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Settings

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Data usage

: Keep track of your data usage amount and customize the settings for 

the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection 

when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.
You can turn on the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the 

background from sending or receiving data. Refer t

Data saver

 for more 

information.
You can also set apps to use only a Wi-Fi or mobile data, or both. Refer t

Allowed 

networks for apps

 for more information.

 

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

: Use the phone as a mobile hotspot to share the 

phone’s mobile data connection with other devices. For more information about 

Mobile Hotspot, refer t

Mobile Hotspot

.

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

 

More connection settings

: Customize settings to control other features. Refer to 

More connection settings

 for more information.

Some features may not be available depending on the model.

Wi-Fi

Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the internet or other 

network devices.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

On the Settings screen, tap 

Connections

 

 

Wi-Fi

 and tap the switch to turn it on.

Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
Networks with a lock icon require a password.

 

Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that 

network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the 

device from connecting to the network automatically, tap   next to the network 

and tap the 

Auto reconnect

 switch to turn it off.

 

If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi 

feature or the wireless router.

Summary of Contents for SM-F731U1

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English LTN 11 2023 Rev 1 0 SM F731B SM F731U1...

Page 2: ...amsung Health 58 Samsung Notes 59 Samsung Members 59 Samsung Global Goals 59 Samsung TV Plus 59 Galaxy Shop 60 GalaxyWearable 60 Calendar 61 Reminder Receiving notifications forto do items 62 My Files...

Page 3: ...53 General management 154 Accessibility 154 Software update 155 About phone Settings 111 Introduction 112 Samsung account 112 Connections 113 Wi Fi 115 Bluetooth 116 NFC and contactless payments 117 D...

Page 4: ...cautions forusing the device 160 Notes on package contents and accessories 161 Maintaining waterresistance 162 Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 167 Accessibility 181 Troubleshootin...

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

Page 6: ...ra Volume button Side button Fingerprint recognition sensor SIM card tray Front camera Speaker Volume button Side button Fingerprint recognition sensor Main screen Proximity Light sensor Headphone jac...

Page 7: ...Getting started 7 Rearcamera NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Main antenna Speaker Airvent hole Microphone Coverscreen Flash Rearcamera Proximity Light sensor GPS antenna...

Page 8: ...ing it Be sure not to store the device unfolded as there is a chance that anotherobject could scratch or puncture the screen orcause screen damage Do not press the screen orthe front camera lens with...

Page 9: ...ot to drop the device on the flooras it could damage the screen and result in black bruise like spots orcolorful dots on the screen It could also damage the area where the screen folds by causing inte...

Page 10: ...e Down button Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side button Select an app orfeature to launch by pressing the Side button tw...

Page 11: ...g the battery Place the centerof the device s back on the centerof the wireless chargerto charge the battery Afterfully charging disconnect the device from the wireless charger The estimated charging...

Page 12: ...tween the back of the device and the device cover Do not place the device on the wireless chargerwhen conductive materials such as metal objects and magnets are placed between the device and the wirel...

Page 13: ...ast wireless charging Add a routine to set the fast wireless charging feature to turn off automatically at the preset time using Routines When the fast wireless charging feature turns off the charger...

Page 14: ...use of its slope orthe magnetic force Some features are not available while sharing power Only devices that support the wireless charging feature can be charged using this feature Some devices may not...

Page 15: ...tooth feature when not in use Turn off auto syncing of apps that need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Batterycharging tips and precautions Use only Samsung appr...

Page 16: ...a connection to anotherdevice the batterywill drain quickly To avoid losing powerduring a data transfer always use these apps afterfully charging the battery Using a powersource otherthan the charger...

Page 17: ...y 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM orUSIM card on the traywith the gold colored contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM orUSIM card into the tray to secure it 4...

Page 18: ...mize the SIM card settings eSIMs Activate the eSIM Preferred SIMs Select to use specific SIM cards forsome features such as voice calls when two cards are activated Data switching Set the device to us...

