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Samsung SM-G8870, User Manual

The Samsung SM-G8870 user manual is a comprehensive guide that provides users with detailed instructions to maximize their experience with this innovative device. Designed for convenience, this manual is available for free download on our website, ensuring easy access to essential information for all SM-G8870 owners.

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Hiding the navigation bar

Hide the navigation bar to expand the available area of the screen to view content or use 
apps in a larger view.
Launch the 

Settings

 app, tap 

Display

 

→

 

Navigation bar

, and then select 

Full screen 

gestures

 under 

NAVIGATION TYPE

. The navigation bar is replaced with the flat indicators for 

the hidden buttons.
To perform the function of a hidden button, swipe upwards the button’s indicator.

To hide the indicators at the bottom of the screen, tap the 

Gesture hints

 switch to deactivate 

it.

Setting the navigation bar

Launch the 

Settings

 app, tap 

Display

 

→

 

Navigation bar

, and then select an option.

•  

NAVIGATION TYPE

: Set the device to show or hide the navigation bar. To hide the 

navigation bar, select the 

Full screen gestures

 feature. When the navigation bar 

is hidden, you can use the functions of the soft buttons by swiping upwards their 
indicators.

•  

BUTTON ORDER

: Change the order of the buttons on the navigation bar.

•  

Gesture hints

: Display the indicators for the hidden buttons so that you can recognise 

where to swipe up while the navigation bar is hidden. This option appears only when you 
select the 

Full screen gestures

 feature.

Summary of Contents for SM-G8870

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk USER MANUAL English HK 01 2019 Rev 1 0 SM G8870 ...

Page 2: ...ice 31 Understanding the screen 44 Notification panel 46 Entering text Apps and features 49 Installing or uninstalling apps 51 Bixby 60 BixbyVision 65 Bixby Home 67 Reminder 71 Phone 76 Contacts 81 Messages 85 Internet 87 Email 88 Camera 112 Gallery 119 Multi window 124 Samsung Pay 128 Samsung Members 129 Samsung Notes 130 Calendar 131 Samsung Health 135 Voice Recorder 136 My Files 136 Clock 138 C...

Page 3: ...olby Atmos surround sound 164 Notifications 164 Display 165 Screensaver 166 Wallpapers and themes 166 Advanced features 168 Dual Messenger 169 Device maintenance 172 Apps 172 Lock screen 173 Smart Lock 173 Biometrics and security 174 Face recognition 177 Fingerprint recognition 180 Samsung Pass 184 Secure Folder 188 Cloud and accounts 189 Backup and restore 190 Google 190 Accessibility 191 General...

Page 4: ...ce or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading ...

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

Page 6: ...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 Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place fo...

Page 7: ... 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 8: ...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 9: ...very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure conta...

Page 10: ...nal accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about availab...

Page 11: ...Basics 11 Device layout Volume key Speaker Touchscreen Power key SIM card tray Front camera Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C Proximity Light sensor Bixby key ...

Page 12: ...careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source such as direct sunlight If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source such as direct sunlight the camera image sensor may be damaged A damaged image sensor is irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken there may be a risk of injury Use the device only after ...

Page 13: ...ectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Hard keys Volume key Power key Bixby key Key Function Power Press and hold to tu...

Page 14: ...ng 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 Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when ...

Page 15: ...ctric socket 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 Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider You can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a ...

Page 18: ...ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 19: ...2 SIM card tray 1 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 device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray...

Page 20: ...nnections SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Customising SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USI...

Page 21: ...ss 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 wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Restarting the device To restart the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simul...

Page 22: ...maining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode Alternatively press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen in...

Page 23: ...and select Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup ...

Page 24: ...g your device To set the screen lock method later tap No thank you 6 Sign in to your Samsung account You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 25: ...more Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create ...

Page 26: ...formation If you want to verify your Samsung account password via your biometric data such as fingerprints tap Verify identity with biometrics instead of password using Samsung Pass Refer to Samsung Pass for more information 4 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap NEXT 5 Tap DONE to finish registering your Samsung account Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered S...

