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User Manual Addendum

Android 7.0 Software Update

S7 

 

(SM-G930W8

)

S7 edge

 

(SM-G935W8

)

 

English (CA). 02/2017. Rev.1.0

Note: 

This addendum applies only if your device has been updated to 

Android version 7.0 (“Android Nougat”). If you have not updated the 

operating system to Android 7.0, please refer to the original user guide for 

your device for operating instructions.

S7 User Guide
S7 edge User Guide

Summary of Contents for SM-G930W8

Page 1: ...ish CA 02 2017 Rev 1 0 Note This addendum applies only if your device has been updated to Android version 7 0 Android Nougat If you have not updated the operating system to Android 7 0 please refer to...

Page 2: ...ing features 28 Emergency mode Applications 29 Installing or uninstalling apps 29 Phone 31 Contacts 32 Messages 33 Email 34 Camera 44 Gallery 47 Samsung Members 48 Game Launcher 50 Calendar 51 S Healt...

Page 3: ...g the battery While charging the device and the charger may become hot During wireless charging or fast charging the device may feel hotter to the touch This does not affect the device s lifespan or p...

Page 4: ...le using the maximum brightness setting When using the Screen Mirroring feature When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updat...

Page 5: ...Samsung Service Centre Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid damaging the device or shortening the batte...

Page 6: ...the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Battery Advanced settings and then tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it Wireless charging Fast wireless charging You can charge your...

Page 7: ...imiting 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 CUSTOMIZE to c...

Page 8: ...ard formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card Format H...

Page 9: ...folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap ADD tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Ap...

Page 10: ...panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then tap Handle settings Apps edge Editing the Apps edge panel To add an app tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list To create a folder on the...

Page 11: ...f the screen You can also edit the People edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under the People edge Edge lighting The Edge screen lights up when you receive a call or notification while the de...

Page 12: ...mation to display on the Edge screen 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Display Edge screen 2 Tap Edge feeds and tap the switch to activate it 3 Tick items to display To edit a feed tap EDIT To downloa...

Page 13: ...Tap the Show notifications switch to activate it When the screen is off the device will display the selected information This feature will be deactivated when the battery power drops below 5 When the...

Page 14: ...ntrolling music playback when the screen is off You can control music playback when the screen is off without turning on the screen Double tap the title of the currently playing song with your finger...

Page 15: ...ification panel Launch Settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Quick setting buttons Access the notification settings Using quick setting buttons Tap quick sett...

Page 16: ...t more refined results tap Filter under the search field and then select filter details To search for nearby devices tap QUICK CONNECT Refer to QUICK CONNECT for more information Setting search catego...

Page 17: ...and more content will be captured Draw Write or draw on the screenshot Crop Crop a portion from the screenshot Only the cropped area will be saved in Gallery Share Share the screenshot with others If...

Page 18: ...tly used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to lau...

Page 19: ...een app windows Close the currently selected app Switch the selected window to a pop up view Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap a...

Page 20: ...el and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Maximizing a window Tap an app window and drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen Pop up view 1 Tap to open th...

Page 21: ...ice 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap SIGN IN If you forget your account information...

Page 22: ...Switch Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch You can launch Smart Switch by tapping Apps Settings Cloud and accounts Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Ap...

Page 23: ...is sufficiently charged before transferring data If the battery power is low data transfer may be interrupted Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to yo...

Page 24: ...select the previous device from the devices list 4 Tick the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW Device and data management Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer 1 Conne...

Page 25: ...back up switch to activate it To restore backup 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...

Page 26: ...d connect to it by following the on screen instructions The next steps may vary depending on the connected device Connecting to aTV Connect your device and aTV to view the device s content on the larg...

Page 27: ...an continue watchingTV within the allowed connection range PlayTV sound on device Listen to the sound via the device s speaker while watching theTV You can connect a headset to the device so that othe...

Page 28: ...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 Advance...

Page 29: ...ps to grant permissions If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Phone Making calls Using speed dial To set a number to speed dial tap Speed dia...

Page 30: ...k contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number enter a phone number and then tap When blocked numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications The calls wi...

Page 31: ...reen 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 On the App...

Page 32: ...ge 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 contacts list...

Page 33: ...Block messages Block numbers 3 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS select a contact and then tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number Email Setting up email accounts To set up...

Page 34: ...nge the shooting 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 dow...

Page 35: ...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 dra...

Page 36: ...d a video Customizing 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 Edi...

Page 37: ...e 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 phot...

Page 38: ...n the screen to rotate the captured motion panorama To save the motion panorama as a video file tap SAVE AS NEW Slow motion 1 On the shooting modes list tap Slow motion 2 Tap to start recording 3 When...

Page 39: ...6 Tap the slow motion section and use the following 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...

Page 40: ...may not be saved 1 On the wide selfie preview screen tap to activate the motion feature and take a wide self portrait with motion 2 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 3 Tap The captured...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...e 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 phot...

Page 44: ...tio 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 th...

Page 45: ...g stories Create stories with various themes 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery STORIES 2 Tap Create story 3 Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap DONE 4 Enter a title for the story and...

Page 46: ...creen 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 Cloud and access the...

Page 47: ...and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device Feedback Support Community This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the...

Page 48: ...e 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 Activating game power savi...

Page 49: ...nd drag it to a new location To hide the icon from the current game screen tap and hold and drag it to Hide at the top of the screen To show the icon on the game screen again open the notification pan...

Page 50: ...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...

Page 51: ...he 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 yo...

Page 52: ...e depending on the region View and manage trackers 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 heal...

Page 53: ...nterview mode 3 To mute certain sound sources tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted The icon will change to and the sound will be muted Muted sound source Unmuted sound source...

Page 54: ...d to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and t...

Page 55: ...i Fi DIRECT Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi 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 F...

Page 56: ...onnected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the lis...

Page 57: ...g cycle Billing cycle Limiting data usage Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit 1 On the Settings...

Page 58: ...s 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 paym...

Page 59: ...On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Using the mobile hotspot 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile ho...

Page 60: ...location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Connections Location Locating method Select a method to use for locating your device Improve accuracy Set the device to use theWi Fi or Blue...

Page 61: ...reen Refer to Easy mode for more information Icon frames Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out Edge screen S7 edge only Change the settings for the Edge screen Refer to Edg...

Page 62: ...be available in easy mode Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Easy mode Easy mode 2 Tap DONE Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings Di...

Page 63: ...by pressing the Power key three times You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients Refer to Send SOS messages for more information Direct share Set the device to displa...

Page 64: ...ngs screen tap Advanced features 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 an emergency contact...

Page 65: ...time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You cannot receive notifications from apps that use power saving mo...

Page 66: ...se any more select a category under USER DATA Then tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL RAM On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance RAM To speed up your device by reducing the amount...

Page 67: ...figure additional security settings Samsung Pass Use Samsung Pass to verify your identity securely when accessing app services or websites via your biometric data rather than entering your ID or passw...

Page 68: ...ebsite that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your user 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...

Page 69: ...on 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 sig...

Page 70: ...tems 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 foll...

Page 71: ...de 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...

Page 72: ...he content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Sa...

Page 73: ...ve 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 Back up my data...

Page 74: ...ttings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be...

Page 75: ...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 Vie...

Page 76: ...Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers Enlarge the pointer when using an external mouse or touchpad On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tap the Large mouse touchpad pointer sw...

Page 77: ...e account after resetting the device Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesig...

Page 78: ...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 Electro...

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