Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 User Manual Download

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USER MANUAL

English. 02/2023. Rev.2.0

SM-F916B

SM-F916B (LTE)

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Z Fold 2

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 02 2023 Rev 2 0 SM F916B SM F916B LTE ...

Page 2: ...msung Kids 53 Samsung Health 54 Samsung Notes 55 Samsung Members 55 Samsung Global Goals 55 Galaxy Shop 56 GalaxyWearable 56 Calendar 57 Reminder Receiving notifications for to do items 58 My Files Checking and managing the files 58 Clock 58 Calculator 59 Game Launcher 60 Game Booster Configuring your gaming environment 61 SmartThings 61 SmartView Mirroring on aTV screen 62 Music Share 64 Link toW...

Page 3: ... Apps 152 General management 153 Accessibility 153 Software update 154 About phone Settings 112 Introduction 113 Samsung account 113 Connections 114 Wi Fi 116 Bluetooth 117 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 118 Data saver 119 Mobile data only apps 119 Mobile Hotspot 120 More connection settings 121 Connected devices 122 Modes and Routines 122 Using modes 122 Using routines 123 Sounds...

Page 4: ... 4 Usage notices 156 Precautions for using the device 159 Notes on package contents and accessories 160 Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 164 Accessibility 179 Troubleshooting 184 Removing the battery ...

Page 5: ...5 Getting started ...

Page 6: ...d Speaker Light sensor Magnetic sensor Volume key Main screen Inner front camera Speaker Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor SIM card tray Light sensor Microphone Home button soft button Hall sensor Microphone ...

Page 7: ... 7 Folded Flash GPS antenna NFC antenna MST antenna Wireless charging coil Main antenna Cover camera Home button soft button Rear camera Cover screen Speaker Hall sensor Proximity Light sensor Microphone Light sensor ...

Page 8: ... not press the screen or the front camera lens with a hard or sharp object such as a pen or fingernail Doing so may result in damage to device such as scratches dents or screen damage Do not apply excessive pressure to the area where the screen folds Doing so may result in screen damage Do not unfold the device by pushing the screen apart with your finger Doing so may result in damage to the devic...

Page 9: ...rea where the screen folds You may notice a crease at the centre of the Main screen This is a normal characteristic of the device The hall sensor on the Cover screen may or may not be available depending on the model Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with ...

Page 10: ...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 twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen...

Page 11: ... misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily access...

Page 12: ...g it is recommended to separate the cover or accessory from the device Adjust the devices into the correct position as shown in the image below to ensure that their connection is good Otherwise the device may not charge properly or may overheat Wireless charging coil Precautions for wireless charging If you do not follow the precautions below the device may not charge properly or may overheat or t...

Page 13: ...eless charger has an internal fan the fan may produce noise during fast wireless charging Add a routine to set the fast wireless charging feature to turn off automatically at the preset time using Routines When the fast wireless charging feature turns off the charger s fan noise and the indicator light will be reduced Wireless power sharing You can charge another device with your device s battery ...

Page 14: ...ireless charging feature can be charged using this feature Some devices may not be charged To see devices that support theWireless power sharing feature visit the Samsung website To charge properly do not move or use either device while charging The power charged to the other device may be less than the amount shared to it by your device If you charge the other device while charging your device th...

Page 15: ...ction to another device the battery will 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 rec...

Page 16: ...e next to the tray to loosen the tray 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 and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for ...

Page 17: ... SIM manager SIM cards Activate the SIM card to use and customise the SIM card settings eSIMs Activate the eSIM Preferred SIMs Select to use specific SIM cards for some features such as voice calls when two cards are activated Data switching Set the device to use another SIM card for data services if the preferred SIM card cannot connect to the network More SIM settings Customise the call or eSIM ...

Page 18: ...n off when you press and hold the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then tap Power off menu under Press and hold 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 Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data re...

Page 19: ...and various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 20: ...ng account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Forgot password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung account When you sign out of your Samsung account your da...

Page 21: ... device To view content on the large screen switch to the Main screen by unfolding the device When switching to the Main screen the layout of some apps will automatically change For example when using the My Files app the categories list and the selected category s folders or files will be displayed together The window size of some apps may not be adjusted when switching to the Main screen Cover s...

Page 22: ...using on the Main screen to the Cover screen when you fold the device Launch the Settings app tap Display Continue apps on cover screen and then tap the switches of the apps you want to continue using on the Cover screen When you fold the device while the app is running the screen of the app will appear on the Cover screen Some apps may not support this feature Mirroring the Cover screen Use the s...

