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Page 1: ...www samsung com ca USER MANUAL English CA 04 2020 Rev 1 1 SM G960W SM G965W ...

Page 2: ...l 51 Entering text Apps and features 54 Installing or uninstalling apps 56 Bixby 60 BixbyVision 63 Bixby Home 66 Reminder 69 Phone 75 Contacts 79 Messages 82 Internet 84 Email 85 Camera 108 Gallery 115 AR EMOJI 122 Always On Display 125 Edge screen 129 Multi window 132 Samsung Pay 135 Samsung Health 141 GalaxyWearable 141 Samsung Members 142 Samsung Notes 143 Calendar 144 Voice Recorder 147 My Fil...

Page 3: ...tery Health and Safety Settings 168 Introduction 168 Connections 169 Wi Fi 171 Bluetooth 172 NFC and payment 175 Data saver 175 Mobile data only apps 176 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 177 More connection settings 181 Sounds and vibration 181 Dolby Atmos surround sound 182 Separate app sound 182 Notifications 183 Display 184 Blue light filter 185 Dark mode 185 Changing the screen mode or adjusting th...

Page 4: ... registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customize the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible ...

Page 5: ... range based on the surrounding environment Due to the nature of the product displaying fixed graphics for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are no...

Page 6: ...he device s performance and appearance may be affected If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call After wiping the device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water If the device is dropped or receives an impact the water and...

Page 7: ...stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because 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 fo...

Page 8: ... recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 9: ... the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down The feature is only available on supported models If the device overheats and reaches a certain temperature a warning massage will appear to prevent device failure skin irritations and damages and battery leakage To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and the performance speed ...

Page 10: ...ose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure containers Do not use a cable whose covering is pe...

Page 11: ...ces and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject ...

Page 12: ...e layout Galaxy S9 Front camera Iris recognition camera Speaker Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen LED indicator Volume key Bixby key Proximity Light sensor Iris recognition LED Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

Page 13: ...3 SIM card Memory card tray NFC antenna Wireless charging coil MST antenna Fingerprint recognition sensor Rear camera Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone Heart rate sensor GPS antenna Flash Earphone jack ...

Page 14: ...4 Galaxy S9 Front camera Iris recognition camera Speaker Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen LED indicator Volume key Bixby key Proximity Light sensor Iris recognition LED Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

Page 15: ...ing speakerphone do not place the device close to your ears Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source such as direct sunlight If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source the camera image sensor may be damaged A damaged image sensor is irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken there may be a ri...

Page 16: ...oved 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 cause the sensor to malfunction The colours on the Edge screen may look different depending on your viewing position Hard keys Power key Bixby key Volume key Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or of...

Page 17: ...harger and cable specifically designed for your device Incompatible battery charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unpl...

Page 18: ...e USB power adapter 2 Plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 3 Plug the USB power adapter into an electric socket 4 After fully charging disconnect the charger from the device Then unplug the charger from the electric socket ...

Page 19: ...pear on the other device s screen Your device The other device USB Connector USBType C The other device s USB cable The app selection pop up window that appears on your device is for data transfer Do not select an app from the pop up window Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimize the device using the device care feature Wh...

Page 20: ...an the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up ...

Page 21: ...rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device Wireless charging The device has a built 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...

Page 22: ...ard or radio frequency identification RFID card such as a transportation card or a key card placed between the back of the device and the device cover Do not place the device on the wireless charger when conductive materials such as metal objects and magnets are placed between the device and the wireless charger The device may not charge properly or may overheat or the device and the cards may be ...

Page 23: ...vider Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 2 3 5 4 1 ...

Page 24: ... not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Correct card installation microSD card Nano SIM card Removing the SIM or USIM car...

Page 25: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognize the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognize the memory card contact the...

Page 26: ...le on the 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 tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 27: ...ry card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Unmount 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB stora...

Page 28: ...key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes a...

Page 29: ...de 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 emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode Alternatively press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after perform...

Page 30: ...e language and select Select a language 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Home screen will appear If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup ...

Page 31: ...d create one You can create a Samsung account using your email address 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Tap Create account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Signing in to your Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account sign in to your Samsung acco...

Page 32: ...amsung account password and then tap OK Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new device Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright ...

Page 33: ...ist of data you can transfer will appear 5 Select an item to bring and tap Transfer 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from the previous device After the data is done transferring you can view a list of the transferred data on your device Do not disconnect the USB cable or USB connector USBType C from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or devi...

Page 34: ...n your device select an item to bring and tap Transfer 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device After the data is done transferring you can view a list of the transferred data on your device Backing up and restoring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage 1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect ...

Page 35: ...h 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 device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from t...

Page 36: ...ply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Ta...

Page 37: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 38: ...cents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Back button Home button Recents button Button Function Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen ...

