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Table of Contents

5  Device layout and functions
10  Charging the battery
16  Nano-SIM card and eSIM
18  Turning the device on and off
19  Initial setup
20  Samsung account
21  Transferring data from your previous

device (Smart Switch)

23  Understanding the screen
34  Notification panel
36  Flex mode (Using the device when

folded)

38  Screen capture and screen record
39  Entering text
42  Extracting text

Apps and features

43  Installing or uninstalling apps
44 Phone
47 Contacts
49 Messages
50 Camera
70 Gallery
74  AR Zone
80 Bixby
81  Bixby Vision
82  Multi window (Using multiple apps

at once)

85  Samsung Internet
86  Samsung Health
87  Samsung Notes
89  Samsung Members
89  Samsung Kids
90  Samsung Global Goals
90  Galaxy Shop
90  Galaxy Wearable
91 PENUP
91 Calendar
92 Reminder (Receiving notifications

for to-do items)

93 Voice Recorder
95 My Files (Checking and managing

the files)

95 Clock
95 Calculator
96 Game Launcher
97 Game Booster (Configuring your

gaming environment)

98 SmartThings
98  Sharing content
100  Music Share
101  Smart View (Mirroring on a TV

screen)

102 Link to Windows (Using the device

through a computer connection)

103  Samsung DeX
108  S Pen
111  Google apps

Summary of Contents for SM-F946B

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English LTN 08 2023 Rev 1 0 SM F946B SM F946B DS SM F946U1...

Page 2: ...9 Messages 50 Camera 70 Gallery 74 AR Zone 80 Bixby 81 BixbyVision 82 Multi window Using multiple apps at once 85 Samsung Internet 86 Samsung Health 87 Samsung Notes 89 Samsung Members 89 Samsung Kids...

Page 3: ...1 Maintenance mode 151 Apps 152 General management 153 Accessibility 153 Software update 154 About phone Settings 112 Introduction 112 Samsung account 112 Connections 114 Wi Fi 115 Bluetooth 117 NFC a...

Page 4: ...cautions forusing the device 158 Notes on package contents and accessories 159 Maintaining waterresistance 160 Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 164 Accessibility 179 Troubleshootin...

Page 5: ...sensor SIM card tray Underdisplay camera Speaker Airvent hole Microphone Light sensor Airvent hole Volume button Main screen Underdisplay camera Speaker Headphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C Sid...

Page 6: ...ed 6 Folded Home button soft button Speaker Proximity Light sensor Covercamera Coverscreen Covercamera Rearcamera Hall sensor NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Main antenna Rearcamera GPS antenna Mic...

Page 7: ...be damaged Fold the device before putting it in a bag orstoring it Be sure not to store the device unfolded as there is a chance that anotherobject could scratch or puncture the screen orcause screen...

Page 8: ...e with its glass oracrylic body broken there may be a risk of injury Use the device only afterit has been repaired at a Samsung Service Center oran authorized service center If dust orforeign material...

Page 9: ...cker unwanted noises may occurduring calls ormedia playback Do not coverthe proximity light sensorarea with accessories such as stickers or a cover Doing so may cause the sensorto malfunction The ligh...

Page 10: ...ecents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appearat the bottom of the screen Referto Navigation bar soft buttons formore information Charging the battery Charge the battery before...

Page 11: ...harger The estimated charging time will appearon the notification panel The actual charging time assumes that the device is not in use and it mayvary depending on the charging conditions Wireless char...

Page 12: ...attery may not charge properly Quick charging Use a superfast chargerorfast charger To use the fast wireless charging feature use a chargerand components that support the feature You can check the con...

Page 13: ...es and coverbeing used before using this feature 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Wireless power sharing to turn it on If you cannot find Wireless powersharing on the quick p...

Page 14: ...e the otherdevice while charging yourphone the charging speed may decrease orthe device may not charge properly depending on the charger type The charging speed orefficiency mayvary depending on the p...

Page 15: ...hargerthat guarantees the charging performance If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediatelywhen the chargeris connected Allow a depleted battery to charge fora fe...

Page 16: ...ansfer speeds in some areas eSIM may not be available depending on the region carrier ormodel Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the carrier Inserting th...

Page 17: ...evice Activating an eSIM Open Settings and tap Connections SIM manager Add eSIM When a mobile plan is found follow the on screen instructions to activate the eSIM If you have a QR code provided byyour...

Page 18: ...To turn off the device press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Poweroff To restart the de...

