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User Manual

SM-G900M

English (LTN). 04/2014. Rev.1.0

Summary of Contents for SM-G900M

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Page 2: ...pps 36 Entering text 39 Using the power saving feature 41 Accessing help information Personalising 42 Switching to easy mode 42 Managing the Home and Apps screens 45 Changing the screen lock method 46 Setting wallpaper 46 Changing ringtones 47 Setting up accounts 47 Moving contacts from other devices to your device Network connectivity 49 Connecting to a mobile network 49 Connecting to aWi Fi netw...

Page 3: ...ditional menus 120 Configuring settings for S Health Voice features 122 SVoice 124 Voice Recorder 126 Voice Search 127 Car mode Phone 66 Making calls 69 Receiving calls 70 During a call Contacts 72 Adding contacts 73 Managing contacts Messages email 76 Messages 79 Email 81 Google Mail Camera 83 Taking photos or videos 85 Using the HDR Rich tone effect 85 Using selective focus mode 87 Launching Cam...

Page 4: ... restoring data 189 Performing a data reset Settings 190 About Settings 190 QUICK SETTINGS 190 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 195 CONNECT AND SHARE 196 SOUND AND DISPLAY 200 PERSONALISATION Multimedia 135 Music 138 Video 140 YouTube 141 Flipboard 141 Google 141 Photos 142 Play Games 142 Play Music 142 Play Newsstand Security 143 Finger Scanner 147 Private mode Safety 149 Emergency mode 151 Sending help messa...

Page 5: ...33 Colour adjustment 234 Setting flash notification 234 Turning off all sounds 234 Customising caption settings 235 Adjusting the sound balance 235 Using mono audio 235 Using baby crying detector 236 Using auto haptic 236 Using the assistive menus 238 Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature 238 Using the smart scroll feature 239 Setting tap and hold delay options 239 Using interaction c...

Page 6: ... or modified operating system software Attempting to customise 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: ...o water moving with force such as water running from a tap ocean waves or waterfalls Do not open the device 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 If the device is exposed to freshwater dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If the device is exposed to any liquid other ...

Page 10: ...ied to be water and dust 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 metre 30 minutes Despite this classification your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to t...

Page 11: ... device and may not be 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 certificati...

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 Centre 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 customising 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 authorised 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 recognise 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: ... screen Icon Meaning 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 Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Air browse feature activated Smart stay or smart pause feature activated Synced with the ...

Page 26: ...anels 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 drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards ...

Page 27: ...ing buttons Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold options to view more detailed settings Launch Quick connect Adjusting the brightness To set the device to adjust the brightness automatically tick Auto To manually adjust the brightness from the automatic level drag the brightness adjustment bar to the left or right When battery power is low the brightness adjustment bar disappears from the n...

Page 28: ...nge quick setting buttons on the notifications panel tap tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location Use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature Refer to Connecting to aWi Fi network for details Location Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Vibrate Mute Activate or deactivate sound mode and silent mode You can set the device to vibrate or mut...

Page 29: ...ate auto syncing of apps Smart stay Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature When you activate this feature the screen stays on as long as you look at it Smart pause Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature When you activate this feature playback pauses when you look away from the screen Power saving Activate or deactivate power saving mode Refer to Using the power saving feature for de...

Page 30: ...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 customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps ...

Page 31: ...Basics 31 Home screen options Tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen ...

Page 32: ...ed in Access additional options 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 settings and deselect My Magazine ...

Page 33: ...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 customise the Apps screen refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details Access additional options An app Screen indicators ...

Page 34: ...cated Samsung apps Tap Samsung 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 to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Free To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price By default the device automaticall...

Page 35: ...updates any installed app when a new version is 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 ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...se the following functions Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard 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 mode Swit...

Page 38: ...dragging 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 39: ... 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 Greyscale mode Display colours on the screen as grey 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 colours on the screen a...

Page 40: ...unch Phone Estimated maximum standby time To add an app on the Home screen tap and select an app To remove an app from the Home screen tap Remove select an app with and then tap OK To change network connectivity settings and more tap Settings To deactivate the ultra power saving feature tap Disable ultra power saving mode The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the batte...

Page 41: ...p Help To access help information to learn how to use the device and apps on the Apps screen tap Settings Help Some apps may not support this feature 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 ...