Page 23: ...h on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may res...

Page 24: ...apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Ta...

Page 25: ...e available on the Cover screen Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen swipe upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button ...

Page 26: ...evice 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 Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout...

Page 27: ... shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders 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...

Page 28: ...apps from the bottom of the Home screen recently used apps and the all apps button will be displayed on the taskbar You can switch apps quickly by selecting the app you want from the taskbar You can also run multiple apps at the same time While using an app tap and hold the app you want from the taskbar drag it upwards and then drop it wherever you want Taskbar All apps button Favourite apps Recen...

Page 29: ...pps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel Edge panel settings Edge panel handle ...

Page 30: ...ect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the scre...

Page 31: ... text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level 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 diffe...

Page 32: ...wing functions on the notification panel Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control media on your device and connected nearby devices View the notification details and perform various actions Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain featur...

Page 33: ... the Media feature 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Device control Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and sc...

Page 34: ...ayout 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 the camera with the device folded Flex mode for more information The device will recognise its status as being either fully folded or unfolded based on the angle that it reaches when unfolded Changing the screen layout is on...

Page 35: ...put languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation bar launch the Settin...

Page 36: ...g or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 37: ... an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable ...

Page 38: ...aunch 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 Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly ...

Page 39: ...wipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated tap Settings Other call settings and then tap the Swipe to call or text switch to activate it Using speed dial To set a number to speed dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad 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 key...

Page 40: ...rious rejection messages launch the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone number enter a phone number and the...

Page 41: ...mport contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts ...

Page 42: ...1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Merging duplicate contacts If your contacts list includes duplicate contacts merge them into one to strea...

Page 43: ...your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Attach files Recipient Enter emojis or stickers Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message ...

Page 44: ...not appear tap at the top of the messages list tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap at the top of the messages list and tap Settings You can block unwanted messages change notification settings and more ...

Page 45: ...ges More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for secret mode In secret mode the device w...

Page 46: ...w Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Some features may not be available on the Cover screen 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 Alternatively tap and hold an app and then drag it to where Drop here to open appears 3 On the apps list s...

Page 47: ...to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add frequently used apps as an app pair to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap 3 Select a location to add the app pair The apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved to ...

Page 48: ...ll be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s ...

Page 49: ...he Bixby intro page will appear After you select the language to use with Bixby sign in to your Samsung account and complete the setup by following the on screen instructions the Bixby screen will appear Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key Alternatively say Hi Bixby and say what you want For example while pressing...

Page 50: ...vate it 3 Tap the Recognise voice switch to activate it 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice 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 and tap and then type what you ...

Page 51: ...Vision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use TRANSLATE Recogni...

Page 52: ...he first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage histor...

Page 53: ...ng Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items Home cards View health tips Manage your profile and view your health and fitness history Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Healt...

Page 54: ...ice recordings into your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note Enter a title Insert files Manage pages Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 55: ...al Goals The Global Goals which were established by the United Nations General 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 Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and view various infor...

Page 56: ...ith your device Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to ...

Page 57: ... and the Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap ...

Page 58: ...k Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or ...

Page 59: ...mes tap My games Add games Game performance may be limited to control the device s temperature if the temperature rises above a certain level Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap My games tap and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap More Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you w...

Page 60: ... sessions To stop recording tap Configure settings for Game Booster Priority mode Set the device to block incoming calls and all notifications except for alarms to prevent your game from being disturbed Temperature Memory Check the device s temperature and memory status You can also set the device to automatically adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to ...

Page 61: ...nect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer SmartView Mirroring on aTV screen View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mir...

Page 62: ...oth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On you...

Page 63: ...t 2 On your friend s smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media output 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list...

Page 64: ... 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 Launch the Settings app and tap Connected devices Link toWindows 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Visit https aka ms setupltw for details Viewing data and notifications from your device on th...

Page 65: ... you can simultaneously use your smartphone Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Wired connections to external displays You can connect your smartphone to an external display using an HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially support...

Page 66: ...le HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Wired connections to computers You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable To use the USB cable supplied with the device the computer must have a USBType C port 1 On a computer visit www samsung com samsung dex and download the Samsung DeX app 2 Connect your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable ...

Page 67: ...ected devices list and tap Start now SomeTVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on The computer must be connected to the sameWi Fi network as your smartphone and the Samsung DeX app must be running on it 4 If the connection request window appears on theTV or the computer accept the request 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection When they are conn...