Page 19: ...e notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergencycall To manage yourmedical information and emergency contacts open Settings and tap Safetyand emergency Initial setup When you turn on yourde...

Page 20: ...If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account FindingyourID and resettingyourpassword If you forget yourSamsung account ID orpassword tap Find ID orForgot password on the Samsung account si...

Page 21: ...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 devi...

Page 22: ...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 com...

Page 23: ...screen with the device unfolded When switching to the main screen the layout of some apps will automatically change Forexample when using the Messages app the messages list and the selected message w...

Page 24: ...hen tap the switches of the apps you want to continue using on the coverscreen When you fold the device while the app is running the screen of the app will appearon the coverscreen Some apps may not s...

Page 25: ...he 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 t...

Page 26: ...ent 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 widerscre...

Page 27: ...available on the coverscreen Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen swipe upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards ordownwards on the Apps screen...

Page 28: ...en 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 app...

Page 29: ...m and tap Select you can select more 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...

Page 30: ...avorite apps from the bottom of the Home screen recently used apps and the all apps button will be displayed on the taskbar You can switch apps by selecting the app you want from the taskbar You can a...

Page 31: ...ps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centerof the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible open Settings tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to...

Page 32: ...an 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 yourdevic...

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: ...wards 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 notificatio...

Page 35: ...ol media on yourphone and connected nearby devices on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controllerto control the playback Controlling nea...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...nced 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 Tap to dis...

Page 38: ...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 botto...

Page 39: ...cording the video tap You can check the video in Gallery To change the screen recordersettings open Settings and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder Entering text Keyboard layout A k...

Page 40: ...ard button on navigation bar switch to turn it on On a 3 x 4 keyboard a key has three orfourcharacters To entera character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired characterappears Addit...

Page 41: ...the keyboard size Open the text editing panel Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel Copying and pasting 1 Touch and hold overtext 2 Drag or to select the desired text ort...

Page 42: ...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 onlyw...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...check orchange app permission settings by permission category open Settings and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features...

Page 45: ...0 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then touch and hold the last digit Forexample if you set the number123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then touch and hold 3 Making an internati...

Page 46: ...old a call Video call Switch to a video call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Turn speakerphone off oron When using the speakerphone keep the device awa...

Page 47: ...s 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contactswithyourweb accounts Sync yourdevice contacts with online contacts saved in yourweb accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Ope...

Page 48: ...acts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family orfriends and manage contacts by group 1 Open the Contacts app and tap...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...hen tap Delete Changing message settings Open the Messages app tap at the top of the messages list and then tap Settings You can block unwanted messages change notification settings and more Camera In...

Page 51: ...Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus To adjust the brightness of pictures drag the adjustment barthat appears above or below the circularframe 3 Tap to take a picture To...

Page 52: ...the difference in temperature outside and inside the camera cover Try to avoid such conditions when planning to use the camera If fogging does occur allow the camera to dry naturally at room temperat...

Page 53: ...to Create GIF you can create GIFs If you add anothercamera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take pictures more conveniently On the preview screen tap Shooting methods and tap the Floa...

Page 54: ...image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colortemperature Turn the motion detection feature on oroff when recording superslow mo videos In DIRECTOR SVIEW mode change the saving option In DIREC...

Page 55: ...evice is either fully folded orunfolded Using the camerawith the device fullyfolded You can take pictures orrecord videos while yourdevice is folded Open the Camera app on the coverscreen Taking selfi...

Page 56: ...what it looks like 1 On the preview screen tap The coverscreen will turn on 2 Tap to take a picture ortap to record a video Do not use the flash close to youreyes Using a flash close to the eyes may...

Page 57: ...he composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will ch...

Page 58: ...le recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen ortap To capture an image from the video while recording tap To record the sound from a specific direction at a highervolume while recordi...

Page 59: ...le and zoom in on a selected person tap the frame that is displayed around the person To turn off tracking tap the frame again Director sviewmode Record videos with various angles of view by changing...

Page 60: ...ng orplaying the video 1 On the preview screen tap to change the saving option to Save front and rear as separate16 9videos 2 Tap to record a video You can change the size orlocation of the picture in...

Page 61: ...es with filters orvideos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SINGLE TAKE 2 Tap to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail To check...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives Forlow light situations use a higherexposure SPEED Adjust the shutterspeed A slow shutterspeed allows more light in so the picture orvideo b...

