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Composing notes with handwriting

On the note composer screen, tap 

 to write or draw with the S Pen.

You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two 
fingers on it.

Pen

Eraser

Undo

Redo

Favourite 

pens

Change 

styles.

Select 

and edit.

Convert 

handwriting 

to text. 

Change the 

background 

colour.

Summary of Contents for SM-N770F

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL SM N770F SM N770F DS English EU 12 2019 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ering text Apps and features 47 Installing or uninstalling apps 49 Finder 49 S Pen features 67 Bixby 71 BixbyVision 74 Bixby Home 76 Bixby Routines 78 Reminder 82 Phone 87 Contacts 91 Messages 93 Internet 95 Camera 112 Gallery 117 AR EMOJI 124 AR Doodle 125 Always On Display 127 Edge screen 131 Multi window 134 Samsung Health 137 Samsung Members 137 Samsung Notes 144 PENUP 148 GalaxyWearable 148 C...

Page 3: ...ngs 173 Introduction 173 Connections 174 Wi Fi 176 Bluetooth 177 NFC and payment 179 Data saver 180 Mobile data only apps 180 SIM card manager dual SIM models 181 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 182 More connection settings 184 Sounds and vibration 185 Dolby Atmos surround sound 185 Separate app sound 186 Notifications 186 Display 187 Blue light filter 188 Dark mode 188 Changing the screen mode or adj...

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: ...sing 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 turning off the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Ada...

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

Page 10: ... It is recommended to attach it to your device from the top corners and detach it from the bottom corners Whether a case is supplied may vary by region or service provider 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 ...

Page 11: ...Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Multipurpose jack USB Type C Side key Power Bixby Earphone jack SIM card Memory card tray S Pen Rear camera Triple Flash Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna NFC antenna MST antenna ...

Page 12: ...he 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 approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may caus...

Page 13: ...to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear ...

Page 14: ...ch the preset app While using apps press the S Pen button to launch certain features Refer to Air actions for more information Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Detaching the S Pen Press the end of the S Pen to disengage it Then pull the S Pen from the s...

Page 15: ...b into the S Pen 2 1 Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers Do not reuse old nibs Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen Doing so may cause damage to the S Pen or your device Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it The S Pen...

Page 16: ...ty 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 socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the US...

Page 17: ...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 it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while char...

Page 18: ... the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service provide...

Page 19: ...tion pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards ...

Page 20: ... into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Correct card installation dual SIM models Nano SIM card 1 Nano SIM card Nano SIM card 2 microSD card You cannot insert a nano SIM card and a microSD card in the same place simultaneously Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models If you insert two SIM or USIM cards you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single dev...

Page 21: ...ot be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports ...

Page 22: ...ill be disabled 3 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to 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...

Page 23: ...rd 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 Advanced SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and...

Page 24: ...d 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 To activate emergency mode press and hold the Side key and the...

Page 25: ...our device 1 Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Home screen will appear If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup ...

Page 26: ...p Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Tap Create account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Signing in to your Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account sign in to your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Set...

Page 27: ... to your new device Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirel...

Page 28: ... 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 Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your pr...

Page 29: ...w 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 may result in afterimages screen b...

Page 30: ...r approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap 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 31: ...View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Full screen gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap More options and select an option you want Swipe from bottom The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons d...

Page 32: ...nd Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Edge panel handle Favourite apps Screen indicator ...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...view 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 a...

Page 35: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 36: ... panels 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 wid...

Page 37: ... icons listed 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 The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal...

Page 38: ...vel Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level ...

Page 39: ... screen Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN password or your biometric data for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unloc...

Page 40: ...ce 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 and then tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator ico...

Page 41: ... Settings Access the power options Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons ...

Page 42: ...ture a screenshot while using the device and write on draw on crop or share the captured screen You can capture the current screen and scrollable area Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Key capture Press the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Swipe capture Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen Air command cap...

Page 43: ...e on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate it Screen record Record the screen while using your device Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Screen recorder to activate it After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To record the screen ...