Page 27: ... own or have the right to transfer Smart Switch Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch To use Smart Switch launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous devic...

Page 28: ... your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com hk apps smart switch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk apps smart switch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data t...

Page 29: ... your new device You can also sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and view data saved on the Samsung Cloud You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Backing up data 1 On your previous device sign in to your Samsung account 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your dev...

Page 30: ...p RESTORE Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On your new device launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync settings 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings by tapping the GALLERY SAMS...

Page 31: ...ply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Ta...

Page 32: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 33: ...cents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Back button Home button Recents button Button Function Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen ...

Page 34: ...the Gesture hints switch to deactivate it Setting the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option NAVIGATIONTYPE Set the device to show or hide the navigation bar To hide the navigation bar select the Full screen gestures feature When the navigation bar is hidden you can use the functions of the soft buttons by swiping upwards their indicators BUTTON...

Page 35: ...essing 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 Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicators Bixby Home indicator View your customised content An app ...

Page 36: ...on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and tap Home screen settings Apps button Show Apps button APPLY The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 37: ...een in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then drag it to the top of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts a...

Page 38: ...w 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 dele...

Page 39: ...as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a 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...

Page 40: ...rength Roaming 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 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 Vibration ...

Page 41: ...reen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Power key to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 42: ...lock 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 method Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition f...

Page 43: ...ome apps and features After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen BixbyVision Recognise content using BixbyVision and search for relevant information Scroll capture Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap Scroll capture the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will...

Page 44: ...n 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 View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Preferred SIM or USIM car...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...ted in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Enter numbers View more keyboard functions Additional keyboard functions Enter a space Change the input language Hide the keyboard Changing the input language Tap the input language key t...

Page 47: ...tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Enter emoticons Enter kaomojis Attach animated GIFs Enter stickers You can also enter My Emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Enjoying My Emoji stickers while chatting for more information QWERTY KEYBOARD Switch to the qwerty keyboard 3 x 4 KEYBOARD Switch to 3x4 keyboard mode To enter a ch...

Page 48: ...eatures such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the ...

Page 49: ...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 download f...

Page 50: ...r 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 permissions To view or change app permission settings by permis...

Page 51: ...r device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use Bixby you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Bixby is only available in some languages and certain features may not be available depending on your region Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must select the language to use with Bixby register and sign in to your Sams...

Page 52: ...formation will appear on the screen 4 Tap 5 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap 6 Tap and follow the on screen instructions to register your voice If you set the voice wake up feature you can start a conversation with Bixby by saying Hi Bixby 7 Tap to complete the setup The Bixby screen will appear Suggested commands Access additional options My profile Communicate via text Communic...

Page 53: ...lternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Bixby key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing and holding the Bixby key just say Tomorrow Because Bixby understands the context of the conversation it will show you tomorrow s weath...

Page 54: ... Bixby Register your voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say Hi Bixby 1 Press the Bixby key and tap Settings Voice wake up 2 Tap the Wake with Hi Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to ...

Page 55: ...m and then release your finger from the Bixby key Bixby will now make a call to the contact saved as mom Viewing more ways to use Bixby To view more ways to use Bixby press the Bixby key and then swipe to the left on the screen You can check out services supported by Bixby and examples of commands Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 56: ... up and then tap the Use when phone speaker playing switch to activate it Checking what Bixby understood You can check how Bixby understood what you said If Bixby understood your intention differently you can let Bixby know the correct meaning Drag Bixby s answer area downwards What Bixby understood and any used services will appear If Bixby misunderstood your intention edit the content and change...

Page 57: ...tap Quick commands 2 Tap Quick command word or phrase and enter a quick command name 3 Tap Add a command and select a method you want Select a command Select one from the commands list Say a command Say your command Type a command Type your command 4 Select or enter a command that Bixby will perform To add additional commands tap Add a command 5 Tap SAVE Now you can give multiple commands by sayin...

