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Swipe from bottom

: The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are located. To 

use the soft buttons, drag the gesture hint of the desired button upwards.

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Swipe from sides and bottom

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Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to move to the Home screen.

 

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Swipe up and hold to view the list of recent apps.

 

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Swipe inward from either side of the screen to return to the previous screen.

 

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Swipe inward from one of the bottom corners to launch the 

Google Assistant

 app.

If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the 

Gesture hints

 

switch to deactivate it.

Home screen and Apps screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays 
widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.

The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.

A widget

Navigation bar (soft buttons)

Favourite apps

Screen indicator

Summary of Contents for SM-A8050

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk USER MANUAL English HK 03 2020 Rev 1 0 SM A8050 ...

Page 2: ...tification panel 38 Entering text Apps and features 41 Installing or uninstalling apps 42 Bixby 46 BixbyVision 49 Phone 54 Contacts 58 Messages 61 Internet 63 Email 64 Camera 80 Gallery 85 AR EMOJI 92 Always On Display 94 Multi window 97 Samsung Daily 98 Samsung Pay 101 Samsung Health 104 GalaxyWearable 104 Samsung Members 105 Samsung Notes 106 Calendar 107 Reminder 108 Voice Recorder 110 My Files...

Page 3: ...t 132 Data saver 132 Mobile data only apps 133 SIM card manager 133 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 134 More connection settings 136 Sounds and vibration 137 Dolby Atmos surround sound 137 Separate app sound 138 Notifications 138 Display 139 Blue light filter 140 Dark mode 140 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 142 Screensaver 142 Themes 143 Lock screen 144 Smart Lock 144 Biometr...

Page 4: ... registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible ...

Page 5: ...nded periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment laun...

Page 6: ...se the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use featu...

Page 7: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 8: ... the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

Page 9: ...al accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about availabl...

Page 10: ...ck USBType C SIM card tray Microphone Fingerprint recognition sensor Side key Power Bixby On Screen Sound Touchscreen Volume key Proximity Light sensor Speaker Microphone NFC antenna Flash Rotating camera Main antenna GPS antenna Front Rear camera Triple ...

Page 11: ...vice cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a ...

Page 12: ... Bixby Refer to Using Bixby for more information Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you set Side key Volume Down key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced ...

Page 13: ...harger and cable specifically designed for your device Incompatible battery charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by 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 unpl...

Page 14: ... electric socket 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 Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be ...

Page 15: ...ower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the b...

Page 16: ...air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider You can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device In some ar...

Page 17: ...USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully inser...

Page 18: ...ings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services to sp...

Page 19: ...ing so could damage the device Attaching the case To attach the case to your device insert your device into the case as shown in the figure below 1 2 3 4 Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a fe...

Page 20: ...d theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption Some apps and functions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more To activate emergency mode press and hold the Side key and the...

Page 21: ...our device 1 Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Home screen will appear If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup ...

Page 22: ...g account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Tap Create account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Signing in to your Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account sign in to your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Enter you...

Page 23: ...he Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com hk apps smart switch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Dire...

Page 24: ...puter and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk apps smart switch to download Smart 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 ...

Page 25: ...ply 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 result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Ta...

Page 26: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 27: ...unction Recents Tap to open the list of recent 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 Full screen gestures under Navigation type The navigation ba...

Page 28: ...ious screen Swipe inward from one of the bottom corners to launch the Google Assistant app If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen tap the Gesture hints switch to deactivate it Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all ap...

Page 29: ... Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 30: ...view the screen in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area a...

Page 31: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 32: ... panels Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a wid...

Page 33: ... below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network...

Page 34: ...level Lock screen Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Side key or raise your device to turn on the screen Alternatively double tap the screen Locked screen ...

Page 35: ...rprint recognition for more information 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 preset screen lock method and then tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Screen capture Capture a screenshot whi...

Page 36: ...be saved in Gallery Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about...

Page 37: ... the notification settings Quick setting buttons Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another locati...

Page 38: ...the next line Change the input language Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter numbers Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice View more keyboard functions Additional keyboard functions Enter a space Hide the keyboard Changing the input language Tap the input language key to switch between the input languages Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to us...

