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User Manual

English. 02/2017. Rev.1.0

SM-G925F
SM-G925I
SM-G928C
SM-G928G

SM-G925FQ
SM-G9287C
SM-G928F
SM-G928I

Summary of Contents for SM-G925F

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 02 2017 Rev 1 0 SM G925F SM G925I SM G928C SM G928G SM G925FQ SM G9287C SM G928F SM G928I ...

Page 2: ...ering text 49 Screen capture 50 Opening apps 51 Multi window 56 Samsung account 57 Transferring data from your previous device 60 Device and data management 63 QUICK CONNECT 65 Sharing features 67 Emergency mode Applications 68 Installing or uninstalling apps 70 Phone 74 Contacts 79 Messages 82 Internet 84 Email 85 Camera 107 Gallery 110 Samsung Gear 111 Game Launcher 114 Calendar 115 S Health 118...

Page 3: ...play 146 Wallpapers and themes 147 Advanced features 149 Device maintenance 151 Apps 152 Lock screen and security 161 Cloud and accounts 163 Google 163 Accessibility 163 General management 164 Software update 164 User manual 164 About device Appendix 165 Accessibility 181 Troubleshooting 186 Removing the battery ...

Page 4: ... registry settings 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 ...

Page 5: ...deral Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID tap Apps Settings About device Battery info Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information tap Apps Settings About device Regulatory information Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to you...

Page 6: ...se the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use featu...

Page 7: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 8: ...rolonged period a power off message will appear Turn off the device and wait until it cools down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan damaging the device or causing a fire Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direc...

Page 9: ...nd 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 subject to ch...

Page 10: ...5FQ SM G925I Microphone Speaker Back key Multipurpose jack Front camera 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 ...

Page 11: ...il Rear camera Microphone SM G9287C SM G928C SM G928F SM G928G SM G928I Microphone Speaker Back key Multipurpose jack Front camera 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 ...

Page 12: ...he device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may c...

Page 13: ...ecents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume ...

Page 14: ...y the warranty To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack...

Page 15: ...ctivate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced such as emails Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely d...

Page 16: ...r may stop charging If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet the device may be damaged Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Fast charging The device has a built in fast charging feature You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its scree...

Page 17: ...uilt in wireless charging coil You can charge the battery using a wireless charger sold separately Fast wireless charging You can charge your device faster using the fast wireless charging feature To use this feature you must use a charger and components that support the fast wireless charging feature This feature may not be available depending on the model Only some models SM G9287C SM G928C SM G...

Page 18: ...nnect the device from the wireless charger When using the wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The device may not charge properly or may overheat If you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals you may lose network reception Use Samsung approved wireless chargers If you...

Page 19: ...g the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated 1 On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Battery MAX 2 Tap CUSTOMISE to change the power saving settings before entering maximum power saving mode 3 Tap APPLY After entering maximum power saving mode on the Home screen tap and select an app to use To remove apps tap Edit and sel...

Page 20: ... card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Dual SIM models In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider Single ...

Page 21: ... 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 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 22: ...M card tray 2 2 2 1 Sim card tray 2 Sim card tray 1 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the SIM card tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the SIM card tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the SIM card tray 5 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot If you insert the SIM card tray into your device while the SIM card tray is wet your device may be damage...

Page 23: ...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 Single SIM models Dual SIM models 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 24: ...ome screen tap Apps Settings Connections SIM card manager and select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data ser...

Page 25: ...ur device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Restarting the device If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to...

Page 26: ...gertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ... 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 29: ... widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget An app A folder Edge panel handle Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 30: ...evice s wallpaper theme or icons 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 Screen grid Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home s...

Page 31: ...he screen The item will move to the panel at the top of the screen Swipe to the left or right to move to another panel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Delete or Remove shortcut at the top of the screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app...

Page 32: ... tap the folder and then drag the app you want to delete to Remove shortcut at the top of the screen 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 Remove at the ...

Page 33: ...This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 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 Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps you want This feature may not be available depending on the region or service...

Page 34: ...he folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder tap on the folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Sort Alphabetical order Searching for items You can search for apps on the Apps screen or from Galaxy Apps or Play Store On the Apps screen e...

