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USER MANUAL

English. 06/2019. Rev.1.0

SM-J701F

SM-J701F/DS

Summary of Contents for SM-J701F

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 06 2019 Rev 1 0 SM J701F SM J701F DS ...

Page 2: ...ng data from your previous device Smart Switch 30 Understanding the screen 40 Notification panel 42 Entering text Apps and features 45 Installing or uninstalling apps 47 Phone 53 Contacts 57 Messages 60 Internet 62 Email 63 Camera 74 Gallery 79 Multi window 81 Samsung Health 84 Samsung Members 84 Samsung Notes 85 Calendar 87 Radio 88 Voice Recorder 89 My Files 89 Clock 91 Calculator 92 Game Launch...

Page 3: ... 109 Data saver 109 Mobile data only apps 110 SIM card manager dual SIM models 110 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 111 More connection settings 113 Sounds and vibration 113 Notifications 114 Display 115 Blue light filter 115 Night mode 116 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 117 Screensaver 118 Wallpapers and themes 118 Lock screen 119 Smart Lock 119 Security 121 Secure Folder 126...

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

Page 5: ... 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 not using it Launch the Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wai...

Page 6: ...rformance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may 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 R...

Page 7: ... 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 8: ... 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 9: ...very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose 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 conta...

Page 10: ...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 11: ... layout Microphone Headset jack Back key Multipurpose jack Proximity sensor Front camera Speaker Power key Touchscreen Recents key Home key Flash Volume key Rear camera Flash Back cover Speaker GPS antenna Main antenna ...

Page 12: ...g Service Centre Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approve...

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

Page 14: ...er Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...Basics 15 3 Replace the back cover Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 16: ...rgy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 2 Plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 3 Plug the USB power adapto...

Page 17: ...n the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than 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...

Page 18: ...have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use only a microSIM 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...

Page 19: ...ry SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 2 1 2 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card 3 Replace the battery and back cover ...

Page 20: ...Basics 20 Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Dual SIM models ...

Page 21: ...the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data servic...

Page 22: ...ight 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 recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequent writing an...

Page 23: ...g data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Device c...

Page 24: ...esponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption Some apps and functions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more Activating emergency ...

Page 25: ... depending on the device s software and your region 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap Next 4 Get your content from a previous device 5 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it 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 26: ...will appear Samsung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Samsung a...

Page 27: ...gning in to your Samsung account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Removing your Samsung account When you remove your Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events ...

Page 28: ...rring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the previ...

Page 29: ...as a microSD card 1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device 3 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch Restore 4 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external storage ...

Page 30: ...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 recognise 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 31: ...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 32: ... 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 Favourite apps Screen indicator ...

Page 33: ... Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or tap the Back key 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 34: ...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 35: ...ed apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap Add apps on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Add 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 ...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...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 38: ...k screen Pressing the Power 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 Home key to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 39: ...with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the...

Page 40: ...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 buttons Preferred SIM or USIM card for each opti...

Page 41: ...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 42: ... 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 43: ...e 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 hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 44: ... 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 45: ... INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps 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...

Page 46: ...r device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap Allow on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings 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 permis...

Page 47: ... and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Preview the phone number Delete a preceding character Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list ...

Page 48: ... dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making calls by searching for nearby places You can easily make calls to places near your...

Page 49: ... send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message to send If the Add reminder switch is activated a reminder will be saved to alert you of the rejected call one hour later To create various rejection messages launch the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on...

Page 50: ...not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Tap Resume call to retrieve the held call Bluetooth Switch to a Bl...

Page 51: ...te Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears 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 contact to create a new contact or tap Update...

Page 52: ...ntact or tap Update existing 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 tag enter a tag and then tap Add When a call comes from that numbe...

Page 53: ...ting a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location and tap Select 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 54: ...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 following ...

Page 55: ...e 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 Edit edit your profile and tap Save 3 Tap Tap here to share your profile ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...n you 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 keyboard is hidden Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 58: ... tap Enter message 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 Inbox and select a contact or a phone number ...

Page 59: ... 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 60: ... 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 61: ...e If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to 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 Tap Settings Privacy and security Set Secret mode lock Change password Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at t...

Page 62: ...t 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 dis...

Page 63: ... 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 t...

Page 64: ...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 resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device perfo...

Page 65: ...he front camera 1 On the shooting modes list tap Photo 2 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Applying filter and beauty 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 Selec...

Page 66: ... even after you take a photo Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap Video 2 Tap to record a video To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap to cancel the manually set focus 3 ...

Page 67: ... Pro Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo Available options Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range ...

Page 68: ...rea 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 69: ... on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame 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 Panorama 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Night mode Take a photo in low light condit...

Page 70: ...of photos of moving subjects On the shooting modes list tap Continuous shot Tap and hold to take several photos continuously Sports mode Take clearer photos of fast moving subjects such as a person running or a pet in motion On the shooting modes list tap Sports You must first add this mode to the shooting modes list before you can use it On the preview screen tap Camera modes Edit modes and then ...

Page 71: ...imer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Shooting methods and then tap the switches to activate them 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the wh...

Page 72: ...his determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Pictures R...

Page 73: ...Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Camera modes View available shooting modes or edit the shooting modes list Shoo...

Page 74: ...es and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image Access additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage ...

Page 75: ...ous 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 playback screen to adjust the brightness o...

Page 76: ...ar You can also view related content by tapping information on the screen File details Location information Auto created content Edit information People information Viewing photos or videos by category You can view photos and videos by category Launch the Gallery app tap Pictures or Albums and then drag the list downwards to select a category Videos View the videos saved in your device Favourites ...

Page 77: ...Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gall...

Page 78: ... Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Sync with Samsung Cloud switch to activate it The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete...