Page 64: ...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 left bottom of the screen to Max you may get c...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...e Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition forthe picture by recognizing the position and angle of yoursubject Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview sc...

Page 68: ...deo Codec HEVC format YourHEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device s storage High bitratevideos Increase the bitrate of videos If you use this feature the file size may be...

Page 69: ...gs Attach a GPS location tag to the picture GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings orin low lying areas orin poor weatherconditions Your...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...eo thumbnail Add the image to favorites Delete the image View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature More options Share the image with others Remastering images You can enhance the...

Page 72: ...r right on the screen To use more options during playback tap Open inVideo player Lock the playback screen Switch to the pop up video player Capture the current screen Skip to the previous video Touch...

Page 73: ...to copy ormove them to an album Stories When you capture orsave images and videos the device will read theirdate and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories Open the Gallery a...

Page 74: ...in period Open the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Trash switch to turn it on To access files in the trash open the Gallery app and tap Trash AR Zone Introduction AR Zone provides you AR rel...

Page 75: ...ow the on screen instructions to create an emoji Edit the emoji My emojis list More options Selecting an AR emoji to use Open the AR Zone app tap AR Emoji Studio and then select an emoji you want Dele...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...emoji moves 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...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...byVision Introduction BixbyVision is a service that provides various features based on image recognition You can use BixbyVision to search forinformation by recognizing objects Use a variety of useful...

Page 82: ...milarto the recognized object online and related information The available features and search results mayvary depending on the region or carrier Multiwindow Using multiple apps at once Introduction R...

Page 83: ...ing the screen Swipe with two fingers from the side orbottom of the screen towards the middle of the screen The screen will change to the split screen view To change to the pop up view swipe from the...

Page 84: ...the circles between the app windows to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the circles between the app windows to the edge of the screen the windowwill be maximized Moving pop upwindows To mo...

Page 85: ...ages 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 prevent others from accessing yoursearch h...

Page 86: ...sung 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 sc...

Page 87: ...k button to save it If you want to save the note in anotherfile format tap Save as file Deleting notes Touch and hold a note to delete and tap Delete Composing noteswith handwriting On the note compos...

Page 88: ...ent bar Even with a smallereraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part Recordingvoice to notes Make a recording of yourvoice while creating a note and then the content will b...

Page 89: ...he notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Kids If you cannot find Kids on the quick panel tap and drag the button overto add it When starting Samsung Kids forthe first time orafterperforming...

Page 90: ...nformation related to products Open the GalaxyShop app This app may not be available depending on the carrierormodel This app may be named Samsung Shop depending on the region GalaxyWearable Using the...

Page 91: ...double tap a date If the date already has saved events ortasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enterevent details and tap Save Syncing eventswithyouraccounts 1 Open Settings tap Accounts and backup Manag...

Page 92: ...will appearand 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 tap...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...ute certain sound sources in the recording 1 Select a voice recording made in interview mode from the voice recordings list 2 To mute certain sound sources tap forthe corresponding direction that soun...

Page 95: ...alarms 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 Calculat...

Page 96: ...auncher Tap Mygames touch and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Open the Game Launcher app tap More Game Booster Game optimization...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...y the Samsung warranty When problems ordefects occuron the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are...

Page 99: ...and select a contact Private sharing Encrypt content and share it with others Shared content cannot be saved copied or resent by the recipient 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Quick Sh...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...setting who to share yourdevice with by tapping Music Share 3 On yourphone open the notification panel and tap Media output 4 Tap Music Share and select yourfriend s Buds from the detected devices li...

Page 102: ...red to use this feature When you create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office apps and Windows10 Connecting to a computer 1 Open Settings a...

Page 103: ...yourphone Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Wired connections to external displays You can connect yourphone to an external display using an HDMI adapter USB Type C to HDMI Use only officia...

Page 104: ...ion panel swipe downwards and then tap DeX 2 Select a TV from the detected devices list and tap Start now Some TVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on 3 If the connection...

Page 105: ...it on You can also use the external keyboard on the phone s screen Usingyourphone as a touchpad You can use yourphone as a touchpad On yourphone tap on the navigation bar If you have set the navigatio...

Page 106: ...apps simultaneously You can also check yourphone s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Taskbar Favorite apps Status bar Notifications Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX scr...

Page 107: ...TV ormonitor you can chat with yourfriend on a messenger On the connected TV ormonitor open an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen Then open anotherapp on yourphone Locking the Samsung DeX screen If...