Page 42: ...me 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 a...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...n tap Done Moving items On the Apps screen 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...

Page 45: ...whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre 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 46: ...p Wallpapers 2 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 More images 4 Tap Set wallpaper or Done Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sound To set a ringtone for incoming calls...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...mance 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 only The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as HTTPS or FTP Using Smart network switch Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection wh...

Page 52: ...connection 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 ho...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ... gestures Mute Pause and then drag the Mute Pause switch to the right Covering screen with hand 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 57: ...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 58: ... view and then drag the 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 set...

Page 59: ...the screen to open the Multi window tray Multi window tray handle 3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray Then drag it to one of the two windows App icons marked with can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time ...

Page 60: ...g Multi window apps 1 Launch two apps in a split screen Multi window 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap Create 3 Enter a title and tap OK The currently running Multi window combination is added to the Multi window tray Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows ...

Page 61: ... Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps select the app window and a white frame will appear around it Tap the circle between app windows to access the following options Switch locations between Multi window apps ...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...h 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 centre of the screen and back again Open the side menu and access favourite apps Enlarge or reduce the screen size Return to the full screen view Adjust the volume Open the side menu and access favourite contacts Return to the previous screen Return to t...

Page 65: ...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 recognised For best results tap t...

Page 66: ... 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 favourite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad ...

Page 67: ...o the right feature tap Settings Contacts and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg Making calls from the favourites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list To add contacts to the favourites list tap Contacts select a contact and then tap To make a call to a favourite contact tap Favorites and select a contact ...

Page 68: ... 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 Additional settings Call barri...

Page 69: ...eject 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 Set up call rejection messages Create 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...

Page 70: ... Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Hold Hold a call Tap Resume call to retrieve the held call Contacts Open the contacts list Memo Create a memo Messages Send a message Personalize call sound Select a type of call sound to use with a headset Settings Change the call settings When you launch apps during a call a pop up window for the call screen appears You ca...

Page 71: ...he top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Switch to headset Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Turn on dual camera Turn off dual camera Enable or disable the dual camera feature Use the front and rear cameras so that the other party can see you and your surroundings Video calling with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes After 3 minut...

Page 72: ...s Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 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 Creating contacts from business cards Take a photo of a business card and extract contact information from it 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap Business cards To select...

Page 73: ...not take the photo automatically tap To take photos of business cards manually tap Auto capture Off To extract text from a stored image tap Load image 5 Edit or add more information and tap Save 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 information 4 T...

Page 74: ...t a group tap Send message or email Message or Email select members tap Done enter a message and then tap the send button Merge contacts with accounts Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Tap Merge accounts Google or Samsung account Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export cont...

Page 75: ...ap 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 favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...e device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Adding contacts to the priority list Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as pri...

Page 78: ...contact to the contacts list Quick responses Enter a message by selecting one from message templates Add recipient Add recipients to send the message to Insert smiley Enter emoticons Add subject Enter a subject Add slide Add message slides Schedule message Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent Add to priority senders Remove from priority senders Add contacts to or remove them fro...

Page 79: ...n about sending and managing messages Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time Enter the email address and password Tap Next for a private email account such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email accoun...

Page 80: ...on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list Mark the message as...

Page 81: ... priority list tap To remove contacts from the priority list tap and hold a contact tap Edit list of priority senders tap on each contact and then tap Done Google Mail Use this app to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service Tap Google Mail on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider This app may be labelled differently depending on the r...

Page 82: ...Reading messages Tap a message to read Preview attachment Keep the message for long term storage Mark the message as a reminder Delete the message Reply to the message Mark the message as unread Access additional options ...

Page 83: ... 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 indicate device performance...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...nd 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 the effect With the effect ...

Page 86: ...here is strong light behind a subject Photos using a background that cannot be distinguished from the subject such as shadows or plain coloured 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 4 ...

Page 87: ...DE Auto Use this to allow the 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...

Page 88: ...odes from Samsung 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 89: ...background that makes the subject appear to be moving fast Tap Object 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 M...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...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 centre 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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...pps screen 2 Tap Remote viewfinder 3 Tap Easily connect via NFC or Wi Fi Direct settings to connect to another device Easily connect via 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 t...

