Samsung SM-N9208 User Manual Download

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Settings

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Wallpaper

Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
On the Settings screen, tap

Wallpaper

Themes

Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked
screen, and icons.
On the Settings screen, tap

Themes

To download more themes, tap

MORE THEMES

Lock screen and security

Options

Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
On the Settings screen, tap

Lock screen and security

The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.

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Screen lock type

: Change the screen lock method.

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Info and app shortcuts

: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen.

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Notifications on lock screen

: Set whether or not to show notification content on the

locked screen and select which notifications to display.

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Secure lock settings

: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.

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Fingerprints

: Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to

your Samsung account. Refer to

Fingerprint recognition

for more information.

Summary of Contents for SM-N9208

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 02 2016 Rev 1 0 SM N9208 SM N920CD SM N920I SM N920C SM N920G ...

Page 2: ...ce 57 Device and data management 59 Quick connect 62 Sharing files with contacts 63 Emergency mode Applications 64 Installing or uninstalling apps 65 Phone 70 Contacts 72 Messages 75 Internet 76 Email 77 Camera 100 Gallery 102 Smart Manager 104 S Note 111 S Planner 113 S Health 116 SVoice 118 SideSync 127 Music 128 Video 129 Scrapbook 130 Voice Recorder 132 My Files 132 Samsung Gear 133 Clock 135 ...

Page 3: ... 150 Notifications 151 Do not disturb 151 Display 152 S Pen 153 Advanced features 154 Wallpaper 154 Themes 154 Lock screen and security 159 Privacy and safety 162 Easy mode 162 Accessibility 163 Accounts 164 Backup and reset 164 Language and input 165 Battery 166 Storage 166 Date and time 166 User manual 166 About device Appendix 167 Accessibility 183 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...ce or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading ...

Page 5: ...ackage contents Check the product box for the following items Device Quick start guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additi...

Page 6: ...evice Microphone Loud speaker Back key Multipurpose jack Front camera Microphone Speaker Power key Touchscreen Recents key Headset jack Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor LED indicator Proximity Light sensor SIM card tray ...

Page 7: ...with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water ...

Page 8: ... to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google Back Tap to return to the previous screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume S Pen S Pen button S Pen nib Tweezers ...

Page 9: ...ile 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 Detaching the S Pen Press the end of the S Pen to disengage it Then pull the S Pen from the slot To store the S Pen push it back into the slot until you hear it click 2 1 When you insert the S Pen into the slot insert the S Pen s nib first Failur...

Page 10: ...Basics 10 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 2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen ...

Page 11: ... 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 more information abou...

Page 12: ... cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 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 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket ...

Page 13: ...and tap Apps Settings Battery The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the Smart manager When y...

Page 14: ...ully charging the battery Using a power source other than the USB power adaptor such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from ...

Page 15: ...ing 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 You cannot use the fast charging feature when the screen is turned on Turn off the screen to increase the charging speed If the fast charging feature is not activated on the Home screen tap Apps Settings Batte...

Page 16: ...ss charging To reduce the fan noise you must deactivate the Fast wireless charging feature The on off option will be added in your device s settings menu when you first place it on the charger On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Battery and then tap the Fast wireless charging switch to deactivate it Deactivating this feature will reduce noise but may result in slower charging times Charging the b...

Page 17: ...ing mode when the remaining battery power reaches the preset level tap Start power saving and select an option 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...

Page 18: ...IM cards work with the device Dual SIM models In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider Single SIM models 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 19: ...1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 20: ...USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 2 2 1 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 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Carefully insert the SIM card tray to prevent the SIM cards from leaving or falling out of the tray Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the eje...

Page 21: ...Basics 21 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Dual SIM models 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 22: ...rred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services to specific cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager and set the feature preferences for your cards in Preferred SIM card Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or af...

Page 23: ...discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips 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 ...

Page 24: ...t a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with your finger or the S Pen Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options ...

Page 25: ...Basics 25 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 26: ... Home screen or the 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 27: ...ng all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 28: ...re Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Screen gr...

Page 29: ...itch to activate it Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then 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...

Page 30: ...s will be created 3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder To move apps from a folder to the Home screen tap the folder and then drag an app to the Home screen To delete apps in a folder tap the folder and then drag the app you want to delete to Remove at the top of the scr...

Page 31: ...pps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider On the 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...

Page 32: ...r 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder To delete a folder select a folder with Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen ta...

