Samsung SM-N915J User Manual Download

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Basics

Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and
more.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.

Break to the next line.

Hide the keyboard.

Delete a preceding character.

Enter punctuation marks.

Enter numerals.

Enter a space.

Additional keyboard functions.

Change the input language.

Changing the input language

Tap

→

more settings

→

Select input language

, and then select the languages to use. Tap

the input language key to switch between the input languages.

Changing the keyboard layout

Tap

→

more settings

select a language under

INPUT LANGUAGES

, and then select a

keyboard layout to use.

3x4 English

, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the

corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

Summary of Contents for SM-N915J

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk User Manual English HK 05 2015 Rev 1 2 SM N9150 ...

Page 2: ...een 39 All apps screen 40 Indicator icons 41 Notification and quick settings panels 43 Opening apps 43 Installing or uninstalling apps 45 Entering text 48 Screen capture 48 Using the dictionary 49 My Files 50 Power saving feature 51 Viewing help information S Pen features 52 Air command 53 Action memo 55 Smart select 56 Image clip 57 Screen write 58 S Note 65 Scrapbook 66 Using the S Pen Motions u...

Page 3: ...tooth 148 Wi Fi Direct 149 NFC 152 Screen Mirroring 154 MirrorLink 155 Mobile printing Personalising 79 Managing the Home and All apps screens 81 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 82 Changing the screen lock method 83 My Places 86 Finger Scanner 91 Private mode 92 Easy mode 93 Transferring data from your previous device 94 Setting up accounts Phone contacts 96 Phone 99 Contacts Messages email 101 Me...

Page 4: ...oduction 159 Configuring settings 159 QUICK SETTINGS 160 CONNECTIONS 164 DEVICE 169 PERSONALISATION 171 SYSTEM 176 APPLICATIONS Accessibility 177 About Accessibility 177 Using the Home key to open accessibility menus 177 Voice feedback TalkBack 183 Vision 185 Hearing 187 Dexterity and interaction 190 Answering or ending calls 190 Using single tap mode 190 Managing accessibility settings Troublesho...

Page 5: ...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 for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing o...

Page 6: ...to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice essential information for using the device functional limitations of using the device usage charge information or legal notices Note notes usage tips or additional information ...

Page 7: ...rances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subje...

Page 8: ...ra Proximity Light Gesture sensor Edge screen Touchscreen Recents key Microphone Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor LED indicator Speaker Headset jack Infrared port Microphone Volume key NFC antenna on the battery Rear camera GPS antenna Flash Back cover Loud speaker Main antenna S Pen ...

Page 9: ...r when exposed to water The colours on the curved screen may look different depending on your viewing position Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return ...

Page 10: ...ver items on the screen to access additional S Pen features such as Air Button and the air view feature S Pen button 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 Tweezers Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib ...

Page 11: ...n memo or displays the air command features depending on the S Pen detachment option setting To change the setting open the All apps screen and tap Settings S Pen Detachment options Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it ...

Page 12: ...t the round end of the nib into the S Pen Doing so may cause damage to the S Pen or your device If the S Pen is not working properly take it to a Samsung Service Centre If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it The Recents key and the Back key can be used with the S Pen For...

Page 13: ...he included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover ...

Page 14: ...ns to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 3 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 2 1 ...

Page 15: ...Getting started 15 4 Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 3 Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger and then pull it out ...

Page 16: ... such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging th...

Page 17: ...s that help you conserve battery power When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps using the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness When the battery power ...

Page 18: ...t charging or Quick Charge 2 0 Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery While charging the battery when the device is turned off the icon appears on the screen While charging the battery when the device s screen is turned on a pop up window appears requesting you to turn the screen off Turn off the screen to increase...

Page 19: ...r corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover Frequent writing and...

Page 20: ...or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Settings Storage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting...

Page 21: ...rnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any...

Page 22: ...re to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a charac...

Page 23: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 24: ...ome screen or the All apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 25: ...Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget Edge screen All apps screen icon Screen indicators Launch Phone ...

Page 26: ... more Flipboard Briefing Use this feature to view the latest articles in various categories You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature 1 On the Home screen tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing 2 Tap GET STARTED when launching this feature for the first time 3 Swipe upwards to browse articles in each news category To deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and ho...

Page 27: ...ead of using the main screen Using the Edge screen You can view call or message alerts and other notifications from the Edge screen You can also add more panels to the Edge screen to use the desired features Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view a desired panel To add panels to the Edge screen refer to Managing the Edge screen Edge screen Main screen ...

Page 28: ...record voices or use other convenient functions directly from the Edge screen Drag downwards from the top of the Edge screen to view the Quick tools To close the Quick tools drag the bottom of the Edge screen upwards Torch Timer Voice Recorder Stopwatch Ruler ...

