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Apps and features

Phone

Introduction

Make or answer voice and video calls.

Making calls

Launch the

Phone

app and tap

Keypad

Enter a phone number.

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.

Summary of Contents for SM-M205M

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English LTN 06 2019 Rev 1 0 SM M205M SM M205M DS SM M305M SM M305M DS ...

Page 2: ...3 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 34 Understanding the screen 47 Notification panel 49 Entering text Apps and features 52 Installing or uninstalling apps 54 Phone 59 Contacts 63 Messages 66 Internet 68 Email 69 Camera 81 Gallery 86 Always On Display Galaxy M30 89 Multi window 92 Samsung Members 92 Samsung Notes 93 Calendar 95 Radio 96 Voice Recorder 97 My Files 97 Clock 99...

Page 3: ...d manager dual SIM models 113 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 115 More connection settings 116 Sounds and vibration 117 Dolby Atmos surround sound 117 Notifications 118 App icon badges 118 Display 119 Blue light filter 120 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display color 121 Screen saver 122 Wallpapers and themes 122 Lock screen 123 Smart Lock 124 Biometrics and security 125 Face recognition 12...

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: ...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 wait before tur...

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: ...ontinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service center Device limitations when the device overheats When 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 becomes hotter than usual a device overheating message will appear To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and t...

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: ...Basics 11 Device layout Galaxy M20 Front camera Speaker Power key Touchscreen Volume key Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

Page 12: ...Basics 12 SIM card Memory card tray Rear camera Dual Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone Fingerprint recognition sensor Flash Earphone jack GPS antenna ...

Page 13: ...Basics 13 Galaxy M30 Front camera Speaker Power key Touchscreen Volume key Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

Page 14: ...ose 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 such as direct sunlight 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 risk of injury Use th...

Page 15: ...ion Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Har...

Page 16: ...on Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information ...

Page 17: ...vice 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 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...

Page 18: ...ons When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on 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 losin...

Page 19: ...creen If the fast charging feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Device care Battery Settings and then tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it You cannot use the built in fast charging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger If the device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a norma...

Page 20: ...Basics 20 Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider Single SIM models ...

Page 21: ...odels 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to 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 ...

Page 22: ...e or 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 Single SIM models microSD card Nano SIM card Dual SIM models Nano SIM card 1 Nano SIM card 2 microS...

Page 23: ...M card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Customizing SIM or USIM cards Launch 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 Setti...

Page 24: ... 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...

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Page 26: ... secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory card may leave or 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 Removing the memory card Before removing the...

Page 27: ...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 care Storage Storage settings SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup cop...

Page 28: ...ess 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 and hospitals Restarting the device To restart the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simul...

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: ...initial setup 6 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 7 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device To set the screen lock method later tap Not now 8 If the recommended apps screen appears select apps you want and download them 9 Sign in to your Samsung account You can enjoy Samsu...

Page 31: ...ore Create your Samsung account with your email address 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 account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create ...

Page 32: ...t information tap Find ID or Reset password You can find your account information when you enter the required information 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap Next to finish registering your Samsung account Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app...

Page 33: ... the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 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 previou...

Page 34: ...rolling the touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply 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...

Page 35: ...sics 35 Tapping Tap the screen Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 36: ...Basics 36 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...screen tap the Gesture hints switch to deactivate it Setting the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option Navigation type Set the device to hide or display the navigation bar To hide the navigation bar tap Full screen gestures While the navigation bar is hidden you can use the soft buttons by dragging the gesture hint of the desired button upwards...

Page 39: ...ssing 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 soft buttons Favorite apps ...

Page 40: ... 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 41: ...creen 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 drag it to the top of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... 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 colors 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 44: ...in the table 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 con...

Page 45: ...vel Lock 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 to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 46: ... for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information 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 screen using the preset screen lock method ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...yboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and th...

Page 50: ... list tap Enter emoticons Enter stickers Attach animated GIFs Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings 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 hold where the text is to be inserte...

Page 51: ...2 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 favorite words list o...

Page 52: ... 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 53: ...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 54: ... 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 55: ... dial 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 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 scr...

Page 56: ...all is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a nu...