Page 19: ...and unresponsive press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously formore than 7 seconds to restart it Emergencycall You can make an emergency call orcheck the medical informat...

Page 20: ...and various features of the device This chapteris a common manual forapps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ ordescriptions of apps or features no...

Page 21: ...p Forgot password ordon t have an account Create account FindingyourID and resettingyourpassword If you forget yourSamsung account ID orpassword tap Forgot password ordon t have an account Forgot ID o...

Page 22: ...screen and main screen You can use the coverscreen with the device folded orthe main screen with the device unfolded When you fully fold the device you can check information such as the clock or notif...

Page 23: ...nt To edit the coverscreen open Settings and tap Coverscreen Checking notifications When you receive new notifications theywill appearon the coverscreen You can reply to messages orreturn missed calls...

Page 24: ...ly pinch yourfingers togetheron the screen and select the widget you want If you want to add more widgets touch and hold the screen swipe to the left and tap To delete widgets tap on the widget Using...

Page 25: ...fingers apart orpinch on the screen To use shooting options tap 3 Tap the screen to take a selfie orrecord a video If you want to use the camera button tap to add the button to the screen Alternativel...

Page 26: ...the screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with otherelectrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch screen do not...

Page 27: ...cent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Touch and hold to open the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar Check files oruse apps on a widerscr...

Page 28: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards ordownwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button orthe Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favorite...

Page 29: ...een Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific ap...

Page 30: ...re items and move them togetherat once To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen touch 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...

Page 31: ...e deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can access yourfavorite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centerof the scree...

Page 32: ...can protect yourpersonal information by preventing others from accessing yourdevice Aftersetting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code wheneverunlocking it You can set yourdevi...

Page 33: ...call New text ormultimedia message Alarm turned on Mute mode Vibration mode Airplane mode turned on Erroroccurred orcaution required Battery charging Battery powerlevel The status barmay not appearat...

Page 34: ...pwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Check the notification details and perform various actions Clearall notifications Open Settings Access the notificati...

Page 35: ...anel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controllerto control the playback Controlling nearbydevices Launch and take control of nearby connected devices and frequ...

Page 36: ...ge input languages and select the languages to use When you select two ormore languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change...

Page 37: ...or to select the desired text ortap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy orCut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Touch and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To past...

Page 38: ...p you can extract text from images and copy orshare it The following actions are an example of extracting text in the Gallery app 1 While checking an image in the Gallery app tap The icon appears only...

Page 39: ...n option PlayStore Purchase and download apps Open the PlayStore app Browse apps by category orsearch forapps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap youraccount icon tap Settings Network pr...

Page 40: ...ttings open Settings and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can check the app s permissions list and change its permissions To check orchange app permission settings by permission category...

Page 41: ...ke a video call Preview the phone number More options Search fora contact Add the numberto the contacts list Making calls from call logs orcontacts list Open the Phone app tap Recents orContacts and t...

Page 42: ...er tap 1 tap 2 and then touch and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Open the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Touch and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enterthe country code area code and phone number a...

Page 43: ...rs and then select contacts or phone numbers to save in the blocked numbers list When blocked numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications The calls will be logged in the call log You...

Page 44: ...s by importing them from otherstorages to yourdevice 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contactswithyourweb...

Page 45: ...Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Delete To delete contacts one by one tap a contact from the contacts list and tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various shari...

Page 46: ...Merging duplicate contacts If yourcontacts list includes duplicate contacts merge them into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick c...

Page 47: ...h and hold and sayyourmessage The recording icon appears onlywhile the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enterrecipients Entera message Enteremojis orstickers Attach files Recipie...

Page 48: ...s If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to turn it on Deleting messages Touch and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message set...

Page 49: ...ow Using multiple apps at once Introduction Run two apps at the same time in split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some app...

Page 50: ...he pop up view swipe from the top cornertowards the middle of the screen To use this feature open Settings tap Advanced features Multiwindow and then tap the Swipe forsplit screen orSwipe forpop upvie...