Page 79: ...me in the split screen view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents key 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 80: ... on the list of recently used apps press the Home key or tap the Back key 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 maximised ...

Page 81: ...alth tips Using Samsung Health Launch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Some features may not be available depending on the region To add items to the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items and then select items View and manage trackers View health tips Monitor you...

Page 82: ...e a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors 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 He...

Page 83: ...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 additional...

Page 84: ...ding on the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Sele...

Page 85: ...or reminders in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app 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 ...

Page 86: ... Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and then select the account 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 s...

Page 87: ...tions list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Record audio from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Playing through the speaker You...

Page 88: ...Select the radio station you want from the stations list Voice Recorder Introduction Use this app to record or play voice memos Making voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording ...

Page 89: ...rch for files or folders tap Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an 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 t...

Page 90: ...unch the Clock app and tap World Clock Creating clocks Tap enter a city name or select a city from the map and then tap Add To use the time zone converter tap Time zone converter Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then tap 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 t...

Page 91: ...duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units Display the scientific ca...

Page 92: ... 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 View your gameplay information Downloaded apps Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode View more games and install them Access additional options ...

Page 93: ...p Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap and then drag the bar to select the mode you want Focus on power saving This saves battery power while playing games Balanced This balances the performance and the battery usage time Focus on perf...

Page 94: ...Lock some features during games Advanced game features Set additional features Screen touch lock Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any direction Screenshot Capture screenshots Record Record your game sessions To stop recording tap Tap to stop recording on the notification panel Setting how to display incoming calls and notifications...

Page 95: ...from Calendar Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders Create reminders with various methods Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder 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 c...

Page 96: ...ve at Done 5 Tap Save to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will appear Checking reminder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap Complete or Snooze ...

Page 97: ...etails 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 ...

Page 98: ...ft Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed Edit 2 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder drag the reminder to the right To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then ta...

Page 99: ... 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 the same lock method for Kids Home without creating a new PIN The Kids Home screen will appe...

Page 100: ...can configure the settings for Kids Home and view the 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 Ho...

Page 101: ...ges when sharing files via the mobile network 1 Launch 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 Settin...

Page 102: ...a notification will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image Google apps Google provides entertainment 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 ...

Page 103: ...e or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content 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 104: ...Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the reg...

Page 105: ...onnection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information More connection settings Customise 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...

Page 106: ...ection request 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 transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...elect a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Blue...

Page 109: ... 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 110: ...ature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTetheri...

Page 111: ...vice cannot connect to the mobile hotspot on your device tap Allowed devices and tap the Allowed devices only switch to deactivate it 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the d...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...Volume key System sounds Set the device to sound for actions such as turning the screen on or off or controlling the touchscreen Advanced sound settings Optimise the settings for when media is being played Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming cal...

Page 114: ... screen mode to adjust the display 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 timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Home screen Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer...

Page 115: ...n your current location Custom schedule Set a specific time to apply the blue light filter Night mode Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark theme may not be applied in some apps You can quickly activate or deactivate night mode on the notification panel Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then t...

Page 116: ...or viewing images Basic This is set as default and is suitable for general use You can adjust the display colour only in Adaptive display mode Adaptive display mode may not be compatible with third party apps You cannot change the screen mode while applying the blue light filter Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference O...

Page 117: ... a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an option If you select Photo Frame or Photos a slideshow with selected images will start If you select PhotoTable selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select album...

Page 118: ...Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method 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 th...

Page 119: ...n Smart Lock 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Security Google Play Protect Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn about potential harm and remove them Find My Mobile Activate or deactiv...

Page 120: ...he device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Location Change settings for location information permissions App permissions View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Permission usage monitor Set to receive noti...

Page 121: ...te 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 customise 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 copy of the data in another secure location To use Secure ...

Page 122: ...tomise icon 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 is not being used 1 La...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...nd restore 2 Tap Add account and sign in to your Samsung account 3 Tap Back up Secure Folder data 4 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Restoring data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Select the data types you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up da...

Page 126: ...n tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Backup and restore Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive 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...

Page 127: ...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 by tapping Gallery Other synced data or Samsung Cloud Drive Backing up data You can back up your de...

Page 128: ...ettings 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 Tick the data types you want to restore and tap Restore Google Configure settings for some features provi...

Page 129: ...cher Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information GameTools Activate GameTools to get access to useful options and features while playing games Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app Refer to Dual Messenger for more information Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three tim...

Page 130: ...eparate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger Supported apps will appear 2 Tap the switch of an app to install the second app The second app will be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with When you receive notifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s not...

Page 131: ...l data related to the second app will be deleted If you uninstall the first app the second app will also be deleted Device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Ultra data saving Security Memory ...

Page 132: ...low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features On the Settings screen tap Device care Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Power mode Select a power mode that ...

Page 133: ...e memory The available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap Clean now To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category under User data Then tick items to select and tap...

Page 134: ...ns On the Settings screen tap Device care Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it Activate the Samsung Max data compression feature to compress Internet data when using the mobile network Select apps that are allowed to use the mobile data connection in the background View the amount of data used and saved for the set monitoring period You can change the data usage monitoring peri...

Page 135: ...set You can reset all your settings or only network settings or accessibility settings You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for device optimisation Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a lan...

Page 136: ...services View accessibility services installed on the device Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agree...

Page 137: ...ion such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information ...

Page 138: ...IN 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 signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area ...

Page 139: ...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 140: ...onnected 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 prov...

Page 141: ...attery is consumable and the useful charge will get 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...

Page 142: ...ay not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the following...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...tap the Apps button switch to activate it 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 Tap next to the brightness adjustment bar and tap the Show control on top switch to activate it Samsung Cloud does not work Ensure that you are connected to a network ...

Page 145: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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