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User Manual

English (CA). 01/2015. Rev.1.0

SM-N915W8

Summary of Contents for SM-N915W8

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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 47 Screen capture 47 Using the dictionary 48 My Files 49 Power saving feature 50 Viewing help information S Pen features 51 Air command 52 Action memo 54 Smart select 55 Image clip 56 Screen write 57 S Note 64 Scrapbook 65 Using the S Pen Motions u...

Page 3: ...tooth 147 Wi Fi Direct 148 NFC 151 Screen Mirroring 153 MirrorLink 154 Mobile printing Personalizing 78 Managing the Home and All apps screens 80 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 81 Changing the screen lock method 82 My Places 85 Finger Scanner 90 Private mode 91 Easy mode 92 Transferring data from your previous device 93 Setting up accounts Phone contacts 95 Phone 98 Contacts Messages email 100 Me...

Page 4: ...oduction 158 Configuring settings 158 QUICK SETTINGS 159 CONNECTIONS 163 DEVICE 168 PERSONALISATION 170 SYSTEM 175 APPLICATIONS Accessibility 176 About Accessibility 176 Using the Home key to open accessibility menus 176 Voice feedback TalkBack 182 Vision 184 Hearing 186 Dexterity and interaction 189 Answering or ending calls 189 Using single tap mode 189 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: ... devices Appearances 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 access...

Page 8: ...ra Proximity Light Gesture sensor Edge screen Touchscreen Recents key Microphone Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor LED indicator Receiver 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 recognize 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 adapter 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: ... 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: ...arnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes 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 recognize 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: ...e Home 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 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 customize 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: ...pwards 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 3 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: ... 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 Edge screen settings screen will appear 2 Tap Express me 3 Tap and select the desired image 4 Drag the image on the screen to specify the area to ...

Page 38: ...ne You can use the following icons to edit the panel Change the panel image Add handwriting to the panel Add text 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 customize 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: ...For all caps tap it twice Switch to handwriting mode Enter a space Changing the input language Tap and hold tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard layout Tap and hold tap select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES and then sel...

Page 46: ...n the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Switch to handwriting mode Switch to the standard keyboard Switch between number mode and character mode This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Add an item from the clipboard Change the keyboard settings Switch to the floating keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging Switch to the ...

Page 47: ...er key simultaneously The image is saved in the Screenshots folder To open the folder open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album Screenshots After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others You can also capture screenshots using other methods Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps Using th...

Page 48: ...ds list or tap SearchWeb to use the word as a search term In the detailed view tap to view more options My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or 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...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ...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 51: ... 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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ... 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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ... 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 61: ...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 62: ... 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 recognized section Delete the section Drag the frame around the section to adjust the size Manually add a section to be recognize...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 dialing 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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...p an app window to select it 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 tap the Mult...

Page 76: ...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 dialing keypad in call ...

Page 77: ...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 recognized This feature may not wor...

Page 78: ... drag it into position on 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 and 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...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ... 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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ... speed to allow the device to recognize 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 recognize your fingerprints 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Sc...

Page 87: ... 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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ... 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 91: ...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 92: ...evice to a new device via Smart Switch Visit www samsung com 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 select...

Page 93: ...ious 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 registere...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...Home screen 2 Tap Keypad and enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a 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 96: ... number to make a call Making calls from the favourites list Select a contact and tap to add the contact to the favourite contacts list Open the Favourites 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 ...

Page 97: ...is on or an app is running A call alert will appear on the Edge screen To reject a call drag Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar and the Edge screen Open the notification panel or tap on the Edge screen to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Home screen tap Logs to view missed calls To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject mes...

Page 98: ... party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Contacts An introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device Refer toTransferring data from your previous device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the All apps s...

Page 99: ...Logs and then tap a contact s image Searching for contacts On the All apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or 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 ...

Page 100: ...ing 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 101: ...oduction 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...

Page 102: ...p 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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...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 109: ...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 110: ... 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 111: ...ng 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 ...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...ntacts 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 messages and then tap the Send help messages switch to activate...

Page 117: ...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 118: ... 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 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 recognizes t...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ... 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 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ...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 recognize your voice Before using this feature tap Settings Language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice memos When you rev...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...n tap 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 w...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...heTV tap No Button 2 and then repeat this until theTV recognizes the signal 7 If you have a Cable Satellite box select the brand and follow the test procedure in step 6 until the box recognizes the signal If you don t have a Cable Satellite box select I don t have Cable Satellite box then tap Next Using the device as a remote control You can turn theTV on or off browse channels or adjust the volum...

Page 138: ...rol panel appears on the screen Turn theTV on or off TV control menus Additional functions Access additional options Setting program reminders 1 Select aTV program that is currently not broadcasting 2 Tap REMIND ME to set an alarm to remind you of theTV program s start time ...