Page 68: ... can also use the external keyboard on the smartphone s screen Using your smartphone as a touchpad You can use your smartphone as a touchpad On your smartphone tap on the navigation bar If you have set the navigation bar to use Swipe gestures open the notification panel and tap Use your phone as a touchpad If you double tap on the touchpad you can view the gestures you can use with the touchpad If...

Page 69: ... General management Physical keyboard Keyboard shortcuts Using Samsung DeX Use your smartphone s features in an interface environment similar to a computer You can multitask by running multiple apps simultaneously You can also check your smartphone s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Taskbar Favourite apps Status bar Notifications Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX scr...

Page 70: ...ock the Samsung DeX screen and your smartphone s screen while using Samsung DeX select Lock DeX While using Samsung DeX you cannot lock the Samsung DeX screen and your smartphone s screen by pressing the Side key Transferring data with a computer Copying files On the Samsung DeX screen click and hold a file to select it in the My Files app or Gallery app and drag it to the computer screen On the c...

Page 71: ...also view the music collections stored on your device and play them GoogleTV 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 pictures and videos from various sources in one place Google Se...

Page 72: ...e Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen 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 The camera automatically shuts off when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the service provide...

Page 73: ... lens and try again 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 pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary depending on the resolution ...

Page 74: ...osure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shootin...

Page 75: ...s Turn the Cover screen on or off Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted metering uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix metering averages the entire scene Spot metering uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Adjust the colour tone In FOOD...

Page 76: ...e results of your shot on the preview screen You can also set to display the preview screen while the device is unfolded Tap to switch to capture view mode Using the Cover screen You can take pictures or record videos using the Cover screen while the device is either fully folded or unfolded Using the camera with the device fully folded You can take pictures or record videos with one hand while yo...

Page 77: ...in some shooting modes If you want to switch the preview to the Main screen drag on the Main screen in any direction Using dual preview screens You can preview the scene being shot on both the Main and Cover screens to see what it looks like 1 On the preview screen tap The Cover screen will turn on 2 Tap to take a picture or tap to record a video Do not use the flash close to your eyes Using a fla...

Page 78: ...de 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 preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a picture Guide Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self portraits w...

Page 79: ...ile recording a video point the camera towards that direction and adjust the zoom 2 Tap to stop recording the video If you use the video zoom feature for a long time while recording a video the video quality may diminish to prevent your device from overheating The optical zoom may not work in low light environments Stabilising videos Super steady If there is a lot of shaking when recording videos ...

Page 80: ... change the screen before starting the recording tap 3 Tap to stop recording the video Change the screen Picture in picture window Single take mode Take various pictures and videos in just one shot Your device automatically selects the best shot and creates pictures with filters or videos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SINGLETAKE 2 Tap to capture the scene you...

Page 81: ...ictures or videos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly You can also apply a background effect and edit it after taking a picture 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT or tap MORE PORTRAITVIDEO 2 Tap and select a background effect you want To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take...

Page 82: ...an also use a USB or Bluetooth microphone by connecting it to your device Pro video mode WB Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature FOCUS Change the focus mode Drag the adjustment bar to manually adjust the focus EV Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations...

Page 83: ...th it folded you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT If you set the time that appears at the left bottom of the screen to Max you may get clearer pictures 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circula...

Page 84: ...mode Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO and tap to record a video The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a video 2 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail To edit the super slow motion section tap and drag the section editing bar t...

Page 85: ...bject 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 and tap to record a video 2 When you are finished recording tap to stop 3 On...

Page 86: ...estions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the picture by recognising the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it Watermark Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures...

Page 87: ... to use an advanced recording option Reduce file size You can record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Codec HEVC format Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device s storage HDR10 videos You can record videos in which each scene s contrast and colour are optimised Zoom in mic While recording a video you can record sound from the zoomed in direction at a higher volum...

Page 88: ...terns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high When zooming in or out using the optical zoom Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor we...

Page 89: ...ons View the permissions required to use the Camera app Reset settings Reset the camera settings About Camera View the Camera app version and legal information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Some features may not be available depending on the model ...

Page 90: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 91: ... Share the image with others Image and video thumbnail Modify the image BixbyVision View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 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 92: ...os Configure the caption settings 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 To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the ...

Page 93: ...llery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app...

Page 94: ...pp and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Studio Create emojis any way you want and have fun using them in various features Creating an AR Emoji 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 You can pick a pre made emoji to get started quickly Swipe to the left or right select an emoji and then tap If you want to make your o...