Page 95: ... 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 Picture size Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory Burst shots Take a series of photos of moving subjects Picture stabilization Set the device to automatically detect darker conditions and adjust ...

Page 96: ...ect a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory Recording mode Change the recording mode Video stabilization Activate or deactivate anti shake Anti shake helps focus when the camera is moving Audio zoom Make the sound from the zoomed subject louder while recording Effects Select among various effects that are available Flash Activate or deactivate the flash Ti...

Page 97: ...nge The settings are designed for specific lighting situations These settings are similar to the heat range for white balance exposure in professional cameras Exposure value Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Guide lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Voice contr...

Page 98: ...ges 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 Select all ...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ... 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 102: ...elete Delete images or videos Sort by oldest Sort the oldest images and videos on the device Create album Create a new album Content to display Select the images or videos to display Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder Studio Edit images or videos in studio mode Settings Change the Gallery settings Help Access help information for Gallery Tagging faces Register the fa...

Page 103: ...s Tag buddy and then drag the Tag buddy switch to the right Select from the following tag options Date Add the time and date The tagged information is based on the date and time currently set on the device Location Add location details to photos that you take Before using this feature activate the GPS feature in Camera Category Assign categories to images The device assigns categories to the image...

Page 104: ...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 105: ... then drag it to Delete that appears at the top of the screen Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen Tap History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear the history tap Clear history To delete webpages in the history tap Delete select webpages to delete and then tap Done Chrome Use this app to search for information and browse webpages Tap Chrome...

Page 106: ...r friends individually or in groups When you sign in to your Samsung account you can view all your chat history sent from registered devices Tap ChatON on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup View a list of chats View a list of buddies Search for buddies List of buddies My profile Add buddi...

Page 107: ... chatting with Then enter a message in the text field and tap To start voice or video chat tap ChatONVoice Chat or ChatONVideo Chat Video chatting 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 ...

Page 108: ...tain 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 mus...

Page 109: ...ct 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 110: ...en 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 Summaries of step counts calorie goals and intake calories Search for and download apps Shortcuts to S Health menus Tap and use the following functions Edit favorites Add or edit S Health menu shortcuts Set background Select a background ...

Page 111: ... exercise duration and check burnt calories Refer to Using the Exercise mate for details Food Record and manage calorie intake Refer to Recording food intake for details More apps Search for and download the apps that can sync with S Health Further information about S Health functions or apps downloaded via More apps is available To access more information about a function or app open it Then tap ...

Page 112: ... device measures your step count distance travelled and burnt calories and displays them in real time Start measuring 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 3 To stop measuring tap P...

Page 113: ...ence a brief delay while the Pedometer monitors your steps and displays your step count If you use the Pedometer while travelling by car or train vibration may affect your step count Viewing your step count in a graph View your burnt calories for a period in a graph On the Pedometer main screen tap Return to the previous screen View hourly daily or monthly records in a graph View your step count i...

Page 114: ...d 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 1 Tap Exercise 2 Set the exercise type activate or deactivate the voice guide select background music and then tap Start The device records the exercise time and displays progress towards achieving exercise goals If you...

Page 115: ...rcised 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 4 To finish using the Exercise mate tap Pause Stop The exercise information distance and photos you have taken are displayed on the screen 5 Enter additional information and tap Done ...

Page 116: ...iod by viewing them in a graph On the Exercise mate main screen tap Return to the previous screen View hourly daily or monthly records in a graph View your burnt calories in a graph Access the S Health menu screen Total burnt calories View the logs of your daily exercise View and manage accessory device connections Entering data by using accessory devices Import exercise data from the connected de...

Page 117: ... frequently eaten foods tap Frequent To select from the My food list tap My Food 4 Enter 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 ...

Page 118: ...e calorie information in Food for personal reference only The data provided may not be accurate at all times and is subject to change Some food information may differ from actual calorie levels Viewing calorie intake in a graph Compare your calorie intake records for a period by viewing them in a graph On the Food main screen tap Return to the previous screen View the logs of your daily calorie in...

Page 119: ... the food name and its calorie information and then tap Save 3 Enter the amount that you eat and tap OK The food information is added to My food list 4 To record intake food information from the frequently eaten food list tap My Food select the added food and then tap Done 5 Tap Save Using the additional menus You can download and install various apps that are compatible with this app 1 Tap More a...

