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User Manual

SM-G925W8

English (CA). 04/2015. Rev.1.0

Summary of Contents for SM-G920W8

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G925W8 English CA 04 2015 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...g to aTV 50 Sharing files 51 Emergency mode Applications 52 Installing or uninstalling apps 53 Phone 56 Contacts 58 Messages 59 Internet 60 Email 61 Camera 78 Gallery 80 Smart Manager 82 S Planner 83 S Health 86 SVoice 88 Music 89 Video 90 Voice Recorder 92 My Files 92 Memo 93 Clock 94 Calculator 95 Google apps Settings 97 Introduction 97 Wi Fi 99 Bluetooth 100 Flight mode 101 Mobile hotspot and t...

Page 3: ...creen and security 114 Privacy and safety 117 Easy mode 118 Accessibility 118 Accounts 119 Backup and reset 120 Language and input 120 Battery 121 Storage 121 Date and time 121 User manual 121 About device Appendix 122 Accessibility 137 Troubleshooting 142 Removing the battery non removable type Health and Safety ...

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

Page 5: ...e tips or additional information IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device ...

Page 6: ...pearances 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 Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is su...

Page 7: ...ra Speaker Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen Recents key Headset jack Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor LED indicator Proximity Light sensor SIM card tray GPS antenna Main antenna Infrared port Flash Volume key NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rear camera Microphone ...

Page 8: ...ouchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch...

Page 9: ...cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged ...

Page 10: ...r USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damage or inconvenience caused by lost or stolen cards 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the SIM card tray back in...

Page 11: ...ting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 Plug the USB power adapter into an electric socket 3 After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not hav...

Page 12: ...ry cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimize the device using the Smart manager When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not i...

Page 13: ...hese apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the USB power adapter such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug ...

Page 14: ...at supports Adaptive fast charging or Quick Charge 2 0 Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery While charging the battery when the device is turned off the icon appears on the screen You cannot use the fast charging feature when the screen is turned on Turn off the screen to increase the charging speed You cannot us...

Page 15: ... are foreign materials between the device and the wireless charger the device may not charge properly If you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals you may lose network reception Use Samsung approved wireless chargers If you use other wireless chargers the battery may not charge properly Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device s functions On the Home sc...

Page 16: ...me left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off t...

Page 17: ...The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on sc...

Page 18: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 19: ... Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items 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 20: ...or accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 21: ...een and more Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme...

Page 22: ... top of the Flipboard Briefing panel Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another...

Page 23: ...ange the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel swipe to the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to R...

Page 24: ...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 Creating folders This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 On the Apps screen tap EDIT 2 Tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps...

Page 25: ...drag down from the top of the 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 LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm acti...

Page 26: ...en select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Swipe Swipe the screen to unlock 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 PIN A PIN consists of ...

Page 27: ...the screen You can also use it as a clock at night Setting the position of the Edge screen Select the left or right Edge screen to activate it according to your preference On the Apps screen tap Settings Edge screen Edge screen position and select a side Selecting notification items Select items for providing notifications on the Edge screen via colour lighting and coloured tabs On the Apps screen...

Page 28: ...e sensor on the back of the device for two seconds to reject calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Edge screen Edge lighting Quick reply and then tap the switch to activate it To edit the default rejection message tap the message text under Quick reply messages People edge The Edge screen can display a tab with an assigned colour when there is a missed notification from a priority contact On the A...

Page 29: ... the Edge screen towards the centre of the screen to open the My people list 2 Select a colour by tapping and select a contact to add To change the order of contacts tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to another location To delete a contact tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To change the assigned colour for a contact tap My people and then tap the cont...

Page 30: ... can directly reply to the contact by tapping one of the communication options When the screen is off you will receive My people notification alerts when you pick up the device Open the My people list tap and then tap the Alert when picking up switch to activate it Contacting My people Open the My people list and tap a contact The communication buttons will appear on the screen Tap the desired but...