Page 39: ...the screen to move to the Home screen Swipe up and hold to view the list of recent apps Swipe inward from either side of the screen to return to the previous screen Swipe inward from one of the bottom corners to launch the Google Assistant app Swipe from bottom Swipe from sides and bottom If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen tap the Gesture hints switch to deactivate i...

Page 40: ...bar This feature appears only when you select Full screen gestures Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar ...

Page 41: ... Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 42: ...ew the screen in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at ...

Page 43: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 44: ... Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and...

Page 45: ...ble below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HS...

Page 46: ...ower key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Power key or raise your device to turn on the screen Alternatively double tap the screen Locked screen ...

Page 47: ...r characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Intelligent Scan Register both your face and irises to the device to unlock the screen more conveniently Refer to Intelligent Scan for more information Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Iris Register your irises to unlock the screen Refer to Iris recog...

Page 48: ...ted launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be ...

Page 49: ... and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Search for content or apps stored on your device Access the notification settings Quick setting b...

Page 50: ...in features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location ...

Page 51: ... keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then...

Page 52: ... may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Add an item from the clipboard Change the keyboard mode or size Open the text editing panel 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 h...

Page 53: ... Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries tap next to a dictionary and then tap Install to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen view tap Tap the definition on the screen to view more definitions In the detailed view tap to add the word to your favourite words list o...

Page 54: ... 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 Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Inst...

Page 55: ... Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap ...

Page 56: ...xby your device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use Bixby you must sign in to your Samsung account Bixby is only available in some languages and certain features may not be available depending on your region Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must select the language to use with Bixby sign in to your Samsung account accordi...

Page 57: ...tion will appear on the screen 4 Tap 5 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap 6 Tap and follow the on screen instructions to register your voice If you set the voice wake up feature you can start a conversation with Bixby by saying Hi Bixby 7 Tap to complete the setup The Bixby screen will appear Tutorials Suggested commands Access additional options My profile Communicate via text Com...

Page 58: ...lternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Bixby key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing and holding the Bixby key just say Tomorrow Because Bixby understands the context of the conversation it will show you tomorrow s weath...

Page 59: ... Bixby Register your voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say Hi Bixby 1 Press the Bixby key and tap Settings Voice wake up 2 Tap the Wake with Hi Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognized due to ...

Page 60: ...byVision features Search for images Search for locations Experience the AR feature Extract or translate text To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use some BixbyVision features you must sign in to your Samsung account The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may ...

Page 61: ...f a photo or image use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you related information or images with similar characteristics 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Tap Lens and keep the object within the screen to recognize it 3 Select a search result with Images on it The similar images will appear Translating or extracting te...

Page 62: ...y recognizing your current location 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Tap and point the camera towards the direction you want to search for places You can view basic information about nearby places If you want to search for places in another direction point the camera towards the direction You can view your current location and weather informat...

Page 63: ...era app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Tap Apps and select the feature you want Bixby Home On the Bixby Home screen you can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides by analyzing your usage patterns and your routine To view more content connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account Opening...

Page 64: ...by Home you can view the content that is frequently updated as cards Swipe upwards or downwards to view the cards For example on the way to the office in the morning you can view your day s schedule and play your favourite music on the Bixby Home screen In the evening you can view alarms check your daily activity and view your friends feeds The content and order of the cards update automatically a...

Page 65: ...and then tap the switches next to items to add or delete them If an app is not installed on the device you must install it to use it On the Bixby Home screen tap Cards and then download an app Customizing the Bixby Home settings On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Customization Service Set to use Bixby s interactive and customized services to enhance your experience Bixby Home content providers ...

Page 66: ...onnect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder Starting Reminder from Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap Get started on the Reminder card The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added t...

Page 67: ...minder with a specified time or location setting You can also save various content such as a single memo or webpage address and view it later For example create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or and enter Water the flowers 3 Tap Place Pick a place and set the location to home 4 Tap When I arrive at Save 5 Tap Save to sa...

Page 68: ... Launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder Editing reminder details Add or edit reminder details such as frequency date and time or location 1 On the reminders list select a reminder to edit and tap Edit 2 Edit the conditions and tap Save Reminder conditions Change the reminder s colour Reminder information Add a checklist Add an image Completin...

Page 69: ...ill be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder select a reminder and tap Delete To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap Delete Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number ...

Page 70: ...ap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers select a speed 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 n...

Page 71: ...information such as its phone number or address will appear Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering 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 messag...

Page 72: ...you you will not receive notifications The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls If the area around the rear camera is covered unwanted noises may incur during a call Remove accessories such as a screen protector or stickers around the rear...

Page 73: ...he other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter the number 3 Tap Add to Contacts 4 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact ...

Page 74: ...ct or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contacts 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap Add note enter a tag and then tap Add When a call comes from that...

Page 75: ...contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location and tap Just once or Set as default 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save ...

Page 76: ...e contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the followin...

Page 77: ...ing feature To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap Tap here to share your profile and tap the switch to act...