Page 120: ...tification Set the device to display new events and achievements My accessories View and manage accessory device connections Compatible accessories View accessories that are compatible with the device or manage connected accessories Reset data Reset S Health data Check for updates Check the current version of S Health Terms and Conditions View the terms and conditions including personal informatio...

Page 121: ...ed 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 Password and then set a password If the device is connected to measuring devices verify the commu...

Page 122: ...pp 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 red Say a voice command If you say a command and the device recognises it t...

Page 123: ...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 Disable voice prompt The device stops providing voice feedback when you say commands Correcting unw...

Page 124: ...hone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording While recording a voice memo tap to insert a bookmark Display the list of voice 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 ...

Page 125: ...creen Tap and select a voice memo to play Trim the voice memo Set a portion of the voice memo for looped play Adjust the playback speed Skip a silent portion in the voice memo Insert bookmarks on the voice memo Pause or resume playback Skip to the previous or next voice memo Using the bookmarks list You can mark specific points in a voice memo with bookmarks Each bookmark is marked with a bookmark...

Page 126: ...d the voice memo tap Rename enter the name for the voice memo and then tap OK Managing categories Tap Edit categories enter a category name select a colour and then tap Done To change or assign voice memo categories in the list of voice memos tap and hold the voice memo Then tap Change category and then select the category To filter voice memos by category tap Filter by category and then select th...

Page 127: ...m 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 available depending on the region or service provider This mode is not supported in some languages Before using this...

Page 128: ...ct your device and a vehicle via Bluetooth When the device cannot search for the vehicle on the device tap Search from mobile device and register the vehicle manually 7 When you finish registration tap Next 8 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 voi...

Page 129: ...lly 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 Register Car 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 place...

Page 130: ...lable if the device is already set to launch Google by saying OK Google To deactivate wake up voice command on the Apps screen tap Google Settings Voice and then tick Hotword detection Hotword detection may not be available depending on the region or service provider Access additional options Listen to music Make calls Get directions Send messages Activate the voice command feature Tap to use the ...

Page 131: ... including a name for a contact or select a contact from the suggested contacts at the bottom of the screen To search for a contact tap and enter the contact s name Sending messages Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it Sending a message using voice commands 1 On the car mode main screen say Hi Galaxy or tap Hi Galaxy 2 Say a voice command including the contact s name An exa...

Page 132: ...nd enter the message again Using the navigation feature Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it Navigating to a preset destination The device navigates you to the preset destination Before using this feature save shortcuts to frequently visited places to easily search for routes Refer to Adding shortcuts to frequently visited places for details 1 On the car mode main screen sa...

Page 133: ...ocation tap the search field 4 Say Route or tap Route Listening to music Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it Playing music using voice commands 1 On the car mode main screen say Hi Galaxy or tap Hi Galaxy 2 Say a voice command and including keywords for a song An example voice command is Play music 3 When the music player screen appears say a voice command to control playb...

Page 134: ...Add car Register a vehicle that is connected to the device via Bluetooth Reject message Set the device to send a message when rejecting an incoming call You can create or edit the rejection message Edit suggested contacts Auto recommend Set the device to suggest contacts from the contacts list Set favorites Add contacts to favourites Tap Add contact to add favourite contacts Registered Places Set ...

Page 135: ...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 favourite song Adjust the volume ...

Page 136: ...an hear the beep or No if you cannot Repeat this step for each test until the sound adjustment is finished Then tick Music sound to apply the option when you listen to music When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback If you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower the option is reapplied Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone To use...

Page 137: ...ct a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play music You can play the song on the devices that are registered to Samsung link Visit link samsung com for more information 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 u...

Page 138: ...o player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume To customise 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 only in landscape orientation Using the pop up video player Use this feature to use other apps without closing the video player While watching vi...

Page 139: ...r a filename and then tap OK to save the video To edit videos using a video editor app tap Video Editor Playing videos stored on other devices Search for videos that are stored on other devices and play them on your device Tap Video on the Apps screen Accessing a video on a registered device Tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play the video You can play the video o...

Page 140: ...to the right Refer to Nearby devices for more settings YouTube Use this app to watch videos from theYouTube website Tap YouTube on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Watching videos Tap and select a category To search for a video by entering a keyword tap Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display full screen Sharing videos Select t...