Page 29: ...Edge screen to activate it and then swipe to the left or right to view the desired information To launch apps or view notification details press the Home key to turn on the main screen Using the Edge screen from the locked screen From the locked screen you can view notifications and user added panels and use the Quick tools To launch apps or view notification details unlock the main screen ...

Page 30: ...You can add frequently used apps to the apps panel on the Edge screen and access them conveniently 1 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the apps panel 2 Scroll up or down the apps list and select an app The selected app will launch on the main screen ...

Page 31: ...ge screen to view the apps panel 2 Tap at the top of the panel 3 Tap and hold an app in list on the left side of the screen Then drag the app to the list on the right edge of the screen To remove an app from the apps panel tap and hold an app in the list on the right edge of the screen Then drag the app to the list on the left side of the screen 4 When you are finished tap Done The app will be add...

Page 32: ...pe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the apps panel 2 Tap at the top of the panel 3 Tap and hold a folder and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen 4 Tap OK Done The apps in a folder will not be deleted when you delete the folder Checking notifications You can view notification information such as incoming calls new messages and device alerts from the Edge screen When you have i...

Page 33: ... comes in drag or to the right or left on the Edge screen Viewing messages You can view messages on the Edge screen When a message comes in tap on the Edge screen Messages launches on the main screen and you can view the message details When a call comes in while the main screen is turned off the main screen turns on and a call alert will appear on it ...

Page 34: ...y open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edge screen settings screen will appear 2 Tap Night clock and tap the Night clock switch to activate it 3 Drag the circle for the start and end times to set the duration that the night clock stays on The Edge screen will stay on for the specified period The night clock feature can be set for a maximum of 12 hours The night clock feature w...

Page 35: ...screen Add panels to the Edge screen or download panels from GALAXY Apps 1 Swipe upwards from the bottom of the Edge screen and tap Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edge screen settings screen will appear 2 Tap Manage panels ...

Page 36: ... the bottom of the Edge screen and tap Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edge screen settings screen will appear 2 Tap Manage panels 3 Swipe to the left and tap GALAXY Apps will launch When you launch the app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset read and agree to the terms and conditions 4 Select and download panels ...

Page 37: ... When you move a panel under the icon the panel will be set as the main panel 4 Tap Creating your own panels Create your own Edge screen panels by adding handwriting or applying various effects to images User added panels will be available when the screen is locked 1 Swipe upwards from the bottom of the Edge screen and tap Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edg...

Page 38: ...ects to the image Image Add extra images into the image Object Add extra objects such as colours or patterns to the image 5 Tap when you are done You can use the following icons to edit the panel Change the panel image Add text to the panel Add handwriting to the panel Apply a text or image effect to the panel 6 Tap Done The panel will be added to the Express me panels list ...

Page 39: ...t and then tap or Edit a panel All apps screen The All apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap to open the All apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the All apps screen refer to Managing the All apps screen ...

Page 40: ...of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Smart stay feature activated Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated S Pen detached Mute mode activated...

Page 41: ...m the top of the screen Notification and quick settings panels Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel drag the bar from...

Page 42: ...cation panel tap tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location Using the quick settings panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notification panel To activate or deactivate more features open the quick settings panel To open the quick settings panel drag the status bar downwards using two fingers Alternatively tap on the notification panel To close the quick set...

Page 43: ...o purchase and download apps Tap GALAXY Apps on the All apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Free To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price To change the auto up...

Page 44: ...pps screen tap Downloaded apps Uninstall select an app and then tap Uninstall Alternatively on the All apps screen tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap Uninstall Enabling apps On the All apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap Done Alternatively on the All apps screen tap Settings Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap Enable Hi...

Page 45: ...ctuation marks Enter numerals Enter a space Additional keyboard functions Change the input language Changing the input language Tap more settings Select input language and then select the languages to use Tap the input language key to switch between the input languages Changing the keyboard layout Tap more settings select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES and then select a keyboard layout to use On...

Page 46: ... keys to enter a character Tap when you are unsure about which stroke to enter Full handwriting or Box handwriting Switch to handwriting mode Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons Open the cursor control pad Switch to handwriting mode This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 47: ...Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 48: ...is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps Using the dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device follow the on screen inst...

Page 49: ...r in other locations such as cloud storage services Using My Files Tap My Files on the All apps screen Access additional options View the download history Search for files or folders View files stored in the memory card View files by category View files stored in the device ...

Page 50: ... for the Recents key and the Back key Greyscale mode Display colours on the screen as grey tones Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen tu...

Page 51: ...e remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps open the All apps screen and tap Settings Help To view help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help Some apps may not include help inform...