Page 78: ...members at the same time Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick c...

Page 79: ... are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 80: ...message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen To add the phone number to Contacts tap Add to contacts Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Conversations and select a contact or a phon...

Page 81: ... set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then tap the switch to activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number 3 Tap and hold a message then tap Dele...

Page 82: ... 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 To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Open the browser s tab manager View your bookmarks ...

Page 83: ...o use a password for secret mode In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To use your registered biometric data as a lock method along with the password tap an opt...

Page 84: ...nt 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 a subject line and text 3 Tap to send the email Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email on the screen to read it If email syncing is di...

Page 85: ...le Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Spread...

Page 86: ...g mode The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolution Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does ...

Page 87: ...photo lens 2x optical zoom On the preview screen select the lens you want and take a photo or record a video This feature is only available in some shooting modes The wide angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos The telephoto lens 2x optical zoom lets you take photos or record videos much closer by enlarging the subject 2x optical zoom shooting Basic shooting ...

Page 88: ...ettings and applies the optimized effect automatically by recognizing the subject On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO When the camera recognizes the subject the scene optimizer button will change and the optimized colour and effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimizer switch to activate it To use additional features tap on the prev...

Page 89: ...uty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking a photo 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light...

Page 90: ... video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap AF to cancel the manually set focus If you use the video zoom feature for a long time while recording a video the video quality may diminish to prevent your device from overheating Galaxy S9 only The 2x optical zoom may not work in low light environments Galaxy S9 only 3 Tap to stop recording the video Changing the screen ratio for a vi...

Page 91: ...pply a background effect and edit it after taking a photo Blur Zoom Colour point Spin Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or background is plain ...

Page 92: ... Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar Dual capture ...

Page 93: ...and tap Change background effect 2 Select a background effect you want To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar to the left or right When the background lighting appears in blurred points the Artistic icon will appear on the effects list To change the shape of the background blur tap and select the shape you want Change the background effect Adjust the intensity of ...

Page 94: ...d a wide angle photo with a broader background You can view the background scenery which was hidden on the preview screen On the shooting modes list tap MORE LIVE FOCUS Make sure the Dual capture feature is activated and then take a photo Select the photo and view the close up and wide angle photos A close up photo A wide angle photo ...

Page 95: ... indoors with insufficient or poor lighting some of the following situations may occur The screen may appear dark due to the small amount of light The screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions such as in places with fluorescent lighting Noise may occur Recording super slow motion videos Record a video by capturing a single moment that the subject is moving 1 On the shooting modes list tap ...

Page 96: ...nother object is moving near the subject in the motion detection area When recording under flickering light such as in places with fluorescent lighting 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO 2 Tap The motion detection feature will be activated and the motion detection area will appear on the preview screen To move the motion detection area tap the area inside the frame and drag it to ...

Page 97: ...y the video during playback To capture an image while playing a video tap Editing super slow motion videos On the playback screen you can edit the video and save it as a different file or share it To crop out a desired section of the video drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to select the section to keep To edit the super slow motion section drag to the left or right S...

Page 98: ...atures 98 Using shooting modes To change the shooting mode drag the shooting modes list to the left or right or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen Select a shooting mode you want Shooting modes list ...

Page 99: ... This is ideal for photos of scenery or photos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for taking photos of fast moving subjects You can select an aperture value that will determine the brightness and depth of field Tap F1 5 or F2 4 Adjust the colour tone Change the focus mode Drag the adjustment bar towards or to manually adjust the focus To switch to auto focus mod...

Page 100: ...area and the exposure area You can separate the focus area and the exposure area Tap and hold the preview screen The AF AE frame will appear on the screen Drag the frame to the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area ...

Page 101: ...oting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 102: ...e or you do not move the device 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 MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be pla...

Page 103: ...left or right Slow motion section Start bracket End bracket Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE HYPERLAPSE 2 Tap and select a frame rate option If you set the frame rate to Auto the device will automatically adjust the frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene 3 Tap to start recording 4 ...

Page 104: ...o 4 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 portraits The top and bottom parts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be...

Page 105: ...lated 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 Change the focus area in auto focus mode Multi focuses on several areas within the frame Multiple rectangles will appear to indicate the focused areas Centre ...

Page 106: ...l result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Hold Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you tap and hold the camera button Save RAW copies Set the device to save photos as uncompressed RAW files DNG file format in pro mode RAW files contain unprocessed data from the image sensor for processing using image processing software They take up more storage space When ...

Page 107: ...ivated you cannot use this feature Useful features HDR rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Tracking auto focus Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject When you select a subject on the preview screen the device will focus on the subject even if the subject is moving or you change the camera s position When this fe...

Page 108: ... setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a photo or recording a video Storage location Select the location for photo storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Power key twice quickly This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Reset settings Reset t...