Page 31: ...e Apps screen tap Settings Edge screen 2 Tap Information stream and tap the switch to activate it 3 Tap Manage feeds and tick items to display To download additional items swipe to the left and tap To rearrange items tap REORDER Then tap and hold on an item and drag it to another location Viewing information stream 1 With the screen turned off swipe upwards then downwards or vice versa on the Edge...

Page 32: ...n and tap Settings Edge screen Information stream Edge screen timeout Night clock Keep the clock on the Edge screen active to view it at night 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Edge screen 2 Tap Night clock and tap the switch to activate it 3 Set the duration that the night clock remains active The night clock feature can be set for a maximum of 12 hours The night clock feature will deactivate whe...

Page 33: ...tification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Launch Settings Launch S Finder Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Adjust the brightness Rearrange quick setting buttons Quick setting buttons ...

Page 34: ...er Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap the filter buttons under the search field and then select filter details Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields Tap MORE Select search locations and select categories Quick Connect Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connec...

Page 35: ...y following the on screen instructions The next steps may vary depending on the connected device To change your device s visibility setting tap SETTINGS Device visibility and then select an option Re searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list search for the device Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices Sharing content Share content with the...

Page 36: ...se For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout Tap select a language under Input languages and then select a keyboard layout...

Page 37: ...r emoticons Switch to the floating keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Switch to the standard keyboard Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select 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 inse...

Page 38: ...ap to add the word to your favourite words list or tap SEARCHWEB to use the word as a search term Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen Refer to for more information It is not possible ...

Page 39: ...Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 40: ...pen the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 41: ...he app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature Minimize the window Maximize the window Close the app ...

Page 42: ...wn to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimize the window Close the app Maximise the window Drag and drop content ...

Page 43: ...ircle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view tap an app window to launch it in the pop up view 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window ...

Page 44: ...fer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device The following actions are an example of transferring data from your previous Android device To import data from a mobile device with a different operating system refer to the on screen instructions 1 When you turn on your new device for the first ...

Page 45: ...uter visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from t...

Page 46: ...n panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the fir...

Page 47: ...th the update process Before updating disconnect all other media devices from the computer 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 You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Accounts for more information Using ...

Page 48: ... data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING The device automatically restarts Connecting to aTV Introduction Register aTV to your device to easily share content between them This feature is compatible with Samsung SmartTVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy BLE feature Some files may be bu...

Page 49: ...otification panel and tap Quick Connect The registeredTV appears on the list 2 Select the registeredTV 3 Tap TV to mobile device TheTV screen will appear on your device Using the Briefing onTV feature Your registeredTV turns on automatically according to the preset time set on your device and displays the time weather and your schedule information on the screen To use this feature your device and ...

Page 50: ... depending on the region or service provider 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share and select a sharing method Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth Email Android Beam Drive Facebook Gmail Google Hangouts Instagram Memo Messages Messenger OneDrive OneNote Photos Quick connect or Skype You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network ...

Page 51: ...e apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating em...

Page 52: ... tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To downl...

Page 53: ...t an app and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL DISABLE Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap ENABLE Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter ...

Page 54: ...ed screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then t...

Page 55: ... calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone LOG to view missed calls Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top o...

Page 56: ...a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad open the Apps screen and tap Phone If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone LOG a contact Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device On the Ap...

Page 57: ...h as your photo and status message with others using the profile sharing feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device On the Apps screen tap Contacts your profile Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate it If you are using this feature for ...

Page 58: ...u may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 59: ... the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Re...

Page 60: ...il account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings MORE Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails On th...

Page 61: ...f other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch...

Page 62: ...ra 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 problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution L...

Page 63: ... screen is turned off while the security features are activated HDR High Dynamic Range Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas To activate or deactivate HDR mode open the preview screen and tap until you reach the desired option The device automatically activates HDR mode depending on the shooting conditions HDR mode is activated HDR mode is deactivated Wi...

Page 64: ... in a dark place Colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high Auto mode Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE Auto Locking the focus and exposure Strong light dark contra...

Page 65: ...ct an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low ligh...

Page 66: ...e this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject 1 On the preview screen tap and hold the area to focus The AF AE frame will appear on the focus area 2 Drag the AF AE frame to the exposure area The exposure area will be separated from the focus area ...