Page 51: ...the app windows to the edge of the screen the windowwill be maximized Moving pop upwindows To move a pop up window tap the multi window handle and drag it to a new location Savingyourown split screen...

Page 52: ...screen will appear Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Side button saywhat you want to Bixby Alternatively say the wake up phrase and saywhat you want Forexample while pressing and holding the...

Page 53: ...wyou can say the wake up phrase and start a conversation Communicating bytyping text If yourvoice is not recognized because of noisy environments orif you are in a situation where speaking is difficul...

Page 54: ...ion 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 Samsung Internet app touch and hold an image...

Page 55: ...webpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use Secret mode Access yourbookmarks Using Secret mode If you set a password forSecret mode you can p...

Page 56: ...rthe first time orafterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Yourpreset screen lock method oryourcre...

Page 57: ...msung Health app When running this app forthe first time orrestarting it afterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home s...

Page 58: ...to yournotes Creating notes 1 Open the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Entera title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composi...

Page 59: ...015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the powerto end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global go...

Page 60: ...ce with yourdevice Calendar Manage yourschedule by entering upcoming events in yourplanner Creating events 1 Open the Calendar app and tap ordouble tap a date If the date already has saved events orta...

Page 61: ...en will appear and the Reminderapp icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Open the Reminder app 2 Tap enterthe details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list...

Page 62: ...larms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event orset a specific duration Open the Clock app Calculator Perform basic arithmetic orscientific calculations Open the Calculato...

Page 63: ...ub Tap Mygames touch and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Open the Gaming Hub app tap More Game Booster Game optimization and then...

Page 64: ...block incoming calls and all notifications except for alarms to prevent yourgame from being disturbed Game optimization Change the performance mode Battery Check the remaining battery usage time Tempe...

Page 65: ...nnect mayvary depending on the region Available features may differdepending on the connected device Connected devices own problems ordefects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When problems orde...

Page 66: ...ough yourBluetooth speaker 1 Make sure that yourphone and yourBluetooth speakerare connected Referto Pairing with otherBluetooth devices forhow to connect 2 On yourphone open Settings tap Connections...

Page 67: ...nnect 2 On yourfriend s phone open Settings tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to turn it on You can use additional features such as setting who to share y...

Page 68: ...n to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office apps and Windows10 Connecting to a computer 1 On yourmobile device open Settings and tap Connected devices Link toWindows 2 Follow the...

Page 69: ...uTube Music You can also access the music collections stored on yourdevice and play them Google TV Purchase orrent videos such as movies and TV programs from Play Store Drive Store yourcontent on the...

Page 70: ...using the Camera app the shooting options at the top of the screen will go down foreasiercontrol Referto Using the camera with the device folded Flex mode formore information If you use the Flex mode...

Page 71: ...tap Advanced features Labs Flex mode panel and then tap the switch to turn on the feature If you fold the device while using apps that support this feature the icon will appearon the navigation bar T...

Page 72: ...ice ordragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you open the Camera app from the locked screen orwhen the screen is turned off while the screen lock method...

Page 73: ...ce may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Yourdevice s camera features a wide angle lens Minordistortion may occur in wide angle pictures orvideos and does not indicate devi...

Page 74: ...cally adjusting based on changes to the subjects orlight sources Touch and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appearon the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting r...

Page 75: ...effects Turn the coverscreen on oroff Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted metering uses the light in the centerportion of the shot to calculate th...

Page 76: ...conveniently When you fold the device the camera layout will automatically change Using the coverscreen You can take pictures orrecord videos using the coverscreen while the device is either fully fol...

Page 77: ...s tap 3 Tap the screen to take a selfie orrecord a video If you want to use the camera button tap to add the button to the screen Alternatively showyourpalm to the camera orpress the Volume button to...