Page 109: ... the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types or locations To search for images by entering keywords tap the search field Editing the background of Live focus photos Galaxy S9 only You can edit the background effect and the intensity of the background effect for a photo taken with the Live focus feature Launch the Gallery app select a photo taken with the Live focus feat...

Page 110: ... the playback screen Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Switch to the pop up video player Capture the current screen Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the play...

Page 111: ... apps Using this feature will increase battery consumption Viewing the details of images and videos You can view file details such as people location and basic information If there is auto created content such as a story or a GIF the content will also be displayed While viewing an image or on the video preview screen drag upwards on the screen File details will appear You can also view related con...

Page 112: ...photos and videos Recent View recently taken photos and videos Suggested View recommended content Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums Launch the Gallery app tap Albums and then select an album Hiding albums You can hide albums You cannot hide albums created by default such as the Camera and Screenshots albums 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Tap ...

Page 113: ...os to include in the story and tap Done To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap Add To remove images or videos from a story select a story tap Edit tick images or videos to remove and then tap Remove from story Deleting stories 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories 2 Tap and hold a story to delete and tap Delete Syncing images and videos When you sync your Gallery app with Sam...

Page 114: ...ld a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete Using theTrash feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the trash The files will be deleted after a certain period Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Trash switch to activate it To view files in theTrash launch the Gallery app and tap Trash ...

Page 115: ...nd record videos using My Emojis character Emojis or stickers You can customize My Emoji s features such as the face shape or hairstyle and decorate My Emoji with various accessories You can also express yourself in fun ways using My Emoji stickers during a conversation My Emojis Stickers Character Emojis ...

Page 116: ...3 Select My Emoji s gender and age range and tap Next 4 Decorate your My Emoji and tap Next 5 Tap Done The My Emoji and My Emoji stickers are now created You can view My Emoji stickers in the My Emoji Studio Refer to My Emoji stickers for more information Create My Emoji You can use the AR EMOJI feature from both the front and rear cameras If you are using the rear camera it will automatically swi...

Page 117: ...ing My Emoji Edit or decorate a My Emoji in the My Emoji Studio You can also create your own My Emoji stickers Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider My Emoji Studio Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI Studio My Emoji Studio will appear Select a My Emoji to edit Change the My Emoji Studio s background Edit the My Emoji Cap...

Page 118: ...kers Create your own stickers with My Emoji expressions and actions You can use My Emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network Viewing My Emoji stickers In the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Then you can view My Emoji stickers Creating your own stickers Create My Emoji stickers how you want 1 In the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Make custom stickers ...

Page 119: ... My Emoji stickers in chats You can use My Emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social network The following actions are an example of using My Emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the My Emoji icon 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers The My Emoji sticker will be inserted My Emoji icon ...

Page 120: ...d Select the My Emoji stickers you want to delete and tap Delete Capturing photos or videos with My Emoji Create fun photos or videos with My Emoji using various shooting modes Mask Basic 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI 2 Select a My Emoji you want to use My Emoji ...

Page 121: ...ptured in Gallery Capturing photos or videos with character Emojis or stickers Character Emojis mimic your expressions You can also apply sticker effects that follow your face 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI 2 Select a character Emoji or tap Stickers and select a sticker you want to use Stickers Character Emoji 3 Tap to take a photo or swipe to the...

Page 122: ...ou can select how to display the Always On Display The Always On Display can be set to appear continuously or only appear when tapping the screen while it is turned off Also you can set the time to display the Always On Display Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select a mode you want Tap to show The Always On Display appears for 10 seconds when you tap the screen S...

Page 123: ...reen is locked you must unlock it to view notifications Controlling music playback on the Always On Display You can control music playback on the Always On Display 1 Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen FaceWidgets and then tap the Music switch to activate it 2 To control music playback on the Always On Display double tap the clock 3 Swipe to the left or right on the clock to move to the music ...

Page 124: ... the Settings app Lock screen Clock style Always On Display 2 Drag the types list to the left and select the type with an image on it 3 Tap and select an image To insert an animated GIF tap GIF and select a file 4 Tap Done Deactivating the Always On Display feature Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen and then tap the Always On Display switch to deactivate it ...

Page 125: ...atures from the Edge panels Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 126: ...ge 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 On the Apps edge panel select an app to launch it 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 panel tap on the panel tap and hold an app from...

Page 127: ... the bottom when opened in the split screen view 4 Tap Done Edge lighting You can set the device to light up the edges of the screen and display a pop up window when you receive notifications such as new messages When a pop up window appears while using an app drag the window downwards to quickly view the content and perform available actions Managing notifications to display as the edge lighting ...

Page 128: ...ou receive a message while watching a video or playing a game you can view the message and reply to it without switching the screen When you receive a notification with edge lighting while using an app drag the notification downwards This feature is only available to apps that support the Multi window and edge lighting features To view supported apps launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen...

Page 129: ...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 Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view The selected app will launch in the upper window ...

Page 130: ...not on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the window will be maximized ...