Page 44: ...next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional 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...

Page 45: ...he corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter emoticons Enter stickers You can also enter My Emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Using My Emoji stickers in chats for more information Attach animated GIFs Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Swi...

Page 46: ...r words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up 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 ...

Page 47: ... 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 48: ... Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap ...

Page 49: ...ntent on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content S Pen features Air actions Control apps remotely by using the S Pen connected to your device via Bluetooth Low Energy BLE For example you can quickly launch apps such as the camera app by pressing and holding the S Pen button Also while using the camera app you can take a photo by pressing the button o...

Page 50: ... there is external interference between the S Pen and the device the S Pen will be disconnected from the device and the icon will turn grey To use the Air actions feature again connect the S Pen with the device by reinserting the S Pen into the slot Taking photos with the S Pen Even though you take photos with your device placing for a distance you can easily take photos by pressing the S Pen butt...

Page 51: ...he app to launch open the Air actions setting screen tap Hold down Pen button to and then select an app or feature To change actions for each app open the Air actions setting screen and select an app under App actions S Pen battery power level Set an app or a feature to launch Set actions for each app Set actions for camera and media apps ...

Page 52: ...n air actions and then tap again to reactivate it 3 Tap Connect new S Pen S Pen will be connected You may experience a brief delay before it finishes connecting You can only connect Samsung approved S Pens that support Bluetooth Low Energy BLE Do not detach the S Pen from the device when it is being connected Doing so will interrupt the process If it fails to connect or you want to use the previou...

Page 53: ...to frequently used apps To open the Air command panel detach the S Pen from the slot or hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you want When the screen is off or locked with a screen lock method removing the S Pen will not open the Air command pan...

Page 54: ...content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage Refer to Screen write for more information Live messages Instead of text message create and send a unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file Refer to Live messages for more information AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on ...

Page 55: ...ot appear on the screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Show floating icon switch to activate it While using apps that support the Air actions feature you can view actions available with each app by hovering the S Pen over the Air command icon Create note Create notes easily in a pop up window without launching the Samsung Notes app 1 Open the Air command panel...

Page 56: ...open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want to select 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Extract text Extract text from the selected area Pin to screen Pin the selected area to the screen Automatically changes the appearance of the selected area Write or draw on the selected area Share the...

Page 57: ...rame to resize Select a quality Adjust the position 4 Tap Record to start capturing Before capturing a video make sure that the video is playing The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen When capturing an area from a video its sound will not be recorded 5 Tap Stop to stop capturing 6 Select an option to use with the selected area Write or draw on...

Page 58: ...ite The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears 2 If you capture the content on an elongated page such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture the hidden content Tap Scroll capture repeatedly until screen capture is complete and then tap Done 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Undo Redo Pen colour Pen type Pen radius 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot S...

Page 59: ...Customise background image and tap Done or Start drawing Gallery Set a photo or a video saved in Gallery as a background image Camera Take a photo or record a video and set it as a background image Colour Select a background colour 3 Write or draw on the live message screen Preview Start over Undo Message input limit Change the pen radius Change the file format Change the writing effect Change the...

Page 60: ... translate open the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping or 3 Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert The translated text will appear To listen to the pronunciation of the original text tap The icon may not appear dependin...

Page 61: ...d translate text and more Refer to BixbyVision for more information 1 When there is an image you want to search for relevant information or extract text from open the Air command panel and tap BixbyVision 2 Hover the S Pen over the content you want When the content is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Select an icon you want 4 To close BixbyVision tap on the BixbyVision panel ...

Page 62: ...tio Change the size of the magnifier Glance Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view For example launch a map app open the Air command panel and then tap Glance The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen While browsing webpages hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen and quickly...

Page 63: ...o Remove at the top of the screen Write on calendar Fill in your plans easily and quickly by writing or drawing on the calendar screen Open the Air command panel tap Write on calendar and then fill in your plans on the calendar When you are finished tap Save To edit it tap Undo Redo Eraser Pen settings You can use this feature only on the calendar of monthly view ...