Page 52: ... make calls send messages search the web and more Refer to Action memo for more information Smart select Collect content quickly Refer to Smart select for more information Image clip Draw around an area of the screen you want to save or share Refer to Image clip for more information Screen write Capture edit and write memos on screenshots and then share them Refer to Screen write for more informat...

Page 53: ...ed If you want to use specific information from the memo tap the outside of the selected area to deselect the memo and draw around the information to use it Access additional options Adjust the size of the memo pad Erase the memo Write a memo or change the pen colour Edit the memo as S Note file Available functions for the selected memo information Select an input Save the memo Discard the memo Ad...

Page 54: ...reen tap View action memo list Select a memo to view and edit it Adding Action memo widgets on the Home screen After composing a memo tap and hold and then drag the memo to an empty area on the Home screen An Action memo widget is added to the Home screen and you can view and edit the memo Editing a memo as S Note file While composing a memo tap to open S Note and edit the memo in it The same pen ...

Page 55: ...ebpage open the air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Drag the S Pen across the content you want to collect Save in Scrapbook Share via Collect 3 Select an option to use with the collected item Save the item in Scrapbook Share the item with others Extract text from the item You can copy the extracted text to the clipboard or insert it into messages notes and more Extract text Save the item in t...

Page 56: ...p and hold an item To delete the collected items tap and hold the collected items list pop up window and then drag it to Delete at the top of the screen Image clip Use the S Pen to draw a closed shape around the area you want to save or share You can crop part of an image 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of an image open the air command panel and tap Image clip 2 Draw aro...

Page 57: ... as a part of a webpage open the air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears on the screen 2 Write a memo on the screenshot 3 Select an option to use with the screenshot Share the screenshot with others Save the screenshot To view the saved screenshot open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album Screenshots It is not possibl...

Page 58: ...n the S Note widget 2 Read the on screen information about the app and tap Next 3 Select cover styles and tap Next 4 Select a default note template and tap Next 5 Select an account to sync your notes with and tap Start If you are not signed in to the selected account follow the on screen instructions to sign in to the account If you sync your notes with an account you can view them on other device...

Page 59: ...ting mode Create a Photo note Create a note in text mode Creating notes 1 Tap S Note on the All apps screen Alternatively on the Home screen tap in the S Note widget 2 Tap 3 Compose a note On the Edge screen tap to write or draw on the screen or tap to enter text using the keyboard Handwriting mode Save Eraser mode Selection mode Undo Redo More options Photo note S Pen and finger mode S Pen only m...

Page 60: ...ker Open the preset pen profiles list Fountain pen Calligraphy pen Using the line eraser 1 Tap on the Edge screen 2 Tap an area to erase The whole line on the area will be erased The line eraser can erase your S Note line by line To only erase the area you touch with the S Pen tap once more and deselect Erase line by line You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar To...

Page 61: ... and drag the frame handle 3 Use one of the following options Change the input properties such as layout size colour or thickness Refine or convert handwriting or drawings Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete the input Magnified handwriting mo...

Page 62: ...s of content from various sources such as handwritten text or drawings You can apply the Photo note effect to make it easier to view text from a photo by deleting the background Using auto mode 1 On the All apps screen tap S Note on the Edge screen Alternatively on the Home screen tap on the S Note widget 2 Fit the edges of a subject inside the preview screen Turn the flash on or off Detected subj...

Page 63: ... preview screen tap to switch to manual mode 2 Tap to take a photo Or tap to select a photo saved in the device 3 Drag the edges of the frame to select a section and then tap 4 Edit sections to insert into S Note Drag the frame around the section to adjust the size of a recognised section Delete the section Drag the frame around the section to adjust the size Manually add a section to be recognise...

Page 64: ...e it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete the input Creating notes with voice memos 1 On the All apps screen tap S Note Insert Voice memo Alternatively on the Home screen tap in the S Note widget 2 Read the terms and conditions and tap Agree 3 Read the on screen information about using this feature and tap OK 4 Tap to start recording 5 Speak into the microphone Y...

Page 65: ...ovider Viewing scrapbooks When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset read and agree to the terms and conditions and then set a sync option 1 Tap Scrapbook on the All apps screen 2 Tap to select a category and select a scrapbook If there is a link below the scrapbook content tap the link to go to the source 3 Tap to edit it You can add a title text memos...

Page 66: ...actions with the S Pen You can easily access additional features by pressing the S Pen button Air view Hover over an item on the screen with the S Pen to perform various functions Previewing information Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop up window ...

Page 67: ...preview window using Air Button Air Button If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings S Pen Air view 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 other...