Page 33: ...ength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode a...

Page 34: ...ersonal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlo...

Page 35: ...he screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Notification panel 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 pan...

Page 36: ...rightness View more quick setting buttons Quick setting buttons Dual SIM models Launch Settings Launch Quick connect Tap a notification and perform various actions Access the notification settings screen Clear all notifications Adjust the brightness View more quick setting buttons Quick setting buttons SIM and USIM card feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager You can hide Quick conn...

Page 37: ... it to another location S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content on the device 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 Filter under the search field and then select filter details Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in...

Page 38: ...ps tap it twice Switch to handwriting mode Enter a space Changing the input language Tap and hold tap Add 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 Languages and types and then select a key...

Page 39: ...on that was used Enter text by voice Open 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 Enter emoticons Change the keyboard settings ...

Page 40: ...in 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 on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full...

Page 41: ...some apps and features Capturing screenshots with the S Pen You can also use the Air command features to capture screenshots Screen write allows you to write on captured screenshots Use Scroll capture to capture content that continues across multiple screens To select and capture a specific area use Smart select Refer to Screen write and Smart select for more information Opening apps On the Home s...

Page 42: ... Air command icon S Note Air command settings Action memo Write memos quickly and link actions to them You can 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 Screen write Capture edit and write memos on screenshots and then share them Refer to Screen write for more informatio...

Page 43: ...ns using the written or drawn information 1 On the Air command panel tap Action memo 2 Write or draw a memo 3 Tap MORE Link to action The entire memo will be selected 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 Erase the memo Adjust the size of the memo pad Share ...

Page 44: ...e the pop up icon to another location tap the icon and drag it to a new location To save the memo tap the pop up icon and tap SAVE The memo will be saved in S Note and the pop up icon will disappear Adding Action memo widgets on the Home screen After composing a memo tap MORE Pin to home screen The memo will automatically be saved and an Action memo widget will be added to the Home screen Tap the ...

Page 45: ...e is content you want to capture such as a part of an image open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Drag the S Pen across the content you want to select Reshape the selected area by selecting a shape icon on the toolbar or tap Auto shape to automatically reshape the selected area 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Write Write or draw on the screen Share Share the selected a...

Page 46: ...een is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears on the screen 2 If you capture content that continues across multiple screens such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture more content Tap CAPTURE MORE The screen will automatically scroll down and allow you to select CAPTURE MORE again When you are finished capturing tap DONE 3 Write a memo on the screenshot ...

Page 47: ...rtcuts Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel On the Air command panel tap Add shortcuts and select apps or functions to open from the panel To edit shortcuts open the Air command panel and tap Shortcuts You can also remove the S Note shortcut Air view Hover over an item on the screen with the S Pen to perform various functions Previewing information Point at t...

Page 48: ...he preview window using Action button Action button If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings S Pen Air view and then tap the switch to activate it Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 49: ...ield 3 Write with the S Pen When composing a message in Messages tap DRAWING MODE at the top of the handwriting field to switch to drawing mode A drawing will be inserted into the message as an attachment 4 When you are finished tap DONE If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings S Pen Direct pen input and then tap the switch to activate it ...

Page 50: ...te this feature open the Apps screen tap Settings S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it When the screen is off detach the S Pen and write a memo Tap SAVE or reinsert the S Pen into the slot Then the memo will be saved in S Note To view memos open the Apps screen and tap S Note Action memos ...

Page 51: ...Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 52: ... recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 Swipe to the left or right to select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 53: ... circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature Minimise the window ...

Page 54: ... windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Drag and drop content ...

Page 55: ...m Galaxy Apps or Play Store Computer version Transfer data between your device and a computer You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data ...

Page 56: ...artswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect you...

Page 57: ...USB cable 2 Open the notification panel and then tap USB for file transfer Transferring media files Tap Transferring images 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 Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating over the air The device can be directl...

Page 58: ...th the update process Before updating disconnect all other media devices from the computer Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Accounts for more information Using ...

Page 59: ...tory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING The device automatically restarts Quick connect Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets orTVs using the Quick connec...

Page 60: ...from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions The next steps may vary depending on the connected device To change your device s visibility setting tap MORE Settings Device visibility and then select an option Sharing content Share content with the connected devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect 2 Tap Scan for nearby devices 3 Select a device from the...