Page 64: ...review window Action buttons If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view switch to activate it Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 65: ...ctivated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it Creating a screen off memo 1 When the screen is off detach the S Pen or hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button 2 Write or draw a memo To extend the page tap 3 To pin the memo on the Always On Display tap Pin to Always On Display The pinned memo will not be saved y...

Page 66: ... pin the edited memo on the Always On Display again the original memo will be saved to Samsung Notes Screen off memo To minimise the pinned memo double tap The memo will be displayed as the icon on the Always On Display To view the memo again double tap If you do not perform any actions for a certain period after opening a memo the memo will be automatically minimised Minimise the memo Pinned memo...

Page 67: ...remote OK Now you can unlock the screen by pressing the S Pen button Bixby Introduction Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently You can talk to Bixby or type text Bixby will launch a function you request or show the information you want It also learns your usage patterns and environments The more it learns about you the more precisely it will understand you To us...

Page 68: ...rms and conditions 1 Press and hold the Side key Alternatively launch the Bixby app Sign in to your Samsung account Select a language Side key 2 Select the language to use with Bixby 3 Tap Sign in to Samsung account and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in your account information will appear on the screen 4 Follow the on screen instruct...

Page 69: ...Alternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing and holding the Side key just say Tomorrow Because Bixby understands the context of the conversation it will show you tomorrow s weathe...

Page 70: ...Bixby Register your voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say Hi Bixby 1 Launch the Bixby app and tap Settings Voice wake up 2 Tap the Wake with Hi Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to ...

Page 71: ...for locations Extract or translate text To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use some BixbyVision features you must sign in to your Samsung account The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or ...

Page 72: ...itle of a photo or image use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you related information or images with similar characteristics 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Keep the object within the screen to recognise it 3 Select a search result with Images on it The similar images will appear Translating or extracting text Reco...

Page 73: ...Available features may vary depending on the region or service provider 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Tap and point the camera towards the direction you want to search for places You can view basic information about nearby places If you want to search for places in another direction point the camera towards the direction You can view your c...

Page 74: ... must sign in to your Samsung account Opening Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear When launching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Recommended content 3 To close B...

Page 75: ... card tap Unpin To stop displaying a card on the list drag the card to the right and tap Don t show again To hide a card from the list drag the card to the right and tap Hide for now Selecting apps to show as cards Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen tap Cards select an app and then tap the switches next to items to add or delete them Customising t...

Page 76: ...and ears when you use the device before going to bed Adding routines Add routines to use your device more conveniently When you add a routine you can set its running condition to auto or manual Adding recommended routines When your device learns your usage patterns it will recommend adding useful or frequently used features as routines When the recommendation notification appears tap View all and ...

Page 77: ...ngs app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 Tap set conditions and then tap Next If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start button tapped 3 Tap set actions and then tap Done 4 Enter a routine name and tap Done For manual routines you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them quickly When a pop up windows appears tap Add Using routines Running aut...

Page 78: ...dit a routine select a routine and tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit To delete routines tap Delete tick routines to delete and then tap Delete Reminder Create reminders to schedule to do items or to view content later You will receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder To receive more accurate notifications connect to aWi Fi or mobile n...

Page 79: ...nd 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 create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder...

Page 80: ...hecking reminder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap Complete or Snooze Viewing the reminders list Launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder Editing reminder details Add or edit reminder details such as frequency date and time or location 1 On the reminders list select a reminder to edit and ...

Page 81: ...reminder and tap Complete Alternatively drag the reminder to the left 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 rem...

Page 82: ... 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 83: ... dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial 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 call...

Page 84: ...If a call 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 or phone numbers and then tap Done...

Page 85: ... 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 86: ...nd tap Recents 2 Tap a caller s image and tap Add or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed i...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...e contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the followin...

Page 89: ...sharing feature To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap Tap here to share your profile and tap the switch to...