Page 58: ...voice is not heard clearly via the built in microphone due to noisy environments Press and hold the Call button on earphones or a Bluetooth headset to launch Bixby and say your request to the microphone This feature may not be available or its method of use may vary depending on the earphones and Bluetooth headset Call button ...

Page 59: ... asks a question so you can respond without pressing the icon This option is available only if you are using headphones or Bluetooth audio or start a conversation by saying Hi Bixby Voice wake up Set Bixby to wake up when it hears you say Hi Bixby You can also change the settings for the voice wake up feature Use while phone locked Set Bixby to complete some actions such as making a call or launch...

Page 60: ...Text Place QR code Shopping Wine To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or resolut...

Page 61: ...pear on the screen To view more information tap the feature icon or select a search result Translating or extracting text Recognise and show the translated text on the screen You can also extract text from a document or an image file For example if you want to know what a sign says while travelling abroad use the Bixby Vision features The device will translate the sign s text into the language you...

Page 62: ...aunch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it 3 Tap or select a search result on the screen The similar images will appear Searching for shopping information Recognise a product or its barcode to search for information even when you do not know the product s name For example if you want to search for the product s information online use the BixbyVision features a...

Page 63: ...ion with the camera you can view your current location and weather information To view your current location on the map point the camera towards the ground To view the current weather information point the camera towards the sky 3 Tap or select a search result on the screen The device will show information of nearby places Searching for wine information Detect the information from a wine label and...

Page 64: ...usiness cards 1 When you have a desired image or object launch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the QR code within the screen to recognise it The information connected to the QR code will appear Downloading additional features You can download various BixbyVision features On the BixbyVision screen tap ADD and download apps or features ...

Page 65: ...register and sign in to your Samsung account Opening Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear When launching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Recommended content 3 To ...

Page 66: ...ard from the list tap Hide for now Alternatively drag the card to the right To stop displaying a card on the list tap Don t show again Selecting apps to show as cards Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Cards and tap the switches next to items to add or delete them If an app is not installed on the device you must install it to use it ...

Page 67: ...u must register and sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear Add the app icon to the Home screen 3 Tap START If the Add Reminder on H...

Page 68: ...eminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Water the flowers 3 Tap Set conditions Pick a place and set the location to home 4 Tap WHEN I ARRIVE AT DONE 5 Tap SAVE to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will appear Creating reminders with Bixby Press and hold the Bixby key and say Remi...

Page 69: ... view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder Editing reminder details Add or edit reminder details such as frequency date and time or location 1 On the reminders list select a reminder to edit and tap EDIT Alternatively drag the reminder to the right and tap Edit 2 Edit the conditions and tap SAVE Reminder conditions Add an image Checklist Repeat interval Reminder informati...

Page 70: ...ring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed EDIT 2 Tick items to restore and tap RESTORE Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder drag the reminder to the right and tap Delete To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and ...

Page 71: ...the Phone app and enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap or to make a voice call Create a new contact Add the number to an existing contact Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 72: ...TS Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen d...

Page 73: ...l is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap select contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone n...

Page 74: ...ptions Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed 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 ea...

Page 75: ...he Phone app and tap RECENTS 2 Tap a caller s image or tap a phone number Details 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contact This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contact 1 Launch the Phon...

Page 76: ...s Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 77: ...import and tap DONE 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap IMPORT Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Sync Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsu...

Page 78: ...ly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact s image or tap the contact s name Details Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share 2 Select contacts...

Page 79: ... it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with tap Share with select an item to share and then select an option Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups CREA...

Page 80: ... Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap a contact s image or tap a contact s name Details Then tap Delete ...

Page 81: ...he Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and tap START 3 Enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold or say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the keyboard is hidden Access additional options Enter a message Make a call to the recipient Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message ...

Page 82: ... you via messages While composing a message tap or on the Samsung keyboard and tap the My Emoji icon My Emoji stickers will appear Select the sticker that you want to share My Emoji stickers will appear after you create My Emoji in the Camera app Refer to Creating My Emoji for more information ...

