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Table of Contents

85 Viewing content on the device
87 Modifying content on the device

92  About S Health
93  Starting S Health
94  Customizing the S Health main screen
95  Using S Health menus
96  Measuring steps taken
97  Recording exercise information
103  Recording food intake
104  Using the additional menus

Voice features

105  S Voice
107  Voice Recorder
109  Voice Search
109  Car mode

Phone

61  Making calls
64  Receiving calls
65  During a call

Contacts

66 Adding contacts
66 Managing contacts

Messages & email

68 Messages
70 Email
71 Gmail

Camera

72  Taking photos or videos
74  Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect
74  Using selective focus mode
76  Launching Camera on the locked

screen

76  Using the shooting mode
77  Using shot & more mode
79  Using dual camera mode
80  Using virtual tour mode
82  Applying filter effects
82  Using the zoom feature
83  Using remote viewfinder mode
84  Changing Camera settings

Summary of Contents for SM-G900H

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English LTN 12 2015 Rev 1 0 SM G900H SM G900M ...

Page 2: ...pps 33 Entering text 36 Using the power saving feature 37 Accessing help information Personalizing 38 Switching to easy mode 38 Managing the Home and Apps screens 41 Changing the screen lock method 42 Setting wallpaper 42 Changing ringtones 43 Setting up accounts 43 Moving contacts from other devices to your device Network connectivity 45 Connecting to a mobile network 45 Connecting to aWi Fi netw...

Page 3: ... features 105 SVoice 107 Voice Recorder 109 Voice Search 109 Car mode Phone 61 Making calls 64 Receiving calls 65 During a call Contacts 66 Adding contacts 66 Managing contacts Messages email 68 Messages 70 Email 71 Gmail Camera 72 Taking photos or videos 74 Using the HDR Rich tone effect 74 Using selective focus mode 76 Launching Camera on the locked screen 76 Using the shooting mode 77 Using sho...

Page 4: ... data 162 Performing a data reset Settings 163 About Settings 163 QUICK SETTINGS 163 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 167 CONNECT AND SHARE 168 SOUND AND DISPLAY 172 PERSONALIZATION 173 MOTION Multimedia 114 Music 116 Video 117 YouTube 118 Flipboard 118 Google 118 Photos 119 Play Games 119 Play Music 119 Play Newsstand Security 120 Finger Scanner 123 Private mode Safety 125 Emergency mode 127 Sending help mess...

Page 5: ...olor adjustment 196 Setting flash notification 196 Turning off all sounds 197 Customizing caption settings 197 Adjusting the sound balance 198 Using mono audio 198 Using baby crying detector 198 Using auto haptic 199 Using the assistive menus 200 Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature 200 Setting tap and hold delay options 201 Using interaction control mode 201 Answering or ending call...

Page 6: ... or modified operating system software Attempting to customize the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of...

Page 7: ...t 7 Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information ...

Page 8: ... LED Proximity Light Gesture sensor Recent apps button Microphone Front camera Power button Home button Notification light Earpiece Touch screen Rear camera Flash GPS antenna Main antenna Microphone Volume button Back cover Speaker Headset jack NFC antenna on the battery ...

Page 9: ...evice s covers when the device is in water or in very humid places such as swimming pools or bathrooms Do not open the back cover using wet hands or when the device is wet The rubber seal fitted to the back cover is an important component of the device Take care when opening and closing the back cover to avoid damaging the rubber seal Also ensure that the rubber seal is free from debris such as sa...

Page 10: ...ust resistant in specific situations meets requirements of classification IP67 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures IP Code test conditions 15 35 C 86 106 kPa 1 meter 30 minutes Despite this classification your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or ...

Page 11: ...e compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Some accessories such as docking devices may not have the same water and dust resistance certification Availability of al...

Page 12: ...tery Only microSIM cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For details about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover ...

Page 13: ...to the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Center to remove the memory card 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 3 Insert the battery 2 1 ...

Page 14: ...e back cover 2 Align Press 1 Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 15: ...e the battery to explode or damage the device When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the...

Page 16: ...the device and cause damage Be careful not to damage or detach the multipurpose jack cover A damaged or missing cover can result in water damage to the device 4 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket 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 touch screen may not funct...

Page 17: ...lose to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 6 Close the multipurpose jack cover Ensure that the multipurpose jack cover is closed tightly Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power By customizing these options and deactivating features in the background you can use the device longer between charges When you are not using the ...

Page 18: ...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 asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file director...

Page 19: ...upted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD card FORMAT SD CARD DELETE ALL Before forma...

Page 20: ...ds to turn on the device To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery...

Page 21: ... lock mode The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period To unlock the device press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to unlock the device Refer to Changing the screen lock method for details ...

Page 22: ...ertips The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to pres...

Page 23: ...d an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an icon or thumbnail tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return ...

Page 24: ...on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 25: ...ng No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected for models that support LTE service Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Air browse feature activated Smart stay or smart pause feature activate...

Page 26: ...k setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notifications panel and view the details To open the notifications panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel swipe upwards on the screen ...

Page 27: ...uick setting panel A number of quick setting buttons are available on the notifications panel To view or access more quick setting buttons open the quick setting panel When you open the quick setting panel you can activate or deactivate various features or configure settings To open the quick setting panel drag the status bar downwards with two fingers To close the quick setting panel swipe upward...