Page 90: ...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 91: ... are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 92: ...art 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 Conversations and select a contact or a phone number Or tap Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a number enter a phone number under Enter number and tap Setting the mess...

Page 93: ... 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 Delete To delete multiple messages tick messages you want to delete 4 Tap Delete Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently Browsing webpages 1 Launch ...

Page 94: ... tab manager View your bookmarks Using secret mode In secret mode you can separately manage open tabs bookmarks and saved pages You can lock secret mode using a password and your biometric data Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Turn on Secret mode If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode the de...

Page 95: ... not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Side key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods ...

Page 96: ...e a photo Camera settings Take a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Scene optimiser button Select a lens Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise ...

Page 97: ... The Ultra wide lens lets you take wide angle photos or record wide angle videos which look just like the actual view Use this feature to take landscape photos The wide angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos The telephoto lens 2x optical zoom lets you take photos or record videos by enlarging the subject 2x optical zoom shooting Basic shooting Ultra wide shooting ...

Page 98: ...ding on the surroundings to capture photos easily The intelligent camera feature automatically recognises the subject and optimises the colour and any effects On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a photo Scene optimiser The camera adjusts the colour settings and applies the optimised effect automatically by recognising the subject On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO When the camer...

Page 99: ...e this feature tap the scene optimiser button on the preview screen Shot suggestions The camera suggests the ideal composition for the photo by recognising the position and angle of your subject On the preview screen tap and tap the Shot suggestions switch to activate it 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO A guide will appear on the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera rec...

Page 100: ...ake a photo Guide Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the 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 To take self portraits with a wide angle shot of the landscape or people tap 4 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 101: ... area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked 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 wher...

Page 102: ...n a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or background is plain Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur...

Page 103: ...eature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect 2 Select a background effect you want To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar to the left or right When the background lighting appears in blurred points the Artistic icon will appear on the effects list To change the shape of the background blur tap and select the shape you ...

Page 104: ...rding a video indoors with insufficient or poor lighting some of the following situations may occur The screen may appear dark due to the small amount of light The screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions such as in places with fluorescent lighting Noise may occur Recording super slow motion videos Record a video by capturing a single moment that the subject is moving 1 On the shooting mo...

Page 105: ...p out a desired section of the video drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to select the section to keep To edit the super slow motion section drag to the left or right Start bracket End bracket Super slow motion section Change the background music Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow m...

Page 106: ...on section drag to the left or right Slow motion section Start bracket End bracket Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to a...

Page 107: ...king photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Pro mode Capture photos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap MORE PRO Select options and customise the settings and the...

Page 108: ... to auto focus mode tap MANUAL Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure If the shutter speed is set manually you cannot change the exposure value The exposure value will change and be displayed ...

Page 109: ...5 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap Play hyperlapse to view the video Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the 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...

Page 110: ... not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scene optimiser Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the photo by recognising the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Enable or disable the QR code reader Pictur...

Page 111: ...ear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on yo...

Page 112: ...dditional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image BixbyVision Add the image to favourites You can create a movie animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap or tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types or locations To search for images by ...

Page 113: ...n 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 or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume ...

Page 114: ...ation on the screen File details Location 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 View your favourite photos and videos Locations View photos and videos taken in the same location Suggested Vie...

Page 115: ...ice 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 Gallery app and tap Stories 2 Tap Create story 3 Enter a title for the story and tap Create 4 Tick...

Page 116: ...d then tap the Cloud sync 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 Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin The file...

Page 117: ...nd record videos using My Emojis character Emojis or stickers You can customise My Emoji s features such as the face shape or hairstyle and decorate My Emoji with various accessories You can also express yourself in fun ways using My Emoji stickers during a conversation My Emojis Stickers Character Emojis ...

Page 118: ...ne The My Emoji and My Emoji stickers are now created You can view My Emoji stickers in the My Emoji Studio Refer to My Emoji stickers for more information Create My Emoji You can use the AR EMOJI feature in both the front and rear cameras If you are using the rear camera it will automatically switch to the front camera To switch between cameras swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen Del...