Page 67: ... Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out 6 Tap SAVE It is recommended that you position subjects within 50 cm of the device Position the subject that you want to focus on close to the device When taking photos ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background The distance should be more than three times the distance between the device and the subject The qu...

Page 68: ... viewfinder Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Slow motion Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion The focal length may become shorter when using this mode 1 On the preview screen tap MODE Slow motion 2 Tap to start recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On th...

Page 69: ... segments of a video 5 Drag to select the area of the video to be played in slow motion To set a slow motion section more precisely tap and hold and then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame Slow motion section 6 Tap the slow motion section and use the following options Split Divide the section into two parts Speed Change the playback speed of the select...

Page 70: ...finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section Editing fast motion sections 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section 3 Tap to pause playback 4 Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired point ...

Page 71: ...then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame Fast motion section 6 Tap the fast motion section and use the following options Speed Change the playback speed of the selected section Split Divide the section into two parts Delete Delete the section 7 Tap to preview the video 8 Tap EXPORT to save the video ...

Page 72: ...e a subject in the centre of the preview screen and tap 3 Move the device around the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos When the arrow becomes completely yellow or when you stop circling the subject the device will automatically stop taking photos Viewing virtual shot photos 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen or s...

Page 73: ... the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after two seconds ...

Page 74: ...trol switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after two seconds 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The sub...

Page 75: ...l take four photos at the two second intervals To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after two seconds 4 Tick photos you want to save and tap SAVE Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the preview screen tap MODE Download Some down...

Page 76: ... the flash Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Picture size rear Picture size front Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Video size rear Video size front Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution...

Page 77: ...d such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Voice control Set the device to take p...

Page 78: ...videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap More options Move to the previous screen Add the image to favourites Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 79: ...g an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE ...

Page 80: ...device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimization feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Scanning for malware and phishing attacks ...

Page 81: ...e time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity You can delete unused and residual files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more RAM Check the amount of available RAM You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to ...

Page 82: ... screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 83: ...h open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this...

Page 84: ...ograms GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMS Use customizable exercise programs TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements To add trackers goals or programs to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMS tab To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 85: ... be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or synchronize your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select as...

Page 86: ... To set the device to launch SVoice using the wake up command while the device is locked tap and tap the Wake up in secured lock switch to activate it Using SVoice 1 Say the preset wake up command Alternatively on the Apps screen tap SVoice When SVoice is launched the device begins voice recognition This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider View examples of voice co...

Page 87: ...peaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Setting the language On the Apps screen tap SVoice Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the language displayed on the device ...

Page 88: ...a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Change the repeat mode Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Access additional options Adjust the volume Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Set the file as your favourite song Open the playlist ...

Page 89: ...and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the ...

Page 90: ...vert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Recording voice memos 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap Pause to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording ...

Page 91: ... and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice memos When you review interview recordings you can mu...

Page 92: ...s or folder tap SEARCH Memo Create memos and organize them by category On the Apps screen tap Tools Memo Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Category Create or set a category Image Insert images Voice Make a voice recording to insert Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks To save the memo tap S...

Page 93: ...options tap OPTIONS set alarm options and then tap SAVE To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms World clock On the Apps screen tap Clock Wo...

Page 94: ...en tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap KEYPAD 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled open the notification panel and tap Screen rotation to activate it To see the calculation history tap ...

Page 95: ...h for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive email via the Gmail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movi...

Page 96: ...ch or create videos and share them with others Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Goog...

Page 97: ...heWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will recon...

Page 98: ...est Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Wi Fi Direct select a device to transfer the image to and then tap SHARE 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are alrea...

Page 99: ...tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices are listed 2 Select a device to pair with If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming...

Page 100: ...elect a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list turn on its visibility option 4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Flight mode This disables all wireless fun...

Page 101: ...uter via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device i...

Page 102: ...e and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it 2 Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit 3 Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level The device will alert you when the warning level is reached Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings On the Settings screen tap Mobile networks Data roaming Set the device...