Page 28: ...s and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen The Home screen can have multiple panels To view other panels scroll left or right To customize the Home screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favorite apps ...

Page 29: ...agazine My Magazine displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in To select the content to be displayed tap Settings and then select the categories that interest you To update the content automatically when My Magazine opens tap Settings and then tick Auto refresh on opening To deactivate My Magazine on the Home screen tap and hold an empty area Then tap Home screen sett...

Page 30: ...talled On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customize the Apps screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details Access additional options An app Screen indicators ...

Page 31: ... Samsung apps Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price By default the device automati...

Page 32: ...available To change the default setting or to update apps manually tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps On the Apps screen tap GALAXY Essentials Or on the Home screen tap the GALAXY Essentials widget or the GALAXY Gifts widget and then tap next to an app To download all apps in the list tap DOWNLOA...

Page 33: ...install downloaded apps Entering text A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Break to the next line Suggested keywords Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Set ...

Page 34: ...llowing functions Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used Enter text by voice Change the language or change the voice input settings Start or pause entering text by voice Ensure that theWi Fi or mobile network is connected before using this feature You may incur additional charges when using this feature via the mobile network Switch to handwriting m...

Page 35: ...ging the tab Switch to the standard keyboard Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 36: ...at are running in the background from using a mobile data connection Restrict performance Limit various options such as turning off the Recent apps and Back buttons backlight Grayscale mode Display colors on the screen as gray tones Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Displays colors on the screen a...

Page 37: ...ing feature tap Turn off Ultra power saving mode The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Accessing help information To access help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help To access help information to learn how to use t...

Page 38: ...e screen tap Easy settings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen scroll left tap and then select an app To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen scroll right tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap Edit select an app or contact with Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an ap...

Page 39: ...reating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen 2 Enter a folder name 3 Tap select the apps to move to the folder and then tap DONE Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel scroll left to the last panel and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel...

Page 40: ...een tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an item to a new panel drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen Creating folders 1 On the Apps screen tap Create folder Alternatively tap Edit tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen 2 Ent...

Page 41: ...whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Center to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern Fingerprint Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Finger Scanner for details PIN A PIN consists of number...

Page 42: ...Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to 3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap From Gallery 4 Tap SET ASWALLPAPER or SAVE Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sounds and notifications To set a ringtone for incomin...

Page 43: ...moving accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts select an account and then tap Remove account Moving contacts from other devices to your device Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer contacts of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch for mobiles and computers Visit www samsung com smartswitch for more information Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on ...

Page 44: ... your device You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch 1 Back up contacts from a previous device to the computer For details contact the device s manufacturer 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on screen instructions to transfer contact...

Page 45: ...o aWi Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap and hold Wi Fi 2 Drag the Wi Fi switch to the right 3 Select a network from the list of detectedWi Fi networks Networks that require a password a...

Page 46: ...search for and connect to a certifiedWi Fi network You can use the Passpoint feature to connect to publicWi Fi networks that support automated authentication When you move to a new location it will search for and connect to another certifiedWi Fi network This feature may not be available depending on the region Tap Advanced and then tick Passpoint ForgettingWi Fi networks Any network that has ever...

Page 47: ... performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile 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 Using Smart network switch Use this feature ...

Page 48: ...ection with other devices Before using this feature Ensure that theWi Fi feature is deactivated Ensure that the device s mobile data connection is activated 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile Hotspot 2 Drag the Mobile Hotspot switch to the right appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device on theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the hotspo...

Page 49: ...nnected computers and other devices via Bluetooth Before using this feature Ensure that your device is paired with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth for details Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 On your device on the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 2 Tick Bluetooth tethering 3 On the connected device open the Bluetoo...

Page 50: ...ice may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Air browse On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Air browse and then drag the Air browse switch to the right Scroll through pages or lists by moving your hand over the sensor in the direction you want to scroll ...

Page 51: ...ing call message or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call Smart alert On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Smart alert and then drag the Smart alert switch to the right When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages ...

Page 52: ...nd gestures Mute pause and then drag the Mute pause switch to the right Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with a palm to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback ...

Page 53: ...s screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Palm swipe to capture and then drag the Palm swipe to capture switch to the right Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot The image is saved in the Gallery Album Screenshots folder It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps ...

Page 54: ... Air view switch to the right Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously Launching Multi window 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then drag the Multi window switch to the right Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Mult...

Page 55: ...rked with can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently running Multi window apps 1 Launch two apps in a split screen Multi window 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap Create The currently running Multi window combination is added to the Multi window tray ...

Page 56: ...app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it Tap the circle between app windows to access the following options Switch locations between Multi window apps ...

Page 57: ...eature Close the app Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window tray 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then drag the Multi window switch to the right Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Multi window to activate it 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap Edit The device displays the available apps that you can use on the Mul...

Page 58: ...tap Settings Toolbox and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it appears on the screen To launch an app tap and select an app To move the toolbox icon tap and drag it to another location To change the apps that are in the toolbox tap and hold and then drag it to Edit To hide the toolbox icon tap and hold and then drag it t...

Page 59: ...ch to the right To switch to one handed operation mode hold the device in one hand Then quickly drag your thumb from the edge of the screen to the center of the screen and back again Open the side menu and access favorite apps Enlarge or reduce the screen size Return to the full screen view Adjust the volume Open the side menu and access favorite contacts Return to the previous screen Return to th...

