super Slow mo mode Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later After the video is recorded background music will be added automatically Some super slow motion features may differ depending on the model Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light When recording a video indoors with insufficient or poor l...

Page 98: ...ent in super slow motion and save it as a video 3 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 4 Tap Play super slow mo video Random background music will automatically accompany the video during playback To edit the super slow motion section drag the section editing bar to the left or right Start bracket End bracket Super slow motion section Change the background music Section editing bar ...

Page 99: ... conditions such as the following When the device shakes When another object is moving near the subject in the motion detection area When recording under flickering light such as in places with fluorescent lighting Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SLOW MOTION 2 Tap...

Page 100: ... and tap Play hyperlapse to view the video Customising 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 Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the phot...

Page 101: ...ant to take with the front camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Advanced recording options Set the device to use an advanced recording option If you activate the High efficiency video feature you can record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Codec HEVC format Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device...

Page 102: ...cessively The video resolution is high Pictures as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when 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 a...

Page 103: ...your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Videos View the videos saved in your device Favourites View your favourite photos and videos Recent View recent photos and videos Suggested View recommended content ...

Page 104: ...re similar images Creating movies Create a movie by selecting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap tick the files you want to use and then tap Create movie When you select Highlight reel the device will automatically combine the highlights from the images or videos and create a movie Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types or locat...

Page 105: ...atures 105 Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image Access additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image BixbyVision Add the image to favourites ...

Page 106: ...g images by enlarging an area 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image 3 Double tap or spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 107: ...n 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 ...

Page 108: ...ideos sorted by folders or albums Launch the Gallery app tap Albums and then select an album Creating albums You can add albums and sort files 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Tap Create album 3 Enter a title for the album and tap Create Moving photos and videos to albums 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Select an album and tap Add items 3 Tap Pictures or tap Albums and select an...

Page 109: ...u capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Editing stories To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap Story album Add To remove images or videos fro...

Page 110: ...u connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive 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 bin ...

Page 111: ...n photos or videos Launching AR Zone Use the following methods to launch AR Zone Launch the AR Zone app Launch the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Available features may vary depending on the region or service provider AR Emoji Camera Create an emoji that looks just like you and take photos and record videos using your emojis or character emojis ...

Page 112: ...ith your emoji s expressions and actions Deco Pic Capture photos or videos with various stickers Creating AR Emoji Create an emoji that looks just like you and take photos and record videos using your emojis or character emojis You can customise your emoji s features such as the face shape or hairstyle and decorate your emoji with various accessories You can also express yourself in fun ways using...

Page 113: ...ate your emoji and tap Next 5 Tap All done Your emoji and its emoji stickers are now created Refer to AR Emoji Stickers for more information about emoji stickers You can use the AR Emoji Camera feature in both the front and rear cameras To switch between cameras swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen Deleting an emoji Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera Tap Manage emojis tick ...

Page 114: ... Camera Capturing photos or videos with your emojis Create fun photos or videos with your emoji using various shooting modes MIRROR MASK SCENE PLAY 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Select the emoji you want to use ...

Page 115: ...nd share the photos and videos that you have captured in Gallery Capturing photos or videos with character emojis Character emojis mimic your expressions 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Select a character emoji you want to use 3 Tap to take a photo or tap and hold to record a video You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji Stickers C...

Page 116: ...oji Stickers 2 Tap Make custom stickers at the bottom of the screen 3 Edit stickers how you want Add stickers Select the sticker s background Select an expression Select an action Enter text Write or draw on stickers 4 Tap Save You can view the stickers you have created by tapping Custom ...

Page 117: ... app Some features may vary depending on the region or service provider 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon Deleting emoji stickers On the Samsung keyboard tap tap at the bottom of the keyboard and then tap Manage sticker sets Select the emoji stickers you ...

Page 118: ...ji Studio You can also create clothes with custom patterns and colours for your emoji Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio AR Emoji Studio will appear Select an emoji to edit What s new Edit the emoji ...

Page 119: ...oji Studio 2 Tap Design your own clothes 3 Select a clothes and select an image or pattern to use If you tap Gallery you can design clothes using images saved in the device 4 Design as you want and tap Save to save the clothes When a pop up window tap Try it on Then you can try the clothes on ...