Page 68: ...eld to switch to drawing mode A drawing will be inserted into the message as an attachment 4 When you are finished tap Writing in apps You can write directly on the screen with the S Pen when using some features and apps For example you can enter numbers on the dialling keypad or set an alarm time by writing on the handwriting field with the S Pen If this feature is not activated open the All apps...

Page 69: ...nintended inputs Control motions properly Direct call While viewing call message or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Direct call and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it ...

Page 70: ...ture may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Smart alert and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it Mute Pause Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms ...

Page 71: ...the screen and swipe it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot To view the saved screenshot open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album Screenshots After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap S...

Page 72: ...indows when you drag them from the Multi window tray to the screen 1 Tap and hold to open the Multi window tray 2 Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen Then drag another app icon to a new location on the screen Apps marked with the icon can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time Tap an app marked with the icon and drag it to a new location to open...

Page 73: ...pps 1 Tap 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap to launch an app in Multi window 3 Select another app to launch in Multi window Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options ...

Page 74: ...ose the window Sharing content between app windows You can easily share content between apps such as Email and Internet by dragging and dropping it Some apps may not support this feature 1 Launch Email and Internet in Multi window You can also launch them in pop up windows 2 Tap the circle between the app windows and then tap 3 Tap and hold text or an image in the Internet window and drag it to a ...

Page 75: ...gs Multi window and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap Multi window to activate it Pop up Multi window 1 On the All apps screen launch an app to use in a pop up window 2 Drag down diagonally from the left top edge The app screen will appear in a pop up window Switch to a floating icon Close the window Switch to the full screen view M...

Page 76: ...window to launch it in a pop up window 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window Launching pop up windows from the Multi window tray Tap and hold to open the Multi window tray Tap an app icon in the Multi window tray to launch it in a pop up window If Multi window is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then ta...

Page 77: ...en size Tap Reduce screen size and tap the Reduce screen size switch to activate it To switch to one handed operation mode hold the device in one hand Then quickly drag your thumb from the edge of the screen to the centre of the screen and back again One handed input Tap One handed input and tap the One handed input switch to activate it Tap or to adjust the position of the dialling keypad in call...

Page 78: ...creen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves On the All apps screen tap Settings Display and wallpaper and then tick Increase touch sensitivity Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activate it Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen Other types of material may not be recognised This feature may not wor...

Page 79: ...en drag it to the Home screen Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder at the top of the ...

Page 80: ...ll apps screen Changing the sorting method On the All apps screen tap Sort by and select a sorting method Moving items On the All apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an item to a new panel drag it to Create page at the top of the screen Creating folders 1 On the All apps screen tap Creat...

Page 81: ...een To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap From Gallery If you are setting the locked screen s wallpaper you can select images from various wallpaper categories 4 Tap Set as wallpaper or Save The selected image will be set as the wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen Setting a Dynamic lock screen Use this feature to set the locked screen s wallpaper to chang...

Page 82: ...ion Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the All apps screen tap Settings Sound To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap Done To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone tap Add To set a ringtone for notifications tap Notifications select a ringtone and then tap Done Changing the screen lock met...

Page 83: ... and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it Fingerprint Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Finger Scanner for more information My Places Quickly access useful features associated with your frequently visited pla...

Page 84: ...s The device also applies the settings that you set for the place 1 On the Home screen tap the My Places widget 2 On the My Places widget select a place to set location information and shortcuts For example tap Home to set location information for your home Your current location will appear under Address To automatically search for your location again tap To manually search for a location enter an...

Page 85: ...ange additional settings such as sound mode orWi Fi network settings tap Custom settings Setting additional place information 1 On the My Places widget tap 2 Tap and select another place from the places list To add more places to the list tap Manage places 3 Tap or Get location information to automatically search for your current location To manually search for a location enter an address or a key...

Page 86: ...eatures below Screen lock Web sign in Verify Samsung account Pay with PayPal This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is no...

Page 87: ... speed to allow the device to recognise it In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Sc...

Page 88: ... scanning your fingerprint Or tap Register to register an additional fingerprint 6 When a screen appears requesting to register a backup password enter the backup password and then tap Continue 7 Enter the backup password again to verify it and then tap OK You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints 8 When a fingerprint lock pop up window appears tap OK You can use your f...

Page 89: ...o scanning your fingerprints 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Change backup password 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap and enter the backup password 3 Enter a new password and tap Continue 4 Enter the password again and tap OK Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your p...

Page 90: ...ck Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Pay with PayPal 2 Tick FIDO R...

Page 91: ... lock pop up window appears after the setup tap OK to change the screen lock method or tap Skip Private mode is activated and the icon appears on the status bar Hiding content 1 On the All apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item and tap Move to Private If private mode is not activated proceed to the next steps 3 Read the on screen information and tap OK 4 Follow the on screen inst...