Page 78: ...timercountdown on the coverscreen Video recording Timer Flash 1 On the preview screen tap The coverscreen will turn on To adjust the preview screen to the actual ratio tap on the coverscreen 2 Tap to...

Page 79: ...ron the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera recognizes the composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the r...

Page 80: ...n the preview screen ortap To capture an image from the video while recording tap 2 Tap to stop recording the video Stabilizingvideos Supersteady If there is a lot of shaking when recording videos use...

Page 81: ...d rearcameras separately tap To change the screen before starting the recording tap and select the screen you want You can change the camera thumbnail while recording If the thumbnail is hidden tap to...

Page 82: ...eview thumbnail on the preview screen oropen the Gallery app and select the video and then tap Open inVideo player Single take mode Take various pictures and videos in one shot Yourdevice automaticall...

Page 83: ...t you want To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture ortap to record a video Background effects Backgrou...

Page 84: ...A slow shutterspeed allows more light in so the picture orvideo becomes brighter This is ideal forpictures orvideos of scenery or pictures orvideos taken at night A fast shutterspeed allows less ligh...

Page 85: ...ex mode because the device is being folded place it on a flat surface 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT If you set the time that appears at the right bottom of the screen to Max you may get...

Page 86: ...o mode Superslow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO and tap to record a video The...

Page 87: ...ct is moving nearthe subject in the motion detection area When recording underflickering light such as in places with fluorescent lighting Slowmotion mode Record a video forviewing it in slow motion Y...

Page 88: ...the shooting mode Intelligent features Scan documents and text Display a button to scan documents and text detected with the rearcamera Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview s...

Page 89: ...to FPS Set the device to record brightervideos in low light conditions by automatically optimizing the frame rate Video stabilization Turn on anti shake to reduce oreliminate blurry image resulting fr...

Page 90: ...bject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high Grid lines Displayviewfinderguides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tag...

Page 91: ...cess the permissions required to use the Camera app Reset settings Reset the camera settings About Camera Check the Camera app version and legal information Contact us Ask questions orcheck out the fr...

Page 92: ...ery Introduction Access images and videos stored in yourdevice You can also manage images and videos by album orcreate stories Using Gallery Open the Gallery app Search forimages and videos Sync image...

Page 93: ...rfiles swipe to the left orright on the screen BixbyVision Modify the image Image and video thumbnail Add the image to favorites Check details and additional features Delete the image View the content...

Page 94: ...ery app and select an image 2 Tap Remaster You can check the before and after 3 Tap Save to save the remastered image Cropping enlarged images 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two f...

Page 95: ...peed Skip to the next video Touch and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature Drag up ordown on the left...

Page 96: ...mages andvideos Open the Gallery app tap and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When yourGallery app is synced with the cloud pict...

Page 97: ...Open the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel AR Emoji Studio Create emojis anywayyou want and have fun using them in various features Cre...

Page 98: ...Studio and then select an emoji you want Deleting AR emojis Open the AR Zone app tap AR Emoji Studio tick emojis to delete and then tap Delete Syncing AR emojis You can get yourAR emojis on all yourde...

Page 99: ...image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can check the saved videos in Gallery 5 To use the video directly select an option at the bottom of the screen Creatingyourcontact profilewith an AR emoji U...

Page 100: ...es on a real background 3 Tap the emoji icon to take a picture ortouch and hold the icon to record a video You can check and share the pictures and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji St...

Page 101: ...tickers in chats You can use youremoji stickers during a conversation through messages oron a social network The following actions are an example of using youremoji stickers in the Messages app 1 Whil...

Page 102: ...camera recognizes the subject the recognition area will appearon the screen 2 Write ordraw in the recognition area If you switch to the rearcamera you can also write ordraw outside the recognition ar...

Page 103: ...This is the normal recording mode Interview The device records sound from the top and the bottom of the device at a high volume while reducing the volume of sound from the sides Speech to text The de...