Page 120: ... Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the camera recognises the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Write or draw in the recognition area If you switch to the rear camera you can also write or draw outside the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Redo Undo Enter text Hide the pen tools Recognition area Change the pen type and colour ...

Page 121: ...s or videos with various stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic 2 Select a sticker you want to use 3 Tap to take a photo or tap and hold to record a video You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in Gallery ...

Page 122: ...ode you want The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons will appear on the Always On Display Double tap a notification icon to view its notification If the screen is locked you must unlock it to view notifications Dea...

Page 123: ...rag the window downwards to quickly view the content and perform available actions Managing notifications to display as the edge lighting 1 Launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen Edge lighting and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Choose apps and tap the switches next to apps to receive notifications as the edge lighting Some notifications may not display as the edge lighting depen...

Page 124: ...ou receive a message while watching a video or playing a game you can view the message and reply to it without switching the screen When you receive a notification with edge lighting while using an app drag the notification downwards This feature is only available to apps that support the Multi window and edge lighting features To view supported apps launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen...

Page 125: ...indow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 126: ...en tap the Multi window tray switch to activate it 2 Select an app from the list The selected app will launch on the lower window Running recently used apps in the split screen view You can run your recently use apps in the split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view The sele...

Page 127: ...not on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button 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 window will be maximised ...

Page 128: ...pe 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 129: ...y 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 Contents Access additional options Access additional card options To stop displaying a card on the list tap at the top of the card and tap Don t show again To add or delete content to be shown as cards tap Cards and tap the switches next to it...

Page 130: ...swipe to the left on the screen or tap the Back button Samsung Pay Introduction Register frequently used cards to Samsung Pay a mobile payment service to make payments quickly and securely Samsung Pay supports magnetic secure transmission MST as well as near field communication NFC to allow payment through standard credit card readers You can view more information such as cards that support this f...

Page 131: ... the region Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup 1 Launch the Samsung Pay app 2 Sign in to your Samsung account 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions 4 Register your fingerprint to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments This PIN ...

Page 132: ...ung Pay 3 Touch the lower part of your device s back to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards lis...

Page 133: ... and fitness You can also compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users compete with your friends and view health tips Using Samsung 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 ...

Page 134: ...w health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends Together Together allows you to set up step count goals and compete with your friends You can invite friends to walk together set target step counts compete in challenges and view your ranking On the Samsung Health home screen tap Together ...

Page 135: ...perience 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 steps on the notification panel To turn off notifications on the Samsung Health home screen tap Notifications and then tap the Steps switch under Categories to deactivate it Alternativ...

Page 136: ... 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 additiona...

Page 137: ... submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at th...

Page 138: ...e device s settings and apps Launch the GalaxyWearable app Tap Get started to connect your device to the wearable device Follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup Refer to the wearable device s user manual for more information about how to connect and use the wearable device with your device Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner Creating...

Page 139: ...g reminders You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder Refer to Reminder for more information Syncing events 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...

Page 140: ...n in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders Create reminders with various methods Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder with a specified time or location setting You can also ...

Page 141: ...minders 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 restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times ...

Page 142: ...oice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Making voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode Start recording ...

Page 143: ...vice records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice ...

Page 144: ... will be muted Muted sound source Unmuted sound source 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 or folders tap ...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...p 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 too...

Page 147: ...rs your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily View your gameplay information Open games with or without sound Access additional options Downloaded apps Library panel ...

Page 148: ...ry panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you want Focus on performance This focuses on giving you the best possible per...

Page 149: ... vary depending on the game Configure settings for Game Booster Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust settings to prevent device overheating and to stop apps running in the background to better manage memory Block during game Lock some features during games Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navi...

Page 150: ...es and configure settings to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device Using Kids Home Open the notification panel swipe downwards 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 ...

Page 151: ...y playtime Restrict the usage time for Kids Home Daily usage View the daily usage time of Kids Home Activity View the activity history of Kids Home Frequently contacted View the frequently used contacts in Kids Home My kid s creations View the works created from the apps in Kids Home Allowed content Check the apps or content supported by Kids Home and add them Show Content page Set the device to d...

Page 152: ...xample when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone To use SmartThings your smartphone and other devices must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use SmartThings you must sign in to your Samsung account The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region or service provider Available features may differ depending on the connected device Conn...

