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User Manual

English (HK). 11/2017. Rev.1.0

SM-G6100

Summary of Contents for SM-G6100

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk User Manual English HK 11 2017 Rev 1 0 SM G6100 ...

Page 2: ...tification panel 34 Entering text 36 Screen capture 36 Opening apps 37 Samsung account 38 Transferring data from your previous device 41 Device and data management 44 Sharing features 45 Emergency mode Applications 46 Installing or uninstalling apps 48 Phone 52 Contacts 56 Messages 58 Internet 60 Email 61 Camera 71 Gallery 76 Multi window 81 Samsung Notes 82 Calendar 83 Samsung Health 86 Voice Rec...

Page 3: ...Notifications 103 Display 104 Wallpapers and themes 105 Advanced features 107 Device maintenance 109 Apps 109 Lock screen and security 113 Cloud and accounts 115 Google 115 Accessibility 116 General management 117 Software update 117 User manual 117 About phone Appendix 118 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...xtracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use theWi Fi feature Default ...

Page 5: ...rformance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged R...

Page 6: ... recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 7: ...ontinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down The feature is only available on supported models If the device becomes hotter than usual a device overheating message will appear To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and t...

Page 8: ...ed charger or battery Package contents Check the product box for the following items Device Quick start guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 9: ...ics 9 Device layout Microphone Headset jack Back key Multipurpose jack Proximity sensor LED indicator Speaker Power key Touchscreen Recents key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Front camera Speaker ...

Page 10: ...over 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 sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor to malfu...

Page 11: ...ttery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty To save energy unplu...

Page 12: ...e status of your device and the charging conditions The estimated charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the device maintenance feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Po...

Page 13: ...such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device 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 ...

Page 14: ... the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance Battery MAX 2 Tap CUSTOMISE to change the power saving settings before entering maximum power saving mode 3 Tap APPLY After entering maximum power saving mode on the Home screen tap and select an app to use To remove apps tap Edit and select an...

Page 15: ...ice In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service avail...

Page 16: ...Basics 16 SIM card tray 2 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 17: ...ards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the SIM card 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 SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your devic...

Page 18: ... ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the SIM card tray 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card SIM card tray 1 SIM card tray 2 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 19: ...tings app and tap Connections SIM card manager and 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 20: ...may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card If the device does not recognise your memory card format it on your com...

Page 21: ... your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Insert the ejection pin into the ho...

Page 22: ... device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireles...

Page 23: ... not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when...

Page 24: ...Basics 24 Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 25: ...Basics 25 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 26: ...cessing 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 A widget Favourite apps Screen indicator An app News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories A folder ...

Page 27: ...ome screen Apps screen 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 drag it to the top or bottom of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the ...

Page 28: ...A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap ADD APPS on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap ADD 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 ...

Page 29: ...ts Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate ...

Page 30: ...aming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated ...

Page 31: ...g the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock m...

Page 32: ...tification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can open the notification panel even on the locked screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Block notifications from apps Quick setting buttons SIM and USIM card feature pref...

Page 33: ...in 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 location ...

Page 34: ...haracter Enter symbols Additional keyboard functions Enter numbers 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 then select the languages to use Changing the keyboard layout Tap Languages and types select a language and then select a keyboard layout to use On 3x4 keybo...

Page 35: ...ars HALF SCREEN HANDWRITING or FULL SCREEN HANDWRITING Switch to handwriting mode Enter text by voice Change the voice input settings Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard for one handed operation Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select ...

Page 36: ...finition on the screen to view more definitions In the detailed view tap Favorites to add the word to your favourite words list or tap SearchWeb to use the word as a search term Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some ap...

Page 37: ...unt Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account regist...

Page 38: ...t Switch or Samsung Cloud This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com hk smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data via Smart Switch You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch The following versions of...

Page 39: ...evices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device type 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device ...

Page 40: ...rt 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 USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from th...

Page 41: ...computer for data transfer Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to th...

Page 42: ... Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or discon...