Page 92: ...ivate mode access code 3 On the All apps screen tap My Files Private All items moved in private mode appear on the screen Unhiding content 1 In the private folder select items to unhide 2 Tap Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to The items will be moved to the selected folder Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on t...

Page 93: ...vice to a new device via Smart Switch Visit www samsung com hk smartswitch for more information Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device You can download the app from GALAXY Apps or Play Store 1 On your device tap Smart Switch Mobile 2 On your device sele...

Page 94: ...evious device and follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies Refer to Connecting with Samsung Kies for more information Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registe...

Page 95: ...ung apps You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Tap Sign in 4 Enter your account s email address and password and then tap Sign in Once your Samsung account has been registered you can use apps requi...

Page 96: ...e screen 2 Tap Keypad and enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number View favourite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad ...

Page 97: ...s screen and select a contact to call Making an international call 1 Tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When the main screen is off The main screen turns on and a call alert will appear on it To answer a call drag outside the large circle When the main screen is on or an app is running A...

Page 98: ... tap Logs to view missed calls To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Home screen tap Settings Call Call rejection Rejection messages Options during calls The following actions are available Increase the volume Add call Dial a second call Keypad Open the keypad End call End the current call Speaker Activat...

Page 99: ...device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the All apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 4 Tap Save To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls o...

Page 100: ... down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message Compose an email ...

Page 101: ...g messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the All apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap to send the message ...

Page 102: ...uction Add your email accounts to receive emails and reply to them Setting up email accounts 1 Tap Email on the All apps screen Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time 2 Enter the email address and password and then tap Next To manually register a company email account tap Manual setup 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account t...

Page 103: ...Email on the All apps screen 2 Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message 3 Add recipients and enter a message 4 Tap to send the message Reading emails 1 Tap Email on the All apps screen 2 On the messages list tap a message to read ...

Page 104: ...os or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the All apps screen Camera etiquette Do 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 ...

Page 105: ...ickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen 1 On the locked screen drag outside the large circle 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 3 On the Edge screen tap to take a photo or tap to record a video This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to ...

Page 106: ...e a photo without tapping the shutter button 1 Tap Camera on the All apps screen 2 Tap on the Edge screen to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Place your finger on the sensor at the back of the device and then lift it to take a photo of yourself You can also say Smile Cheese Capture or Shoot to take a photo To record a video say Record video ...

Page 107: ...rself You can also say Smile Cheese Capture or Shoot to take a photo To record a video say Record video 6 Slowly swivel the device left and then right to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the blue frame moves to each end of the white frame Make sure to keep the blue frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portra...

Page 108: ...the rear camera 3 Tap on the preview screen The icon will change to 4 Tap on the Edge screen to take a photo Without effect With effect Shooting modes Take photos using various shooting modes Tap Camera on the All apps screen Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE on the Edge screen Auto ...

Page 109: ...r a few seconds and then automatically takes a photo Selective focus Use the out of focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo 1 On the preview screen tap MODE on the Edge screen Selective focus 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 3 Tap on the Edge screen to take a photo 4 Tap the preview thumbnail at the bottom right of the preview screen 5 Tap and ...

Page 110: ...a plain colour Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the preview screen tap MODE on the Edge screen Panorama Manage modes Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen or change the order of them 1 On the preview screen tap MODE on the Edge screen Manage modes 2 Tick the modes to add to the modes list ...

Page 111: ... may vary depending on the mode and which camera is being used Activate or deactivate the flash Set the number of photos to take when taking photos with the front camera Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos To download more effects tap Download To change the order of effects or hide effects...

Page 112: ... mode Video stabilisation Activate anti shake to reduce or eliminate blurriness resulting from camera shake while recording a video Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you up...

Page 113: ...os 1 Tap Gallery on the All apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap More options Delete Edit Move to the previous screen Share via Change player Image and video preview thumbnails To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen ...

Page 114: ...g com for more information Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored in other devices via the mobile network Accessing content stored in nearby devices Search for nearby devices viaWi Fi Wi Fi Direct or a mobile hotspot to view content stored in them on your device 1 On the All apps scr...

Page 115: ...p of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete Alternatively tap Select 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap at the top of the screen You can also tap Delete tick the images or videos to delete and then tap Done to delete multiple items ...

Page 116: ...mergency mode 2 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap OK 3 Read the on screen information and tap Enable Add more apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and estimated battery standby time Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms The estimated maximum standby time sho...

Page 117: ...ture register your primary contacts first Adding primary contacts 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance 2 Tap Manage primary contacts Create primary contact 3 Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Setting help messages 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance 2 Tap Send help mess...