Page 61: ...nclude HomeSync and an AllShare Cast dongle TV to mobile device WatchTV on your device s screen You can continue watchingTV even when moving to another room ControlTV Use your device as a remote control for theTV TV sound to mobile device Listen to the sound via the device s speaker while watching theTV You can connect a headset to the device so that others do not hear theTV sound Briefing onTV Se...

Page 62: ... the simple sharing feature The following actions are an example of sharing images This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Simple sharing To use this feature your phone number must be verified 4 Select recipients and tap DONE When the image is sent to the recipients device a notification will appea...

Page 63: ...e apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and usage time left Turn on the flash Make a call Send your current location information in a message Browse the Internet Access additional options Sound alarms The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating em...

Page 64: ...NSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap MORE Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To downloa...

Page 65: ...ct an app and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL DISABLE Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager Disabled select an app and then tap ENABLE Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a phone n...

Page 66: ...contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Dual SIM models Tap or to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 67: ... as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0...

Page 68: ... your block list 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone MORE Settings Call blocking Block list 2 Tap LOG or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number and then enter a phone number When blocked numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their...

Page 69: ...hone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Email Send an email Message Send a message Internet Browse webpages Contacts Open the contacts list S Planner Open the calendar Memo Create an Action memo End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the fo...

Page 70: ...o add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad open the Apps screen and tap Phone If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls open the Apps screen and tap Phone LOG a contact Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device On the Apps scr...

Page 71: ...le Share your profile information such as your photo and status message with others using the profile sharing feature This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device On the Apps screen tap Contacts your profile Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate ...

Page 72: ...acts on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Share 3 Tick contacts and tap SHARE 4 Select a file format 5 Select a sharing method Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap ...

Page 73: ...m the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message Dual SIM models Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Single SIM models Tap SEND to send the message Dual SIM models Tap or to send the message ...

Page 74: ...ific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block list 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Settings Block messages 3 Tap Block list To add phrases to block tap Blocked phrases 4 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number When you receive messages from the blocked numbers or messages including b...

Page 75: ... messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to activate it Internet Browse the Internet t...

Page 76: ...il Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time 1 Tap Email on the Apps screen 2 Enter the email address and password and then tap SIGN IN 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 tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email acco...

Page 77: ...ed To enable email syncing tap MORE Settings your account name and then tap the Sync account switch to activate it Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the Apps screen Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without thei...

Page 78: ...o adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap Capture To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen tap Camera settings Hide or show the setting icons Quick settings Record a video Take a photo Switch b...

Page 79: ... does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you l...

Page 80: ...nding on the shooting conditions On HDR mode is activated Off HDR mode is deactivated Tracking AF When you select a subject to track the device automatically focuses on the subject even when the subject is moving or when you change the camera s position When this feature is activated you cannot use theVideo stabilisation feature 1 On the preview screen tap and tap the Tracking AF switch to activat...

Page 81: ...rizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high Locking the focus and exposure Strong light dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achieve an appropriate exposure Lock the focus or exposure and then take a photo Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and expos...

Page 82: ...ature Tap and drag your finger on the colour temperature bar Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos If the shutter speed is set manually you cannot set the ISO setting to AUTO Adjust the shutter speed A slow shut...

Page 83: ... exposure area and the focus area If bright light affects the contrast or the subject is outside the auto focus area use this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject This feature is only available when you set the shutter speed and the focus to AUTO in pro mode 1 On the preview screen tap and ho...

Page 84: ...e preview screen tap MODE Selective focus 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 3 Tap to take a photo 4 Tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap and select one of the following Near focus Make the subject stand out and blur the background around the subject Far focus Blur the subject and make the background stand out around the subject Pan focus Make the subject and its backgr...

Page 85: ...n the following conditions The device or the subject is moving There is strong background light low levels of light or you are taking photos indoors The subject or background has no pattern or consists of 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 Panorama To get the best shots using...

Page 86: ... as a video collage You can select a collage type and change the screen ratio Series Select the screen ratio and record a series of videos containing various scenes While recording pause recording and then resume recording to capture multiple scenes Slow motion Record a video to view it in a slow motion video collage You can also select a recording time for videos Tap and select an option 3 Tap to...

Page 87: ...to watch your live broadcast For more information about theYouTube broadcast feature refer to YouTube s help menu This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider You may incur additional charges for broadcasting via the mobile network Before you start You must sign into your Google account to use this feature To automatically save your broadcast on your device when it...