Page 153: ...ings app 2 Tap Add device or tap Device 3 Select a device type Or tap Scan or tap the search field to search for devices 4 Follow the on screen instructions to connect devices Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices For example you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust theTV volume 1 Launch the SmartThings app The list of connected devices ...

Page 154: ...ocation to select a location on the map and tap Done To add rooms to the location tap Rooms tick rooms you want to add and then tap Done 3 Tap Done Your location will be added To add devices to the location tap Add device or tap Device and follow the on screen instructions to register devices Adding scenes Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time 1 Launch...

Page 155: ...ons 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 devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone To set devices ...

Page 156: ...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 157: ...lowed to find and send content to your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 2 Tap and hold Quick Share The Quick Share settings screen will appear 3 Select an option under Who can share with you Contacts only Allow only your contacts to share with your device Everyone Allow any nearby devices to share with your device SmartView View your devi...

Page 158: ...nk Sharing The link for the image will be created 3 Select a sharing option Shared album Create a shared album to share photos or videos with others and download your files whenever you want To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Shared album 3 Select an album to share If there is no album to share tap Create shared album and...

Page 159: ...o activate it and then connect the smartphone to your Bluetooth car stereo If the smartphone and your Bluetooth car stereo are already connected proceed to the next step 2 Your smartphone Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Music Share to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by launching the Settings app and tapping Connecti...

Page 160: ... 1803 or higher and it is recommended to use the latest version to fully use this feature A Microsoft account is required to use this feature When you create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office programs andWindows 10 Connecting to a computer 1 Device Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Link toWindows 2 Device Tap Sign in ...

Page 161: ...ce Accept the connection request Your device and the computer will be connected Viewing data and notifications from your device on the computer 1 Launch the Your Phone app on the computer Your device Photos Messages Calls Notifications Phone screen Available features and menus may vary depending on the software version or model ...

Page 162: ...al Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view m...

Page 163: ...d on your device and play them Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Int...

Page 164: ...ta or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information 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 make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps Refer to NFC and payment for more information Fligh...

Page 165: ...he device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information 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 acc...

Page 166: ...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 167: ...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 168: ...npairing 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 169: ...ke payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the lower part of your device s back to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and payment Tap ...

Page 170: ... your device s back 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 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 d...

Page 171: ...ls for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Calls Select the eSIM or nano SIM card for voice calls Text messages Select the eSIM or nano SIM card for messaging Mobile data Select the eSIM or nano SIM card for data services Confirm SIM card for calls Set the device to ask to use the eSI...

Page 172: ...ice s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Sett...

Page 173: ...ings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information MirrorLink ...

Page 174: ...nnections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search 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 content...

Page 175: ... Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor Ending the MirrorLink connection Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings ...

Page 176: ...e optimised for various types of audio such as movies music and voice With Dolby Atmos you can experience moving audio sounds that flow all around you On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects Dolby Atmos tap the switch to activate it and then select a mode Before you use this feature you must connect an earphone Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound...

Page 177: ...ar Do not disturb Set the device to mute all sounds except for allowed exceptions Recently sent View the apps that received recent notifications and change the notification settings To customise notification settings for more apps tap See all All and select an app from the apps list App icon badges You can set the device to display a number or dot badge on apps that have notifications You can also...

Page 178: ...t size and style Change the font size and style Refer to Font size and style for more information Screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting Full screen apps Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio You can also set the device to hide the front camera from the screen Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Home screen Configure ...

Page 179: ...e to the screen tap Dark mode settings tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to activate it and then select an option Sunset to sunrise Set the device to turn on dark mode at night and turn it off in the morning based on your current location Custom schedule Set a specific time to turn on and off dark mode Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen...

Page 180: ...nge the screen mode while applying the blue light filter Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool the blue colour tone will increase When you drag the bar towa...

Page 181: ...tomatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver 2 Select an option If you select Photo Frame or Photos a slideshow with selected images will start If you select PhotoTable selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To previe...

Page 182: ... AODs Select an image to display on the Always On Display Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more...

Page 183: ...tcuts to them on the locked screen About Lock screen View the Lock screen version and legal information Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For example if you have set your home as a trusted location when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself This feature will be available ...

Page 184: ... or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track 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 This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Samsung ...