Page 118: ...at may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving You may incur additional charges when using the navigation feature This mode may not be available depending on the region or service provider This mode is not supported in some languages Starting car mode When you register a vehicle to your device you can listen to the sound from the device via the car s speakers Y...

Page 119: ... more vehicles Tap Settings My cars Using car mode menus Use car mode menus using voice commands to make calls send messages navigate to places or play music You can also tap each menu icons on the screen 1 Open the quick settings panel and tap Car mode to activate it Access additional options Car mode menus Activate the voice command feature Open the menu screen 2 On the car mode main screen say ...

Page 120: ...e location The device will automatically begin guiding you to the location S Finder An introduction Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content Open the notification panel and tap S Finder Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap the filter buttons under the search field and then select a tag Setting search categorie...

Page 121: ...dule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the All apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Tap the top left of the screen to select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task ...

Page 122: ...ent or task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the S Planner main screen tap Sync now to sync events and tasks with your accounts To add accounts to sync with tap Calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name To change an account s syncing option open the All apps screen tap Settings A...

Page 123: ...l apps screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Based on your physical statistics the device calculates your standard basal metabolic rate BMR and recommends a daily calorie intake The recommendation may not be accurate for all ages body compositions or nutritional needs S Health main screen You can view the key information from S Health menus and use shortcuts to directly ...

Page 124: ...etworks or transmitted to others Use caution when sharing your personal data with others If the device is connected to measuring devices verify the communication protocol to confirm proper operation If you use a wireless connection such as Bluetooth or ANT the device may be affected by electronic interference from other devices Avoid using the device near other devices that transmit radio waves Th...

Page 125: ...utorial or tap Start to skip the tutorial Setting the language Tap Settings Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to the language displayed on the device Using SVoice 1 Tap SVoice on the All apps screen Alternatively press the Home key twice When SVoice is launched the device begins voice recognition 2 Say a voice command If the device recognises t...

Page 126: ...d for a certain period it automatically switches to standby mode Tap the microphone icon or say Hi Galaxy to the device to resume voice recognition Changing the wake up command You can change the wake up command from Hi Galaxy The wake up command is used to resume voice recognition when the device is in standby mode Tap Settings Voice wake up Set wake up command Using wake up commands on the locke...

Page 127: ...elect a song to play Add the song to a playlist Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Access additional options Change the repeat mode Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Search for other devices to play the file on Set the file as your favourite song Adjust the volume ...

Page 128: ...ink samsung com for more information Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored in other devices via the mobile network Accessing music stored in nearby devices Search for nearby devices viaWi Fi Wi Fi Direct or a mobile hotspot to play music stored in them on your device 1 On the All ap...

Page 129: ...o Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Search for other devices to play the file on Pause and resume playback Access additional options 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 To rewind or fa...

Page 130: ... link samsung com for more information Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to aWi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored in other devices via the mobile network Accessing videos stored in nearby devices Search for nearby devices viaWi Fi Wi Fi Direct or a mobile hotspot to play videos stored in them on your device 1 On the Al...

Page 131: ...the search engine icon next to the web address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To search the web by voice tap To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article in reading mode Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move to the previously visited page View bookmarked webpages Access additional options Open the webpage window ma...

Page 132: ...urces Recording voice memos 1 Tap Voice Recorder on the All apps screen 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap While recording a voice memo tap to insert a bookmark Display the list of voice memos Change the recording mode Access additional options Start recording Scroll through available recording modes Current recording mode 3 Tap to fin...

Page 133: ...esults keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap Settings Language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice memos When you rev...

Page 134: ...n which the alarm will repeat and then set other various alarm options 3 Tap Save The saved alarm is added to the alarms list 4 To activate or deactivate alarms tap next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Del...

Page 135: ... Deleting clocks Tap Select select clocks and then tap Stopwatch 1 On the All apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To clear lap times tap Reset To restart the timing tap Resume Timer 1 On the All apps screen tap Clock Timer 2 Set the duration and then tap Start 3 Drag outside the large circle when t...

Page 136: ...torage When you save files to Dropbox your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other devices that have Dropbox installed This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap Dropbox on the All apps screen When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup On the Dr...

Page 137: ...ending on the region or service provider When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup On the Flipboard main screen select from various news articles and subscriptions Smart Remote An introduction Use this app to connect toTVs set top boxes or projectors and use the device as a remote control ...

Page 138: ... infrared port is facing theTV and tap TV Then tap Yes this code 1 works if the device turns on theTV If the device does not turn on theTV tap Send this code 1 again or No test next code 2 and then repeat this until theTV recognises the signal 8 Select a channel source Using the device as a remote control You can turn theTV on or off browse channels or adjust the volume level on theTV using the de...