Page 103: ...ing the NFC antenna Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC tags If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature you can use the device to make payments conveniently 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment NFC and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your d...

Page 104: ...en the settings screen and tap NFC and payment Tap Pay and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data Allow data exchange when your device s NFC antenna touches the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment NFC and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it 3 Select ...

Page 105: ... up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want...

Page 106: ...ersion 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected tap Connect to vehicle via USB and access yo...

Page 107: ...re supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and notifications Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones musi...

Page 108: ...e screen Refer to Edge screen for more information On the Settings screen tap Edge screen Edge lighting Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while the device s screen is facing downwards People edge Set the device to display tabs with assigned colours on the Edge screen when there are missed notifications from priority contacts Select notifications Select items f...

Page 109: ...r the device is not on a flat surface Mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features ...

Page 110: ...n effect that you see when you unlock the screen Fingerprint Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Device security Scan for and remove malware from the device You can also activate the real time scanning feature to block phishing attacks and malicious websites Find My Mobile Activate or ...

Page 111: ... feature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and y...

Page 112: ...enter the backup password and then tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the backup password again to verify it and then tap OK You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints 6 When a fingerprint lock pop up window appears tap OK You can use your fingerprints to unlock the screen Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint manager 1 On the Settings scre...

Page 113: ...ew password and tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the password again and tap OK Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprint 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap BACKUP PASSWORD a...

Page 114: ...e your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Privacy and safety Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Location Change settings for location information permissions Private mode Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal content Refer to Private mode for more inf...

Page 115: ...s to set up a private mode access code 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code Private mode is activated and the icon appears on the status bar You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated To hide items stored in the private folder deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Selec...

Page 116: ...and hold an item and then tick items to unhide 2 Tap MORE Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to and then tap MOVE HERE The items will be moved to the selected folder Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Private mode and then tap the ...

Page 117: ... Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider Adding primary contacts On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send SOS messages Send messages to ADD Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Easy mode...

Page 118: ...ccessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device Refer to Accessibility for more information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device 1 On the Settings scree...

Page 119: ... account name select the account to remove and then tap MORE Remove account Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server You can also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore previously backed up personal information and app dat...

Page 120: ...e or trackpad connected to your device Battery View battery power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions BATTERY USAGE View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving mode Act...

Page 121: ...he device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in ...

Page 122: ...sibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly You can access the following accessibility menus Accessibility GalaxyTalkBack Universal switch Magnifier window Negative colours Greyscale Colour adjustmen...

Page 123: ...Back Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingTalkBack One finger gestures Tapping Read aloud the item under your finger To explore the screen place a finger on the screen and move it on the screen Tapping twice Open the selected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear the item you want release your fing...

Page 124: ...Enable or disable text selection mode Swiping to the left Move to the next page In text selection mode cut the selected text Swiping to the right Return to the previous page In text selection mode paste the copied text Swiping upwards Scroll down the list In text selection mode copy the selected text Swiping downwards Scroll up the list In text selection mode select all text Swiping in any directi...

Page 125: ...e fingers and holding Configuring settings forTalkBack Configure settings forTalkBack for your convenience On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision GalaxyTalkBack SETTINGS Speech volume Select the volume level for voice feedback Speech rate Select a speed for voice feedback Pitch changes Set the device to read aloud text at a low pitch when it is entered using a keyboard Keyboard feedb...

Page 126: ...vate them Status bar information Select items to read aloud when you tap the screen three times with two fingers Developer options Set options for app development Using the device with the screen turned off Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on your screen private The screen does not turn on when you press the Home key or tap the screen Currently activated featu...

Page 127: ...en you touch the keyboard with your finger the device reads aloud the character keys under your finger When you hear the character you want release your finger from the screen to select it The character is entered and the device reads the text aloud If Rapid key input is not activated release your finger from the character you want and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To activate the ...

Page 128: ...ou are finished recording tap to stop 4 Hold the back of your device over the voice label The information in the voice recording will be written to the voice label Changing the font size Change the font size displayed on the screen Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Font size Magnifying the screen Magnify the screen ...