Page 141: ...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 142: ...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 143: ...improve fingerprint sensitivity Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area 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 To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device Do not drag your finge...

Page 144: ...ea and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints 5 If a pop up window appears requesting a password enter the alternative password tap Continue enter the alternative password again to verify it and then tap OK You can use ...

Page 145: ...ive password You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Change alternative password 2 Enter the current alternative password and tap Continue 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 ...

Page 146: ... the Verify Samsung account switch to the right Enter your Samsung account password and tap Confirm Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Pay with PayPal 2 Tap Install under FIDO Ready support 3 Tap Link under PayP...

Page 147: ...e first time set an unlock code and a backup PIN 2 Enter the private mode unlock code When this mode is activated appears at the top of the screen 3 To select items to hide tap and hold an item in the list tick items to select and then tap Move to Private or tap Move Private Move here Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them 4 When you have selected the items to hide on the Apps sc...

Page 148: ...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 and deactivate Private mode 2 Enter the private mode unlock code 3 On the Apps screen tap My Files Private All items moved in private mode appear on the screen ...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...ternet 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 Disable Emergency mode Emergenc...

Page 151: ...ntact 3 Tap Create new 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 ...

Page 152: ...ation 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 Warning notifica...

Page 153: ...information provided is displayed in the Geo News widget Using the geo news widget You can 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 154: ...tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap and apply filters under the search field To update the list of search results tap Refresh You can set the search parameters using the available filters or select search categories Tap Settings Select filters or Select search category Managing the search history To delete the history tap Settings Delete history To set the device not to save the ...

Page 155: ...additional options Create events or tasks Change view mode Go to today s date Tap and use the following Go to Move to a specific date Delete Delete events or tasks Search Search for events or tasks Calendars Select the calendars to display Sync Sync events and tasks with your accounts Settings Change settings for S Planner ...

Page 156: ...tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting Enter a title Attach a map showing the location of the event Add more details Select a calendar to use or sync with Select an item Set a start and end date for the event 4 Tap...

Page 157: ...nge an account s syncing option on the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts and then select an account service Deleting events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To delete events or tasks tap Delete select the events or tasks and then tap Done OK To delete an event or task while viewing it tap OK To mark tasks as completed tap a date that has tasks in it and tick completed tasks Sharing events...

Page 158: ...the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To activate or deactivate alarms tap next to the alarm in the alarms list Snooze Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm Set a time and tone for the smart alarm A smart alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to so...

Page 159: ...st To apply summer time tap and hold a clock and then tap Deleting clocks Tap Delete select clocks and then tap Done Stopwatch On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Stop to stop timing To clear lap times tap Reset Timer On the Apps screen tap Clock Timer Set the duration and then tap Start Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes...

Page 160: ...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 installed This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 Tap Dropbox on the Apps screen 2 Sign in to your Dropbox account If you do not have it create a Dropbox account 3 Tap Turn on Camera Upload The device uploads photos...

Page 161: ...e Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Searching the device Tap the search field and then enter a keyword Alternatively tap and then say a keyword Google Now View Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointment and more when you are most likely to need it Join Google Now when you launch Google for the first t...

Page 162: ...en 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 Home screen...

Page 163: ...r child to access Use this app to take photos or videos 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 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 ...

Page 164: ...teract with characters background objects and more Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps You can change kids mode settings usage time limits and more On the Home screen tap and enter the PIN To exit parental control press the Home button ...

Page 165: ...vice General Configure kids mode settings Kids Store Download apps for kids from Samsung Apps Magnifier Use this widget to magnify text or objects with the rear camera To add it to the Home screen on the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Widgets tap and hold the Magnifier widget and then drag it to the Home screen Tap the Magnifier widget on the Home screen Tap or to adjust the magnificat...

Page 166: ...et starting and ending locations and then select a travel method The device shows the routes to get to the destination Memo Use this app to record important information to save and view at a later date Tap Memo on the Apps screen Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos On the memos list tap Manage categories To add a new category tap enter a category name and...

Page 167: ...memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Deleting memos Tap Delete select memos and then tap Done To delete the memo while viewing it tap Delete My Files About My Files Use this app to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap...