Page 39: ...depending on the region or service provider Change the keyboard mode or size Enter emoticons Enter kaomojis Attach animated GIFs Enter stickers You can also enter My Emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Using My Emoji stickers in chats for more information Cj Qwerty Switch to the qwerty keyboard Stroke Switch to stroke mode Tap stroke keys to enter a character Tap when you are unsure about w...

Page 40: ...r words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries tap next to a dictionary and then tap Install to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen view tap Tap the ...

Page 41: ...s tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap...

Page 42: ...ons 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 Bixby Introduction Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently You can talk to Bixby or type text Bixby will launc...

Page 43: ...rms and conditions 1 Press and hold the Side key Alternatively launch the Bixby app Sign in to your Samsung account Select a language Side key 2 Select the language to use with Bixby 3 Tap Sign in to Samsung account and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in your account information will appear on the screen 4 Follow the on screen instruct...

Page 44: ...Alternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing and holding the Side key just say Tomorrow Because Bixby understands the context of the conversation it will show you tomorrow s weathe...

Page 45: ...Bixby Register your voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say Hi Bixby 1 Launch the Bixby app and tap Voice wake up 2 Tap the Wake with Hi Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy env...

Page 46: ...eatures Search for images Search for locations Download additional apps Extract or translate text To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or resolution Samsu...

Page 47: ...f a photo or image use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you related information or images with similar characteristics 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Tap Lens and keep the object within the screen to recognise it 3 Select a search result with Images on it The similar images will appear Translating or extracting te...

Page 48: ...y recognising your current location 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Tap and point the camera towards the direction you want to search for places You can view basic information about nearby places If you want to search for places in another direction point the camera towards the direction You can view your current location and weather informat...

Page 49: ...receding character Access additional options Search for a contact or place Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to c...

Page 50: ... outside the circle Making calls by searching for nearby places You can easily make calls to places near your current location by searching for their information You can search for nearby places by category such as restaurants or stores or by selecting recommended hot places Launch the Phone app tap Places and then select a category or tap and enter a business name in the search field Or select on...

Page 51: ...If a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done...

Page 52: ... the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call To hear the other caller s voice better during a call keep your ear close to the On Screen Sound area During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other part...

Page 53: ...nd tap Recents 2 Tap a caller s image and tap Add or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed i...

Page 54: ...ts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save ...

Page 55: ...Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along...

Page 56: ...count The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap Tap here to share your profile and tap the switch to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must ...

Page 57: ...members at the same time Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick c...

Page 58: ... are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 59: ...age 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 Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Conversations and select a contact or a phone number Or tap Contacts select contacts and...

Page 60: ... set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then tap the switch to activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number 3 Tap and hold a message then tap Dele...

Page 61: ... 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage View your bookmarks Move between pages Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Open the browser s tab manager ...

Page 62: ...ret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To set your registered biometric data as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refe...

Page 63: ...nt you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap to send the email Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email on the screen to read it If email syncing is di...

Page 64: ...le Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Spread...

Page 65: ...he preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not ind...

Page 66: ...ng mode On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap When taking the portraits with the front camera the Rotating camera will slide up and the camera will rotate to face the front automatically When switching to the rear camera again the camera will rotate to the rear automatically and the Rotating camera will slide down When switching to the rear camera When switching to the front came...

Page 67: ...ot use the Rotating camera when the device is placed on the floor The Rotating camera may not slide up and the camera may not rotate to switch its direction properly Use the Rotating camera when you are holding the device in your hands Selecting a lens for shooting On the preview screen select the lens you want and take a photo or record a video This feature is only available in some shooting mode...

Page 68: ...ettings and applies the optimised effect automatically by recognising the subject On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO When the camera recognises the subject the scene optimiser button will change and the optimised colour and effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimiser switch to activate it To use additional features tap on the prev...

Page 69: ...t a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking a photo 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the...

Page 70: ... the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap AF to cancel the manually set focus 3 Tap to stop recording the video Changing the screen ratio for a video On the preview screen tap and select a screen ratio Live focus mode The camera allows you to take photos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly You can also apply a backgroun...

Page 71: ...ct is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or background is plain Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar ...

Page 72: ...and tap Change background effect 2 Select a background effect you want To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar to the left or right When the background lighting appears in blurred points the Artistic icon will appear on the effects list To change the shape of the background blur tap and select the shape you want Change the background effect Adjust the intensity of ...