Page 95: ...s to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji short video and decorating your device with it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaper or call background image 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Select Create video Call screen or Lock screen 3 Select a template you want To change the background image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can view th...

Page 96: ... to capture your expression or select a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Take a picture Emoji Pose AR Emoji Camera Create fun pictures or videos with emojis using various shooting modes 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Select the emoji and the mode you want to use The available modes may vary depending on the emoji you select SCENE The emoji mimics your expressions You can also chan...

Page 97: ...our own stickers with your emoji s expressions and actions You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network Creating your own stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers 2 Tap at the top of the stickers list 3 Edit stickers how you want and tap Save You can view the stickers you have created by tapping Custom Deleting AR emoji stickers Launch the AR Zone...

Page 98: ... icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon AR Doodle Record videos with the AR feature Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else When the camera recognises a face or space the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves 1...

Page 99: ...en begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Delete doodle Pen tool GIF Text 3D scan Redo Turn the sound effect on or off Undo Select a resolution for videos 3 Tap to record a video 4 Tap to stop recording the video You can view and share the video in Gallery The available features on the preview screen may vary depending on which camera is being used ...

Page 100: ...rd This is the normal recording mode Interview The device records sound from the top and the bottom of the device at a high volume while reducing the volume of sound from the sides Speech to text The device 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 langu...

Page 101: ...certain sound sources in the recording 1 Tap List and select a voice recording made in interview mode from the voice recordings list 2 To mute certain sound sources tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted The icon will change to and the sound will be muted Muted sound source Unmuted sound source ...

Page 102: ...r movies sports and more to view and use them in one place Using a digital key Register your vehicle s digital key to your smartphone so you can unlock or lock the vehicle s door and start the vehicle Start registering a digital key by installing your vehicle s digital key app or using the guide message such as an email or text message sent by your vehicle s manufacturer Then follow the on screen ...

Page 103: ...lose to the vehicle with your smartphone and will lock when you move away After the digital key is authenticated when you get inside the vehicle you can start the vehicle using the start button To use this feature the smartphone and vehicle must support both the Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband UWB features Launch the Settings app tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch and the Ultra wideban...

Page 104: ...pending on the service provider or model If there is no Samsung Pay app on your device you can access Samsung Pay from the SamsungWallet app 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 and read and agree to th...

Page 105: ...ded fold the device first 3 Touch the back of your device 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 card...

Page 106: ...nwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device This feature does not support sharing videos withTVs or SmartThings supported devices To watch videos onTV use the SmartView feature Setting who c...

Page 107: ...rs throughWeb link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Quick Share and select an option you want under Share link to any person or device Copy link Share the link copied to the clipboard Share link using app Share the link by selecting an app Share using QR code Share the link with the created QR code ...

Page 108: ...features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screenshot ...

Page 109: ...t a sound setting and tap Start recording After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself tap 3 When you are finished recording the video tap You can view the video in Gallery To change the screen recorder settings launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder ...

Page 110: ... and the previous device using your device s USB cable A USB connector may be needed depending on the previous device 2 When the app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous device tap OK If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store Your device will recognise the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear 4 On yo...

Page 111: ...rring 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 the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device i...

Page 112: ...gs app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of options or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 113: ...C and contactless payments NFC enabled models for more information Ultra wideband UWB Activate the Ultra Wideband UWB feature Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight...

Page 114: ...tions Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect swit...

Page 115: ...ord 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect...

Page 116: ...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 pair with is not on t...

Page 117: ...s Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to rea...

Page 118: ... include all available payment apps If you update the payment app or install a new one the payment services that you used before may not work properly If that is the case on the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment or Others and then select another app instead of the updated or newly installed app Or deselect the selected app Data saver Reduce y...

Page 119: ...ot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar You can change the level of security and the password by tapping Configure 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list Alternatively...

Page 120: ...anced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers ...

Page 121: ...ing and messaging features on the tablet with your smartphone number You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and smartphone Some calling and messaging features may not be available Continue apps on other devices Use your device s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your device on your computer Refer t...

Page 122: ...r conditions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want To run modes manually select the mode you want and tap Turn on To turn off a running mode tap the mode and tap Turn off Using routines Adding routines 1 On the Settings screen tap Modes and Routines Routines 2 Tap and select a routine you want or tap to add your own routines If you want to set the rout...