Page 131: ...pe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimize the window Close the app Maximize the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 132: ... To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account and register your biometric data Refer to Samsung account and Fingerprint recognition and Iris recognition for more information To make payments with Samsung Pay the device may be required a connection to aWi Fi or mobile network depending on the region This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or s...

Page 133: ...4 Register your fingerprint to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Pay such as making payments and unlocking the app Registering cards You can easily register cards by capturing their images with the camera You can check the cards that support this feature from the Samsung Pay website www samsung com samsung...

Page 134: ...tures 134 Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app 2 On the cards list swipe to the left or right and select a card to use ...

Page 135: ... the cards list swipe to the left or right to select the card you used Follow the on screen instructions to complete payment cancellation Samsung Health Introduction Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness You can also compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users compete w...

Page 136: ...w health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or compete with your friends Together Together allows you to set up step count goals and compete with your friends You can invite friends to walk together set target step counts compete in challenges and view your ranking On the Samsung Health home screen tap Together ...

Page 137: ...itors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train vibration may affect your step count You can check your current steps on the notification panel To turn off notifications on the Samsung Health home screen tap Notifications and then...

Page 138: ...utes and then measure it again During winter or in cold weather keep yourself warm when measuring your heart rate Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart rate to be different from your normal heart rate Do not talk yawn or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately Heart rate measurements m...

Page 139: ...ure on the heart rate tracker to start measuring your heart rate 2 Place your finger on the heart rate sensor on the back of the device 3 After a moment your current heart rate will be displayed on the screen Remove your finger from the sensor Your current heart rate ...

Page 140: ... on the server for data backup purposes Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal 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 additiona...

Page 141: ...ce s user manual for more information about how to connect and use the wearable device with your device Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you so...

Page 142: ... 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert files 3 When you are finished composing the note tap Save Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 3 Tap D...

Page 143: ... and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Add a note Set an alarm Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Add more details Change the event s colour 3 Tap Save to save the event ...

Page 144: ...t to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add new account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Voice Recorder Introduction Use diff...

Page 145: ... 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 146: ...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 recognize 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 Launch the...

Page 147: ...event or set a specific duration Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To open the keypad 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 Stopping alarms Tap D...

Page 148: ... Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad t...

Page 149: ...ol You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units Display the scientific calculator Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Open games with or without sound Downloaded apps Access additional options View you...

Page 150: ...the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance and then select the mode you want Focus on performance This focuses on giving you the best possible performance...

Page 151: ... vary depending on the game Configure settings for Game Booster Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust settings to prevent device overheating and to stop apps running in the background to better manage memory Block during game Lock some features during games Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navi...

Page 152: ...tarting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Kids Home to activate it 2 Read the Kids Home intro page and tap Next 3 Create a PIN to use when using Kids Home If you have already set the screen lock method on your device you can use th...

Page 153: ...e usage history On the Kids Home screen tap Parental control and enter your unlock code Kid s name Manage your child s profile Set daily playtime Restrict the usage time for Kids Home Daily usage View the daily usage time of Kids Home Activity View the activity history of Kids Home Frequently contacted View the frequently used contacts in Kids Home My kid s creations View the works created from th...

Page 154: ...ces TVs and IoT products Register smart refrigerators washers air conditioners air purifiers TVs and Internet ofThings IoT products on your smartphone and view their status or control them from your smartphone s screen Receiving notification Receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone To ...

Page 155: ...ist and connect to it by following the on screen instructions Using home appliances TVs and IoT products View the status of your smart appliances TVs and IoT products from your smartphone s screen You can group devices by location and add rules to control the devices easily and conveniently Connecting devices 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap Add device or tap Add device 3 Select a device type Or...

Page 156: ...he device Adding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time Adding locations 1 Launch the SmartThings app and tap Add location 2 Enter the location name To set a location tap Geolocation to select a location on the map and tap Done To add ro...

Page 157: ...n to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Automations Add automation 4 Tap under If set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Next 5 Tap under Then set actions to perform and then tap Done 6 Enter the automation name and tap OK Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devi...

Page 158: ...the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as message and email 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 launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct sh...

Page 159: ... files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via aWeb link To use this feature your phone number must be verified Samsung DeX Introduction Samsung DeX is a service that allows you to use your smartphone like a computer by connecting the smartphone to an external display such as aTV or monitor or to a computer Accomplish tasks you want done on your smartphone quickly...

Page 160: ...how to use the HDMI adapter HDMI adapter USBType C to HDMI DeX Pad All accessories are sold separately Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially supported are not covered by the warranty 1 Connect an HDMI adapter to your smartphone 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ada...

Page 161: ... on the connectedTV or monitor HDMI cable HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Connecting to a computer You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable 1 Connect your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable 2 Open the notification panel tap Samsung DeX The screen for the app installation instructions will appear ...