Page 104: ...mute orunmute certain sound sources in the recording 1 Tap List and select a voice recording made in interview mode 2 To mute certain sound sources tap forthe corresponding direction that sound is to...

Page 105: ...ct an image 2 On the otherdevice open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to turn it on If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick settings panel tap Edit and drag the but...

Page 106: ...a device to transferthe image to ortap Viewcontact and select a contact Settingwho can findyourphone Set who is allowed to find and send content to yourphone 1 Open the notification panel swipe downw...

Page 107: ...d on open Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to turn it on Aftercapturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbarat the bot...

Page 108: ...sound setting and tap Start recording Aftera countdown recording will start To write ordraw on the screen tap To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself tap 3 When you are finished recordi...

Page 109: ...device using yournew phone s USB cable A USB connectormay 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 dev...

Page 110: ...t and then follow the on screen instructions to transferdata Transferring backup data from a computer Back up data from yourprevious device to a computerand import the data to yournew phone 1 On the c...

Page 111: ...ap To search forsettings by entering keywords tap You can also search forsettings by selecting a tag underSuggestions This chapteris a common manual forsettings and features provided by Samsung device...

Page 112: ...contactless payments Read nearfield communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets fortransportation orevents afterdownlo...

Page 113: ...itional charges when using this feature More connection settings Customize settings to control otherfeatures Referto More connection settings formore information Some features may not be available dep...

Page 114: ...contacts each otherand the screen of the otherdevice must be turned on 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to turn it on 2 Select a network from the Wi Fi networks list...

Page 115: ...ating copies of files orillegally tapping communications forcommercial purposes Samsung is not responsible forthe repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairingwith otherBluetooth device...

Page 116: ...ou can use yourphone to read nearfield communications tags NFC that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets fortransportation orevents afterdo...

Page 117: ...include all available payment apps If you update the payment app orinstall a new one the payment services that you used before may not work properly If that is the case on the Settings screen tap Con...

Page 118: ...a mobile hotspot to share yourphone s mobile data connection with otherdevices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to turn it on You c...

Page 119: ...n use a wired network and configure network settings Keep system configuration up to date Allow automatic configuration changes to ensure that network connection features work as expected Printing Con...

Page 120: ...on otherdevices Connect yourtablet and phone to use calling and messaging features on the tablet with yourphone number You must registerand sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and phone...

Page 121: ...oradd yourrepeated usage patterns as routines and use yourdevice more conveniently On the Settings screen tap Modes and Routines Using modes Adding modes 1 On the Settings screen tap Modes and Routin...

Page 122: ...set the running condition as Start manually you can run them manually by tapping the button wheneveryou want To run routines manually tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the rout...

Page 123: ...otheraudio device Referto Separate app sound formore information Some features may not be available depending on the model Sound qualityand effects Set the device s sound quality and effects On the S...

Page 124: ...sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device forplaying the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications App notifi...

Page 125: ...ff the Adaptive brightness feature Motion smoothness Change the refresh rate of the screen When a high refresh rate is set the screen will scroll more smoothly Referto Motion smoothness formore inform...

Page 126: ...such as the remaining battery percentage when the screen is off Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaverwhen the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the mode...

Page 127: ...tible with third party apps Optimizing the full screen colorbalance Optimize the display colorby adjusting the colortones to yourpreference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adj...

Page 128: ...rphone s battery Referto Wireless powersharing formore information Showbatterypercentage Display the remaining battery percentage on the status bar Batteryinformation Check out battery information suc...

Page 129: ...displayed on the locked screen and the wallpaperforthe locked screen Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen Touch and hold to edit Set the devic...

Page 130: ...the screen is turned off You can check out information such as the clock orcalendar orcontrol music playback on the screen when it is turned off You can also check notifications fornew messages ormiss...

Page 131: ...t To check and manage yourwallpapers tap Manage Add new Add newwallpapers Widgets Select items to display on the coverscreen Coverscreen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning...