Page 60: ...ap Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves On the Apps screen tap Settings Display and then tick Increase touch sensitivity Alternatively open the quick setting panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activate it Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen Other types of material may not be recognized For best results tap t...

Page 61: ...p to make a video call You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favorites and Contacts Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number View favorite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad ...

Page 62: ...n to the right feature tap Settings Contacts and then deselect Swipe to call or message Making calls from the favorites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favorite contacts list To add contacts to the favorites list tap Contacts select a contact and then tap To make a call to a favorite contact tap Favorites and select a contact ...

Page 63: ...speed dial number tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad tap OK and then select a contact Or tap Contacts Speed dial select a number and then select a contact Making an international call Tap Keypad Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap To block outgoing international calls tap Settings Call More settings Call barrin...

Page 64: ... an app tap REJECT in the pop up window To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages on the Apps screen tap Phone Settings Call Call rejection Rejection messages Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Call Call rejection Auto reject mode Auto reject numbers 3 Tap...

Page 65: ... away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device During a video call Video calling with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes After 3 minutes the device will turn off the rear camera for optimal performance Tap the screen to use the following options Switch Switch betwe...

Page 66: ...1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information 3 Tap SAVE To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to Contacts Managing contacts Editing a contact 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Select a contact to edit and tap 3 Edit the contact information or tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add more contact info...

Page 67: ...ntacts Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favorite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message ...

Page 68: ...s for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap to send the message ...

Page 69: ...tion Adding contacts to the priority list Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts Send them messages by selecting a contact icon from above the messages list Tap Tap to add priority senders INBOX or CONTACTS select contacts to add and then tap DONE To add more contacts tap To remove contacts from the priority list tap and hold a contact and then tap DONE Viewing inco...

Page 70: ...the bottom of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from the contacts list Tap to attach images videos and others Tap to insert images events and others into the message Sending scheduled messages While composing a message tap Schedule email Tick Schedule email set a time and date and then tap DONE If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is n...

Page 71: ...trieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Gmail Use this app to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Gmail on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider This app may be labeled differently depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 72: ... where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide angle photos Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos and does not...

Page 73: ...de Start taking a video Take a photo View photos and videos you have taken Display current mode Switch between the front and rear camera Activate or deactivate HDR Rich tone Activate or deactivate selective focus mode Change camera settings Viewing photos or videos You can view photos or videos immediately after taking them by opening the preview thumbnail on the camera screen Tap the preview thum...

Page 74: ...s and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the Apps screen tap Camera and then take a photo Without effect With effect Using selective focus mode Use the out of focus effect to blur the background and make your subject stand out Without effect With effect ...

Page 75: ...f there is strong light behind a subject Photos using a background that cannot be distinguished from the subject such as shadows or plain colored walls 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap at the left side of the screen If does not appear tap Selective focus to activate it 3 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green ...

Page 76: ... camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Shot more Take a series of photos and apply various effects to them The device identifies the photos with in Gallery Panorama Take a photo composed of many photos strung together The device identifies the photo with in Gallery To get the best shot follow ...

Page 77: ...modes from Galaxy Apps Using shot more mode About shot more mode Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes The zoom function is not available while taking photos in this mode 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Shot more 3 Tap The device takes a series of photos and displays the available shooting modes 4 Select a shooting ...

Page 78: ...background that makes the subject appear to be moving fast Tap Objects to select a subject Tap Motion blur to change the angle of blurring to apply to the background Tap and draw a circle with your finger around the large circle to adjust the angle of blurring To adjust the level of background blurring drag the screen to the left or the right 5 Tap Drama shot 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap ...

Page 79: ...oto with the rear camera the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window or vice versa Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self portrait simultaneously On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Dual Camera to switch to dual camera mode Tap to take a photo or tap to take a video Select among various styles that are available Tap to resize it or move the lo...

Page 80: ...nd simulate actually moving through the space 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen 2 Tap MODE Virtual tour 3 Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the center of the preview screen The device detects when you stop and starts to take photos from that position in the space 4 Move slowly forwards or rotate left or right while taking photos Whenever the dot is inside the large ...

Page 81: ...tion where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail To delete the last photo that was taken tap Undo 6 To finish tap Viewing photos View a series of photos taken from different locations and directions 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image with the icon on the image thumbnail 3 Tap The device displays the photos in a slideshow Display movement paths Start or pause the ...

Page 82: ...to apply To download more effects tap Download To change the order of effects or hide effects from the list tap Manage effects Using the zoom feature Zoom in and out the screen when taking photos or videos Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out The zoom in out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video ...

Page 83: ...Apps screen 2 Tap Remote viewfinder 3 Tap EASILY CONNECTVIA NFC or WI FI DIRECT SETTINGS to connect to another device EASILY CONNECTVIA NFC Activate the NFC feature on both devices WI FI DIRECT SETTINGS Activate theWi Fi Direct feature on both devices 4 Tap the image on the preview screen where the device should focus 5 Tap to take the photo displayed on the connected device s viewfinder Ensure th...

Page 84: ...d drag it to a slot at the left of the screen You can reorganize camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen Configuring settings On the Apps screen tap Camera Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes The available options vary depending on the mode used ...

Page 85: ...ra Images and videos Sort images or videos by time album and more Search for images or videos 2 Select an image Selecting multiple images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tap images to select more Selecting all images When you tap and hold an image appears on the image Then tap 1 selected ...