Page 73: ...2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to record a video 4 Tap to stop recording the video Super Slow mo mode Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later After the video is recorded background music will be added automatically Use this ...

Page 74: ...deos Record a video by capturing a single moment that the subject is moving 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO Start recording a video Camera settings 2 Tap The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a video ...

Page 75: ...ent file or share it To crop out a desired section of the video drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to select the section to keep To edit the super slow motion section drag the section editing bar to the left or right Start bracket End bracket Section editing bar Super slow motion section Change the background music Using shooting modes To change the shooting mode drag...

Page 76: ...ou can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within ...

Page 77: ...specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SLOW MOTION 2 Tap to start recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap Play slow motion video To edit the slow motion section drag the section editing bar to the left or right Slow motion section Start bracket End bracket Section edit...

Page 78: ...preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Activate or deactivate the flash Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Select an aspect ratio for photos Apply a filter effect or beauty effects Select a frame rate Select an aspect ratio for videos Stabilise a video Record fun videos with virtual handwritin...

Page 79: ... to take with the rear camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Front video size Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory High efficiency video Record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Codec HEVC format Your HE...

Page 80: ...location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Keep using rear mode in selfie Set to keep using the same shooting mode and settings when switching between the front and rear cameras Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a photo or recording a video Watermark Add a watermark in the bottom left corner...

Page 81: ...o favourites BixbyVision You can create a movie animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap or tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types or locations To search for images by entering keywords tap the search field ...

Page 82: ... Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume T...

Page 83: ...Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gall...

Page 84: ...your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap Cloud sync to follow the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap ...

Page 85: ...d record videos using My Emojis character Emojis or stickers You can customise My Emoji s features such as the face shape or hairstyle and decorate My Emoji with various accessories You can also express yourself in fun ways using My Emoji stickers during a conversation My Emojis Stickers Character Emojis ...

Page 86: ...photo 3 Select My Emoji s gender and age range and tap Next 4 Decorate a My Emoji and tap Next 5 Tap Done The My Emoji and My Emoji stickers are now created You can view My Emoji stickers on the My Emoji Studio Refer to My Emoji stickers for more information Create My Emoji You can use the AR EMOJI feature in both the front and rear cameras If you are using the rear camera it will automatically sw...

Page 87: ...ng My Emoji Edit or decorate a My Emoji in the My Emoji Studio You can also create your own My Emoji stickers Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider My Emoji Studio Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI Studio My Emoji Studio will appear Select a My Emoji to edit Change the My Emoji Studio s background Edit the My Emoji Capt...

Page 88: ...iewing My Emoji stickers On the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Then you can view My Emoji stickers Create your own stickers Add stickers Creating your own stickers 1 On the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Make custom stickers 2 Edit stickers how you want Add stickers Select the sticker s background Select an expression Select an action Enter text Write or draw on stickers 3 Tap Save ...

Page 89: ...ng My Emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the My Emoji icon 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers The My Emoji sticker will be inserted My Emoji icon Deleting My Emoji stickers On the Samsung keyboard tap and tap at the bottom of the keyboard Select the My Emoji stickers you want to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 90: ... videos with My Emoji Create fun photos or videos with My Emoji using various shooting modes Basic Mask Mini motion 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI 2 Select a My Emoji you want to use My Emoji ...

Page 91: ... videos that you have captured in Gallery Capturing photos or videos with character Emojis or stickers Character Emojis mimic your expressions You can also apply sticker effects that follow your face 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI 2 Select a character Emoji or tap Stickers and select a sticker you want to use Stickers Character Emoji 3 Tap to take...

Page 92: ...reen while it is turned off Also you can set the time to display the Always On Display Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select a mode you want Tap to show The Always On Display appears for 10 seconds when you tap the screen Show always The Always On Display continuously appears Show as scheduled The Always On Display appears during the time you set Tap Set schedul...

Page 93: ...to move to the music controller 4 Tap the icons to control the playback Displaying an image to the Always On Display 1 Launch the Settings app Lock screen Clock style Always On Display 2 Drag the types list to the left and select the type with an image on it 3 Tap and select an image To insert an animated GIF tap GIF and select a file 4 Tap Done Deactivating the Always On Display feature Launch th...

Page 94: ...ndow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 95: ...n the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the win...