Page 132: ...icrophone and clipboard More privacysettings Configure additional privacy settings Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel Face recognition You can set the device to unlock...

Page 133: ...the frame on the screen The camera will scan yourface If unlocking the screen with yourface is not working properly tap Remove face data to remove yourregistered face and registeryourface again To enh...

Page 134: ...t fingerprints is very low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similarthe sensormay recognize them as identical If you use yourfingerprint as a screen lock method yourfingerprin...

Page 135: ...g the fingerprint recognition sensorwith accessories such as stickers may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensorand yourfingers are clean and dry If y...

Page 136: ...Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Secure Folder Secure Folderprotects yourprivate content and apps such a...

Page 137: ...the Secure Folder app is locked you must unlock it using yourpreset lock method To change the name oricon of Secure Folder tap Customize Setting an auto lock condition forSecure Folder 1 Open the Secu...

Page 138: ...be moved to Gallery in the default storage Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap 2 Tick one ormore apps installed on the device and tap Add Removing apps...

Page 139: ...cure Folder tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap Uninstall To access data backed up from Secure Folder open the MyFiles app and tap Internal storage Download Secure Folder Notes saved in...

Page 140: ...ecuritysettings Secure Wi Fi 2 Tap Protection plan Upgrade and select the plan you want Forcertain protection plans you can transferthe protection plan to anotherdevice signed in to yourSamsung accoun...

Page 141: ...rs tick Sign inwith Samsung Pass and tap Remember Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass to sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill 1 On the sign in page of the a...

Page 142: ...the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Partners If there are no websites orapps that support Samsung Pass Partners will not appear Available websites and apps mayvary depending on the service prov...

Page 143: ...ation and edit the permission settings Location services Set the device to use the Wi Fi orBluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of yourlocation information even when the features are turned off...

Page 144: ...d You can also sign in to accounts such as yourSamsung account orGoogle Account ortransferdata to orfrom otherdevices through Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Manage account...

Page 145: ...ta will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data underSamsung Cloud To check the backup data forotherdevices in yourSamsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Acc...

Page 146: ...ntly Referto Bixby formore information Smart suggestions Set the device to analyze key information in the selected text or received message such as events and addresses and suggest that they be added...

Page 147: ...g anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen orthe locked screen Alert...

Page 148: ...screen s colortone and brightness Auto framing Turn the auto framing feature on oroff When you turn on this feature the device changes the shooting angle and zoom automatically by recognizing and trac...

Page 149: ...be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messengerfeature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited forthe second app Unins...

Page 150: ...iving monitorto monitorthe amount of the time you use yourdevice while driving Walking monitor Turn on the walking monitorto monitorthe amount of time you use yourdevice while walking Volume monitor T...

Page 151: ...ete orUninstall The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the storage The available capacit...

Page 152: ...s are detected orat a time you set Additional care On the Settings screen tap Device care Software update Update yourdevice s software through the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also sched...

Page 153: ...oard settings Change the settings forthe Samsung Keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the settings foran ext...

Page 154: ...n tap Accessibility Software update Update yourdevice s software through the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update Downlo...

Page 155: ...icense Software information Access the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Batteryinformation Check out the device s battery status and information...

Page 156: ...156 Usage notices...

Page 157: ...es caused by edited registry settings ormodified operating system software Attempting to customize the operating system may cause the device orapps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers...

Page 158: ...eceive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If yourdevice is approved by the FCC you can check out the FCC ID of the device To access the FCC ID open Settings and tap About phone St...

Page 159: ...should be installed and operated at least 20 cm from the radiatorand yourbody Body worn operation is restricted to belt clips holsters orsimilaraccessories that have no metallic components and must p...

Page 160: ...e they are compatible with the device before purchase Use Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warr...

Page 161: ...before use to maintain the waterresistance Do not expose the device to watermoving with force A sudden rise in the water pressure may exceed the guaranteed level of waterresistance In places such as a...

Page 162: ...If the lowerpart of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not plac...