Page 86: ...are registered with Samsung Link Sign in to your Samsung account to view a list of other devices that have content available to view Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network Visit link samsung com for more information You may incur additional charges when you access content stored on other devices via the mobile network To avoid additional charges ...

Page 87: ...ious effects to the images you have taken Video clip studio Edit or create videos with multiple images Video trimmer Trim video segments Editing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Tap Studio Photo studio and then select an image 3 Edit the image by applying various effects Decorate the image by adding stickers inserting a frame or drawing on the image Correct red eye adjust and retouch face...

Page 88: ... Studio Video clip studio 3 Select videos to edit and tap DONE You can also select images to create a video 4 Edit the video by applying various effects Save the video clip Adjust the length of the video clip Preview the video clip Select background music Play the video clip Change the order of videos or images in the video clip or add more files Discard the video clip Apply effects to the video c...

Page 89: ...Gallery 89 5 Tap 6 Select a save option and tap SAVE The edited video is saved in the Studio folder To open the folder tap Gallery Album Studio ...

Page 90: ...er the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To search the web by voice tap To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article using Reader Bookmark the current webpage Move to the home page Move to the previously visited page View bookmarked webpages Access additional options Open the webpage window manager Refresh the current webpage View saved pages ...

Page 91: ...r Tap the address field enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go Hangouts Use this app to chat and socialize with your friends individually or in groups Tap Hangouts on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting ...

Page 92: ...ain a balanced lifestyle Tap S Health on the Apps screen S Health features While using S Health you can access the following features Pedometer Count the steps that you take Exercise Set and manage your exercise goals You can record and check exercise information such as quantity speed and calories burnt Also when you exercise outdoors you can use the Exercise feature to take photos listen to musi...

Page 93: ...t your gender and then tap NEXT To prevent your profile to be viewed from other S Health users tick Hide my profile information from other S Health users 6 Enter your physical statistics and tap NEXT 7 Select an activity level and tap NEXT When you finish setting up the profile the profile information you entered appears Based on your physical statistics the device calculates your basal metabolic ...

Page 94: ...You can also reorganize shortcuts for easy access to S Health menus and change the background image on the S Health main screen On the S Health main screen tap Edit favorites and then tap to add shortcuts to the S Health main screen To delete shortcuts tap Access additional options Access the S Health menu screen Shortcuts to S Health menus ...

Page 95: ...ercise Record exercise duration and check burnt calories Refer to Recording exercise information for details Food Record and manage calorie intake Refer to Recording food intake for details Partner apps Search for and download the apps that can sync with S Health Further information about S Health functions or apps downloaded via Partner apps is available To access more information about a functio...

Page 96: ...n real time The measurements are saved Access additional options View the logs of your daily steps Target number of steps View your step count in a graph Distance you have walked Move to a specific date of step count records Calories you have burnt Step count Check your ranking in the community You may experience a brief delay while the Pedometer monitors your steps and displays your step count If...

Page 97: ...ditions such as chronic heart disease or high blood pressure are recommended to seek the advice of a licensed medical professional If you feel dizzy experience pain or have difficulty breathing during exercise stop using this feature and seek the advice of a licensed medical professional Starting to exercise 1 On the Exercise main screen set the exercise type activate or deactivate the voice guide...

Page 98: ...ave exercised Control music playback Exercise type View and manage accessory device connections Information displayed during exercise such as speed time and more Tap to show more items Activate or deactivate the audio guide 3 To finish exercising tap PAUSE STOP The exercise information distance and photos you have taken are displayed on the screen 4 Enter additional information and tap SAVE The de...

Page 99: ...assesses the impact on your fitness TE levels are based on your physical profile and the heart rate information recorded while you work out YourTE level increases when you perform effective exercise and the coaching feature uses theTE to provide you with feedback The feedback is provided by the feature via prompts such as speed up keep up this pace and slow down When you first start to use the coa...

Page 100: ...Wear the heart rate monitor 2 On the Exercise main screen tap SCAN 3 Select your heart rate monitor from the detected devices list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to connect your heart rate monitor to your device ...

Page 101: ...goal 7 Tap AUTO in the pop up window to automatically set the maximum heart rate The maximum heart rate is the fastest heart rate an individual can achieve through exercise If you know your maximum heart rate enter it manually If you set the maximum heart rate to be measured automatically the device will calculate it using 210 0 65 x age ...

Page 102: ...e exercise intensity will increase to achieve theTE 10On the Exercise main screen activate or deactivate the voice guide select background music and then tap START 1 1Start exercising If you feel pain or discomfort while exercising stop immediately and consult a medical professional 12To finish exercising tap PAUSE STOP 13Check the exercise duration distance and calories burned and tap SAVE to sav...

Page 103: ...er additional food information and tap SAVE The food information is recorded as your calorie intake for the meal View the logs of your daily calorie intake View or edit meal time information View your calorie intake in a graph Move to a specific date to view calorie intake records Access additional options Total calorie intake Add meal information Calorie goal Take a photo of a food item to add it...

Page 104: ...rmation stored in the server To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You assume full responsibility for the inappropriate use of data shared on social networks or transmitted to others Use caution when sharing your personal data with others To secure your personal information on the S Health main screen tap Settings ...

Page 105: ...ct Open via the home key This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Setting the language Tap Settings Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the device s display language Using SVoice When you launch SVoice the device starts voice recognition and the microphone icon turns blue Say a voice command If the device recog...