Page 57: ... the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch Switch between the front and...

Page 58: ...and tap Recents 2 Tap a caller s image and tap Add or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact 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 Contact This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contact 1 ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ... profile sharing feature 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 and tap the switch to activate ...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...tion To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen 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 tap Contacts select contacts and then tap D...

Page 65: ...der You can 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 3 Tap and hold a message tap Delete To delete...

Page 66: ...p 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 and manage the bookma...

Page 67: ...device will change the color 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 set your registered biometric data as the lock method along with the password tap the Face or Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to F...

Page 68: ...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 mail 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 69: ...e you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle 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 turne...

Page 70: ...list Take a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Scene optimizer button Select a lens Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a ...

Page 71: ...r distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Selecting a lens for shooting Take a photo or record a video after selecting the camera lens you want On the preview screen tap Photo or Video select the lens you want and then take a photo or record a video This feature is available only in some modes You can take a basic photo or record a norm...

Page 72: ...y when using the rear camera Editing the shooting modes list You can edit the shooting modes list on the preview screen 1 On the preview screen tap Camera modes Edit modes Alternatively tap and hold the shooting modes list on the preview screen 2 Tick modes to use To change the order of shooting modes drag to another location Shooting modes list ...

Page 73: ... the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is available only in Photo or Pro modes Scene optimizer Your device will adjust the color settings automatically after recognizing a subject or scene such as people food or night scene On the shooting modes list tap Photo When the camera recognizes the subject or scene th...

Page 74: ...nditions The device or the subject is moving The subject has a similar color to the background Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap Live focus 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level Galaxy M30 3 When Effect ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar ...

Page 75: ...ground effect 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level Adjust the background blur level 3 Tap Apply to save the photo Live stickers Capture photos and videos with various live stickers As you move your face stickers will track with your movements You can also record a lovely and funny sticker that keeps moving in a video 1 On the preview screen tap St...

Page 76: ... options automatically based on the surroundings to capture photos easily On the shooting modes list tap Photo To take self portraits with the front camera swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera Applying beauty effects You can select a filter effect and also modify your facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking a self portrait 1 On the preview scre...

Page 77: ...ou can set the color temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within t...

Page 78: ...shooting mode Activate or deactivate the flash Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Select an aspect ratio for photos Apply beauty effects or a filter effect Select an aspect ratio for videos Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted uses the light in the center portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of t...

Page 79: ... the front camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Videos Rear video size Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the rear camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Front video size Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera Using a h...

Page 80: ...r edit the shooting modes list Shooting methods Select a shooting method for taking a photo or recording a video Storage location Select the memory location for 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 Quick review Set the device to show photos after capturing them Watermark Add a waterma...

Page 81: ...r 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 favorites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images ...

Page 82: ...vious 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 screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or ...

Page 83: ...o 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 content by tapping information on the screen File details Location information People information Auto created content Tags Edit information ...

Page 84: ...lery app and tap Albums 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 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 storie...

Page 85: ...emove from story Deleting stories 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories 2 Tap and hold a story to delete and tap Delete Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap Delete ...

Page 86: ...u 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 Display mode and then select a mode you want Tap to show The Always On Display appears for 30 seconds when you tap ...

Page 87: ...een 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 c...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...ot 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 91: ...e 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 92: ... the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments you must register and 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 ...

Page 93: ...ntering upcoming events or tasks 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 Set the duration Add more details Change the event s color 3 Tap Save to save the event ...

Page 94: ...Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and 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 sign in When an account is added a blue cir...

Page 95: ...o Turn the FM radio on or off Add the current radio station to the favorites list Search for an available radio station Fine tune the frequency View the list of favorite stations Enter radio station frequency manually Access additional options View the list of available stations Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Play t...

Page 96: ...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 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save ...

Page 97: ...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 time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm ...

Page 98: ... 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 to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset ...

Page 99: ...n tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap To close the calculation history panel tap To clear the history tap Clear history To use the unit conversion tool tap You can convert various values such as area length or tempera...

Page 100: ... 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 101: ...ap 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 per...

