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Getting started

Device layout and functions

Speaker

Side key (Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Volume key

Touchscreen

Front camera

Proximity/Light sensor

Earphone jack /

Multipurpose jack

(USB Type-C)

SIM card /

Memory card tray

Microphone

NFC antenna

Microphone

Speaker

Main antenna

GPS antenna

Rear camera

Flash

Summary of Contents for M53

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 04 2022 Rev 1 0 SM M536B DS SM M536B DSN ...

Page 2: ...creen record 31 Entering text Apps and features 34 Installing or uninstalling apps 35 Phone 38 Contacts 40 Messages 41 Internet 42 Camera 55 Gallery 59 AR Zone 65 BixbyVision 66 Bixby Routines 68 Multi window 71 Samsung Pay 73 Samsung Health 74 Samsung Notes 75 Samsung Members 75 Samsung Kids 76 Samsung Global Goals 76 Galaxy Shop 76 GalaxyWearable 77 Calendar 78 Reminder 79 Voice Recorder 80 My F...

Page 3: ...solutions Appendix 134 Troubleshooting 139 Removing the battery Settings 89 Introduction 89 Samsung account 89 Connections 91 Wi Fi 92 Bluetooth 93 NFC and contactless payments 95 Data saver 95 Mobile data only apps 95 Mobile Hotspot 96 More connection settings 97 Sounds and vibration 98 Sound quality and effects 98 Separate app sound 99 Notifications 99 Display 100 Motion smoothness 101 Changing ...

Page 4: ... key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Microphone NFC antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna Main antenna GPS antenna Rear camera Flash ...

Page 5: ...ome quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you...

Page 6: ... simultaneously to capture a screenshot Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice 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 the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more ...

Page 7: ...evice s multipurpose jack to charge the battery After fully charging disconnect the charger from the device Quick charging Launch the Settings app tap Battery and device care Battery More battery settings and then activate the feature you want Fast charging To use the fast charging feature use a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging You can charge the battery more quickly while the ...

Page 8: ... pop up window that appears on your device is for data transfer Do not select an app from the pop up window Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the device care feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Side key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deacti...

Page 9: ... wired or wireless charger that guarantees the charging performance If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid lo...

Page 10: ... 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 any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stol...

Page 11: ...voice calls when two cards are activated Auto 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 card settings Customise the call settings Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device de...

Page 12: ...a connection will be disabled If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory card may leave or fall out of the tray If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory c...

Page 13: ... or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Battery and device care Storage 2 Swipe to the left ...

Page 14: ...ice on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for ...

Page 15: ...ternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset f...

Page 16: ...want to sign in using your Google account tap Sign in with Google 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 ac...

Page 17: ...d 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 Allow 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 18: ...s operating system and then tap Wireless 6 On the previous device tap Allow 7 On your device select an option you want tap Next and then follow the on screen instructions to transfer data Backing up and restoring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage such as a microSD card 1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect the external stora...

Page 19: ...Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device f...

Page 20: ...part or pinch 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 Doin...

Page 21: ...pps 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 Tap...

Page 22: ... 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 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen but...

Page 23: ...vice 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 24: ...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 25: ...deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps 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 handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 26: ...sonal 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 screen using the...

Page 27: ...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 differ...

Page 28: ...ing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain feature...

Page 29: ...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 sce...

Page 30: ...atures 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 or...

Page 31: ...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 Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions ...

Page 32: ...oard list and default and then tap the Keyboard button on navigation bar switch to activate it On a 3 x 4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Enter emojis stickers and more You can also enter your emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Using your AR emoji stickers...

Page 33: ...ider or model Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag 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 34: ... 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 35: ...iew 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 Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice c...

Page 36: ...al numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making 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...

Page 37: ... your microphone to help the other party hear you more clearly Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Video call Switch to a video call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the ...

Page 38: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 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 th...

Page 39: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 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 ...

Page 40: ...Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter emojis or stickers Attach files Recipient 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 input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen So...

Page 41: ...or information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 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 More options Refresh the ...

Page 42: ... videos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the 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...

Page 43: ...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 The camera may...

Page 44: ...a 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 shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it If you add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen...