Page 83: ...n To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap or To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap INBOX and select a contact Or tap CONTACTS select contacts and then tap D...

Page 84: ...set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap CONVERSATIONS 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 Tap and hold a message tap Del...

Page 85: ...the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved we...

Page 86: ...e In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to Fin...

Page 87: ...count 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 a subject line and 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 downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email ...

Page 88: ... photos 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 Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is s...

Page 89: ...Record a video Select a lens Camera settings Switch between the front and rear cameras Shooting modes BixbyVision Options for current shooting mode 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 the focus while recording a video tap where you want to f...

Page 90: ...ortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Selecting a lens for shooting Take a photo or record a video after selecting the camera lens you want On the preview screen select a lens This feature is available only in some modes You can take a basic photo or record a n...

Page 91: ...not work in low light environments Editing the shooting modes list You can edit the shooting modes list on the preview screen 1 On the preview screen tap Edit camera modes Rear camera or Front camera Alternatively tap and hold the shooting modes list on the preview screen 2 Tick modes to use To change the order of shooting modes drag to another location Rear camera Front camera Shooting modes list...

Page 92: ...era button switch to activate it Setting the camera button action You can take a series of photos or create an animated GIF by tapping and holding the camera button On the preview screen tap Hold Camera button to and select an action you want to use Take picture Take a photo Take burst shot Take a series of photos Create GIF Create an animated GIF with sequential photos you taken The Take burst sh...

Page 93: ...e setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is available only in AUTO PRO and SCENE OPTIMISER modes SUPER SLOW MO Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later After the video is recorded background music will be added automatically How to record in super slow motion You can record super slow motion videos in t...

Page 94: ...e screen may appear dark due to the small amount of light The screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions such as fluorescent light Recording the videos in super slow motion Record a short video by capturing a moment that the subject is moving 1 On the shooting modes list tap SUPER SLOW MO 2 Tap The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a short video ...

Page 95: ...re it Change the background music Turn the super slow motion effect on or off View super slow motion sections Crop a section Select and view a super slow motion section of the video If you want to turn off the super slow motion effect tap When you tap and hold a section you can save it as a separate file or share it Crop out a desired section Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desir...

Page 96: ... preview screen Short clips with different effects will appear 2 Select a clip you want and tap SHARE 3 Select a file format and a sharing method Some social network services and messenger apps may not support the sharing feature This feature is only available for unedited original videos recorded in super slow motion ...

Page 97: ...ure in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour or pattern to the background The subject or background is plain 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjus...

Page 98: ...to decorate the photo and make it look different 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR 2 To adjust the background blur level drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right To change the background blur shape drag the effect list to the left or right and select an effect you want The effect list will appear only when the photo has blur shape...

Page 99: ... Emoji or Live stickers which mimic your expressions Creating My Emoji Make a My Emoji that looks like you My Emoji stickers with various expressions will be automatically generated 1 On the shooting modes list tap AR EMOJI Create My Emoji 2 Align your face on the screen and tap to take a photo 3 Select My Emoji s gender and tap NEXT 4 Decorate My Emoji To edit details such as the eye colour or fa...

Page 100: ...MOJI Edit detailed settings Edit basic settings You can use the AR EMOJI feature in both the front and rear cameras If you are using the rear camera it will automatically switch to the front camera To switch between cameras swipe upwards or downwards or tap Deleting My Emoji Tap and hold the My Emoji that you want to delete and tap ...

Page 101: ...hat follow you and various stickers glasses hats etc Stickers that follow your face My Emoji emojis that look like you 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video You can check out photos and videos that you have recorded in Gallery and share them Applying stickers randomly You can apply stickers randomly instead of selecting one from the stickers list Tap Random repeatedly until the sticker yo...