Page 162: ...ng on an external display Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse You can use a wireless keyboard mouse Refer to the respective device s manual for more information You can set the mouse pointer to flow from the external display to the smartphone s screen Launch the Settings app select Samsung DeX Mouse trackpad and then select the Flow pointer to phone screen switch to activate it You can...

Page 163: ...phone s case has a front cover open the front cover to use your smartphone as a touchpad If the front cover is closed the touchpad may not work properly If your smartphone s screen turns off press the Power key or double tap the screen to turn on the screen Using the screen keyboard When you enter text to send messages create notes or perform other tasks a screen keyboard will appear automatically...

Page 164: ...ent similar to a computer You can multitask by running multiple apps simultaneously You can also check your smartphone s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Samsung DeX panel Taskbar Favourite apps Status bar Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX screen layout may differ depending on the connected device When starting or ending Samsung DeX running apps may be closed Some ap...

Page 165: ...sung DeX and your smartphone simultaneously While using Samsung DeX you can use separate apps on the external display or the computer and your smartphone simultaneously For example while watching a video on the connectedTV or monitor you can create a note on your smartphone On the connectedTV or monitor launch an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen Then launch another app on your smartphone Locki...

Page 166: ...ntertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the ...

Page 167: ...tent on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 168: ...nformation Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using theirTransfer files to device option NFC and payment Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this ...

Page 169: ...connection settings Customize settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that...

Page 170: ...est Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to receive the image 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be ...

Page 171: ...for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 172: ...visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair NFC and payment Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use...

Page 173: ... or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get 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 car...

Page 174: ... On the Settings screen tap Connections 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 175: ... while Data saver on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings ...

Page 176: ...ireless 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 andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobil...

Page 177: ...nformation MirrorLink Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor Refer to MirrorLink for more information Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up virtual private networks VPNs on your device to connect t...

Page 178: ...nnections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected 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...

Page 179: ... support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s Mi...

Page 180: ...n 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 off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This fea...

Page 181: ...he vibration notification System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device Refer to Separate app s...

Page 182: ...ings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Suggest actions and replies Set the device to suggest actions and replies for notifications Show snooze option Set whether to show the snooze option App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Status bar Set how to display notification icons and whether to show the remaining battery percentage on the status bar LED indicator Light the LED i...

Page 183: ...y s colour and contrast Refer to Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour for more information Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting Screen resolution Change the screen resolution Refer to Screen resolution for more information Full screen apps Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio You can also set the device to...

Page 184: ...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 may not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and tap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter s opacity 3 To set the schedule to apply the blue light fil...

Page 185: ...hanging the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Change the screen mode or adjust the display colour to your preference Select a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images or adjust the display colour to your preference If you select the Adaptive display mode you can adjust the display colour balance by colour value Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen tap Display Screen m...

Page 186: ...tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Adaptive display 2 Tap Advanced settings 3 Adjust the R Red G Green or B Blue colour bar to your preference The screen tone will be adjusted Screen resolution Change the screen resolution It is set to FHD by default Higher resolution mak...

Page 187: ...cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To preview the selected option tap Preview When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device On the Settings screen tap Themes Themes Change t...

Page 188: ...s turned off Refer to Always On Display for more information Wallpaper services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked s...

Page 189: ...reset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Intelligent Scan Register both your face and irises to the device to unlock the screen more conveniently Refer to Intelligent Scan for more information Face recognition ...

Page 190: ...Pass for more information Install unknown apps Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information Secure startup Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when turning on the device You must enter the unlock code to start t...

Page 191: ...rgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using Intelligent Scan Before using Intelligent Scan keep the following precautions in mind To protect your eyes keep the screen at least 20 c...

Page 192: ...n instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Register your face and irises For more information refer to Face recognition and Iris recognition Deleting registered face and iris data You can delete face and iris data that you have registered 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Intelligent Scan 2 Unlock...

Page 193: ...n by recognizing your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not ...

Page 194: ...of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 6 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlock...

Page 195: ...creen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the locked screen after recognizing your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognizing faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decreas...

Page 196: ...ten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for us...

Page 197: ...ed your irises e g direct sunlight Hold your device about 25 35 cm away from your face with the screen facing towards you 25 35 cm Registering irises The device can save the iris data of one person only You cannot register more than one set of irises 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Irises 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Read the ...

Page 198: ...de The iris recognition camera will scan your irises Deleting registered iris data You can delete iris data that you have registered 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Irises 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Remove iris data Remove Once the registered iris data has been deleted all the related features will also be deactivated ...

Page 199: ... security Irises 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Iris unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen swipe in any direction and position your eyes inside the circles on the screen to scan your irises 25 35 cm To unlock the screen using iris recognition without swiping on the locked screen tap Screen on iris recognition switch to activate it ...

Page 200: ...rint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognized unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set...

Page 201: ...n sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fingerprint recognition sensor is initially covered with a protective film remove it before using the fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognize...