Page 35: ...tside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls dual SIM models GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode ac...

Page 36: ... device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not...

Page 37: ...on the Edge screen The Edge screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then swipe to the left or right to switch between the Edge panels If the Edge panel handle is not visible open the Apps screen tap Settings Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge ...

Page 38: ... additional panels tap DOWNLOAD To rearrange panels tap Reorder and drag to another location Setting the Edge panel handle You can change the location size or transparency of the handle Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then tap Handle settings Apps edge Quickly launch frequently used apps 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Swipe to the left o...

Page 39: ...another location You can also edit the Apps edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under the Apps edge People edge Add favourite contacts to the People edge panel to quickly contact them and view notifications received from them 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Swipe to the left or right to open the People edge panel Adding contacts to the People edge panel Add ...

Page 40: ...d a contact icon and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen You can also edit the People edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under the People edge Contacting people from the People edge panel Open the People edge panel and tap a contact The communication buttons will appear on the screen Tap the desired button to call or send a message to the contact ...

Page 41: ...switch to activate it You can reject incoming calls using custom rejection messages While the device s screen is facing downwards hold your finger on the sensor on the back of the device for two seconds to reject calls On the Apps screen tap Settings Display 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...

Page 42: ...he order of tasks tap and hold a task and drag it to another location You can also edit theTasks edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under theTasks edge Edge feeds Real time news missed calls message alerts and other information can be displayed on the Edge screen when the screen is turned off Setting Edge feeds Set information to display on the Edge screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Setting...

Page 43: ...creen to turn it on 2 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the Edge feeds The Edge screen turns off if the device is not used for a specified period To change the Edge screen s time out setting open the Apps screen and tap Settings Display Edge screen Edge feeds Edge feed settings Edge feed timeout ...

Page 44: ...set for a maximum of 12 hours The night clock feature will be deactivated when the battery power level drops below 15 Notification panel Using the notification 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 notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag ...

Page 45: ...perform various actions Clear all notifications Quick setting buttons Block notifications from apps Dual SIM models Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons SIM and USIM card feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager ...

Page 46: ...then drag it to another location Finder Search for a variety of content with a keyword or search for nearby devices Searching for content or nearby devices Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Search phone and scan for nearby devices Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap Filter under the search fie...

Page 47: ... next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Languages and types MANAGE 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 keyboa...

Page 48: ... voice Add an item from the clipboard Enter emoticons Change the keyboard for one handed operation Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have ...

Page 49: ...tap 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 and write on draw on crop or share the captured screen You can capture the current screen and scrollable area Capturing a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Key capture P...

Page 50: ...from the screenshot Only the cropped area will be saved in Gallery Share Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features and then tap the Smart capture switch to activate it Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open an app from the list of recently used apps tap...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap MORE APPS and select an app ...

Page 53: ...pp windows to access additional options Switch locations between app windows Close the currently selected app Switch the selected window to a pop up view Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows ...

Page 54: ...reen view Press the Home key to minimise the split screen view The icon will appear on the status bar The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain active in the minimised split screen view To close the minimised split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Maximising a window Tap an app window and drag the bar...

Page 55: ...s or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 56: ...ng account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account...

Page 57: ...us device to your device via Smart Switch or Samsung Cloud This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data via Smart Switch You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Sw...

Page 58: ...evices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device type 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device ...

Page 59: ...Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from the c...

Page 60: ...r for data transfer Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the compu...

Page 61: ...t Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or disconne...

Page 62: ...ckup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and tap the Back up my data switch for the Google account to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as ...

Page 63: ...Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Search phone and scan for nearby devices 2 Tap QUICK CONNECT TheWi Fi and Bluetooth features will be activated and the device will automatically search for nearby devices 3 Select a device from ...

Page 64: ...eTV depending on the TV you want to connect If theTV does not support the Screen Mirroring feature use compatible accessories to enable the feature Compatible accessories include HomeSync and an AllShare Cast dongle Use as remote control Use your device as a remote control for theTV ViewTV on device WatchTV on your device s screen You can continue watchingTV within the allowed connection range Pla...