Page 88: ...people during your broadcast tap Share and select a sharing method While inviting people your broadcast will be paused To start recording again tap RESUME 7 Tap to end your broadcast The broadcast will be automatically uploaded toYouTube To share the link with others tap SHARE LINK Watching a live broadcast Invited contacts can watch the broadcast by tapping the video link they received For public...

Page 89: ...ing 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section Editing slow motion sections 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section 3 Tap to pause playback 4 Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to...

Page 90: ...and use the following options Divide the section into two parts Delete one of the divided section 1 8 Change the playback speed of the selected section 7 Tap to preview the video 8 Tap EXPORT to save the video Fast motion Record a video for viewing it in fast motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in fast motion The focal length may become shorter when using this mode 1 On the...

Page 91: ...to the desired points to set the duration of the video to be played 5 Drag to select the area of the video to be played in fast motion To set a fast motion section more precisely tap and hold and then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame Fast motion section End bracket Start bracket 6 Tap the fast motion section and use the following options Divide the s...

Page 92: ...e a subject in the centre of the preview screen and tap 3 Move the device around the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos When the arrow becomes completely yellow or when you stop circling the subject the device will automatically stop taking photos Viewing virtual shot photos 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen or s...

Page 93: ...s 2 Tap MODE Selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds ...

Page 94: ... to correct your face shape After shape correction the background may appear slightly distorted Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Skin tone Make your skin appear brighter and clearer 3 When the device detects your face tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a ph...

Page 95: ...palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits The top and bottom parts...

Page 96: ...rself You can also tap the screen to take a photo The device will take four photos at the two second intervals To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds 6 Tick photos you want to save and tap SAVE Downloading modes Download more shooting modes ...

Page 97: ...ortion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Select a video recording time Change the video collage type or screen ratio You can also record video collages featuring the slow motion effect Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically tak...

Page 98: ...automatically focus on a selected subject even when the subject or camera moves Video stabilisation Activate anti shake to reduce or eliminate blurry image resulting from camera shake while recording a video Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the si...

Page 99: ...h photo is saved in two formats DNG and JPG Burst shot photos are only saved as JPG files You can view JPG files in Gallery DNG files can be viewed or deleted in the DCIM Camera folder Voice control Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands You can say Smile Cheese Capture or Shoot to take a photo To record a video say Record video Volume keys function Set the device to us...

Page 100: ...on the Apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap Access additional options Add the image to favourites Move to the previous screen Automatically adjust the image Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 101: ...te at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Sharing images or videos Select an image or a video tap Share at the bottom of the screen and then select a sharing method ...

Page 102: ...u can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Scanning for malware ...

Page 103: ...e usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity You can delete unused and residual files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more RAM Check the amount of available RAM You can close background apps and reduce the amoun...

Page 104: ... widget The S Note widget may not be displayed on the Home screen by default depending on the region or service provider If the S Note widget is not displayed you can add it to the Home screen to use it Open the Action memo pad and create a memo Launch S Note Create a note in handwriting mode Create a note in text mode Take a photo and open it with S Note Creating notes 1 On the Apps screen tap S ...

Page 105: ...ions 105 3 Compose a note Tap Pen to write or draw on the screen or tap Text to enter text using the keyboard Handwriting mode Save Eraser mode Text mode Undo Redo Load saved pen profiles More options Add page ...

Page 106: ...ntain pen Calligraphy pen Using the line eraser 1 Tap Eraser 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 Eraser once more and tap Erase touched area You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar To clear the note tap ERASE ALL Even with a smaller e...

Page 107: ... move the input to another location select the input and then drag it to a new location To change the size of the selection tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that appears 3 Edit the input using the available options Layout Arrange the layers Cut Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy Copy the input To paste it to another locat...

Page 108: ...e Notes Alternatively on the Home screen tap on the S Note widget You can also launch S Note with the S Pen Open the Air command panel and tap the S Note shortcut 2 Tap MORE Insert OTHERS Photo note 3 Fit the edges of a subject inside the preview screen Turn the flash on or off Detected subject Hide or show the option icons Show or hide viewfinder guides Take a photo ...

Page 109: ...order appears around the subject tap to take a photo 5 Edit the photo Enhance the visibility of text in the image Edit sections to insert into the note Crop the image Rotate the image 6 Tap DONE The photo will be inserted into S Note ...