Page 45: ...ng averages the entire scene Adjust the colour tone In FOOD mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone Customise the shooting options when taking single take shots The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the sur...

Page 46: ...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 with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to ...

Page 47: ...epending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap To capture an image from the video while recording tap 2 Tap to stop recording the video The optical zoom may not work in low light environments Stabilising videos S...

Page 48: ...ETAKE 2 Tap to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail To view other results drag the icon upwards To save the results individually tap Select tick the items you want and then tap Customise the shooting options Fun mode Take pictures or record videos with various effects 1 On the shooting modes list tap FUN 2 Select an effect 3 Tap the effect button to take a p...

Page 49: ...RAIT 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background blur adjustment bar 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 colou...

Page 50: ...re light in so the picture or video becomes brighter This is ideal for pictures or videos of scenery or pictures or videos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for capturing pictures or videos of fast moving subjects EV Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure FOCUS Change ...

Page 51: ...e drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a picture Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview ima...

Page 52: ... indoors with insufficient or poor lighting the screen may appear dark or be grainy The screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions 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 a...

Page 53: ...res 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 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 t...

Page 54: ... 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 weather conditions Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a pict...

Page 55: ...duction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos 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 ima...

Page 56: ... Share the image with others Image and video thumbnail Modify the image View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites BixbyVision 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 57: ...Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature 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...

Page 58: ...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 tap and hold an image a video or a story to delete and then ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...ture for your Samsung account and in the Contacts app You can choose from various poses or create your own expressions 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Tap Profile and select an emoji 3 Tap to capture your expression or select a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Take a picture Emoji Pose ...

Page 62: ... face so it looks like you are wearing a mask 3 Tap the emoji icon to take a picture or tap and hold the icon to record a video You can view and share the pictures and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji Stickers Create your 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 ...

Page 63: ... emoji stickers in chats You can use your emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social network The following actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app 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 ...

Page 64: ...R Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the camera recognises the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Tap and 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 Recognition area Delete doodle Text GIF Pen tool Redo Turn the sound effect on ...

Page 65: ... 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 Recognise text from doc...

Page 66: ...Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select a routine you want or tap Add routine to add your own routines You can set the conditions and actions of routines on the Discover list If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set When a pop up window...

Page 67: ... routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routine s widget on the Home screen Viewing running routines Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel To view a routine s details tap the notification You can also quickly stop running routines On the notification panel tap next to a routine and tap Stop Managing routines Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby ...

Page 68: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature 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 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 69: ... Show recent apps switch 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 to the Edge panel 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 The apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge pan...

Page 70: ... pop up window the window will 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...

Page 71: ...he initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the service provider or model 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 the terms and conditions 3 Register your fingerprint...

Page 72: ... 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 cards list swipe to the left or right...

Page 73: ...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 Manage your profile and view your health and fitness history View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Healt...

Page 74: ...nto your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files 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 75: ...ation panel swipe downwards and then tap Kids to activate it If you cannot find Kids on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it When starting Samsung Kids for the 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 ...

Page 76: ...site and view various information related to products Launch the Galaxy Shop app This app may be named Samsung Shop depending on the region GalaxyWearable GalaxyWearable is an app that allows you to manage your wearable devices When you connect your device to the wearable device you can customise the wearable device s settings and apps Launch the GalaxyWearable app Tap Start to connect your device...

Page 77: ...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 sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circ...

Page 78: ...con 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 Edit 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders ...

Page 79: ...ing mode Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen Standard This is the normal recording mode 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 language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not reco...

Page 80: ...ck 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 temperature into...

Page 81: ...Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap My games Add games 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 Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you want Performance This focus...

Page 82: ...me 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 Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the backgrou...

Page 83: ...e not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method you want You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile n...

Page 84: ...s to find your device Contacts only Only allow Samsung users in your contacts to share with your device Anyone nearby Allow any nearby devices to share with your device Sharing viaWeb link Upload large files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others viaWeb link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Quick Share and select an option you want under Share as link Share usin...

Page 85: ...uetooth 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 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 fri...

Page 86: ... 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 5 On your friend s smartphone accept the connection request When you play music via your smartphone you can listen to it together via both Buds SmartView View your device s...