Page 106: ...e icon or say Hi Galaxy to the device to resume voice recognition Changing the wake up command You can change the wake up command from Hi Galaxy The wake up command is used to launch SVoice when the device is in standby mode Tap Settings Voice wake up Set wake up command Disabling voice feedback Tap DisableVoice feedback The device stops providing voice feedback when you say commands Correcting un...

Page 107: ...e memos Change the recording mode Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time To set the device to remove background noise tap Settings and then tick Noise reduction Saving files with contextual tags Add contextual tags such as locations and dates to filenames when saving voice memos Tap Settings and then tick Contextual filename The device adds the recording date to a filenam...

Page 108: ...he bookmark details while a voice memo is playing tap Bookmarks Select a bookmark from the bookmark list to play the voice memo from that position Managing voice memos On the Apps screen tap Voice Recorder Tap to search for voice memos Tap to delete voice memos Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo tap Rename enter the name for the voice memo and then tap RENAME Managing categories Tap ...

Page 109: ...ons with your hands while driving Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving You may incur additional charges when using the navigation feature This app may not be av...

Page 110: ...ce cannot search for the vehicle on the device tap SEARCH FROM MOBILE DEVICE and register the vehicle manually 6 When you finish registration tap Next 7 Read the on screen instructions and tap Start When you finish the setup the car mode main screen appears Registering a vehicle When you register a vehicle to your device you can listen to voice feedback from the device via the car s speakers You c...

Page 111: ...utomatically You can set the device to activate car mode when the device and a vehicle are connected via Bluetooth When you finish registering the vehicle tap Settings My cars and then tick Auto Open via Bluetooth Adding shortcuts to frequently visited places Save shortcuts to frequently visited places to easily search for routes 1 Tap Settings Registered Places 2 Tap Home Work or Car To add new p...

Page 112: ...ode is running in the background you can use a voice command to wake up car mode This feature is not available if the device is already set to launch Google by saying OK Google To deactivate wake up voice command on the Apps screen tap Voice Search Settings Voice Ok Google Detection Ok Google Detection may not be available depending on the region or service provider Access additional options Liste...

Page 113: ... Navigation and the name of the preset destination using a voice command Alternatively tap Navigation and select a preset destination such as Home Work or My Place Navigating to a destination Select a location precisely by tapping and holding your finger on the map Or use a voice command to navigate to a destination 1 On the car mode main screen say Hi Galaxy or tap the upper part of the screen 2 ...

Page 114: ... playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Access additional options Change the repeat mode Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Search for other devices to play the file Set the file as your favorite song Adjust the volume ...

Page 115: ...Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored on other devices via the mobile network To avoid additional charges use theWi Fi feature Accessing music on a nearby device Tap DEVICES and select a device in Nearby devices to access and play music You can play the song on the devices with cont...

Page 116: ...nd hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume To customize the control panel location during playback tap Settings tick Mini controller and then tap CLOSE Then tap or to move the control panel to either side of the screen This feature is available...

Page 117: ...You may incur additional charges when you access content stored on other devices via the mobile network To avoid additional charges use theWi Fi feature Accessing a video on a nearby device Tap DEVICES and select a device in Nearby devices to access and play the video You can play the video on devices that have the content sharing feature activated To activate the content sharing feature on the Ap...

Page 118: ...ipboard pages and then select an article to read Google Use this app to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap All to change the category and then scroll up or down to view posts from your circles Photos Use this app to manage photos albums and videos that you have sa...

Page 119: ...Music Use this app to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service Tap Play Music on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Newsstand Use this app to read the latest news articles Tap Play Newsstand on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 120: ...improve fingerprint sensitivity Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your fingers are clean and dry The device may not recognize fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars The device may not recognize fingerprints from small or thin fingers To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device Do not drag your finge...

Page 121: ... until the fingerprint is registered If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognize your fingerprints 5 Tap DONE to finish scanning your fingerprint Or tap REGISTER to register an additional fingerprint 6 When a screen appears requesting to register a backup password enter the backup password and then tap CONTINUE 7 Enter the backup password again to verify it and then tap...

Page 122: ...rd 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap and enter the backup password 3 Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE 4 Enter the password again and tap OK Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints On the Apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Screen lock Fingerprint Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock Fingerprint...

Page 123: ...ister your fingerprints Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content such as images and documents stored on the device You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Private mode and then drag the Private mode switch to the right Alternatively...

Page 124: ...el and tap Private mode to deactivate it The selected items will disappear from the screen Ensure that all files are saved or moved properly before deactivating private mode Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Private mode and then drag the Private mode switch to the right Alternatively open the quick setting panel ...

Page 125: ...d by restricting some features You can also turn on the flash sound alarms and send your location information to others in a message Activating emergency mode Press and hold the Power button and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Emergency mode and then drag the Emergency mode switch to the right You may incur additional charges for sending mess...

Page 126: ...ernet Access additional options The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode press and hold the Power button and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively tap Turn off emergency mode Emergenc...

Page 127: ... 3 Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Setting help messages On the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Send help messages drag the Send help messages switch to the right and then select content to include in help messages Sending help messages In an emergency situation quickly press the Power button th...

Page 128: ...o view information about severe weather conditions and the regions and languages that the information is available in visit www samsung com geonews You may incur additional charges if you receive notifications from a weather forecasting service while you are roaming Receiving notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Geo News and then drag the Geo News switch to the right Pop...