Page 168: ...n the Home screen or the My Files main screen Settings Change the file manager settings Tap and hold a file or folder and then use one of the following options Send files to others or share them Delete files or folders Move Move files or folders to another folder Copy Copy files or folders to another folder Rename Rename a file or folder Add shortcut Add a shortcut of the folder to the Home screen...

Page 169: ...ts area Tap My Files on the Apps screen Tap Add FTP server enter details such as server address user name and password and then tap Done Torch Use this widget to turn the flash on or off to improve visibility To add it to the Home screen on the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Widgets tap and hold the Torch widget and then drag it to the Home screen Tap the Torch widget on the Home scree...

Page 170: ...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 171: ... 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 172: ... 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 173: ...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 authorisation 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 174: ...ible to other devices 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Bluetooth authorisation 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 175: ...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 176: ...ces 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 the Bluetooth feature is activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devi...

Page 177: ...ted 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 turned on E...

Page 178: ...onnectedTV 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 Samsung Apps or Play Store 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect 2 Tap Join from the list of detected dev...

Page 179: ...e 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 Samsung Apps or Play Store 1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect 2 Tap Connect from the list of detected devices Only available computers appear on the list 3 Select a computer to connect to 4 Fol...

Page 180: ...ontrol 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 Select country or region and select a country 3 Select a region and select the broadcast service The availableTV programmes appear ...

Page 181: ...t theTV brand 3 Ensure that the device s infrared port is facing theTV and tap Then tap Yes this code 1 works if the device turns off theTV If the device does not turn off theTV tap Send this code 1 again or No test next code 2 and then repeat this until theTV recognises the signal 4 Select a channel source 5 When the setup is completed tap Turn theTV on or off TV control menus Additional function...

Page 182: ...ght to select a category 2 Select aTV programme and tap Watch now The selected programme will be shown on the connectedTV 3 Tap to change channels or adjust the volume The remote control panel appears on the screen Setting programme reminders 1 Select aTV programme to watch 2 Tap Reminder set an alarm to remind you of theTV programme s start time and then tap Done The alarm goes off at the preset ...

Page 183: ... 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 184: ...onnected 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 enter the PIN shown on theT...

Page 185: ...ng to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings Printing select a printing option 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 Setting...

Page 186: ...st Samsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Click the Update button in the dialogue 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 ...

Page 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ...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 Reset ...

Page 190: ...options tap Edit quick settings select a settings option and then tap Save 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 s...

Page 191: ...i on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them This may incur data transfer fees To avoid additional charges set this option to Always Setting Network notification The device can detect openWi Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify w...

Page 192: ...luetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right To use more options tap Visibility timeout Set duration that the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature Rename device Change the device name Help Access help information for Bluetooth Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other...

Page 193: ...limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage Data usage cycle Set a monthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods To use more options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set the device to di...

Page 194: ...cific locations when you use GPS Wi Fi or Bluetooth features to find your current location More networks Customise 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 195: ... sharing 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 Shared contents 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 a...

Page 196: ...on pattern Notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialing keypad tone Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound wh...

Page 197: ...are looking at the display Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Screen mode Adapt Display Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings Dynamic Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid Standard Use this mode for normal surroundings Professional photo Use this mode to make the display tone look like r...

Page 198: ...sensitivity Set the device to allow use of the touch screen with gloves on Depending on the type of material you wear while touching the device some commands may not be recognised Wallpaper Change the settings for the wallpaper On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Home screen Select a background image for the Home screen Lock screen Select a background image for the locked screen Home and lock scr...

Page 199: ...e to use Multi window On the Settings screen tap Multi window and then drag the Multi window switch to the right Open in multi window view Set the device to activate the Multi window feature when you open files from My Files or Video Also the device activates this feature when you view attachments in messages Notification panel Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel On the Sett...

Page 200: ...e device with one hand On the Settings screen tap One handed operation and then drag the One handed operation switch to the right PERSONALISATION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode On the Settings screen tap Easy mode Standard mode Set the device to standard mode Easy mode Set the device to easy mode EASY APPLICATIONS Select apps to apply simpler layouts Accessibility You can use this feature t...