Page 110: ... frame around the section to adjust the size Manually add a section to be recognised Deleting notes 1 On the Apps screen tap S Note Notes Alternatively on the Home screen tap on the S Note widget You can also launch S Note with the S Pen Open the Air command panel and tap the S Note shortcut 2 On the notes list tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more memos to delete 3 Tap ...

Page 111: ...pe recognition Easy chart Create and manage charts and tables Idea Sketch Create idea sketches S Note widget Add the S Note widget to the Home screen and create a note You can view or edit the note by tapping the widget S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If th...

Page 112: ...t Enter the location of the event Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm 4 Tap SAVE to save the event Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Tasks 3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date To add more details tap 4 Tap SAVE to save the task ...

Page 113: ... account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen i...

Page 114: ...es GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMMES Use customisable exercise programmes TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements To add trackers goals or programmes to the S Health screen tap MORE Manage items and then select items under the TRACKERS GOALS or PROGRAMMES tab To access more information about S Health functions tap MORE Settings Help ...

Page 115: ...tion may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You may share and or sync your data with additional Samsung services or compatible third party services that you select a...

Page 116: ... tap Voice wake up Change wake up command START and then follow the on screen instructions To set the device to launch SVoice using the wake up command while the device is locked tap and tap the Wake up in secured lock switch to activate it Using SVoice 1 Say the preset wake up command Alternatively on the Apps screen tap SVoice When SVoice is launched the device begins voice recognition This app ...

Page 117: ...ied period Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak Setting the language On the Apps screen tap SVoice Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to ...

Page 118: ...If SideSync is not installed use one of the following methods to download and install it To download and install SideSync on your Samsung Android tablet or smartphone search for SideSync in Galaxy Apps or Play Store If your device does not support SideSync you may not be able to find the app To download and install SideSync on your computer visit www samsung com sidesync On the webpage you can als...

Page 119: ...int 2 Launch SideSync on both devices 3 Tap START on both devices Both devices will scan each other and connect Then the dashboard will appear on your computer Connecting to a tablet viaWi Fi Direct 1 Launch SideSync on both your tablet and smartphone 2 Tap START on both devices Both devices will scan each other and connect 3 On your smartphone select your tablet from the detected devices list ...

Page 120: ...atically If two devices have been previously connected you can set them to reconnect automatically On the smartphone tap SideSync MORE Settings and then tap the Auto connect devices switch to activate the auto connection feature Alternatively on the dashboard tap MORE Settings Connections and activate the auto connection feature ...

Page 121: ...ou can pause music or videos on your smartphone and continue playback on another device On the dashboard select the play button on the music controller or a video notification Playback will pause on your smartphone and start playing on your other device The connected device s music controller and a video notification will appear only when you play media files via the default music or video app Sha...

Page 122: ...window will appear on the connected device If you receive a call you can answer or reject the call in the pop up window The connected device s microphone and speaker will be used during the call If you receive a message you can directly reply to the message Using the virtual screen SideSync mirrors a device s screen on another device You can use a device s functions via the virtual screen The foll...

Page 123: ...screen Capture Capture a screenshot Enable Presentation mode Turn on the smartphone s screen to control it from both your computer and smartphone This feature may not be available depending on the connected device Add to Favourites Add the current app to the dashboard To move the virtual screen click and drag the top of the virtual screen to a new location To adjust the size of the virtual screen ...

Page 124: ...ected device s screen simultaneously On the virtual screen tap Enable Presentation mode to turn on the connected device s screen This feature may not be available depending on the connected device Sharing files and clipboard Copying files to the computer 1 Tap and hold a file to enter edit mode on the virtual smartphone screen 2 Tick more files to copy 3 Tap and hold the selected files and then dr...

Page 125: ...sage or an email on the virtual screen the copied files will be attached to the message or email being composed When the smartphone s virtual screen and actual screen are turned on you cannot share files Sharing clipboard You can conveniently copy and paste text between the connected devices via the clipboard sharing feature Copy or cut text from the virtual screen and paste it into a text field o...

Page 126: ... open it will disappear from the computer s screen 2 Move the mouse pointer to the left or right edge of the computer s screen to go to your smartphone s screen The mouse pointer will appear on your smartphone s screen 3 On your smartphone use the computer s keyboard and mouse to perform actions such as entering text copying and pasting and selecting items To control the computer with the mouse ag...