Page 87: ... 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 Advanced features 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 the computer Launch the ...

Page 88: ...c You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google 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 pictures and videos from various sources...

Page 89: ... tap Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and contactless payments Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that c...

Page 90: ...ta saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information You can also select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network Refer to Mobile data only apps for more information SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card m...

Page 91: ...Fi network quality information such as the speed and stability On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it The network quality information will appear under theWi Fi networks If it does not appear tap Advanced and tap the Show network quality info switch to activate it The quality information may not appear depending on theWi Fi network SharingWi Fi network passw...

Page 92: ...ceived via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies...

Page 93: ... transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device NFC and contactless payments 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 tran...

Page 94: ...tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps If you update the payment app or ins...

Page 95: ...twork For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Mobile data only apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want You may incur additional charges when using t...

Page 96: ...he device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information VPN Set up virtual private networks VPNs on your device to connect to a school or company s private network Private DNS Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settin...

Page 97: ...e 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 pattern Change the call vibration pattern Notification vibration pattern Change the notification vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification System so...

Page 98: ...ecific music genre and enjoy optimised sound 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 while listening to playback from the Music a...

Page 99: ...k mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the 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 s...

Page 100: ...ease 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 screensaver when the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Motion smoothness The refresh rate is the number ...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...ns Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen 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 information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Always On Display Set the device to display information whil...

Page 103: ... your home as a trusted location when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart Lock and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device you must unlock the s...

Page 104: ...n and then tap the Always On Display switch to deactivate it Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recog...

Page 105: ...ncrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time...

Page 106: ...e the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen 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 appearance to enhance recognition and add an alternate appearance Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face inst...

Page 107: ...rprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you s...

Page 108: ...ognise your fingerprints 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 109: ... 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 using Samsu...

Page 110: ...ppears 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 or 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 ...

Page 111: ...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 112: ... of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password 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 videos to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an ...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap Uninstall To access data backed up from Secure Folder launch the My Files app and tap Internal storage Download Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up Privacy Change the settings for privacy On the Settings screen tap ...

Page 115: ...can also change settings for emergency features such as wireless emergency alerts On the Settings screen tap Safety and emergency Medical info Enter your medical information Emergency contacts Enter your emergency contacts Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Side key several times Wireless emergency alerts Change the settings for wireless emergency alerts Emergen...

Page 116: ...ta and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch for more information Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that you can re...

Page 117: ... Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup 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 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 118: ...s for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Bixby Routines Add routines to automate settings that you use repeatedly The device also suggests useful routines according to your frequent situations Refer to Bixby Routines for more information Smart suggestions Set the device to analyse key information in the selec...

Page 119: ...ble 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 Keep screen on while viewing Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Alert when phone picked up Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work i...

Page 120: ...the sound coming from the direction of the front camera All sound Transmit all the sounds around you such as the sound of music Settings Select or add background colours or images to use during video calls Some features may not be available depending on the model Some features are available only when using the front camera Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the...

Page 121: ...italWellbeing and parental controls Screen time Set goals for how much you use your device a day App timers Limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer When you reach the limit the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it Focus mode Activate focus mode to avoid distractions from your device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus m...

Page 122: ...e is not in use Tap Automation Auto optimise daily and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimisation tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Battery Power saving Activate powe...

Page 123: ...tion section for your device on the Samsung website Memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Device protection Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Device protection Scan...

Page 124: ...apps usage information change their notification or permission settings or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps General management Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language Select device languages Refer to Adding device languages for more information Text to speech output Change the settings f...

Page 125: ...he selected language will be added to your languages list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added to the top of the list To change the default language from your languages list select the language you want and tap Apply If an app does not support the default language the next supported language in the list will be used Accessibility Configure various settings to imp...

Page 126: ...ware 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 last software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they ...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...sed by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely...

Page 129: ...cations 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 authorised for sale in the U S or its territories and may only be brought to the U S for the owner s personal use Depending on the region you ...

Page 130: ... 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 available accessories ...

Page 131: ... with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended period...

Page 132: ...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 latest software Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up Restart the device Deactivate theWi Fi GPS and Blue...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...a 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 fi...

Page 138: ... 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 139: ...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 140: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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