Page 119: ...ickers Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider My Emoji Studio Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI Studio My Emoji Studio will appear Select a My Emoji to edit Change the My Emoji Studio s background Edit the My Emoji Capture the current screen Create stickers ...

Page 120: ...iewing My Emoji stickers In the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Then you can view My Emoji stickers Create your own stickers Add stickers Creating your own stickers 1 In the My Emoji Studio tap Stickers Make custom stickers 2 Edit stickers how you want Add stickers Select the sticker s background Select an expression Select an action Enter text Write or draw on stickers 3 Tap Save ...

Page 121: ...ing My Emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the My Emoji icon 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers The My Emoji sticker will be inserted My Emoji icon Deleting My Emoji stickers On the Samsung keyboard tap and tap at the bottom of the keyboard Select the My Emoji stickers you want to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 122: ... videos with My Emoji Create fun photos or videos with My Emoji using various shooting modes Basic Mask Mini motion 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI 2 Select a My Emoji you want to use My Emoji ...

Page 123: ... videos that you have captured in Gallery Capturing photos or videos with character Emojis or stickers Character Emojis mimic your expressions You can also apply sticker effects that follow your face 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap AR EMOJI 2 Select a character Emoji or tap Stickers and select a sticker you want to use Stickers Character Emoji 3 Tap to take...

Page 124: ...e same place even if the camera moves 1 Launch the Camera app and tap VIDEO on the shooting modes list 2 Tap When the camera recognises the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 3 Write or draw in the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Change the pen type and colour Redo Undo 4 Tap to record a video 5 Tap to stop ...

Page 125: ...een while it is turned off Also you can set the time to display the Always On Display Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select the mode you want Tap to show The Always On Display appears for 10 seconds when you tap the screen Show always The Always On Display continuously appears Show as scheduled The Always On Display appears during the time you set Tap Set schedu...

Page 126: ... to move to the music controller 4 Tap the icons to control the playback Displaying an image to the Always On Display 1 Launch 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 t...

Page 127: ...atures from the Edge panels Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 128: ...ge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then tap Handle settings Apps edge Quickly launch frequently used apps 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 On the Apps edge panel select an app to launch it Editing the Apps edge panel To add an app tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list To create a folder on the panel tap on the panel tap and hold an app from...

Page 129: ... the bottom when opened in the split screen view 4 Tap Done Edge lighting You can set the device to light up the edges of the screen and display a pop up window when you receive notifications such as new messages When a pop up window appears while using an app drag the window downwards to quickly view the content and perform available actions Managing notifications to display as the edge lighting ...

Page 130: ...ou receive a message while watching a video or playing a game you can view the message and reply to it without switching the screen When you receive a notification with edge lighting while using an app drag the notification downwards This feature is only available to apps that support the Multi window and edge lighting features To view supported apps launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen...

Page 131: ...indow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 132: ...n the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the win...

Page 133: ...pe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise 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 134: ...ung 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 at the bottom of the trackers list and tap on the items to add View and manage trackers View he...

Page 135: ...al You may experience 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 notificatio...

Page 136: ... on the server for data backup purposes Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additiona...

Page 137: ...bmit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Introduction 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 Select an input method from the too...

Page 138: ...poser screen tap to write or draw with the S Pen You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two fingers on it Pen Eraser Undo Redo Favourite pens Change styles Select and edit Convert handwriting to text Change the background colour ...

Page 139: ... or drawing on the screen tap to change the pen type line thickness or pen colour Change the line thickness Change the pen colour Change the pen type Select a new colour using the colour picker Select colour sets to show Using the eraser When you want to erase handwriting from a note tap and select an area to erase Alternatively select an area while pressing and holding the S Pen button To change ...

Page 140: ...e the easy writing pad to enter your handwriting more easily When you write or draw on the easy writing pad your handwriting will be automatically adjusted and entered between the lines of the input field 1 On the Samsung Notes main screen tap Add ons and tap the Easy writing pad switch to activate it 2 On the note composer screen swipe to the left on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen and ta...