Page 202: ...gerprint recognition sensor 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Check added fingerprints 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor The recognition result will be displayed Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and secu...

Page 203: ...ur address or payment card information more easily and quickly via your registered biometric data Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and set it to sign in to supported websites or apps using the data To use this feature your device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information The w...

Page 204: ...ass icon will be added on the Home screen If the Use Samsung Pass instead of Samsung account password option is ticked you can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering the Samsung account password Verifying the Samsung account password You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your Samsung account password when for ...

Page 205: ...ign in to apps that support ID and password autofill 1 Open an app that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your user name and password and then tap the app s sign in button 3 When a pop up window asking whether you want to save the sign in information appears tap Save You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to the app Managing sign in information View the list...

Page 206: ...sonal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your address or payment card information on apps that support personal information autofill 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Autofill forms and select Add address or Add card 4 Enter the information and tap Save You can now use the ...

Page 207: ...even when the device is unlocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customize the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a ...

Page 208: ...r of Secure Folder tap Customize When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the button at the bottom of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it i...

Page 209: ...ll be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app...

Page 210: ...nd Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show Secure Folder s...

Page 211: ...e Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content befo...

Page 212: ...ensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the 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 Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your pr...

Page 213: ...u must sign in to your Samsung account Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings ...

Page 214: ...amsung Cloud Back up this phone To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 T...

Page 215: ...puter Smart pop up view Select apps to view their notifications via pop up windows When using this feature you can quickly view the contents via pop up windows by tapping the icon on the screen This feature is only available in apps that support the Multi window feature Screenshots and screen recorder Change the settings for screenshots and screen recorder Direct share Set the device to display th...

Page 216: ...ou are looking at it Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Direct call Bring your phone close to your ear to call the...

Page 217: ... notifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to un...

Page 218: ...llbeing and parental controls DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to DigitalWellbeing for more information Parental controls Manage your children s digital use DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing and parental controls Di...

Page 219: ... parental controls App timers 2 Tap No timer next the app you want and set the time Activating wind down mode You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing and parental controls Wind Down 2 To set the schedule to activate wind down mode tap Set a schedule tap the switch to activate it ...

Page 220: ... the device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Security Memory Optimizing your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimize now The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed apps and malware ...

Page 221: ... operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Power mode Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes Tap Power mode and select an option High performance The screen is as bright as possible and at maximum resolution The battery may drain quickly Optimized Optimized for a balance between the device s performance and battery usage Med...

Page 222: ...Storage Check the status of the used and available storage space On the Settings screen tap Device care Storage The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the space The available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the internal storage in the...

Page 223: ...d input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Refer to Adding device languages for more information Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery becomes fully discharged the time and date are reset Contact us Ask quest...

Page 224: ...rrent language setting tap Keep current The selected language will be added to your languages list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added to the top of the list To change the default language from your languages list select a language Then tap Apply If an app does not support the default language the next supported language in the list will be used Accessibility Co...

Page 225: ...te Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status View various device...

Page 226: ...ly Voice Assistant Voice feedback Activating or deactivatingVoice Assistant When you activateVoice Assistant the device will start voice feedback When you tap the selected feature once the device will read the text on the screen aloud Tapping the feature twice will activate the feature Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Screen reader and then tap the Voice Assistant switch to activate it To...

Page 227: ... or downwards Change the most recent contextual menu settings Swiping to the left then right in one motion Scroll up the screen Swiping to the right then left in one motion Scroll down the screen Swiping upwards then downwards in one motion Move to the first item on the screen Swiping downwards then upwards in one motion Move to the last item on the screen Two finger gestures Tapping twice Start p...

Page 228: ...text reading and selecting granularity Swiping upwards then downwards in one motion Return to the previous screen Swiping downwards then upwards in one motion Return to the Home screen Four finger gestures Tapping Return to the previous screen Tapping twice Return to the Home screen Tapping three times Open the list of recent apps Using the contextual menu While you are usingVoice Assistant swipe ...

Page 229: ...as languages speed and more Verbosity Customize the detailed settings for voice feedback Shake for continuous reading Set the device to read aloud the text displayed on the screen when you shake the device You can select from various shaking intensity Speak passwords Set the device to read the characters aloud when you enter your password Read caller ID aloud Set the device to read the caller s na...

Page 230: ... using an external keyboard Light sensing Set the device to let you know when it detects light Dark screen with Power key Set the device to function normally with the screen off Status bar information Select items to read aloud when you tap the screen three times with two fingers Developer options Set options for app development Using the device with the screen turned off For privacy you can set t...

Page 231: ...ly This feature will appear only whenVoice Assistant has been activated Entering additional characters Tap and hold a key on the keyboard to enter additional characters available for the key A pop up window appears above the key showing available characters To select a character drag your finger on the pop up window until you hear the character you want and release it Visibility enhancements Using...

Page 232: ...sibility to help users recognize text on the screen more easily Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and then tap the Colour inversion 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 recognizable colours Launch the Settings app tap Accessibil...