Page 65: ...to yourTV This feature is supported only by the device s default gallery app When the registeredTV is connected to an electric socket you can use this feature even if theTV screen is turned off Sharing features Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network 1 Tap Galler...

Page 66: ...iew View your device s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features and then tap the Direct share ...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...s 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 search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To downl...

Page 69: ...me apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s p...

Page 70: ...Apps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Single SIM models Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 71: ...peed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Mak...

Page 72: ... a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the rejection message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen tap Phone Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on th...

Page 73: ...people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options 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...

Page 74: ...rrent call Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device and keep the device away from your ears Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 ...

Page 75: ...ng on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap SAVE Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter the number and tap ADDTO CONTACTS If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact ...

Page 76: ...om other storages to your device 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT 3 Select a storage location to save contacts to 4 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE Synching contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and acc...

Page 77: ... email Sharing profile Share your profile information such 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...

Page 78: ...nc or move contacts to other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Merge duplicate contacts 3 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Delete 3 Tick contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contac...

Page 79: ...dditional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 4 Enter a message Single SIM models Access additional options Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message ...

Page 80: ...age Dual SIM models Tap or to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation Single SIM models To reply to the message enter a message and tap SEND Dual SIM models To reply to the mess...

Page 81: ...d then tap the switch to activate it 3 Change the notification settings Notification sound Change the notification sound Vibrate when sound plays Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You ca...

Page 82: ... screen tap Internet 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 Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 83: ...n secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to Finger...

Page 84: ...ccount If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the screen Tap an email on the screen to read it ...

Page 85: ...ecord videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Tap Camera on the Apps screen Press the Home key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked sc...

Page 86: ...oting mode switch between cameras or apply filter effects Front camera preview Rear camera preview Shooting modes Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Viewing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe from the left to the right to open the shooting modes list ...

Page 87: ...e a series of photos tap and hold Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen ...

Page 88: ...de angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution HDR High Dynamic Range Use HDR mode to capture photos and videos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas 1 On the preview screen tap repeatedly until you reach the desired option The device automatically activates HDR mode de...

Page 89: ...ed even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting modes Customising shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list and select a mode To view the description of each mode tap Info To rearrange modes tap Edit tap and hold a mode icon and then drag it to a new location To add mode shortcuts to the Home screen tap Add shortcut on ho...

Page 90: ...xposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure If the shutter speed is set manually you cannot change the exposure value The exposure value will change and be displayed based on the shutter speed setting Adjust the shutter speed A slow shutter speed allows more light in so the photo becomes brighter This is ideal for photos ...

Page 91: ...or light sources In pro mode you can separate the exposure and focus and set them to different points This feature is only available when you set the shutter speed and the focus to Auto in pro mode 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 92: ...ice the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap Panorama 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail Selective focus Use the out of focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo 1 On...

Page 93: ...t 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 Hold the device steady and remain still while taking a photo The quality of photos taken by the device can be affected in the following conditions The device or the ...

Page 94: ...eview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section If a video contains lots of movement one or two slow motion sections will be created based on the biggest movements Editing slow motion sections 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Tap the screen and tap to pause playback 4 Drag the start bracket and the end brack...

Page 95: ...ollowing options Split Divide the section into two parts Delete Delete one of the divided sections Speed Change the playback speed of the selected section 7 Tap to preview the video 8 Tap SAVE to save the video as a new file Fast motion Record a video for viewing it in fast motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in fast motion The focal length may become shorter when using thi...

Page 96: ...desired points to set the duration of the video to be played 5 Drag to select the area of the video to be played in fast motion To set a fast 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 Fast motion section End bracket Start bracket 6 Tap the fast motion section and use the following options Split Divide the se...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...s list tap Video collage 2 Tap and select a collage type under the screen ratio you want to use To record a video to view it in a slow motion video collage select a collage type under Slow motion collage You can also select a recording time for videos Tap and select an option 3 Tap to start recording After you record a video an editing screen appears ...

Page 99: ...adcast feature refer to YouTube s help menu This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider You may incur additional charges for broadcasting via the mobile network Before you start You must sign into your Google account to use this feature To automatically save your broadcast on your device when it ends open the preview screen tap Settings and then tap the Auto save ...