Page 43: ...kup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and then tap the Back up my data switch for the Google account to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account...

Page 44: ...t To use this feature your phone number must be verified View content onTV SmartView View your device s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection When you have a communication or sharing history 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 l...

Page 45: ...e apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating em...

Page 46: ...nload free apps 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 Settings 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...

Page 47: ...y need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permission...

Page 48: ... 1 Launch the Phone app 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap or to make a voice call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 49: ...t digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap RECENTS or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keyp...

Page 50: ... 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 select contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number enter a phone number and then tap When b...

Page 51: ...second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you End the c...

Page 52: ... 1 Launch the Contacts app 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Scan contact information from a business card Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap SAVE ...

Page 53: ...r tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app 2 Tap Manage contacts Import Export contacts IMPORT 3 Select a storage location to import contacts from 4 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE 5 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap IMPORT Synching...

Page 54: ...oto and status message with others using the profile sharing feature 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 EDIT edit your profile and tap SAVE 3 Tap Profile sharing an...

Page 55: ... or sync or move contacts to other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app 2 Tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 3 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app 2 Tap Delete 3 Select contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and...

Page 56: ... may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 4 Enter a message Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 5 Tap or to send the message ...

Page 57: ... enter a message and tap or Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app 2 Tap Settings Block messages Block numbers 3 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS select a contact and then tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number Setting the message notification You can change notification sound display options an...

Page 58: ...rval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to activate it Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently This app may appear in the S...

Page 59: ...print Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Tabs TURN ON SECRET MODE If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock meth...

Page 60: ...omplete the setup To set up another email account tap Add account If you have more than one email account 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 an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe dow...

Page 61: ...s or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Home key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activa...

Page 62: ...apply filters or other effects The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Front camera preview Rear camera preview Shooting modes Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Viewing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list ...

Page 63: ... the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Or drag on the zoom bar towards or To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change t...

Page 64: ...ng based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting modes Customising shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list and select a mode...

Page 65: ... can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically 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 the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview ima...

Page 66: ...to take several photos continuously HDR Rich tone Use HDR mode to capture photos and videos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the shooting mode list tap HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect Night Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the shooting mode list tap Night ...

Page 67: ...blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo Selfie Take self portraits with the front camera You can preview various beauty effects on the screen 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Selfie 3 Fac...

Page 68: ...ore taking self portraits This feature is only available in some shooting modes 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select the options below to apply beauty effects to your face on the preview screen and take a photo of yourself SkinTone Make your skin appear brighter and clearer Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Wide selfie Take a ...

Page 69: ...and then tap the Show palm switch to activate it 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits The top and bottom parts of t...

Page 70: ...mera is being used REAR CAMERA Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo FRONT ...

Page 71: ...Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Storage location Select the memory location for storage Floating Camera button Add a camera button that you can place anywhere on the screen This feature is available only in Auto and Selfie modes Volume key function Set the device to use theVol...

Page 72: ...r show the menus tap the screen The Gallery screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images You can select up to six images for your collage Searching for images On the Gallery screen tap to view images sorted by category such as location people documents and more ...

Page 73: ...e screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a GIF animation 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 The video playback screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Viewing albums You can sort the images and videos saved i...

Page 74: ...select a story tap Edit tick images or videos to remove and then tap Remove from story Sharing stories You can share stories with your contacts 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Select a story to share 3 Tap INVITE tick contacts and then tap DONE When your contacts accept the share request the story will be shared and more images and videos can be added to the story by your contacts To us...

Page 75: ...rmation Launch the Gallery app and tap Settings and tap the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video ...

Page 76: ...ow 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 77: ... used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap MORE APPS and select an app ...

Page 78: ...h the selected window to a pop up view Switch locations between app windows Close the 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 window will be maximised ...

Page 79: ...indow will remain active in the minimised split screen view To close the minimised split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this ...

Page 80: ...e upwards or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Drop here for pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 81: ...p Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to record a voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert a voice recording Insert an image 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap ALL o...

Page 82: ...ap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 83: ...n account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Samsung Health Introduction Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting Samsung Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instruc...