Page 185: ...hich are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is...

Page 186: ...en with your face is not working properly tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again To enhance the face recognition tap Add alternative look and add an alternate appearance Deleting the registered face data You can delete face data that you have registered 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the pres...

Page 187: ... switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed If you want to set your device to recognise your face only when your eyes are open tap the Require open eyes switch to activate it If you want to increase the recognition rate in a dark place tap the ...

Page 188: ... your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock ...

Page 189: ...ecognise your fingerprint Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Read the...

Page 190: ... displayed Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Set...

Page 191: ...egister your biometric data to Samsung Pass On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Verifying the Samsung account password You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main...

Page 192: ...n screen tap Sign in and select a website or app from the list 2 Tap Edit and modify your ID password and the website s or app s name To delete your sign in information tap Delete Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass on the Samsung Pass ...

Page 193: ...you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass Your agreement to the terms and conditions and your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will not be...

Page 194: ...te secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location To use Secure ...

Page 195: ...to the Apps screen To change the name or icon colour of Secure Folder tap Customise When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the button at the bottom of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the d...

Page 196: ...from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery in the default storage Adding apps Add an app to use in Secu...

Page 197: ...ap the Show icon on Apps screen switch to deactivate it Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 ...

Page 198: ...ung Notes will not be backed up SecureWi Fi SecureWi Fi is a service that secures yourWi Fi network connection It encrypts data using Wi Fi networks and disables tracking apps and websites so that you can useWi Fi networks safely For example when using an unsecureWi Fi network in public places such as cafes or airports SecureWi Fi is automatically activated so that no one can hack your login infor...

Page 199: ...i Fi 2 Tap Protection plan and select the plan you want For certain protection plans you can transfer the protection plan to another device signed in to your Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the purchase Privacy Change the settings for privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Permission manager View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You...

Page 200: ... Smart Switch On the Settings screen 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 cont...

Page 201: ...ync data saved in your device 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 by tapping Gallery Other synced data or Samsung Cloud Drive When you connect your Samsung acco...

Page 202: ...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 203: ...not be available depending on the region or service provider Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your device on your computer Refer to Link toWindows for more information Multi window tray Set the device to display the multi window tray that provides the list of apps which can launch in the split screen view Smart pop up view Select apps to view their notifications via pop up windows Whe...

Page 204: ...enjoy brighter and more vivid colours This feature may not be available in some apps Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Side key three times Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Lift to wake Set the device to turn on the screen when you pick it up Double tap to w...

Page 205: ...pps and features Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the Phone or Contacts app Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger Supported apps will appear 2 Tap the switch of an a...

Page 206: ...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 parental controls for your children and manage their digital use On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to Digita...

Page 207: ...alWellbeing and parental controls DigitalWellbeing Number of unlocks Number of notifications The time the screen was on Set goals Setting your goals You can set goals for how long to use your device and how many times to unlock it a day 1 On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls 2 Tap Screen time goal or Unlock goal under Your goals set a goal and then tap Set ...

Page 208: ...y focused on what you want While focus mode is on you can only use default apps and the apps you allowed exceptions for On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Then tap the mode you want to activate under Focus mode and tap Start 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 ...

Page 209: ...lso automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Security Memory Optimising your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimise now The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed apps and malware ...

Page 210: ...ating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Power mode Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes Tap Power mode and select an option High performance The screen is as bright as possible and at maximum resolution The battery may drain quickly Optimised Optimised for a balance between the device s performance and battery usage Medium p...

Page 211: ... memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung webs...

Page 212: ...ing device languages for more information Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can reset all your settings or only network settings or accessi...

Page 213: ...een tap Accessibility Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Download and install Check for and...

Page 214: ...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 215: ... feedback Activating or deactivatingVoice Assistant When you activateVoice Assistant the device will start voice feedback When you tap the selected feature once the device will read the text on the screen aloud Tapping the feature twice will activate the feature Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Screen reader tap the Voice Assistant switch tap Allow and then tap the selected area twice to ...

Page 216: ... the right then left in one motion Scroll down the screen Swiping upwards then downwards in one motion Move to the first item on the screen Swiping downwards then upwards in one motion Move to the last item on the screen Two finger gestures Tapping twice Start pause or resume the current action Tapping three times Check the current time remaining battery power and more To change items that are rea...