Page 233: ...ifier to zoom in on the screen to view a larger version of the content Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and then tap the Magnifier window switch to activate it The magnifier will appear on the screen Drag the edge of the magnifier frame 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 specifi...

Page 234: ... and the navigation bar on the screen cannot be magnified When this feature is activated the performance of some apps may be affected Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers Enlarge the pointer when using an external mouse or touchpad Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and then tap the Large mouse touchpad pointer switch to activate it Changing font Change the font size...

Page 235: ... Hearing enhancements 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 is played through all earphone speakers Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and then tap the Mo...

Page 236: ... log While this feature is enabled the voice recognition will not operate Baby crying detector Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Sound detectors Baby crying detector Start Doorbell detector 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Sound detectors Doorbell detector 2 Tap Record to make a recording of your doorbell The device will detect a...

Page 237: ...least one switch must be registered on the device To set switches to control the device tap the switch under Switches To deactivate this feature press the Power key and theVolume Up key simultaneously 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 a...

Page 238: ... screen to select items under the cursor Use the following options Scroll left or right on the screen Scroll up or down the screen Move the touch area to another location Magnify the area where the cursor is located Change the touchpad and cursor settings Close the touch area Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps Launch the Settings app...

Page 239: ...ey Volume key and keyboard in interaction control mode To deactivate interaction control mode press and hold the Power key and theVolume Up key simultaneously To set the device to lock the screen after deactivating interaction control mode launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Interaction control and then tap the Lock screen when deactivated switch to activate it Touc...

Page 240: ...Interaction and dexterity and then tap the Click after pointer stops switch to activate it Advanced settings Launching accessibility features quickly Set to open accessibility features quickly Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Power andVolume up keys and then tap the switch to activate it Then select an accessibility feature to open when you simultaneously press the Power...

Page 241: ...k the flash or the screen when an alarm sounds or when you have notifications such as incoming calls or new messages Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Flash notification and then tap the switches next to the options you want to activate Notification reminders Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Launch the Settings app tap...

Page 242: ...NFC feature before using this feature 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Advanced settings Voice Label The voice recorder 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 Installed services View a...

Page 243: ...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 244: ...ched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes 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...

Page 245: ...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 246: ...shorter 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 247: ...may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized 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 Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the followin...

Page 248: ...k to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and s...

Page 249: ...e still having trouble with Bixby after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards again Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness on top switch to activate it Samsung Cloud does not work Ensu...

Page 250: ...perly removed it may lead to damage to the battery and device cause personal injury and or result in the device being unsafe Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss whether in contract or tort including negligence which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung s negligence ...

Page 251: ... not pull the power cord excessively when disconnecting it Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not bend or damage the power cord Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not use the device with wet hands while the device is charging Doing so may cause electric shock Do not directly connect together the charger s positive and negative terminals Doing so may cause fire or serious injury...

Page 252: ... Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery Do not directly connect together the battery s positive and negative terminals and prevent them from coming into contact with metal objects Doing so may cause the battery to malfunction Never use a damaged charger or battery Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot coo...

Page 253: ...ncy signals Your device may interfere with other electronic devices Using an LTE data connection may cause interference with other devices such as audio equipment and telephones Do not use your device in a hospital on an aircraft or in automotive equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible as your device can inter...

Page 254: ... liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or accessories If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion Comply with all safety warnings ...

Page 255: ...h a towel and take it to a service centre This device has internal liquid indicators fitted Water damage to your device may void the manufacturer s warranty Store your device only on flat surfaces If your device falls it may be damaged The device can be used in locations with an ambient temperature of 0 C to 35 C You can store the device at an ambient temperature of 20 C to 50 C Using or storing t...

Page 256: ...o close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately If anyone related to you has experienced seizures or blackouts while using a similar device consult a physician before using the device If you feel discomfort such as a muscl...

Page 257: ...s Make sure the headset cable does not become entangled in your arms or on nearby objects Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or swelling of the skin When this happens stop using the device and consult your physician Do not use th...

Page 258: ...e Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty If your device needs servicing take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Do not disassemble or puncture the battery as this can cause explosion or fire Turn off the device before removing the battery If you remove the battery with the device turned on it may cause ...

Page 259: ...and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information While using your device be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data When disposing of your device back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications Be particularly cautious with applications tha...

Page 260: ...e suspicious messages or email from unknown senders Set a password and change it regularly Deactivate wireless features such as Bluetooth when not in use If the device behaves abnormally run an antivirus program to check for infection Run an antivirus program on your device before you launch newly downloaded applications and files Install antivirus programs on your computer and run them regularly ...

Page 261: ...e that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and rece...

Page 262: ...uld not be disposed of with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office f...

Page 263: ...RTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BYYOU OR ANYTHIRD PARTY EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time and Samsung makes no rep...

Page 264: ...Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ISED Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies wit...

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