Page 141: ...e size of the selection tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that appears 3 Edit the input using the available options Cut Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete Delete the input Change style Change styles Select a colour or line th...

Page 142: ...thickness you want 3 Point the S Pen toward where you want to apply the style The icon will appear 4 Tap where you want to change the style Converting handwriting to text After writing on the screen tap it with your finger To select all of your handwriting on the current page tap Options will appear in the preview window To replace the handwriting with the text tap Convert ...

Page 143: ...e the brush colour Redo Post the painting to PENUP Undo Change the brush settings Eraser Insert the painting into the note Pinning a note to the Home screen Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Select a note and tap Pin to home screen The note will be added to the Home screen Saving a note as a reminder You can save a note as a remin...

Page 144: ...e notes to delete 3 Tap Delete PENUP Introduction PENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Post your artwork Your profile Your activities View artwork by category You can sign in to PENUP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts ...

Page 145: ...p Save and post If you want to apply a filter to your artwork tap Choose a filter select a filter you want and then tap Next This option will not appear when you select From Gallery 4 Enter a title description and hashtag 5 Tap Post Posting artwork from other apps To post your artwork from Gallery or other drawing apps select the artwork from an app and tap PENUP Colouring images Using the various...

Page 146: ...ng an image You can easily draw a nice image 1 Launch the PENUP app and tap Live drawing 2 Select an image 3 Tap Learn to draw 4 To draw on the image tap to pause the playback You can change the playback speed by tapping 5 When you are finished tap The original image will be hidden and you can see the image you drew ...

Page 147: ...rew by hiding the photo 1 Launch the PENUP app 2 Tap Photo drawing 3 Tap Take picture take a photo and then tap OK Alternatively tap Select from Gallery and select a photo 4 Select the area to draw adjust the transparency level or apply a sketch filter and then tap Done The selected area will be added as a background 5 Draw on the photo 6 When you are finished tap The photo will be hidden and you ...

Page 148: ...o the wearable device s user manual for more information about how to connect and use the wearable device with your device Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events 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 sav...

Page 149: ...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 circle is displayed next to the account name Radio Listening to the FM radi...

Page 150: ...he 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 can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Play through speaker Scanning radio stations Launch the Radio app Tap Scan The FM radio scans and saves available statio...

Page 151: ...ions 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 Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save ...

Page 152: ...language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Launch the My Files app View files that are stored in each storage To check for unnecessary data and free up the device s storage...

Page 153: ...nooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap Delete World Clock Launch 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 ...

Page 154: ... 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 c...

Page 155: ...additional options View your gameplay information Library panel Using Game Launcher 1 Launch the Game Launcher app If Game Launcher does not appear launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it 2 Drag the Library panel upwards and tap a game Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen...

Page 156: ...he performance and the battery usage time Focus on performance This focuses on giving you the best possible performance while playing games Battery power efficiency may vary by game Game Booster Introduction Game Booster lets you play games in a better environment and provides you with useful options via the Game Booster panel Using Game Booster To open the Game Booster panel while playing games t...

Page 157: ...features during games Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navigation bar 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 Launching apps in pop up windows while playing games You can launch apps in pop up windows while playing...

Page 158: ...nwards and then tap Kids Home to activate it The Kids Home screen will appear When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Kids Home screen select the app you want to use Access additional options Available apps Kids Gallery Kids Phone Kids Camera Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be...

Page 159: ...or content supported by Kids Home and add them Show Content page Set the device to display the Samsung partner s content page on the Kids Home screen Closing Kids Home To close Kids Home tap the Back button or tap Close Kids Home and then enter your unlock code SmartThings Introduction Control and manage smart appliances and Internet ofThings IoT products with your smartphone Connecting with nearb...

Page 160: ...e region or service provider Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending ...