Page 139: ...ollow 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 New note 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 i...

Page 140: ...e artwork 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 ...

Page 141: ... share music on your device Play Movies Watch videos stored on your device and 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 fro...

Page 142: ...uts Chat with your friends individually or in groups 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 143: ...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 144: ...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 145: ...t 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 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it and then tap Scan The detected devices ar...

Page 146: ...ce to receive the image If the device you want to pair with is not in the list turn 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 Download Unpai...

Page 147: ... 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 Direct a...

Page 148: ...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 149: ... 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 150: ...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 151: ...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 152: ...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 153: ...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 154: ...ings 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 Samsung Print Service Plugin Add printer To change ...

Page 155: ...i 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 US...

Page 156: ...g 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 Sam...

Page 157: ... up 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...

Page 158: ...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 159: ... 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 160: ... Bluetooth 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 ...

Page 161: ...ired changes and tap Save 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...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This 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 ...

Page 164: ... Set the device to sound when a key is touched Vibrate when tapped Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched Display and wallpaper Change the display settings On 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 Act...

Page 165: ...ing the device some commands may not be recognized Lock screen Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Change the screen lock method The following options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Show information Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Camera shortcut Set the device to show the camera shortcut o...

Page 166: ...Air command Set the device to display the air command features when you hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button Air view Activate the air view feature to perform various actions with the S Pen Pointer Set the device to display the S Pen pointer when hovering the S Pen over the screen Direct pen input Set the device to display the handwriting field icon when hovering the S Pen ov...

Page 167: ...device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call message or contact details Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device Mute Pause Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms when you cover the screen with your palm or turn the device over Palm swipe to capture Set the device to ca...

Page 168: ...able depending on the region or service provider PERSONALISATION Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with On the Settings screen tap Accounts Cloud Change sync backup and restore settings for your Samsung and Dropbox accounts On the Settings screen tap Cloud Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and...

Page 169: ...tifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode On the Settings screen tap Blocking mode and then tap the Blocking mode switch to activate it Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode Refer to Private mode for more information On the Settings screen tap Private mode and ...

Page 170: ...ccount Set the device to verify your Samsung account with fingerprints Pay with PayPal Set the device to verify your PayPal account and to authorize purchases using your fingerprints This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Se...

Page 171: ...inter speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery becomes fully discharged or is removed from the device the time and date are reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zone...

Page 172: ...s Change the accessory settings On the Settings screen tap Accessories Dock sound Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock Audio output Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices Some devices may not support the surround sound setting Power saving Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power ...

Page 173: ...e SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Security Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Verify apps Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them Encrypt device Set a passw...

Page 174: ...k settings Make passwords visible Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Security policy updates Set the device to check and 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 var...

Page 175: ...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 Customize app settings On the Settings screen tap Application settings ...

Page 176: ...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 177: ...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 178: ...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 179: ...iew the labels open the All apps screen and tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack Settings Manage custom 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 pitch...

Page 180: ...nd 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 custom labels View the labels you added Resume from suspend Select...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...e All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Magnification gestures and then tap the Magnification gestures switch to activate it Zooming in and 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 P...

Page 183: ...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 recognize text on the screen more easily On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Negative colou...

Page 184: ...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 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ...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 188: ... 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 189: ...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 190: ...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 191: ...on 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 192: ...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 193: ...ips 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 pla...

Page 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories and supplies Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode Use o...

Page 197: ...ions of dust or airborne materials Dust or foreign materials can cause your device to malfunction and may result in fire or electric shock Do not bite or suck the device or the battery Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire Children or animals can choke on small parts If children use the device make sure that they use the device properly Do not insert the device or suppli...

Page 198: ...age the outside of the device or cause it to malfunction If you use a hearing aid contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference The radio frequency emitted by your device may interfere with some hearing aids Before using your device contact the manufacturer to determine whether or not your hearing aid will be affected by radio frequencies emitted by the device Do not use your d...

Page 199: ...y and assess the traffic Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the person you are talking to aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that could potentially divert your attention from the road Care for and use your mobile dev...

Page 200: ...out of the device which may result in damage or malfunction Use caution when exposed to flashing lights While using your device leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the dev...

Page 201: ...dset cable does not become entangled in your arms or on nearby objects Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You could be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or...

Page 202: ... following Hold the device upright as you would with a traditional phone Speak directly into the microphone Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty If your device needs servicing take your ...

Page 203: ...ontacting emergency services personnel Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information While using your device be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data When disposing of your device back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downl...

Page 204: ...roduct and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources If you intend to discard the product the waste c...

Page 205: ...NESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT ORTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CO...

Page 206: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 207: ...he highest reported SAR values for the N915W8 are Head 0 W kg Body 0 W kg This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the s...

Page 208: ...g 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 Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device compli...

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