Page 96: ...e to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 97: ...he Samsung Daily screen will appear When launching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Access additional options Contents To stop displaying a card on the list tap at the top of the card and tap Don t show again To add or delete content to be shown as cards tap Cards and tap the switches next to items to turn them...

Page 98: ...on NFC to allow payment through standard credit card readers You can view more information such as cards that support this feature at www samsung com hk samsungpay To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account and register your biometric data Refer to Samsung account and Fingerprint recognition for more information To make payments with Samsung Pay the device may be required a conne...

Page 99: ...Register your fingerprint to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Pay such as making payments and unlocking the app Registering cards You can easily register cards by capturing their images with the camera You can check the cards that support this feature from the Samsung Pay website www samsung com hk samsun...

Page 100: ...he Samsung Pay 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 cards list swip...

Page 101: ...amsung Health Launch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Some features may not be available depending on the region To add items to the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items at the bottom of the trackers list and tap on the items to add View and manage trackers View...

Page 102: ...home screen tap the steps tracker Target Current step total You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train vibration may affect your step count You can check your curren...

Page 103: ... on the server for data backup purposes Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additiona...

Page 104: ...l for more information about how to connect and use the wearable device with your device Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problem...

Page 105: ... 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert files 3 When you are finished composing the note tap Save Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 3 Tap D...

Page 106: ... Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Add a note Set an alarm Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Add more details Change the event s colour 3 Tap Save to save the event Creating reminders You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder Launch the Calendar app...

Page 107: ...tions at the preset time or location for each reminder To receive more accurate notifications connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps ...

Page 108: ...s that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed Edit 2 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder select a reminder and tap Delete To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap Delete Voice Recorder Introduction ...

Page 109: ...Recorder app 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 ...

Page 110: ...event or set a specific duration Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap D...

Page 111: ... Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad t...

Page 112: ...st connect an earphone which serves as the radio antenna This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Select the radio station you want from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add the c...

Page 113: ...o scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Open games with or without sound Access additional options Downloaded apps Library panel View y...

Page 114: ...ry panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you want Focus on performance This focuses on giving you the best possible per...

Page 115: ... the navigation bar is set to Full screen gestures On the Game Booster panel tap Block during game and tap the Full screen gestures switch to activate it Available options may vary depending on the game Configure settings for Game Booster Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust settings to prevent device overheating and to stop apps running in the background...

Page 116: ...es and configure settings to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device Using Kids Home Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Kids Home to activate it The Kids Home screen will appear When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Kids Home screen select the ...

Page 117: ...reated from the apps in Kids Home Allowed content Check the apps or content supported by Kids Home and add them Show Content page Set the device to display the Samsung partner s content page on the Kids Home screen Closing Kids Home To close Kids Home tap the Back button or tap Close Kids Home and then enter your unlock code SmartThings Introduction Control and manage smart appliances and Internet...

Page 118: ...the region or service provider 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 Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary dependin...

Page 119: ... a device type Or tap Scan or the search field to search for devices 4 Follow the on screen instructions to connect devices Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices For example you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust theTV volume 1 Launch the SmartThings app The list of connected devices will appear 2 View the status of devices on the list...

Page 120: ...ocation to select a location on the map and tap Done To add rooms to the location tap Rooms tick rooms you want to add and then tap Done 3 Tap Done Your location will be added To add devices to the location tap Add device or tap Device and follow the on screen instructions to register devices Adding scenes Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time 1 Launch...

Page 121: ...s Add automation 4 Tap under If set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Next 5 Tap under Then and set actions to perform and then tap Done 6 Enter the automation name and tap OK Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone To set device...

Page 122: ...istory the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Send to device Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with ...

Page 123: ...ocial network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the...

Page 124: ...nywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 125: ...h for more information Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices NFC and payment Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and bu...

Page 126: ...Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap...

Page 127: ...ection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the...

Page 128: ...for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 129: ...the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and select a device to 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 Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2...

Page 130: ... in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the device s s...

Page 131: ...ns NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data with the NFC feature Transfer data such as images or contacts with other devices by touching your device s NFC antenna to the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the An...

Page 132: ... while Data saver on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network 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 ...

Page 133: ... you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering You may incur...

Page 134: ...the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for ...

Page 135: ...nnections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content...

Page 136: ... Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor Ending the MirrorLink connection Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings ...