Page 102: ... some features during games Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played Capture screenshots Available options may vary depending on the game Setting how to display incoming calls and notifications during games You can enjoy your games without being disturbed even when you receive a call or notification Tap Calls and notifications and select an option ...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...V or monitor When the image is sent to the recipients devices 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 labeled different...

Page 105: ...se or rent videos such as movies andTV programs 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 106: ...tivate 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 Airplane mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the reg...

Page 107: ...ing data Refer to Data saver for more information SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customize the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card manager dual SIM models for more information 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 ca...

Page 108: ...assword To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap Forget If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the swi...

Page 109: ...i 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 image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure Ending the device connection 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displays the connected devices in the list 3 Tap the...

Page 110: ...r 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 then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want ...

Page 111: ... select 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 Bl...

Page 112: ...saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allow app while Data saver on and select apps SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customize the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls...

Page 113: ...ering 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 andTethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile Hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data conn...

Page 114: ...ord for the mobile hotspot tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list If the mobile hotspot is not found on your device tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and then deselect Hide my device If the other device cannot connect to the mobile hotspot on your device...

Page 115: ... DNS for a school or company s internal private network instead of using the external hosting network The DNS will be searched for and connected to automatically or you can search for the DNS and connect to it manually Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You...

Page 116: ...hen select a printer Printing methods may vary depending on the content type Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode vibration mode or silent mode Vibrate while ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Ringtone Change the call ringtone Vi...

Page 117: ...ced sound settings Sound quality and effects Dolby Atmos tap the switch to activate it and then select a mode Before you use this feature you must connect an earphone Notifications Options Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Refer to App icon badges for more information Do not disturb Set the device to mu...

Page 118: ...play Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Blue light filter Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more information Galaxy M30 Night mode Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark t...

Page 119: ... to launch a screen saver when the device is charging Refer to Screen saver for more information Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter may not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and then tap the Turn on now switch to activ...

Page 120: ...hing videos AMOLED photo This is suitable for viewing images Basic This is set as default and is suitable for general use You can adjust the display color 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 color balance Optimize the display color by adjusti...

Page 121: ...screen turns off automatically The screen saver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen saver 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 albums for displaying image...

Page 122: ...lay Galaxy M30 Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change sc...

Page 123: ... screen View the Locked screen version and legal information Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For example if you have set your home as a trusted location when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method I...

Page 124: ... the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information about the location of your device Security update View the version of your device s software and check for updates Install unknown apps Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Secure st...

Page 125: ... 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 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 face recogn...

Page 126: ...reen instructions and tap Continue 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 When the useful face recognition screen appears turn on a switch to activate a feature and tap the back button If unlocking the screen with y...

Page 127: ...your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate 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 decrease the face recognition speed 4 ...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...y metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Covering the fingerprint recognition 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 c...

Page 130: ... the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Register your fingerprint Swipe your finger downwards over the fingerprint recognition sensor Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 4 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done ...

Page 131: ...ete and tap Remove Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recogn...

Page 132: ...ore information Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch for more information Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory data reset Backup and restore Keep your personal...

Page 133: ...in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Backing up data from your previous device 1 On your previous device sign in to your Samsung account 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone tick items you...

Page 134: ... in your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On your new device launch the Settings app and 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 the Other synced data or Samsung Cloud D...

Page 135: ...ture Direct share Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Reduce animations Set the device to reduce certain screen effects if you are sensitive to animations or screen movement Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings Game Launcher Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for mor...

Page 136: ...tifications 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 disab...

Page 137: ...th a tap of your finger Battery Storage Security Memory Using the quick optimization feature 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 138: ...etween the device s performance and battery usage Medium power saving Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time Maximum power saving In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by activating night mode and limiting the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated You can set the device to charge the ...

Page 139: ...s 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 DELETE or UNINSTALL Memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Security Check the device s security status This fea...

Page 140: ...eset all your settings or only network settings or accessibility settings You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for device optimization 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 language to add ...

Page 141: ...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 142: ...ed to the device such as safety information and the open source license 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 Checking your device s IMEI information The International Mobile Equipment Identity IMEI is a unique number assigned to your device You can c...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...ched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Center Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center 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 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...ay 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 following...

Page 148: ...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 149: ...ning the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen 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 ...

Page 150: ...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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos a...

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