Page 161: ...Follow the on screen instructions to connect devices Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices For example you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust theTV volume 1 Launch the SmartThings app The list of connected devices will appear 2 View the status of devices on the list To control the devices select a device When the device controller supp...

Page 162: ...ou want to add and then tap Done 3 Tap Done Your location will be added To add devices to the location tap Add device or tap Add device and follow the on screen instructions to register devices Adding scenes Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Scenes Add scene 4 Enter the scene name 5 Tap...

Page 163: ...utomation Custom automation 4 Tap under If set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Next 5 Tap under Then set actions to perform and then tap Done 6 Enter the automation name and tap OK Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartphone To set...

Page 164: ...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 share switch to activate it Using additional features Send to device Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with SmartThings supported devices SmartView View your device s displayed content on a lar...

Page 165: ... simultaneously use your smartphone Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Connecting to an external display You can connect your smartphone to an external display using an HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI or DeX Pad The following content is about how to use the HDMI adaptor HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI DeX Pad All accessories are sold separately Use only official Samsung DeX supported access...

Page 166: ...ng your smartphone s screen the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the connectedTV or monitor HDMI cable HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Connecting to a computer You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable 1 Connect your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable 2 Open the notification panel tap Samsung DeX The screen for the app installation instructions w...

Page 167: ...ng on an external display Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse You can use a wireless keyboard mouse Refer to the respective device s manual for more information You can set the mouse pointer to flow from the external display to the smartphone s screen Launch the Settings app select Samsung DeX Mouse trackpad and then select the Flow pointer to phone screen switch to activate it You can...

Page 168: ...r smartphone s case has a front cover open the front cover to use your smartphone as a touchpad If the front cover is closed the touchpad may not work properly If your smartphone s screen turns off press the Side key or double tap the screen to turn on the screen Using the screen keyboard When you enter text to send messages create notes or perform other tasks a screen keyboard will appear automat...

Page 169: ... can multitask by running multiple apps simultaneously You can also check your smartphone s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Samsung DeX panel Taskbar Favourite apps Status bar Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX screen layout may differ depending on the connected device When starting or ending Samsung DeX running apps may be closed Some apps or features may not be ava...

Page 170: ...Samsung DeX and smartphone simultaneously While using Samsung DeX you can use separate apps on the external display or the computer and your smartphone simultaneously For example while watching a video on the connectedTV or monitor you can create a note on your smartphone On the connectedTV or monitor launch an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen Then launch another app on your smartphone Locking...

Page 171: ... were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a...

Page 172: ...ctions stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase 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 Se...

Page 173: ...ormation Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using theirTransfer files to device option NFC and payment S...

Page 174: ...nformation SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise 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 can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Ref...

Page 175: ...Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following...

Page 176: ...uced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes 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...

Page 177: ... 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 Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair NFC and payment Your device allows you to re...

Page 178: ... or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC car...

Page 179: ...s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it When the data sa...

Page 180: ...anager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise 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 Text messages Select a SIM or USIM card for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data services Confirm SIM card for...

Page 181: ...ice s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Sett...

Page 182: ... More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more in...

Page 183: ...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 184: ...Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor Ending the MirrorLink connection Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various so...

Page 185: ... as movies music and voice With Dolby Atmos you can experience moving audio sounds that flow all around you On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration 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 Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluet...

Page 186: ...se notification settings for more apps tap See all All and select an app from the apps list Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Blue light filter Act...

Page 187: ...uttons for more information Accidental touch protection Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark place such as a pocket or bag Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors Show charging information Set the device to display the remaining battery percentage and the estimated time until it is fully charged w...

Page 188: ...o activate it 2 To set the schedule to apply dark mode to the screen tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to activate it and select an option Sunset to sunrise Set the device to turn on dark mode at night and turn it off in the morning based on your current location Custom schedule Set a specific time to turn on and off dark mode Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Change the s...

Page 189: ...lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid 2 Tap Advanced settings 3 Adjust the R Red G Green or B Blue colour bar to your preference The screen tone screen will be adjusted Screensaver You can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed ...