Page 201: ...o activate private mode Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account On the Settings screen tap Finger Scanner Fingerprint manager Register or delete fingerprint information Change alternative password Change the alternative password to use if the device does not recognise the fingerprint Screen lock Set an unlock method and an alte...

Page 202: ...ute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback by using palm motions or looking away from the screen Covering screen with hand Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback when you cover the screen with your palm Turning device over Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms or to pause media playback by placing the device face down Smart pause Set the d...

Page 203: ...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 app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the fa...

Page 204: ...input Predictive text Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions You can also customise the word prediction settings Auto replacement Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark My Shortcuts Set number shortcuts to frequently used text You can tap and hold a number key to insert the preset ...

Page 205: ...ice typing To change the voice input settings tap Choose input languages Select input languages for text input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Offline speech recognition Download and install language data for offline voice input Voice search Language Select a language for the voice recognition Speech output Set the device ...

Page 206: ... for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings 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 ...

Page 207: ...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 208: ...on the screen as grey tones Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app 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 Storage View memory informa...

Page 209: ...tely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account ACCOUNT REGISTRATION Add or view your Samsung account Use wireless networks Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device viaWi Fi or mobile networks SIM change alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when los...

Page 210: ...d download security updates Send security reports Set the device to send the updated security reports to Samsung automatically Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps Install from phone storage Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage Clear credentials Erase the credential content...

Page 211: ...or calling features On the Settings screen tap Call Call rejection Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically Add phone numbers to the reject list Answering and ending calls Pressing the home key Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button Voice control Set the device to answer or reject a call with voice commands Waving hand over device When a call comes in move yo...

Page 212: ... ends a call Call connect tone Activate or deactivate the call connection tone Minute minder Activate or deactivate the minute minder tone Call end tone Activate or deactivate the call disconnection tone Notify during calls Set the device to alert you to events during a call Call accessories Automatic answering Set the device to answer a call automatically after a specified period available only w...

Page 213: ...dd or select a vibration pattern Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Dialing keypad tone Set the device to sound when tapping the buttons on the keypad Personalize call sound Select a type of call sound to use with a headset Noise reduction Set the device to remove background noise so that the other party can hear you more clearly Video call image ...

Page 214: ...lay contacts by Select an option for displaying contact names Send contact information Select a method to share contacts Accounts Add or edit the account to sync contacts with Email Change settings for managing and sending emails On the Settings screen tap Email Manage accounts Manage existing email accounts or add new accounts Display Change the settings for displaying emails Default display Set ...

Page 215: ...ace tags Internet Change settings for using Internet On the Settings screen tap Internet Account Sign in to a Samsung account Set homepage Set a default home page Auto fill forms Set the device to automatically enter user information such as names or phone numbers when you fill out forms on webpages Privacy Manage personal data when visiting webpages Screen and text Change the settings adjust the ...

Page 216: ...nders list Push messages Set an interval for pop up notifications that alert you to new messages Cell broadcast Set the device to receive cell broadcast messages Notifications Set the device to alert you to new messages Signature Set the device to display your signature on the message Spam filter Set the device to block messages from specific numbers or that contain certain words Delay message sen...

Page 217: ...one or a selected time zone Select alert type Select the notification settings for events Notification sound Select a ringtone for events or tasks Vibration Set the device to vibrate to alert you to events or tasks Quick responses Create templates for sending messages to event participants SVoice Change settings for the voice recognition Language Select a language for the voice recognition Hide of...

Page 218: ... to display events saved in S Planner while you use S Voice Home address Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature Log in to Facebook Enter your Facebook account information to use Facebook with S Voice Log in toTwitter Enter yourTwitter account information to useTwitter with SVoice Google Settings Use this app to configure settings for some features provid...

Page 219: ...eversing the display colours Colour adjustment Turning off all sounds Flash notification Adjusting the sound balance Mono audio mode Customising caption settings Auto haptic Baby monitor Assistive menus Air gesture feature Smart scroll feature Setting tap and hold delay options Interaction control mode Changing the method for answering or ending calls Single tap mode Configuring accessibility sett...

Page 220: ...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 221: ... 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 222: ...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 223: ...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 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ... Use pitch changes Set the device to read aloud text at a low pitch when it is entered using a keyboard Keyboard echo Set 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 fe...