Page 102: ...ges or on a social network 1 On the Samsung keyboard tap 2 Tap the My Emoji icon 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers The My Emoji sticker will be inserted My Emoji icon Deleting My Emoji stickers On the Samsung keyboard tap and tap at the bottom of the keyboard Select the My Emoji stickers you want to delete and tap DELETE ...

Page 103: ...re photos and videos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap PRO Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Available options Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Select an ...

Page 104: ... taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours You must first add this mode to the shooting modes list before you can use it On the preview screen tap Edit camera modes Rear camera and then tic...

Page 105: ...mode Your device will adjust the colour settings automatically after recognising a subject or scene such as people food or night scene When the camera recognises the subject or scene an icon will appear on the screen and the optimised colour will be applied On the shooting modes list tap SCENE OPTIMISER View information ...

Page 106: ...4 Tap to finish recording 5 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap to view the video Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion You must first add this mode to the shooting modes list before you can use it On the preview screen tap Edit camera modes Rear camera and then tick Slow motion 1 On the...

Page 107: ...he 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 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo Applying beauty effects You can modi...

Page 108: ...camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo Applying beauty effects You can adjust the skin tone before taking self portraits 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select the options to apply beauty effects to your face and take a photo of yourself Colour Adjust...

Page 109: ... the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo 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...

Page 110: ...shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene In FOOD mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame Camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode REAR CAMERA Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but...

Page 111: ...ON Edit camera modes View available shooting modes or edit the shooting modes list Flaw detection Set to receive notifications when someone blinks or appears blurry in photos or if there are smudges on the lens Video stabilisation Activate anti shake to reduce or eliminate blurry image resulting from camera shake while recording a video Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when...

Page 112: ...Select an action to perform when you tap and hold the camera button PressVolume key to Set the device to use theVolume key to control the shutter or zoom in or out Reset settings Reset the camera settings Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information About Camera View the Camera app version and legal information Gallery Introduction View ...

Page 113: ...hare the image with others Draw on the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types locations or documents To search for images by entering keywords tap the search field ...

Page 114: ...apture the current screen Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create an animated GIF 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 th...

Page 115: ...to created content such as a story or a GIF the content will also be displayed While viewing an image or on the video preview screen drag upwards on the screen File details will appear You can also view related content by tapping information on the screen File details Location information People information Auto created content Tags Edit information ...

Page 116: ...lery app and tap ALBUMS 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 Select albums to hide and tap APPLY To show albums again tap Hide or unhide albums deselect albums to show and then tap APPLY Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save mul...

Page 117: ...tap DELETE Sharing albums Create albums and share them with your family and friends saved in your contacts They can view shared albums on devices signed in to their Samsung account such as smartphones TVs or refrigerators To use this feature your phone number must be verified To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account You may incur additional charges when sharing fil...

Page 118: ...and tap SHARED 2 Select an album to add images or videos 3 Tap ADD and tick images or videos to add 4 Tap DONE Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud When you sync your Gallery app with Samsung Cloud photos and videos you take will also be saved in Samsung Cloud You can view images and videos saved in Samsung Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Setting...

Page 119: ...and videos 1 On the Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Multi window 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 120: ...ently 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 APP LIST and select an app ...

Page 121: ... 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 Minimising the split screen view Tap the Home button to minimise the split screen view The icon will appear on the status bar The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain ac...

Page 122: ...rag upwards or downwards 3 Tap DONE The selected app window will be pinned at the top of the screen To unpin the window drag the bar between the app windows 4 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch Adding app pairs to the Home screen When you add app pairs to the Home screen you can launch two apps in the split screen view with a single tap Tap the bar betwe...

Page 123: ... Swipe 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 124: ...s You can view more information such as cards that support this feature at www samsung com hk samsungpay To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account and register your biometric data For more information refer to Samsung account and Fingerprint recognition To register cards the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network The procedures for the initial setup and card regist...

Page 125: ...er your fingerprint to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Pay such as making payments and unlocking the app Registering cards You can easily register cards by capturing their images with the camera You can check the cards that support this feature from the Samsung Pay website www samsung com hk samsungpay L...