Page 129: ... view your current location and information about disasters in your region in the Geo News widget On the Home screen scroll left and tap the Geo News widget Current location Disaster information for your current location Access additional options ...

Page 130: ... S Finder Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap filters under the search field To select search categories tap Settings Select search category Managing the search history To delete the history tap next to an item To set the device to not save the search history tap Settings and deselect Use search history ...

Page 131: ...screen Access additional options Create events or tasks Change view mode Go to today s date Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap ...

Page 132: ...use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date for the event 4 Tap SAVE to save the event or task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To sync events and tasks with your accounts tap Sync now To add accounts to sync with tap Calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed ne...

Page 133: ...tick completed tasks Sharing events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To share an event or task while viewing it tap and then select a sharing method Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator To see the c...

Page 134: ...rt alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound The volume of the smart alarm increases gradually until you turn it off or the preset alarm sounds Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap Delete select alarms and then tap DONE World ...

Page 135: ...re all your files in one place access them from anywhere and share them with others Tap Drive on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Dropbox Use this app to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage When you save files to Dropbox your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other devices that have Dropbox ins...

Page 136: ...wing functions Upload or open files Tap Upload here to upload files View the uploaded photos or videos Tap to share or delete files or create albums Open files in the favorites list View notifications Google Use this app to search the Internet You can also use it to search for apps and app content saved on the device or memory card Tap Google on the Apps screen This app may not be available depend...

Page 137: ...Apps screen When you launch this widget for the first time tap SET PIN at the bottom of the screen Then follow the on screen instructions If the Kids Mode widget is accidentally uninstalled you can reinstall it On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Widgets tap and hold the Kids Mode widget Drag the widget to the Home screen and tap Kids Mode to reinstall it Kids mode home screen The Ho...

Page 138: ...r child to access Use this app to play video files Before you use this app add videos that are saved on the device to the app Refer to Parental control for details Use this app to create a drawing with a pen a brush and more Use this app to record or play voice recordings Use this app to take photos or videos ...

Page 139: ...s mode settings usage time limits and more On the Home screen tap and enter the PIN To exit parental control press the Home button Tap and use the following Children s name View and edit children s profile Daily playtime limit Set a time limit to manage your children s usage Applications View and add apps that are allowed to be used in kids mode Media Allow your children to access certain images a...

Page 140: ...the flash to view text or objects in dark conditions tap To take a photo of text or objects tap Maps Use this app to pinpoint the location of the device search for places or get directions Tap Maps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword Once the location is found s...

Page 141: ...ew name for the category and then tap RENAME To change the category order tap next to a category and drag it up or down to another position Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Create or set a category Insert images Make a voice recording to insert To save the memo tap SAVE To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the ...

Page 142: ... to the My Files main screen tap Searching for files or folders Tap My Files on the Apps screen Tap and then enter search criteria to search for Viewing storage information Tap My Files on the Apps screen Tap Storage usage to view memory information for your device and memory card Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area Tap My Files on the Apps sc...

Page 143: ...s after downloading the required apps The battery contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Before using this feature Check the location of the NFC antennas on your device and the other device Ensure that the NFC feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to connect to Ensure that the device s screen is unlocked Otherwise the d...

Page 144: ... the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag will appear Making a purchase 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 details about the service contact your service provider On the Apps screen tap Settings NFC and then drag the NFC switch to the right Touch the NFC antenna are...

Page 145: ... devices over short distances Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices ...

Page 146: ...re listed To set the device as visible to other devices tap the device name 2 Select a device to pair with If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contac...

Page 147: ...ible to other devices 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Bluetooth authorization request The received image is saved in the Gallery Download folder Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices on the list 2 Tap next to the device s nam...

Page 148: ...drag the NFC switch to the right 2 Tap S Beam and drag the S Beam switch to the right 3 Select a file 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 file Do not send copyright protected data via S Beam Doing so may violate copyright laws Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by th...

Page 149: ... devices to be connected support the Quick connect feature and that their screens are turned on Ensure thatWi Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated on devices that do not support the Quick connect feature Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect When the panel opens theWi Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches...

Page 150: ...he connected devices 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices 3 Select a media category 4 Select the content to share and tap DONE Your device sends the content to the connected device Connecting to aTV Connect the device to aTV and control theTV by using the device as a remote control Before using this feature Ensure that theTV is tu...

Page 151: ...ces 3 Control the connectedTV using the remote control Joining Group Play Share content with other devices by using the Group Play feature Before using this feature Search for or join a created session or create a new session Install the Group Play app on both devices You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Tap Join from the li...

Page 152: ...onnected to the same network Ensure that all computers that the device will connect to are registered with the Samsung Link app Install the Samsung Link app on both devices You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Tap Browse content from the list of detected devices Only available computers appear on the list 3 Follow the on scr...

Page 153: ...ectTV programs and control channels with your device Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen Before using this app Ensure that you connect the device to a network Ensure that the device s infrared port is facing theTV Connecting to aTV 1 Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen 2 Tap START 3 Select a region and select the broadcast service The availableTV programs appear ...

Page 154: ...e control 1 On the device tap Next 2 Select theTV brand 3 Ensure that the device s infrared port is facing theTV and tap Button 1 Then tap YES if the device turns on theTV If the device does not turn on theTV tap NO and then repeat this until theTV recognizes the signal 4 Select a channel source Turn theTV on or off TV control menus Additional functions Access additional options ...