Page 100: ...oadcasting To invite more people during your broadcast tap Share and select a sharing method While inviting people your broadcast will be paused To start recording again tap RESUME 7 Tap to end your broadcast The broadcast will be automatically uploaded toYouTube To share the link with others tap SHARE LINK You can create a shortcut to this feature on the Home screen by tapping Settings Add shortc...

Page 101: ...oting modes list tap Selfie 3 Face 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 Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Ways to take pictures and...

Page 102: ...on of the spot to highlight or to adjust the brightness drag the adjustment bar towards the desired level Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Shape correction When your face is at the edges of the preview screen it will appear distorted Enable this option to correct your face shape After shape correction the background may appea...

Page 103: ... the front camera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self p...

Page 104: ...his to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Se...

Page 105: ...G files You can view JPG files in Gallery DNG files can be viewed or deleted in the DCIM Camera folder Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Tracking AF Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject When you select a subject the device will focus on the subject even if the s...

Page 106: ... while recording a video Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed 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 ...

Page 107: ...lbum or create stories to share with others Viewing images and videos 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery PICTURES 2 Select an image Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail Access additional options Automatically adjust the image Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites ...

Page 108: ...rted in your folders on the albums list On the Apps screen tap Gallery ALBUMS and select an album Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 On t...

Page 109: ...es do not support the feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message Link recipients may not be able to use some features The link will expire after a certain period Deleting stories 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery STORIES 2 Tap and hold a story to delete and tap DELETE Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Clo...

Page 110: ...ct an image or a video tap Share at the bottom of the screen and then select a sharing method Samsung Gear Samsung Gear is an app that allows you to manage your Gear wearable device When you connect your device to the Gear you can customise the Gear s settings and apps On the Apps screen tap Tools Samsung Gear Tap CONNECTTO GEAR to connect your device to the Gear Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 111: ...ownloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Access additional options Add games Open games with or without sound Reduce the battery usage for playing games Turn on or off the GameTools icon ...

Page 112: ...y shown on the game launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove Activating game power saving mode When you activate game power saving mode the device will lower games resolution and frame rate to reduce battery consumption On the Apps screen tap Game Launcher Save power off Select one of the following options Off P...

Page 113: ...the icon on the game screen again open the notification panel and tap the Game Tools notification Capture screenshots Record your game session Dim and lock the game s screen Lock the Recents and Back keys Access the GameTools settings Mute notification sounds and display only notifications for incoming calls and emergency alerts GameTools icon Blocking notifications during games Tap to mute notifi...

Page 114: ...n 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 Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 115: ...th open the Apps screen and tap Calendar Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list 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 app for the first time or rest...

Page 116: ...on the region View and manage trackers View health tips Compare your step count records with other S Health users or compete with your friends Set your daily goals and track your progress Monitor your health and fitness View guide messages or notifications from S Health To add items to the S Health screen tap Manage items and then select items under each tab TRACKERS Monitor your activities food i...

Page 117: ...tion may 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 sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select a...

Page 118: ... for the first time tap START and set your own wake up command To change the wake up command open the Apps screen and tap SVoice Then tap Voice wake up Change wake up command Custom START and then follow the on screen instructions 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 ...

Page 119: ...en may appear differently depending on the region or service provider This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider View examples of voice commands SVoice settings 2 Say a voice command If the device recognises the command the device will perform the corresponding action To repeat a voice command or say a different command tap or say the preset wake up command ...

Page 120: ...peaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognise 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 121: ...ng Access additional options Adjust the volume Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Open the play list Access the sound quality and effects settings UHQ upscaler Use the UHQ Ultra High Quality Upscaler feature to improve the sound quality and get a sound closer to the original sound Connect a headset to the device While playing music tap SOUNDALIVE and tap the UHQ upsca...

Page 122: ... the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a GIF animation Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forwar...

Page 123: ... to text and distinguish between sound sources Making voice recordings 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 124: ...and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place 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 recordings When you review interview recordings you can mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording 1 On the App...

Page 125: ... screen tap Memo This app may appear in the Tools folder depending on the region or service provider 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 Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks Image Insert images Drawing Write or draw memos to insert You can select pen thicknes...