Page 126: ...tures 126 Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app 2 On the cards list swipe to the left or right and select a card to use ...

Page 127: ...the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right to select the card you used Follow the on screen instructions to complete payment cancellation ...

Page 128: ...can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device Additional options Send feedback To submit your feedback or post your comments you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information ...

Page 129: ...h the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert an image or a voice recording 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes t...

Page 130: ...or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Attach a map Enter the location Add a note Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Add more details Set an alarm Change the event s colour 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 131: ...g account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Add account Then select an 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 ...

Page 132: ...s to complete the setup View and manage trackers Monitor your health and fitness View health tips Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends To add items to the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items and select items under each tab SERVICES Set your daily fitness goals and monitor your health and fitness activities PROGRAMMES Use customisable ...

Page 133: ...evice counts the number of steps you take and measures the distance travelled On the Samsung Health home screen tap the steps tracker Target Current step total You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps tra...

Page 134: ... purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select as well as with any of your other...

Page 135: ...ecordings 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 Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 136: ...ent or set a specific duration ALARM Launch the Clock app and tap ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DIS...

Page 137: ...nd then tap ADD To use the time zone converter tap Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then 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 ...

Page 138: ...off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTORY To close the calculation history panel tap KEYPAD To clear the history tap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY To use the unit conversion tool ...

Page 139: ...d from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode View more games and install them Downloaded apps Access additional options View your gameplay information ...

Page 140: ...e launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add a game Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance and then drag the bar to select the mode you want Focus on power saving This saves battery power while playing games Balanced This balances the per...

Page 141: ...Tools settings Launch apps in a pop up window Edit the apps list Lock some features during games Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played Capture screenshots Available options may vary depending on the game Blocking notifications during games Tap and tap the No alerts during game switch to activate it The device will mute notification sounds and di...

Page 142: ... products Register smart refrigerators washers air conditioners air purifiers TVs and Internet ofThings IoT products on your smartphone and view their status or control them from your smartphone s screen Receiving notification Receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone Open the Samsung f...

Page 143: ...n the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content 1 Open the Sams...

Page 144: ...ist tap under ADD DEVICE MANUALLY and select a device type Or tap Search and enter the device or model name 4 Follow the on screen instructions to register devices Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices For example you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust theTV volume 1 Open the Samsung folder launch the SmartThings app and then tap Devic...

Page 145: ...me To set a location tap Geolocation to select a location on the map and tap DONE 3 Tap SAVE Your location will be added To add devices to the location tap ADD DEVICE and follow the on screen instructions to register devices The devices will be added to the location Adding scenes Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time with a single tap of a button or wi...

Page 146: ...e automation 3 Set the activation conditions for this automation 4 Tap ADD next to Then and set actions to perform To receive a notification when an automation runs tap Notify members and enter the message 5 Tap SAVE Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartph...

Page 147: ... feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Link Sharing Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via aWeb link or a code To use this feature your phone number must be verified Share to device Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or B...

Page 148: ...r 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 Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos suc...

Page 149: ...tch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 150: ...ata or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using theirTransfer files to device option Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise t...

Page 151: ...h other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card manager for more information Location Change settings for location inform...

Page 152: ... it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The fol...

Page 153: ...ed Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies 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...

Page 154: ...ther device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and then 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 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the oth...

Page 155: ...e status bar Data saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allow app while Data saver on and select apps NFC and payment Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device c...

Page 156: ...will not read NFC tags or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your...

Page 157: ...en tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the Android Beam switch to activate it 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 158: ...ice s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth USB tethering Use 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 Sett...

Page 159: ...ngs Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM card for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data services Confirm SIM card for calls Set the device to display the SIM or USIM card selection pop up window when returning a call or ...

Page 160: ...nload files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up virtual networks VPNs on your device to connect to a school or company s private network Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the d...

Page 161: ...ur device to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor On the Settings screen 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...

Page 162: ...bile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap So...

Page 163: ... sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings You can also activate the surround sound mode Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps For example you can list...