Page 155: ...TV 1 Tap JUST FORYOU TV SHOWS MOVIES or SPORTS 2 Select aTV program and tap WATCH ONTV The selected program will be shown on the connectedTV 3 Tap to change channels or adjust the volume The remote control panel appears on the screen Setting program reminders 1 Select aTV program to watch 2 Tap REMIND ME The alarm goes off at the preset time ...

Page 156: ... Fi Miracast devices This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Miracast enabled devices that do not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP 2 X may not be compatible with this feature Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency...

Page 157: ...of viewing content on aTV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle 1 On theTV select a connection mode such as HDMI mode to connect an external device 2 On the Apps screen tap Settings Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 3 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name on the list and ...

Page 158: ...ting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings Printing select a printer type and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device Select a printer to use as the default printer To add printers manually tap Add printer enter details and then tap OK To change printing settings tap Settings...

Page 159: ...atest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognizes the device and shows available updates in a dialog box if any Click the Update button in the dialog box to start upgrading Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device i...

Page 160: ...ice on the connected computer After you finish playing the file disconnect the device from the computer The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media devi...

Page 161: ...to the Samsung Kies help for more information Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen 2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data 3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup accoun...

Page 162: ...CK UP NOW BACK UP To restore data tap Restore select the items to restore and then tap RESTORE NOW Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for details 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen 2 Tap Backup and reset Factory data reset 3 Tap RES...

Page 163: ...ptions tap Edit quick settings select a settings option and then tap DONE NETWORK CONNECTIONS Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then drag the Wi Fi switch to the right You can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either theWi Fi or mobile network to use the st...

Page 164: ...anced and tick Network notification to activate this feature Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Tap Wi Fi Direct Download booster Set the device to download files via bothWi Fi and mobile networks at the same time On the Settings screen tap Download booster and then drag the Download booster switch to the right This feature may ...

Page 165: ...e computer Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth Airplane mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services On the Settings screen tap Airplane mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customize the settings for the limitation On the Settings...

Page 166: ...cific locations when you use GPS Wi Fi or Bluetooth features to find your current location More networks Customize settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More networks Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging Mobile networks Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you...

Page 167: ...haring content when you connect the device to nearby devices On the Settings screen tap Nearby devices and then drag the Nearby devices switch to the right Device name View the media server name for your device Content to share Set the device to share your content with other devices Allowed devices View the list of devices that can access your device Denied devices View the list of devices that ar...

Page 168: ...t mode Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Vibrations Add or select a vibration pattern Notification ringtone Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages Display Change the settings for the display On the Settings scre...

Page 169: ... such as in a dark room Auto adjust screen tone Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging LED indicator Charging Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the battery Low battery Set the device to turn on the notification light when...

Page 170: ... shortcut on the locked screen Owner information Enter your information that is shown with the clock Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Additional information Set the device to display information on the locked screen to display weather or step counts when you use the walking mate in S Health Help text Set the device to show the help text on the locked screen Mu...

Page 171: ... such as connecting a headset to the device Set quick setting buttons Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the notifications panel Toolbox Set the device to use the toolbox On the Settings screen tap Toolbox and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right View the apps list to display in the toolbox To edit the apps list tap EDIT One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode fo...

Page 172: ...sibility You can use this feature to access settings to improve accessibility to the device Refer to Accessibility for details On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode On the Settings screen tap Private mode and then drag the Private mode switch to the right Private mode access type Set or...

Page 173: ... the region or service provider MOTION Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device On the Settings screen tap Motions and gestures Air browse Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images webpages or songs Direct call Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the dev...

Page 174: ...es with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage On the Settings screen tap Cloud Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and ap...

Page 175: ... input Predictive text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customize the word prediction settings Auto replace Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark My hot keys Set number shortcuts to frequently used text You can tap and hold a number key to insert the preset text...

Page 176: ...gs Reset Samsung keyboard settings Google voice typing Change the voice input settings Language Select input languages for text input Offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognizing offensive words in voice inputs Text to speech options PreferredTTS engine Select a speech synthesis eng...

Page 177: ...s screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across ti...

Page 178: ...s taken by the front and rear cameras with the help message This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Send sound recording Set the device to record sound and send it along with the message to the recipients Manage primary contacts Select or edit the recipients for help messages Accessories Change the accessory settings On the Settings screen tap Accessories Audi...

Page 179: ...evice settings and operating conditions Storage View memory information for your device and memory card or format a memory card On the Settings screen tap Storage Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it 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 ...

Page 180: ...obile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website Reactivation lock Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device Change SIM P...

Page 181: ...te device software On the Settings screen tap About device APPLICATIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on your device On the Settings screen tap Application manager Default applications Select a default setting for using apps On the Settings screen tap Default applications Google Settings Use this app to configure settings for some features provided by Google Tap Google Settings on t...

Page 182: ...reminders Reversing the display colors Color adjustment Turning off all sounds Flash notification Adjusting the sound balance Mono audio mode Customizing caption settings Auto haptic Baby monitor Assistive menus Air gesture feature Setting tap and hold delay options Interaction control mode Changing the method for answering or ending calls Single tap mode Configuring accessibility settings To use ...

Page 183: ...w asking which menu to use each time you press the Home button three times quickly To enable Interaction control on the accessibility menus activate the feature On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Interaction control and then drag the Interaction control switch to the right TalkBack Activating or deactivatingTalkBack When you activateTalkBack the device reads al...