Page 227: ...vice to automatically scroll through the rest of the list not displayed on the screen and read the items aloud Single tap selection Set the device to open the selected item by tapping it once Launch Explore by touch tutorial View the tutorial about using the Explore by touch feature Manage gestures Assign actions to perform using finger gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for det...

Page 228: ...ings Accessibility Vision and then tick Speak passwords Setting text to speech features Change the settings for text to speech features used whenTalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Text to speech options and then use the following functions Samsung text to speech engine GoogleText to speech engine Select an engine for the text...

Page 229: ... character drag you finger on the screen until you hear the character you want and then release it Changing keyboard input language To add input languages on the Apps screen tap Settings Language and input Then tap next to Samsung keyboard Select input languages and then select languages To change the keyboard input language while entering text tap and hold and then select a language Editing text ...

Page 230: ... control Select Copy to copy the selected text or select Cut to cut the selected text The selected text is copied to the clipboard Pasting text Place the cursor at the point where the text should be inserted open the local contextual menu and then select Cursor control Paste Entering text by voice You can enter text by voice To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on...

Page 231: ...s the text on the screen aloud after taking a photo To extract text from a stored image select Load image To read aloud the text on the screen whenTalkBack is deactivated select Text to speech Using colour pattern mode To use colour pattern mode activateTalkBack Select to switch to colour pattern mode In colour pattern mode the device displays the colour and pattern information of objects when you...

Page 232: ...s quickly to zoom in on a specific area Tap the screen three times quickly again to return Exploring the screen by scrolling Use two fingers to scroll through the magnified screen Adjusting zoom ratio Tap the screen with two fingers on the magnified screen Then spread two fingers apart or pinch them together to adjust the ratio Keyboards on the screen cannot be magnified When this feature is activ...

Page 233: ...st how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in distinguishing colours The device changes the colours into more recognisable colours 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Color adjustment 2 Drag the Color adjustment switch to the right 3 Tap Start 4 Arrange the colour tiles in order of similarity starting from the base colour 5 When you are finished adjusting ...

Page 234: ...ick Turn off all sounds Customising caption settings Samsung caption On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Samsung subtitles CC and then drag the Subtitles CC switch to the right Use the following options Alignment Change the position of the caption Font size Change the font type Size Change the font size Edge Change the edge of the subtitle text Font size Adjust the transparency a...

Page 235: ...bar to the left or right and adjust the sound balance and then tap Set Using mono audio Set the device to enable mono sound when you listen to audio with one earbud You can use this mode if you have hearing impairments or in situations when a single earbud is more convenient On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tick Mono audio Using baby crying detector Set the device to ...

Page 236: ...exploring the screen When this feature is launched Single tap mode is activated 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu 2 Drag the Assistant menu switch to the right The assistive shortcut icon appears at the bottom right of the screen 3 Tap Dominant hand to move the assistive shortcut icon to a convenient location Accessing assistive menus The assi...

Page 237: ...Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu drag the Assistant menu switch to the right and then use options under TOUCHPAD AND CURSOR SETTINGS Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps For example when you launch Messages searching and composing functions appear on the assistive menu On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and...

Page 238: ...mart scroll feature Set the device to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device You can use this feature while viewing emails or webpages On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Smart scroll and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right Use the following options Tilting head Set the device to scroll the screen up or down when you tilt your...

Page 239: ...ss and control of your media or data 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Interaction control 2 Drag the Interaction control switch to the right 3 Press and hold the Home button and theVolume button down simultaneously while using an app 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict 5 Tap Done The device displays the res...

Page 240: ...e device to end a call when you press the Power button Using single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it When an alarm sounds or a call comes in tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging the button On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility and then tick Single tap mode Configuring accessibi...

Page 241: ...the imported file Sharing accessibility settings files Share accessibility settings files with others via email Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth and more On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Share via Then select accessibility files and tap Done Select a sharing method and follow the on screen instructions to share the files Viewing accessibility services View accessibility ser...

Page 242: ...er 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 to the device to unlock the screen or verify the Samsung account password Refer to Finger Scanner f...

Page 243: ...N 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 ag...

Page 244: ...n 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 Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset reme...

Page 245: ... 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 coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user rep...

Page 246: ...ips contact a Samsung Service Centre 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 247: ...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 Centre 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 248: ...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 249: ...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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