Page 163: ...g the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals orno reception When charging the batterywith a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is dama...

Page 164: ...e reaches a certain temperature a warning message will appearto prevent device failure skin irritation and damage and battery leakage Running apps will be closed and all calling and otherfeatures will...

Page 165: ...o not expose yourdevice to direct sunlight forextended periods Do not use orstore yourdevice forextended periods in very hot areas such as inside a carin the summertime Do not place the device in any...

Page 166: ...166 Appendix...

Page 167: ...splaymode Using the high contrast theme Apply a cleartheme that displays light colored content on a dark background Open Settings tap Accessibility Vision enhancements High contrast theme and then sel...

Page 168: ...istinguishing colors The device changes the colors into more recognizable colors Open Settings tap Accessibility Vision enhancements Colorcorrection and then tap the switch to turn it on Select an opt...

Page 169: ...se to start using this feature directly Tap Accessibilitybutton Zoom in by tapping on the navigation bar Press Side andVolume up buttons Zoom in by pressing the Side button and the Volume Up button si...

Page 170: ...orof the pointer Enlarge the pointerwhen using an external mouse ortouchpad You can also change the colorof the pointer Open Settings tap Accessibility Vision enhancements Pointersize and color Changi...

Page 171: ...describe them byvoice Text reader Recognize text and read them aloud Colordetector Detect the colorof the object and say it aloud Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel Ad...

Page 172: ...estures open Settings and tap Accessibility TalkBack Settings Customize gestures Using the reading menu While you are using TalkBack swipe to the left orright with three fingers The reading menu will...

Page 173: ...escription settings You can hear descriptions when you focus on an unlabeled icon oran image that contains text Braille keyboard Enterletters on the screen using a 6 dot braille keyboard Braille displ...

Page 174: ...automatically generate captions when you play media content such as videos orpodcasts Open Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Live Caption and then tap the Use Live Caption switch to turn...

Page 175: ...fyambient sound Set the device to amplify the sound around you to help you hearbetterwhen using headphones 1 Open Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Amplifyambient sound and then tap the...

Page 176: ...ht and adjust the sound balance Interaction and dexterity Universal switch You can control the touch screen by connecting an external switch orby using head movements and face gestures 1 Open Settings...

Page 177: ...reen When you tap the assistive shortcut icon the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appearon the icon Tap the left orright arrow orswipe to the left orright to select othermenus Using enha...

Page 178: ...nctions forthe Side button Volume button and keyboard in interaction control mode To turn off the interaction control mode press the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously To set the devi...

Page 179: ...o assign corneractions select an option underCorneractions and select an action Stickykeys Set an external keyboard s modifierkey such as the Shift Ctrl orAlt keys to stay pressed This helps you use k...

Page 180: ...the screen when an alarm sounds orwhen you have notifications such as incoming calls ornew messages Open Settings tap Accessibility Advanced settings Flash notification and then tap the switches next...

Page 181: ...SIM card You can turn off this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK YourSIM orUSIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering yourPIN incorrectly several times You must enterthe PUK suppli...

Page 182: ...Samsung Service Centeroran authorized service center Yourdevice freezes orencounters a fatal problem Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centeror...

Page 183: ...ssing the Volume button ormove to anotherarea A cellularnetwork orthe internet is often disconnected oraudio qualityis poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are...

Page 184: ...tips contact a Samsung Service Centeroran authorized service center Picture qualityis poorerthan the preview The quality of yourpictures mayvary depending on the surroundings and the photography techn...

Page 185: ...the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m On yourphone open Settings tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch to turn it on again On yourphone open Settings tap General management Reset ResetWi Fi an...

Page 186: ...ry manufacturing feature and some minorrocking orvibration of parts may occur Overtime friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage De...

Page 187: ...the different features of this device thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid orcochlearimplant to determine if you hearany interfering noise Consult yourcarrierorthe manufacture...

Page 188: ...n 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...

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