Page 139: ... panel appears on the screen Turn theTV on or off TV control menus Additional functions Access additional options Setting programme reminders 1 Select aTV programme that is currently not broadcasting 2 Tap REMIND ME to set an alarm to remind you of theTV programme s start time ...

Page 140: ...nt Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Composing notes You can create a note using images voice recordings and other attachments On the Evernote main screen tap While composing a note use the following options Set a reminder to the note Attach files or use additional options Take a photo and attach it to ...

Page 141: ...rtwork to download the artwork to your device The artwork is saved in the PEN UP folder To open the folder open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album PEN UP You can only download artwork tagged as wallpaper Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more information To view mor...

Page 142: ...d download various content to watch from the Play Store Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share ...

Page 143: ...oups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 144: ...n be shown as BT MAC Connecting to other devices When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect When the panel opens theWi Fi and the Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices 2 Select a device from the li...

Page 145: ...e Quick connect feature To deactivate the Quick connect feature drag downwards from the top of the screen Alternatively tap Sharing content Share content with the connected devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices 3 Select a media category 4 Select the content to share and tap Done Your device sends the content to the connected...

Page 146: ...uetooth 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 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it and then tap Scan The detected devices are listed 2 S...

Page 147: ...the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Bluetooth connection request The received image is saved in the Download folder To open the folder open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album ...

Page 148: ...evice to connect to To connect to multiple devices tap Multi connect 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device to confirm Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 Tap Gallery on the All apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Wi Fi ...

Page 149: ...s NFC An introduction Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The battery contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feat...

Page 150: ... 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 All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap NFC to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader 3 Tap ...

Page 151: ...S Beam switch to activate it Android Beam Send data via Bluetooth S Beam Send data viaWi Fi Direct This feature is optimal for large data transfers 3 Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna 4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item Do not send copyright protected data via S Beam Doing so may violate copyright l...

Page 152: ...omeSync and then share your contents Screen Mirroring enabled devices AllShare Cast dongle and HomeSync This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected ...

Page 153: ...ps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name in the list and enter the PIN shown on theTV screen 5 Open or play a file and then control the display with the keys on your device Ending the Screen Mirroring...

Page 154: ...e to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor Ending the MirrorLink co...

Page 155: ...screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Printing Download plug in 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device To add printers manually tap Add printer To change print settings...

Page 156: ...only Updating with Samsung Kies Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 2 On the computer launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 3 Follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB ...

Page 157: ...the USB cable 2 Open the notification panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsu...

Page 158: ...p To set the device to automatically back up data tick Auto back up To restore data using a Google account open the All apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset and then tick Automatic restore When you reinstall apps backed up settings and data will be restored To restore data using a Samsung account open the All apps screen and tap Settings Accounts Samsung account Restore Current data will be d...

Page 159: ...ions Configuring settings Tap Settings on the All apps screen to access the Settings screen To search for settings by entering keywords tap You can change the view mode from list view to separate tabs Tap View as Tab view QUICK SETTINGS Create a list of frequently used settings Tap Edit quick settings Tick items to add or deselect items to remove and then tap Done ...

Page 160: ... 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap Connect AddingWi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in theWi Fi networks list you can add it manually 1 Tap AddWi Fi network at the bottom of the list 2 Enter the network name in Network SSID 3 Select the security type 4 Enter the password if it is not an open network and ...

Page 161: ...etooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it Tap to view more options Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB ...

Page 162: ...3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services On the Settings screen tap Flight mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings fo...

Page 163: ...the settings for various sharing features On the Settings screen tap NFC and sharing NFC Change settings for using the NFC feature Refer to NFC for more information Nearby devices Change the settings for sharing content with nearby devices All devices must supportWi Fi Direct or be connected to the sameWi Fi network or a mobile hotspot Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on ...

Page 164: ...erformance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Default messaging app Select the default app t...

Page 165: ... the Settings screen tap Display and wallpaper Brightness Set the brightness of the display Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Font Change the font size and type One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Refer to One handed operation for more information Screen rotation Set the con...

Page 166: ... on the locked screen Camera shortcut Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Action memo on lock screen Set the device to launch Action memo when you double tap the locked screen with the S Pen while pressing and holding the S Pen button Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock...

Page 167: ...S Pen over a text input field S Pen alerts Set the device to display a pop up alert and emit a sound if you walk when the touchscreen is off and S Pen is removed from the device Disable pen detection Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen S Pen sound Set the device to make writing sounds when you write or draw on the screen with the S Pen S Pen vibration feedback Set th...