Page 123: ...ncoming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Call vibration Change the call vibration settings Notification vibration Change the notification vibration s...

Page 124: ... UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos when using wired earphones Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker...

Page 125: ...dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Motion smoothness Change the refresh rate of the screen Wh...

Page 126: ...ction Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark place such as a pocket or bag Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors Show charging information Set the device to display the charging information such as the remaining battery percentage when the screen is off Screen saver Set the device to launch a scre...

Page 127: ...ith third party apps 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 towards Warm the red colour tone will in...

Page 128: ... items on the screen larger or smaller Wallpaper and style Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper and style Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen locked screen and icons On the Settings screen tap Themes Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen lay...

Page 129: ...d screen Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen Touch and hold to edit Set the device to display the editing options when you tap and hold the locked screen Always On Display Set the device to display information while the screen is turned off Refer to Always On Display for more information Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the loca...

Page 130: ...ions for new messages or missed calls The Always On Display is set to appear only when you tap the screen To change the settings to make it appear continuously during a set time or when receiving notifications on the Settings screen tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select a mode you want The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions...

Page 131: ... for biometric data Refer to Face recognition and Fingerprint recognition for more information Samsung Pass Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data Refer to Samsung Pass for more information Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information SecureWi Fi Set the device to protect your data wh...

Page 132: ...ion to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition Consider the conditions when registering such as wearing glasses hats masks beards or heavy makeup Ensure that you...

Page 133: ...een tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method If your face is not recognised use the preset screen lock method Deleting the registered face data...

Page 134: ... 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 method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted For better fingerprint r...

Page 135: ...lectricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Place your finger on the Side key After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Side key again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 5 When you ...

Page 136: ...ic data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information The website sign in feature is only available for websites that you access via the Internet app Some websites may not support this feature Registered biometric data is only saved to your device and is not synced with other devices or servers Registering Samsung Pass Before u...

Page 137: ... appears tap Save Managing sign in information View the list of websites and apps you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign in information 1 On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Apps websites 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 a...

Page 138: ...Settings See all devices using Samsung Pass Leave Samsung Pass Your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will also be deleted Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps such as pictures and contacts from being accessed by others You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is un...

Page 139: ...h the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method To change the name or icon of Secure Folder tap Customise Setting an auto lock condition for Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock and exit Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as pictures and ...

Page 140: ...be moved to Gallery in the default storage Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap and hold an app to delete and tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure ...

Page 141: ...ecure Folder tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap Uninstall To access data backed up from Secure Folder open the My Files app and tap Internal storage Download Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung 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 t...

Page 142: ...1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy SecureWi Fi 2 Tap Protection plan Upgrade 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 Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location Ap...

Page 143: ...ions while driving Activate the Do Not Disturb feature automatically while driving Emergency Location Service Activate the Emergency Location Service ELS feature Wireless emergency alerts Change the settings for wireless emergency alerts Some features may not be available depending on the model Accounts and backup Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also ...

Page 144: ... restore it later Backing up data You can back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tap the switches next to the items you want to back up and tap Back up now 3 Tap Done Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up dat...

Page 145: ...ce to analyse key information in the selected text or received message such as events and addresses and suggest that they be added as events to the calendar or to use related apps You can also get suggestions for useful actions or text to enter based on your app usage history Collected information is stored and used only in this device to protect your personal information Screenshots and screen re...

Page 146: ...Double tap to turn on screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen Palm touch to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by covering the whole screen with your palm This featu...

Page 147: ...call effects You can use various features such as changing the background during video calls On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Video call effects and tap the switch to activate it The icon will be added on the video calling app s screen Using video call effects On the video calling app s screen tap Reset all Reset the settings Background Change or blur the background during video calls ...

Page 148: ... be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall All data related to the second app will be del...

Page 149: ...nitor Activate the driving monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while driving Volume monitor Activate the volume monitor to protect your hearing Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automati...

Page 150: ... conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available storage On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold or select an item and tap Delete or Uninstall The actual available capacity of the internal stor...

Page 151: ...an also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Software update Diagnostics Test your device using Samsung Members On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Diagnostics Select an item to test or tap Test all to test all items Maintenance mode Activate maintenance mode to protect your privacy while someone else is using your device such as when you send...

Page 152: ...time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the settings for an external keyboard Mouse and trackpad Change the settings for an external mouse or trackpad Passwords and autofill Select an autofill service to use Reset Reset your d...

Page 153: ...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 Download and install Check for and install updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the la...

Page 154: ...formation 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 155: ...155 Usage notices ...