Page 126: ...m time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap 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 and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap DELETE WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen tap Clock WORL...

Page 127: ...and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 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 Auto rotate is disabled tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap HISTOR...

Page 128: ...n and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies ...

Page 129: ...Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase 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 Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download gam...

Page 130: ...and access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate i...

Page 131: ...i Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap WI FI DIRECT The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi D...

Page 132: ...nge data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth 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 especially those that are not tested or approv...

Page 133: ... will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth 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 Bluetooth and then select a...

Page 134: ...the Phone visibility switch to activate it Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Mobile data usage Monitor your mobile data us...

Page 135: ...e Settings screen tap Connections and tap the Flight mode switch to activate it 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 NFC and payment Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and b...

Page 136: ...ents you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and payment ...

Page 137: ...nections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the Android Beam switch to activate it 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 138: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to...

Page 139: ...SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data services Adaptive callback Set the device to display the SIM or USIM card selection pop up window when returning a call or calling from a message...

Page 140: ...earby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information MirrorLink Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor Refer to MirrorLink for...

Page 141: ...onnected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents access the options list tap Print All printers and then select a printer Printing methods may vary depending on the content type MirrorLink Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink apps on ...

Page 142: ...imultaneously A strongerWi Fi signal will provide a faster download speed On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Download booster This feature may not be supported by some devices You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network When you download large files the device may heat up If the device exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn o...

Page 143: ...ification sounds Change the notification sound settings for each app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen Charging sound Set the device to sound when it...

Page 144: ...to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display automatically Blue light filter Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more information Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Screen resolution Change the screen resolution Screen zoom and font Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style ...

Page 145: ...evice to prevent the screen from turning on when it is in a dark place such as a pocket or bag Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter will not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and then tap the Enable now switch to activat...

Page 146: ...the Home screen and tap Settings Display Easy mode Standard mode DONE Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen swipe to the left tap and then select an app To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen swipe to the right and tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap EDIT and select an app or contact with Wallpapers and themes Change the wallpaper settings for t...

Page 147: ...r Quick launch Camera Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly Multi window Select a Multi window launch method Smart capture Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens and crop and share the screenshot immediately Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the scr...

Page 148: ... times The device sends messages to your emergency contacts The messages include your location information 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Send SOS messages and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so To send help messages with audio recordings or photos tap the Attach audio recording or Attach ...

Page 149: ...intenance screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Battery Storage Device security RAM Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the back...

Page 150: ...he apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings to set app power monitor options You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Advanced settings and tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it Performance mode Change the device s performance mode according to your usage such as playing games or music to get the best performance On the Settings screen tap Device mai...

Page 151: ...peed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using tick apps from the apps list and tap CLEAN NOW Device security Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Device security SCAN DEVICE Apps Manage the device s apps and change their settings You can view the apps usage information change their notification...

Page 152: ...fer to Samsung Pass for more information Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Private mode Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal content Refer to Pr...

Page 153: ... low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen when turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using a pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your patte...

Page 154: ... you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature d...

Page 155: ...ngerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Samsung account switch to activate it 4 Sign in to your Samsung account Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts When you register fingerprint to Samsung Pass you can use the fingerprint to sign in to webpages that support ID and password saving Refer to Samsung Pass for more information This feature is only available fo...

Page 156: ...ic data rather than entering your ID or password Before you start To use this feature your device must be connected to a mobile network To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account For more information refer to Fingerprint recognition The website sign in feature is only available for websites that you access via the Internet app Some websites may not support this feature Registerin...

Page 157: ...name and password and then tap the website s sign in button 3 Tick Sign in using fingerprints via Samsung Pass and tap REMEMBER You can now use the fingerprint you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to the website Managing sign in information View the list of websites you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign in information 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security ...

Page 158: ...gion or service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to apps via Samsung Pass Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data web sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass with Delete data Your agreement to the terms and conditions and your Samsung account will remain active 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock scr...

Page 159: ...hen 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 Select an item and tap Move to Private If private mode is not activated follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code The selected items will be moved to the private folder Viewing hidden content You can ...