Page 168: ...or right across the screen Edge screen Change the settings for using the Edge screen On the Settings screen tap Edge screen Manage panels Manage panels that you can use on the Edge screen You can download additional panels from GALAXY Apps Express me Create or delete your own panels to use on the Edge screen Information stream Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the Edge scr...

Page 169: ...p and reset Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Easy mode Set the device to easy mode On the Setting...

Page 170: ...ode Refer to Private mode for more information On the Settings screen tap Private mode and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it Private mode access type Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode Auto disable Set the device to exit private mode automatically when the screen turns off Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to ...

Page 171: ...guage Select a display language for all menus and apps Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung Chinese IME Change the Samsung Chinese IME keyboard settings To access the setting options tap Samsung keyboard Change the Samsung keyboard settings To access the setting options tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Google voice typing Chang...

Page 172: ...on from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format Safety assistance Activate the Safety assistance features On the Settings screen tap Safety assistance Emergency mode Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions su...

Page 173: ... the Settings screen tap Power saving Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby...

Page 174: ... Verify apps Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Encrypting data may take more than an hour Before encrypting data connect the charger to fully charge the battery and do not unplug it until data encryption is complete Encrypt externa...

Page 175: ... download security updates Send security reports Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored in the internal memory Clear credentials Erase the credential con...

Page 176: ...apps on your device On the Settings screen tap Application manager Default applications Select a default setting for using apps On the Settings screen tap Default applications Application settings Customise app settings On the Settings screen tap Application settings ...

Page 177: ...ome key three times quickly Accessibility TalkBack Negative colours Interaction control On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the Direct access switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly Voice feedback TalkBack ActivatingTalkBack When you activateTalkBack the device reads aloud the text on t...

Page 178: ...and hold on an item and the device reads aloud the item When you release your finger the item under your finger is selected Selecting items Tap an item to select it Or select and hold on an item while exploring the screen and then release your finger Opening the selected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear the item you want release your finger from the item Then tap anywhere on ...

Page 179: ...ce versa On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack Settings Manage gestures Two part vertical gestures Then select one of the following features Move to the first and last items on screen When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the first item at the top of the screen is selected When you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen th...

Page 180: ...w the labels open the All apps screen and tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack Settings Manage customised labels Configuring settings forTalkBack Configure settings forTalkBack for your convenience On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack Settings Speech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback Use pitch changes Set the device to read aloud text at a low pit...

Page 181: ... read the items aloud Single tap selection Set the device to open the selected item by tapping it once Launch Explore by touch tutorial View the tutorial about using the Explore by touch feature Manage gestures Assign actions to perform using finger gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for more information Manage customised labels View the labels you added Resume from suspend Sele...

Page 182: ...text for an example If the device cannot read examples aloud tap Install voice data to download and install voice data for the text to speech feature Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly When you touch the ...

Page 183: ...d out Quickly tap the screen three times to zoom in on a specific area Quickly tap the screen three times again to return to the normal view Exploring the screen by scrolling Drag two or more fingers across the magnified screen Adjusting zoom ratio Pinch two or more fingers on the magnified screen or spread them apart You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times an...

Page 184: ...screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Notification reminder and then tap the Notification reminder switch to activate it To set an interval between alerts tap Reminder interval Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Negative colou...

Page 185: ...ring and then tick Turn off all sounds Caption settings On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Samsung subtitles CC or Google subtitles CC and then tap the Samsung subtitles CC or the Google subtitles CC switch to activate it Select an option for configuring the caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset 1 Connect...

Page 186: ...screen information and tap OK OK 3 Tap to start using the baby crying detector The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log Doorbell detector 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound detectors Doorbell detector and tap the switch to activate it 2 Read the on screen information and tap OK OK 3 Tap to make a recording of your doorbell Wh...

Page 187: ...en tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tick Auto haptic Some apps may not support this feature Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps features and settings You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessi...

Page 188: ...ve the cursor Also tap the screen to select items under the cursor Use the following options Select an item or scroll left or right on the screen Scroll up or down the screen Move the touch area to another location Magnify the area where the cursor is located Close the touch area To change the cursor settings open the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant m...

Page 189: ... screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Tap and hold delay and then select an option Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device s reaction to inputs while using apps 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Interaction control 2 Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Home key...

Page 190: ...tings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export select an export option and then tap OK Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export and then select an import option Select a file to import and tap Done OK The accessibility settings will be u...

Page 191: ...correctly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and t...

Page 192: ...n the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the All apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset Reset device Erase everything Before performing the factory data reset remember ...

Page 193: ...attery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user repla...

Page 194: ...s 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 multimedia files do not play ...

Page 195: ...ur device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are aWind...

Page 196: ...cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 197: ...ny information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi A...

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