Page 156: ...e operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as...

Page 157: ... 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 information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been autho...

Page 158: ...p using your device if you suspect any interference with your medical device and consult your physician or your medical device manufacturer The location of the magnets is marked by the colour grey in the device image Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice notes usage ti...

Page 159: ...ional 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 avail...

Page 160: ...ain If the lower part of the device overheats 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 supporte...

Page 161: ...nlight 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 l...

Page 162: ...ature 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 lifesp...

Page 163: ...163 Appendix ...

Page 164: ...t To deactivateTalkBack tap the switch and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To view how to useTalkBack tap Settings Tutorial and help Some features are not available while you are usingTalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingTalkBack To view and customise available finger gestures launch the Settings ...

Page 165: ...e Verbosity Customise the detailed settings for voice feedback Speak passwords Set the device to read the characters aloud when you enter your password If you deactivate this feature the device will only read the password aloud when you are using earphones Sound and vibration Change sound settings forTalkBack Customise focus indicator Set the device to thicken the border of the focus indicator tha...

Page 166: ...up window until you hear the character you want and release it Spoken assistance Speak keyboard input aloud Set the device to read aloud what you enter on the keyboard Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Spoken assistance Speak keyboard input aloud tap the switch to activate it and then select an option Using audio description Set the device to play the audio description when playing a video...

Page 167: ... place your device near the label Turn on the NFC feature before using this feature 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Spoken assistance 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 Hold the back of your device over the voice label The information in the voice recording will be writte...

Page 168: ...isibility enhancements and then tap the Highlight buttons switch to activate it Reversing the display colours Improve screen visibility to help users recognise text on the screen more easily Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and then tap the Colour inversion switch to activate it Colour adjustment Adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty...

Page 169: ...n tap the Reduce transparency and blur switch to activate it Dimming the screen Dim the screen below the minimum brightness setting for a more comfortable viewing experience Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and then tap the Extra dim switch to activate it Magnifying the screen Magnify the screen and zoom in on a specific area Launch the Settings app tap Accessibili...

Page 170: ...ibility enhancements Magnifier Magnifier shortcut and then tap the switch to activate it Then tick the actions to use to start using this feature directly When you perform the action the camera will work like a magnifying glass Changing the size and colour of the pointer Enlarge the pointer when using an external mouse or touchpad You can also change the colour of the pointer Launch the Settings a...

Page 171: ... such as videos or podcasts Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Live Caption and then tap the Use Live Caption switch to activate it Caption settings Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Caption preference and then tap the Show captions switch to activate it Select an option for configuring the caption settings Sound detectors Set the device to ...

Page 172: ... Hearing enhancements Hearing aid support and then tap the Hearing aid compatibility switch to activate it Amplify ambient sound Set the device to amplify the sound around you to help you hear better when using an earphone 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Amplify ambient sound and then tap the Amplify ambient sound shortcut switch to activate it 2 Tick the actions t...

Page 173: ... app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and then tap the Mono audio switch to activate it Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements 2 Drag the adjustment bar under Left right sound balance to the left or right and adjust the sound balance Interaction and dexterity Universal switch You can control ...

Page 174: ... and settings You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Assistant menu 2 Tap the switch to activate it The assistive shortcut icon appears at the bottom right of the screen To adjust the assistant shortcut icon s transparency level drag the adjustment bar under Transparency Accessing assist...

Page 175: ...ced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Assistant menu Select apps to show contextual menus with and then tap the switches next to the apps you want to activate Voice Access Use this feature to control your device by voice Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and de...

Page 176: ...for the Side key Volume key and keyboard in interaction control mode To deactivate interaction control mode press the Side key and theVolume Up key simultaneously To set the device to lock the screen after deactivating interaction control mode launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Interaction control and then tap the Lock screen when deactivated switch to activate it ...

Page 177: ...gn corner actions select an option under Corner actions and select an action Sticky keys Set an external keyboard s modifier key such as the Shift Ctrl or Alt keys to stay pressed This helps you use keyboard shortcuts without pressing two keys at the same time Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and then tap the Sticky keys switch to activate it Slow keys Set the re...

Page 178: ...en 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 Time to take action Set the amount of time to display pop up windows that ask you to take action such as notifications or volume controller Launch the Settings ...

Page 179: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service erro...

Page 180: ...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 181: ...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 182: ...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 storage 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 ...

Page 183: ... lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does 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 Brightness control Show always A connection is not esta...

Page 184: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 185: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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