Page 108: ...are only supported on the main screen Aircommand Launching S Pen features and apps directly Aircommand is a menu that provides S Pen features and direct access to frequently used apps To open the Airc...

Page 109: ...odle formore information Translate Hoverthe S Pen overa word to translate it PENUP Post yourartwork check out others artwork and get useful drawing tips BixbyVision Use the BixbyVision features to sea...

Page 110: ...can create memos bywriting on the screen without turning on it When the screen is off double tap the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button When you tap Save afterwriting a memo the memo...

Page 111: ...ouTube 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 112: ...Fi feature and Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Turn on the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the internet orothernetwork devices Referto Wi Fi formore info...

Page 113: ...n Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches yourspecified limit You can turn on the data saverfeature to prevent some apps...

Page 114: ...Wi Fi network quality information such as the speed and stability On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to turn it on The network quality information will appearunderthe Wi F...

Page 115: ...e list Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data ormedia files with otherBluetooth enabled devices Precautions forusing Bluetooth Samsung is not responsible forthe loss interception ormisuse of data se...

Page 116: ...confirm The devices will be connected when the otherdevice accepts the Bluetooth connection request To unpairthe devices tap next to the device name to unpairand tap Unpair Sending and receiving data...

Page 117: ...s orreceive data Making paymentswith the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must registerforthe mobile payment service To registerorget more information about the serv...

Page 118: ...triction tap Allowed to use datawhile Data saveris on and select apps Allowed networks forapps Set apps to use only a Wi Fi ormobile data orboth Forexample you can set the device to use only mobile da...

Page 119: ...o turn it off If you turn on the Auto Hotspot feature you can share yourphone s mobile data connection with otherdevices signed in to yourSamsung account More connection settings Customize settings to...

Page 120: ...Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printerplug in and install it 3 Select the installed printerplug in The device will automatically search fo...

Page 121: ...e yourphone s apps on otherdevices signed in to yourSamsung account Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in yourdevice on yourcomputer Refer to Link to Windows formore information Multi control...

Page 122: ...tions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button wheneveryou want To run modes manually select the mode you want and tap Turn on To turn off a running mode tap the mode and tap...

Page 123: ...d mode vibration mode orsilent mode Vibratewhile ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone forincoming calls Temporarymute Set the device to use silent mode fora certain period Ringtone Ch...

Page 124: ...rgames while playing games Equalizer Select an option fora specific music genre and enjoy optimized sound UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos when using wired headphones Adap...

Page 125: ...n tap Display Light Dark Turn Dark mode on oroff Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night orin a dark place You can set a schedule forapplying Dar...

Page 126: ...light Easymode Switch to easy mode to display largericons and apply a simplerlayout to the Home screen Edge panels Change the settings forthe Edge panel Taskbar Change the settings forthe taskbar Refe...

Page 127: ...aycolor Change the screen mode oradjust the display colorto yourpreference Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode and select a mode you want Vivid This optimizes the c...

Page 128: ...olorbarto yourpreference The screen tone will be adjusted Wallpaperand style Change the wallpapersettings forthe Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaperand style Themes...

Page 129: ...screen Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen Touch and hold to edit Set the device to display the editing options when you touch and hold the...

Page 130: ...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 ormissed...

Page 131: ...ture on oroff Access smartthingsfind samsung com to track and control yourlost orstolen phone You can also check the location of the wearable devices connected to this phone App security Scan apps and...

Page 132: ...word you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget yourpattern PIN orpassword If you change the screen lock method to Swipe orNone which are not secure all of yourbiometric data will be d...

Page 133: ...e screenwithyourface You can unlock the screen with yourface instead of using a pattern PIN orpassword 1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen...

Page 134: ...t is not recognized unlock the device using the pattern PIN orpassword you set when registering the fingerprint and then re registeryour fingerprints If yourpattern PIN orpassword is forgotten you wil...

Page 135: ...Fingerprints and follow the on screen instructions to registeryourfingerprint Afterregistering you can check whetheryourfingerprint is registered and its name by tapping Check added fingerprints Unlo...

Page 136: ...ass Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Verifying the Samsung account password You can use yourregistered biometric data to verifyyouridentity instead of entering yourSamsung accou...

Page 137: ...p Apps websites and select a website orapp from the list 2 Tap Edit and modifyyourID password and the website s orapp s name To delete yoursign in information tap Delete Using Samsung Passwithwebsites...