Page 190: ... wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpapers Themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device On the Settings screen tap Themes Themes Change the device s theme Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Icons Change the icon style AODs ...

Page 191: ... off Refer to Always On Display for more information Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address ...

Page 192: ...od 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer...

Page 193: ...ed files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the ...

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

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

Page 196: ...et when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for an...

Page 197: ...gertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Press the screen so that your fingertip spreads over the wide surface of the fingerprint recognition area Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor at the bottom...

Page 198: ...fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap 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...

Page 199: ...metric data to Samsung Pass On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Verifying the Samsung account password You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Sett...

Page 200: ...n screen tap Sign in and select a website or app from the list 2 Tap Edit and modify your ID password and the website s or app s name To delete your sign in information tap Delete Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass on the Samsung Pass ...

Page 201: ... you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass Your agreement to the terms and conditions and your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will not b...

Page 202: ...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 Folder you must sign in to your Samsung account Setting up Secure Folder 1 ...

Page 203: ...e 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 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock and exit Mo...

Page 204: ...ng an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery in the default storage Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add To install apps from Play...

Page 205: ...n tap the Show Secure Folder switch to deactivate it Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap...

Page 206: ...Secure Folder and tap Uninstall To access data backed up from Secure Folder launch the My Files app and tap Internal storage Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up Privacy Change the settings for privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Permission manager View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Send d...

Page 207: ...er devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen 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 M...

Page 208: ...u must sign in to your Samsung account Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings ...

Page 209: ...amsung Cloud Back up this phone To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 T...

Page 210: ... situations Refer to Bixby Routines for more information Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to your Samsung account This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your device on your computer Refer to Link toWindows for more information Smart pop up view ...

Page 211: ... 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 Side key three times Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your device such as photos and messages on your computer by using the same Microsoft account on your computer as your device This feature is only available onWindo...

Page 212: ...re may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Direct call Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing message or contact details Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screensh...

Page 213: ...ifications 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 uninst...

Page 214: ...wellbeing parental controls Digital wellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to Digital wellbeing for more information Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Digital wellbeing View the daily usage history of your device You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing parental controls See y...

Page 215: ...controls App timers 2 Tap No timer next to the app you want and set the time Activating wind down mode You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing parental controls Wind down Turn on now 2 To set the schedule to activate wind down mode tap Turn on as scheduled tap the switch to activ...

Page 216: ...imise the device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Security Memory Optimising your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Go The quick optimisation 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 217: ...e Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes Tap Power mode and select an option Optimised Optimised for a balance between 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 dark mode and limiting the apps ...

Page 218: ...ult apps occupy part of the 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 Then tick items to sele...

Page 219: ...ing device languages for more information Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can reset all your settings or only network settings or accessi...

Page 220: ...ce On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Screen reader ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment Interaction an...

Page 221: ...all updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The w...

Page 222: ...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 223: ...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 224: ...tched 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 Side...

Page 225: ...y 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 provider s base station Move to another area and try again ...

Page 226: ...p after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multi...

Page 227: ...r device launch the Settings app tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch to re activate it On your device launch the Settings app tap General management Reset Reset network settings Reset settings Reset to reset network settings You may lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not est...

Page 228: ...expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the device care feature or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Th...

Page 229: ...o remove the battery If the battery is not properly removed it may lead to damage to the battery and device cause personal injury and or result in the device being unsafe Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss whether in contract or tort including negligence which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused...

Page 230: ...in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power...

Page 231: ... the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proxim...

Page 232: ...ring device users find mobile devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices Not all mobile devices have been rated Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference you may not be ...

Page 233: ...tandard American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 the hearing aid and wireless mobile device rating values are added together to indicate how usable they are together For example if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless mobile device meets the M3 level rating the sum of the two values equals M5 Under the standard this should provide the hearing aid user with normal use w...

Page 234: ...ested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions about return or exchange policies consult you...

Page 235: ...ion storage and retrieval system 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 Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of ...

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