Page 137: ...or various types of audio such as movies music and voice With Dolby Atmos you can experience moving audio sounds that flow all around you On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects Dolby Atmos tap the switch to activate it and then select a mode Before you use this feature you must connect an earphone Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a speci...

Page 138: ...ustomise notification settings for more apps tap See all All and select an app from the apps list Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings On the Settings screen tap Display 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 Blue light filt...

Page 139: ...ity of the screen for use with screen protectors Show charging information Set the device to display the remaining battery percentage and the estimated time until it is fully charged when the screen is off Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Refer to Screensaver for more information Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light ...

Page 140: ...e Set the device to turn on dark mode at night and turn it off in the morning based on your current location Custom schedule Set a specific time to turn on and off dark mode Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Change the screen mode or adjust the display colour to your preference Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode and select a mode you want...

Page 141: ... colour adjustment bar towards Cool the blue colour tone will increase When you drag the bar towards Warm the red colour tone will increase Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid 2 Tap Advanced settings 3 Adjust the R Red G Green or B Blue colour ba...

Page 142: ...cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To preview the selected option tap Preview When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device On the Settings screen tap Themes Themes Change t...

Page 143: ...s turned off Refer to Always On Display for more information Wallpaper services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked s...

Page 144: ...ollow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Biometrics preferences Change the settings for biometric data Biometrics security patch View the versio...

Page 145: ...s very low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical If you use your fingerprint 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 care...

Page 146: ...ognition sensor at the bottom centre of the screen Ensure that the screen protector or the touchscreen on the fingerprint recognition sensor area is not scratched or damaged by objects such as coins keys pens and necklaces Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor area at the bottom centre of the screen and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device m...

Page 147: ...s registered 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done Checking registered fingerprints You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by placing your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Check added fingerprints 4 Place your finger on t...

Page 148: ...p Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Changing the fingerprint recognition icon setting Set the device to show or hide the fingerprint recognition icon when you tap on the screen while th...

Page 149: ...te secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location To use Secure ...

Page 150: ...r of Secure Folder tap Customise When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the button at the bottom of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it i...

Page 151: ...l be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app ...

Page 152: ...ccounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then ta...

Page 153: ...e Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content befo...

Page 154: ...ensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your pr...

Page 155: ...u must sign in to your Samsung account Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings ...

Page 156: ...amsung Cloud Back up this phone To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 T...

Page 157: ...sung account This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your device on your computer Smart pop up view Select apps to view their notifications via pop up windows When using this feature you can quickly view the contents via pop up windows by tapping the icon on the screen This feature is only available in apps that su...

Page 158: ...es Bixby Routines are a service that automates settings you use repeatedly and suggests useful features according to your frequent situations by learning your usage patterns For example a before bed routine will perform actions such as turning on silent mode and dark mode to not be jarring on your eyes and ears when you use the device before going to bed Adding routines Add routines to use your de...

Page 159: ...utine you want and tap Save To set the routine s conditions and actions tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start button tapped This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set For manual routines you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them quickly When a pop up ...

Page 160: ...g auto routines Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected Running manual routines For manual routines which you set the running condition as Start button tapped you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routi...

Page 161: ...screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards ...

Page 162: ...ve notifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications 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 ...

Page 163: ...g and parental controls DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to DigitalWellbeing for more information Parental controls Manage your children s digital use DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls DigitalWe...

Page 164: ...parental controls App timers 2 Tap No timer next to the app you want and set the time Activating wind down mode You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Wind Down 2 To set the schedule to activate wind down mode tap Set a schedule tap the switch to activate it...

Page 165: ...lso automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Security Memory Optimising your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimise now The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed apps and malware ...

Page 166: ...ft may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Power mode Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes Tap Power mode and select an option Optimised Optimised for a balance between the device s performance and battery usage Medium power saving Activate power saving mode to extend the ba...

Page 167: ...witch to activate the feature Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the ...

Page 168: ... management Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Refer to Adding device languages for more information Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is rese...

Page 169: ...e next supported language in the list will be used Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Screen reader ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impa...

Page 170: ...all updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The w...

Page 171: ...ion such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information ...

Page 172: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 173: ...tched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side...

Page 174: ... pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again W...

Page 175: ... sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is p...

Page 176: ...may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the followin...

Page 177: ... A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the device care feature or manually delete unused apps or files to free up ...

Page 178: ...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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