Page 138: ...gs See all devices using Samsung Pass Leave Samsung Pass YourSamsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on otherdevices signed in to yourSamsung account will also be deleted Secure Folde...

Page 139: ...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 Secure Folder a...

Page 140: ...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 141: ...older 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 Samsu...

Page 142: ...1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy SecureWi Fi 2 Tap Protection plan Upgrade and select the plan you want Forcertain protection plans you can transferthe protection plan to anotherdevic...

Page 143: ...ot Disturb feature automaticallywhile driving EmergencyLocation Service Turn on the Emergency Location Service ELS feature Wireless emergencyalerts Change the settings forwireless emergency alerts Ear...

Page 144: ...store it later Backing up data You can back up yourdevice s data to Samsung Cloud 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tap the switches next to t...

Page 145: ...otions and gestures formore information One handed mode Turn on one handed operation mode foryourconvenience when using the device with one hand Bixby Bixby is a userinterface that helps you use yourd...

Page 146: ...nd gestures Lift towake Set the device to turn on the screen when you pick it up Double tap to turn on screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the sc...

Page 147: ...ideo calling app s screen tap Reset all Reset the settings Background Change orblurthe background during video calls Face Apply beauty effects to the face Colortone Adjust the screen s colortone and b...

Page 148: ...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 149: ...orto 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 Turn on the...

Page 150: ...gs and operating conditions You might not receive notifications from some apps that use powersaving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available storage On the Settings screen tap Batteryan...

Page 151: ...o schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Software update Diagnostics Test yourdevice using Samsung Members On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Diagno...

Page 152: ...date is reset Samsung Keyboard 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 Ch...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...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 156: ...l 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 Status informati...

Page 157: ...conjunction with any otherantenna ortransmitter This equipment should be installed and operated at least 20 cm from the radiatorand yourbody Body worn operation is restricted to belt clips holsters o...

Page 158: ...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 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ...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 163: ...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 164: ...When you tap the selected feature once the device will read the text on the screen aloud Tapping the feature twice will turn on the feature Open Settings tap Accessibility TalkBack and then tap the s...

Page 165: ...Advanced settings Custom labels Configuring settings forTalkBack Configure settings forTalkBack foryourconvenience Open Settings and tap Accessibility TalkBack Settings Newfeatures in TalkBack Check f...

Page 166: ...oud Entering additional characters Touch and hold a key on the keyboard to enteradditional characters available forthe key A pop up window appears above the key showing available characters To select...

Page 167: ...ject and say it aloud Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel Addingvoice recordings tovoice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similarshape by attach...

Page 168: ...sibility Visibilityenhancements and then tap the High contrast fonts switch to turn it on Using the high contrast keyboard Change the colors of the Samsung Keyboard to increase the contrast between th...

Page 169: ...ansparency level drag the adjustment barunderOpacity Reducing screen motion effects Reduce animation effects if you are sensitive to animations orscreen movement Open Settings tap Accessibility Visibi...

Page 170: ...ow To move the magnifier drag the edge of the magnifierframe To explore the screen drag two fingers across the magnified screen To adjust zoom ratio pinch two fingers on the magnified screen orspread...

Page 171: ...d convert it to on screen text Open Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Live Transcribe Live Transcribe shortcut and then tap the switch to turn it on Tick the actions to use to start usin...

Page 172: ...e log tap 3 If you want to turn off this feature tap and tap the Use Sound Notifications switch to turn it off Hearing aid support Set the device to enhance the sound quality to work betterwith hearin...

Page 173: ...ncements and then tap the Mute all sounds switch to turn it on Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headphone speakers Use this if you have a hearing...

Page 174: ...switch must be registered on the device To set switches to control the device tap the switch underSwitches To turn off this feature press the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously Assist...

Page 175: ...hanced assistive menus forselected apps Open Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Assistant menu Select apps to showcontextual menuswith and then tap the switches next to the apps you...

Page 176: ...the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously To set the device to lock the screen afterturning off the interaction control mode open Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Int...

Page 177: ...such as the Shift Ctrl orAlt keys to stay pressed This helps you use keyboard shortcuts without pressing two keys at the same time Open Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and then t...

Page 178: ...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 179: ...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 180: ...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 181: ...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 182: ...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 183: ...etooth 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 Reset network settings Reset...

Page 184: ...a stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minorrocking orvibration of parts may occur Overtime friction be...

Page 185: ...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 186: ...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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