Page 184: ... Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingTalkBack If Explore by touch is deactivated the device cannot perform some of the features that require finger gestures To activate Explore by touch on the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack SETTINGS and then tick Explore by touch Exploring the screen Place ...

Page 185: ...form actions such as returning to the previous screen opening the Home screen and more Configure finger gestures before using them Configuring settings for vertical gestures You can use two part vertical gestures by dragging your finger upwards and downwards from the bottom of the screen or vice versa On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack SETTINGS Manage gestures Two part v...

Page 186: ...d from top Spell last utterance and Read from next item Then explore menus by drawing a circle with your finger without releasing it When you find the menu you want release your finger from the menu to select it Tap Pause feedback at the top left of the screen to pause voice feedback Tap TalkBack Settings at the top right of the screen to access theTalkBack settings Refer to Configuring settings f...

Page 187: ...you want To change the shortcut gesture to open the local contextual menu refer to Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units using two part vertical gestures When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the reading unit changes The reading unit changes to page paragraph line word character and then default When you drag your finger downwards and then u...

Page 188: ...y dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear Quick navigation Tap the screen again and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear the menu you want Adding a...

Page 189: ...et the device to read aloud text or symbols entered using a keyboard You can also set the type of keyboard to apply this feature to Speak when screen is off Set the device to provide voice feedback when the screen is turned off Use proximity sensor Set the device to pause voice feedback when you place your hand over the sensor at the top of the device To resume voice feedback tap the screen Shake ...

Page 190: ...anage gestures Assign actions to perform using finger gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for details Manage custom labels View the labels you added Resume from suspend Select a method to resume voice feedback Developer settings Set options for app development Using the device with the screen turned off Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on you...

Page 191: ...to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example If the device cannot read examples aloud tap Install voice data to download and install voice data for the text to speech feature Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the scree...

Page 192: ...ase your finger when you hear Change granularity Tap the screen again and draw a circle around the menu to explore the menus Then release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want When you edit text set the reading unit to either word or character for your convenience In selection mode the device selects text according to the reading unit you selected Drag your finger up down left or rig...

Page 193: ...sing it When is selected release your finger Then say the words that you want to enter in the text field The spoken words appear as text on the screen and the device reads them aloud To enter additional text select the microphone button and say the words Changing the input language While entering text by voice select English UK and select a language to change the input language To add languages to...

Page 194: ...he color and pattern information of objects when you take photos The device identifies items such as commonly used colors and patterns This mode helps visually impaired users to select the colors or patterns they want Capture the object within the device viewfinder and select The device takes a photo and identifies the object s color and pattern When the device finishes identifying the object it a...

Page 195: ...the screen cannot be magnified When this feature is activated the performance of some apps such as Phone and Calculator may be affected Setting notification reminders Use this feature to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Notification reminder and then drag the Notification reminder switch to the right To set an...

Page 196: ...colors tap DONE If you can distinguish the colors no more adjustment is required 6 If the colors cannot be distinguished tap Camera or Image 7 Drag the color adjustment bar to the left or right and tap DONE To readjust the color tap Readjust color Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibili...

Page 197: ...kground Caption window Adjust the transparency and change the color of the caption window Google caption On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Google subtitles CC and then drag the Google subtitles CC switch to the right Use the following options Language Select a display language for the caption Text size Change the font size Caption style Change the caption style Adjusting the so...

Page 198: ... crying and alerts you by vibrating On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Baby crying detector and then drag the Baby crying detector switch to the right Tap to activate the sound detection feature When the device detects sounds it vibrates To set the flash blinks for detecting sound tap Settings and then tick Flash notification Using auto haptic Set the device to vibrate when play...

Page 199: ...ient location Accessing assistive menus The assistive shortcut icon appears as a floating icon to provide easy access to the assistive menus from any screen When you tap the assistive shortcut icon the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appear on the icon Tap the up or down arrow to move to other panels or scroll the screen up or down to select other menus Using the cursor On the assist...

Page 200: ...ssistive shortcut icon On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu drag the Assistant menu switch to the right and then tap Edit To add or delete menus tap or Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Use the air gesture feature to turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device You can turn on the screen without ...

Page 201: ...device displays the restricted area If you tap the screen or press buttons such as the Home button they will not work in this area To deactivate interaction control mode press and hold the Home button and theVolume button down simultaneously Answering or ending calls Set the method for answering or ending calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Answering and ending calls Use the follow...

Page 202: ...n Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export and then select an import option Select a file to import and tap DONE OK The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file Sharing accessibility settings files Share accessibility se...

Page 203: ...details Switching to easy mode Easy mode uses a simpler layout and large icons to provide an easy user experience You can add frequently used apps or shortcuts to the Home screen for easier access Refer to Switching to easy mode for details Using control motions Control the device with palm motions or gestures Refer to Control motions for details Using the finger scanner Register your fingerprints...

Page 204: ...IN 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 details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try a...

Page 205: ... turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and theVolume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE DELETE ALL Before performing the factory data reset rememb...

Page 206: ... battery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold colored contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user repl...

Page 207: ...ips contact a Samsung Service Center Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not pla...

Page 208: ...ur device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are aWind...

Page 209: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 210: ...y 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 CERTIFIED Passpoint Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Al...

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