Page 84: ...rackers View health tips Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends Set your daily goals and track your progress Monitor your health and fitness View guide messages or notifications from Samsung Health To add items to the Samsung Health screen tap Manage items and then select items under each tab GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your pro...

Page 85: ...mation may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Reset 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 additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you ...

Page 86: ... Making voice recordings 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 87: ...ies around the world time an 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 alar...

Page 88: ...hen tap 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 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS wh...

Page 89: ...cientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY Radio Listening to the FM radio Open the Samsung folder and launch the Radio app Before you use this app you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when runnin...

Page 90: ...cy Record a song from the FM radio View the list of available stations Access additional options Add the current radio station to the favourites list Search for an available radio station Turn the FM radio on or off Scanning radio stations Open the Samsung folder and launch the Radio app Tap SCAN and then select a scan option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the...

Page 91: ...ce 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 world map and view location information for various places around you YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others Play Music Discover listen to...

Page 92: ...Applications 92 Hangouts Send messages images and emoticons to your friends and have video calls with them Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place ...

Page 93: ... Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device conn...

Page 94: ...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 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected...

Page 95: ...xample 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 then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices are listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair...

Page 96: ...en select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections ...

Page 97: ...cycle and data warning Start billing cycle on Limiting data usage Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Billing cycle and data warning and then tap the Set data limit switch to activate it 2 Tap Data limit enter the limit and then tap SET 3 Tap ...

Page 98: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot and tethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to...

Page 99: ...t the device to display the SIM or USIM card selection pop up window when returning a call or calling from a message The pop up window will appear only if the SIM or USIM card used for the previous call or message is different from your preferred SIM or USIM card Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you...

Page 100: ...VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap Conn...

Page 101: ...n tap Connections More connection settings MirrorLink Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Co...

Page 102: ...fications Ringtone Change the ringtones for calls or notifications Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Notification sounds Change the notification sound settings for each app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen Screen lock so...

Page 103: ...play Outdoor mode Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions Screen zoom and font Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style Home screen Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Easy mode Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen Refer to Easy mode for more inf...

Page 104: ...ng shortcuts To add an app shortcut to the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen then drag it to the top or bottom of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen swipe to the right and tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap EDIT and select a contact with or tap and hold an app to delete from the Home s...

Page 105: ...y 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 Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a messag...

Page 106: ...n instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so To send help messages with audio recordings or photos tap the Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider Adding emergency contacts On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Send SOS messages Send messages to Tap...

Page 107: ... usage Battery Storage Memory Device security The device maintenance screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing a...

Page 108: ...dvanced settings and set the App power monitor options Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance 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 Managing th...

Page 109: ...Samsung account Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Smart Lock Set the device to automatically unlock itself in certain situations Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Information and FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the screen when it is off or locked Notifications on lock screen Set whether or not to show notific...

Page 110: ...ble depending on the region or service provider Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is 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 scre...

Page 111: ...small or thin fingers If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or be...

Page 112: ...axy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprint Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Samsung account switch to activate it 4 Sign in to your Samsung account Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving This feature is only available for webpages that you ac...

Page 113: ...tch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the Home key and scan your fingerprint Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud or reset your device You can also register and manage accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that yo...

Page 114: ...our data such as contacts calendar events images and videos Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instruc...

Page 115: ... Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility The available options may vary...

Page 116: ...devices SERVICES View accessibility services installed on the device General management Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General 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 Date and time Access and alter the...

Page 117: ...ettings On the Settings screen tap User manual About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone My phone number View your phone number Status View various device information 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 Device na...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...reezes 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 Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 120: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by 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 provi...

Page 121: ...horter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have 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 ...

Page 122: ...vice provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to Ensure that your device and the other Bluetoo...

Page 123: ...storage space The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen Without using the Apps button you can open the Apps screen by swiping upwards or downwards on the Home screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen To display the Apps button at the bottom of the Home screen launch the Settings app and tap Display Home screen Apps button Show Apps button APPLY The...

Page 124: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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