Page 164: ...just the brightness of the display Auto brightness Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display automatically Font and screen zoom 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 Full screen apps Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio If the app does not...

Page 165: ...ver when the device is charging Refer to Screensaver for more information Screensaver You can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an option If you select Photo Frame a slideshow with selected images will...

Page 166: ...ngs screen tap Advanced features Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Games Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the de...

Page 167: ...s 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 facing the device s screen downwards Swipe to call or send messages Set the device to make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the Phone or Contacts app Dual ...

Page 168: ...ve notifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to ...

Page 169: ...tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory 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 apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed ap...

Page 170: ...de MID Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time MAX In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by applying the dark theme and limiting the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated Managing the battery You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using ba...

Page 171: ...fication section for your device on the Samsung website Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap CLEAN NOW To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category under USER DATA Then tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL Memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the back...

Page 172: ...fer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set th...

Page 173: ... setting Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprint Scanner Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Screen transition...

Page 174: ...tions Other security settings Configure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the...

Page 175: ...sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap CONTINUE 4 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 5 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan...

Page 176: ...r face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed 4 On ...

Page 177: ...s identical If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using ...

Page 178: ...n sensor and your fingers are clean and dry The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars The device may not recognise fingerprints from 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 fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger To improve recognition performance reg...

Page 179: ...rprint to unlock the screen Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprint Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE Using Samsung Pass When you register your fingerprints to Samsung Pass you can use them to easily verify your ident...

Page 180: ...vate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Samsung Pass Samsung Pass allows you to sign in to your Samsung account websites or apps more easily and securely via your biometric data rather than entering your login information Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and set to sign in to supported websites or apps using the d...

Page 181: ...re information 6 Scan your fingerprint and tap NEXT to complete the Samsung Pass registration If the Add Samsung Pass to Home screen option is ticked the Samsung Pass icon will be added on the Home screen Verifying the Samsung account password You can use Samsung Pass to verify your Samsung account password You can use your biometric data instead of entering your password for example when you purc...

Page 182: ...in to the website Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill 1 Open an app that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your user name and password and then tap the app s sign in button 3 When a pop up window asking whether you want to save the sign in information appears tap SAVE You can now use the biometric data you regi...

Page 183: ...ung Pass the site or app tab will not appear Available websites and apps may vary depending on the region or service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data web sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass with Delete data Your agreem...

Page 184: ...lder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app Alt...

Page 185: ...ng auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as photos and contacts to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an image from t...

Page 186: ...s Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap ADD To install apps from Play Store or Galaxy Apps tap DOWNLOAD FROM PLAY STORE or DOWNLOAD FROM GALAXY APPS Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap Edit apps tick apps and then tap Disable or Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung account and other accounts...

Page 187: ...r Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Add account and register and sign in to your Samsung account 3 Tap Back up Secure Folder data 4 Tick items you want to back up and tap BACK UP NOW Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Restoring dat...

Page 188: ... On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Backup and restore Keep your personal information app data...

Page 189: ...p to Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information To restore backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore data Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and tap the Back up my data switch for the Go...

Page 190: ...ection lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to launch selected accessibility menus when you press the Power key and theVolume Up key simultaneously Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateVoice Assistant or Samsung universal switch when you press and hold theVolume Up key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than ...

Page 191: ...e time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information Report diagnostic information Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as spec...

Page 192: ...uage the next supported language in the list will be used Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update The device supports only authorised operating system updates Do not update an unauthorised operating system Doing so may make your personal information vulnerable to leaka...

Page 193: ... On the Settings screen tap User manual About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap EDIT 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 Software informat...

Page 194: ...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 195: ...ched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power...

Page 196: ...onnected 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 prov...

Page 197: ...shorter 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 198: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the follo...

Page 199: ...o find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some...

Page 200: ...sion If you are still having trouble with Bixby after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap next to the brightness adjustment bar and tap the Show control on top switch to activate it Samsung ...

Page 201: ...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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos a...

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