Page 217: ...he list of recent apps Using the contextual menu While you are usingVoice Assistant swipe to the left or right with three fingers The contextual menu will appear and the device will read the options aloud Swipe to the left or right with three fingers to scroll through the options When you hear the option you want swipe upwards or downwards to use the option or adjust the settings for the option Fo...

Page 218: ...eedback Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen such as selecting an item You can also adjust the volume of the sound played when you touch the screen to control it Focus on speech audio Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud Focus indicator Set the device to thicken the border of the focus indicator that appears when you tap items You c...

Page 219: ...e keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To activate the rapid key input feature launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Screen reader and then tap the Quick typing switch to activate it When you touch the keyboard with your finger the device reads aloud the character keys under your finger When you hear the character you want ...

Page 220: ...vate it Using the high contrast keyboard Change the colours of the Samsung keyboard to increase the contrast between the text and the background Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and then tap the High contrast keyboard switch to activate it Displaying button shapes Display button shapes with frames to make them stand out Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Vis...

Page 221: ...ading the text Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements Colour lens and then tap the switch to activate it Select a colour you want To adjust the transparency level drag the adjustment bar under Opacity Reducing screen motion effects Reduce animation effects if you are sensitive to animations or screen movement Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhanceme...

Page 222: ... the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding Or tap and then tap and hold the screen While holding the screen drag your finger to explore the screen Release your finger to return to the normal view Keyboards and the navigation bar on the screen cannot be magnified When this feature is activated the performance of some apps may be affected Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers Enlarge t...

Page 223: ...ents Amplify ambient sound and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Connect an earphone to the device and wear it 3 Tap Adapt sound Optimise the sound setting to find the best sound quality and use it for calls or media playback Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Adapt sound and then optimise the sound setting Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sou...

Page 224: ...aunch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements LiveTranscribe and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap to transcribe speech Live Caption Set the device to detect speech and automatically generate captions when you play media content such as videos or podcasts Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Live Caption and then tap the Live Caption switch to ac...

Page 225: ...ange doorbell sound Interaction and dexterity Universal switch You can control the touchscreen by connecting an external switch by tapping the screen or by using head movements and face gestures 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Universal switch 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Done 3 Tap the switch to activate it 4 If the universal switches are not...

Page 226: ...hortcut icon appears as a floating icon for easy access to the assistive menus from any screen When you tap the assistive shortcut icon the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appear on the icon Tap the left or right arrow to move to other panels or swipe to the left or right to select other menus Using the cursor On the assistive menu tap Cursor You can control the screen using small fi...

Page 227: ...essibility Interaction and dexterity Interaction control 2 Tap the switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Side key and theVolume Up key simultaneously while using an app 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict 5 Tap Done The device displays the restricted area The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device s keys will be disab...

Page 228: ...re repeated touches tap the switch to activate it and then set the time Click after pointer stops Set the device to select an item automatically when you place the mouse pointer over the item Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and then tap the Click after pointer stops switch to activate it Sticky keys Set an external keyboard s modifier key such as the Shift Ctrl ...

Page 229: ...ility features quickly Set to open accessibility features quickly Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Side andVolume up keys and then tap the switch to activate it Then select an accessibility feature to open when you simultaneously press the Side key and theVolume Up key You can access the following accessibility features Accessibility Voice Assistant Universal switch Magn...

Page 230: ...the device to blink the flash or the screen when an alarm sounds or when you have notifications such as incoming calls or new messages Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Flash notification and then tap the switches next to the options you want to activate Notification reminders Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Launch th...

Page 231: ... feature before using this feature 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Advanced settings Voice Label The voice recorder will launch 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished recording tap Done to stop 4 Place the lower part of your device s back over the voice label The information in the voice recording will be written to the voice label BixbyVision fo...

Page 232: ...en to capture the scene you want Reading text or object information aloud Recognise text or objects and describe them by voice 1 Tap Open BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the text or object within the screen to recognise it Installed services View accessibility services installed on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Installed services ...

Page 233: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 234: ...utions 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 Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 235: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 236: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 237: ...may lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer Your device cannot find your current locati...

Page 238: ...es not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness on top switch to activate it Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_ene...

Page 239: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi 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 trademarks of ...

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