Page 160: ...mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Private mode and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code 3 Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it When the Auto disable option is enabled the device will fail to tran...

Page 161: ...ore securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Manage cloud storage View the amount of storage space you are currently using in Samsung Cloud and the amount of usage by data type You can also delete backup data from old devices after restoring data BACK UP AND REST...

Page 162: ... name select the account to remove and then tap Settings Remove account or tap Remove account Backup and restore Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore SAMSUNG ACCOUNT Backup settings Back up your personal information and app data to Samsung Cloud You can also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore p...

Page 163: ...nd change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Report diagnostic info Set the device to automatically send the device ...

Page 164: ...n tap User manual About device Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About device My phone number View your phone number Status View various device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Device name View and edit the name t...

Page 165: ...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 Voice Assistant Universal switch Magnifier window Negative colours Greyscale Colour adjustme...

Page 166: ... use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingVoice Assistant 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 finger from the item Then tap anywhere on the screen ...

Page 167: ...ation panel Three finger gestures Tapping Start reading items aloud from the top Tapping twice Start reading from the next item Tapping three times Read the last selected text and copy it to the clipboard Swiping to the left or right Open the contextual menu and scroll through the options Swiping upwards or downwards Change the text reading and selecting granularity Using the contextual menu While...

Page 168: ...features used whenVoice Assistant is activated such as languages speed and more Pitch changes Set the device to read aloud text with an altered pitch while using a keyboard Keyboard feedback Set the device to read aloud the item under your finger while using a keyboard Speak while screen off Set the device to read aloud notifications when the screen is turned off Use proximity sensor Set the devic...

Page 169: ...e cursor that appears when you tap items Back and Recents key feedback Set the device to provide voice feedback when you tap or once Double tap or to use the keys Quick menu Select contextual menu options to display when you swipe to the left or right with three fingers Manage customised labels Manage the labels you added Status bar information Select items to read aloud when you tap the screen th...

Page 170: ...t switch to activate it When 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 twic...

Page 171: ...r will launch 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished recording tap DONE 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 screen zoom and font Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Screen zoom and f...

Page 172: ... bottom of the magnifier to move the magnifier to where you want to zoom in on the screen Magnifying the screen Magnify the screen and zoom in on a specific area On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tap the Magnification gestures switch to activate it Zooming in and out Quickly tap the screen three times to zoom in on a specific area Quickly tap the screen three times agai...

Page 173: ...ch to activate it Reversing the display colours Improve screen visibility to help users recognise text on the screen more easily On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tap the Negative colours switch to activate it Colour adjustment Adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in distinguishing colours The device changes the colours into more recogni...

Page 174: ...cessibility Hearing Sound detectors and then tap the Doorbell detector switch to activate it 2 Tap to make a recording of your doorbell The device will detect and record the doorbell 3 Tap and ring your doorbell to check if it is recorded correctly When the device detects the doorbell sound tap OK To change the doorbell sound tap Change doorbell sound The device will vibrate when it detects sound ...

Page 175: ...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 the device and wear it 2 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing 3 Drag the adjustment bar under Left right sound balance to the left or right and adjust the sound balance Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that ...

Page 176: ... feature press the Home key three times Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps features and settings You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu 2 Tap the switch to activate it The assistive...

Page 177: ...play enhanced assistive menus for selected apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Assistant plus tap the switch to activate it and then select apps Easy screen turn on Turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device You can turn on the screen without pressing a key When you use this feature place the device on a ...

Page 178: ...ps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Interaction control 2 Tap the switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Home key and theVolume Down key 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 restricted area The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the...

Page 179: ...n tap the switch to activate it To set the device to vibrate when you have unchecked notifications tap the Vibrate switch to activate it To set an interval between alerts tap Reminder interval To set apps to alert you to notifications select apps under SHOW NOTIFICATIONS FROM Answering or ending calls Set to answer or end calls by pressing a button or using a voice command On the Apps screen tap S...

Page 180: ...s 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 according to 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 access...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...zes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seco...

Page 183: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provi...

Page 184: ...horter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the ...

Page 185: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f...

Page 186: ...s may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the Smart manager or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your sa...

Page 187: ... 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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