Page 129: ... be affected Using a magnifier Activate a magnifier to zoom in on the screen to view a larger version of the content On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Magnifier window and then tap the switch to activate it The magnifier will appear on the screen Drag the magnifier to where you want to zoom in on the screen Converting the screen to greyscale mode Display colours on the screen as...

Page 130: ...the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound detectors and then tap the Baby crying detector switch to activate it The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log Doorbell detector 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound detectors and then tap the Doorbell detector switch to activate it 2 Tap to make a recording of your doorbell ...

Page 131: ...sibility Hearing and then tap the Turn off all sounds switch to activate it Caption settings On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Samsung subtitles CC or Google subtitles CC and then tap the switch to activate it Select an option for configuring the caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset 1 Connect a headset to t...

Page 132: ...Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Auto haptic switch to activate it Some apps may not support this feature Dexterity and interaction Universal switch You can control the touchscreen by connecting an external switch by tapping the screen or by using head movements and face gestures On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Universal switch and then tap the switch ...

Page 133: ... shortcut icon appears as a floating icon for easy access to the assistive menus from any screen When you tap the assistive shortcut icon the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appear on the icon Tap the up or down arrow to move to other panels or swipe upwards or downwards to select other menus Using the cursor On the assistive menu tap Cursor You can control the screen using small fin...

Page 134: ...ithout pressing a key When you use this feature place the device on a flat surface with the screen facing upwards or hold the device securely to prevent it from moving On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Gesture wake up and then tap the switch to activate it Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen On the App...

Page 135: ...s and then tap CONTINUE 3 Draw the direction combination again to verify it and tap CONFIRM 4 Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the combination Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it To set the device to...

Page 136: ...On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export Export to My Files Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export Import from My Files Select a file to import and tap DONE The accessibility settings will be updated accordi...

Page 137: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 138: ... and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume key 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 remember to make backup cop...

Page 139: ...mpty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consump...

Page 140: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 141: ... your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies o...

Page 142: ...e or faults caused by the unauthorized removal of the battery are not covered by the warranty To remove or replace the battery contact your service provider or an authorised repair agent 1 Remove the SIM card tray from the device before starting battery removal 2 Remove the back cover 3 Loosen and remove the screws as shown in the image below ...

Page 143: ...Appendix 143 4 Remove the circuit board 5 Disconnect the connectors as shown in the image below ...

Page 144: ...Appendix 144 6 Remove the PCB 7 Remove the battery ...

Page 145: ...ay cause electric shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories and supplies Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode ...

Page 146: ...heat and cause a fire Do not use or store your device in areas with high concentrations of dust or airborne materials Dust or foreign materials can cause your device to malfunction and may result in fire or electric shock Do not bite or suck the device Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire Children or animals can choke on small parts If children use the device make sure ...

Page 147: ...On an aircraft using electronic devices can interfere with the aircraft s electronic navigational instruments Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing After takeoff you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio interference from your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Do not ...

Page 148: ...nd the safety of others use your common sense and remember the following tips Get to know your device and its convenience features such as speed dial and redial These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device Position your device within easy reach Make sure you can access your wireless device without taking your eyes off the road Suspend calls in heav...

Page 149: ...xplode Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time on the dashboard of a car for example Do not store your device with metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Your device may be scratched or may malfunction Do not store your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe card...

Page 150: ...headset Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Exposure to loud sounds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music In dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset Avoid using he...

Page 151: ...ags inflate rapidly Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device Your device may be damaged or may malfunction If bent or deformed your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging your device for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused device will discharge and must be recharged before use Disco...

Page 152: ... intended use Your device may malfunction Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer s warranty Handle SIM cards and cables with care When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device make sure that the...

Page 153: ...ions Be particularly cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal information Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information contact your service provider to delete or change your account information In the event your device is lost or stolen change the passwords...

Page 154: ...ronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources If you intend to discard the product the waste collection site will ...

Page 155: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CO...

Page 156: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 157: ...sidered safe for use by the public This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This will be helpfu...

Page 158: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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