Page 127: ...nal options Adjust the volume Access the sound quality and effects settings Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Set the file as your favourite song Open the playlist UHQ Upscaler Use the UHQ Ultra High Quality Upscaler feature to improve the sound quality and get a sound closer to the original sound Connect a headset to the device While playing music tap and tap the UH...

Page 128: ...and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume 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 fast forward swipe to the ...

Page 129: ...crapbook The selected content will be added to Scrapbook You can also collect content you want using Screen write and Smart select Refer to Screen write and Smart select for more information Viewing content 1 Tap Tools Scrapbook on the Apps screen 2 Tap to select a category and select a scrapbook If there is a link in the scrapbook content tap the content to go to the source To edit the scrapbook ...

Page 130: ...ert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Making voice recordings 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap SAVE to finish recording ...

Page 131: ...ltaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place 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 the current language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice recordings When you review inter...

Page 132: ...Tools My Files View files by category or view files stored in the device or a cloud storage service To check the status of used and available memory capacity tap STORAGE USAGE To search for files or folders tap SEARCH Samsung Gear Samsung Gear is an app that allows you to manage your Gear wearable device When you connect your device to the Gear you can customise the Gear s settings and apps On the...

Page 133: ...eypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To set an alarm with various alarm options tap OPTIONS set alarm options and then tap SAVE To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting...

Page 134: ...On the 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 restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET Timer 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock Timer 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off ...

Page 135: ...ap HISTORY CLEAR HISTORY Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Accounts for more information To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webp...

Page 136: ...h others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts 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 key...

Page 137: ... Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap...

Page 138: ...ia aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct c...

Page 139: ...nge data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approv...

Page 140: ...be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a devic...

Page 141: ...mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other device...

Page 142: ...en enter a password 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 Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on...

Page 143: ...ctivate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM for messaging Data service network Select a SIM or USIM card for data service Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incom...

Page 144: ... and manually register a network NFC and payment 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 device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna ...

Page 145: ...e to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap NFC and payment Tap a...

Page 146: ...and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it 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 If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail ...

Page 147: ...MirrorLink for more information Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print...

Page 148: ...Link apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor On the Settings screen tap More connection settings MirrorLink Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device 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 ...

Page 149: ...will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and 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 protoco...

Page 150: ...n also change the notification settings for each app Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen Charging sounds Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger Vibration feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap or and for other actions such as tapping an...

Page 151: ...con backgrounds Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast LED indicator Set the device...

Page 152: ... the Air command panel or the Action memo pad when you detach the S Pen Screen off memo Set the device to open the Action memo pad when you detach the S Pen while the screen is off S Pen alerts Set the device to display a pop up alert and emit a sound if you walk when the touch screen is off and S Pen is detached from the device S Pen power saver To reduce battery consumption set the touchscreen t...

Page 153: ...tent that continues across multiple screens and crop and share the screenshot immediately Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Direct call Set the device to make a voice call by picking up a...

Page 154: ...ettings screen tap Lock screen and security The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Info and app shortcuts Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Notifications on lock screen Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display Secure lo...

Page 155: ...rprint recognition In order for fingerprint recognition to function your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device After registering you can set the device to use your fingerprint for the features below Screen lock Web sign in Verify Samsung account Samsung Pay This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Fingerprint recognition uses ...

Page 156: ... that are affected by wrinkles or scars The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device In dry environments static el...

Page 157: ...reen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap L...

Page 158: ...activate it 4 Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint 5 Enter your user name and password and then tap the webpage s sign in button 6 Tick 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 with Samsung Pay You can use fingerprints with Samsung Pay to make payments quic...

Page 159: ...Report diagnostic info Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients Refer to Send SOS messages for more information Private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent other...

Page 160: ...the preset private mode access code The selected items will be moved to the private folder Viewing hidden content You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Private mode and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code 3 On the Apps screen tap Tools My Files Pri...

Page 161: ... the Power key three times The device sends messages to your primary contacts The messages include your location information 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Send SOS messages and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to add primary contacts if you have not already done so To send help messages with audio recordings or photos tap the Attach audio rec...

Page 162: ...g to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen swipe to the left tap and then select an app To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen swipe to the right and tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen tap EDIT and select an app or contact with Accessibility Configure v...

Page 163: ...ync Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung 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 Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Once your Samsun...

Page 164: ...when apps are reinstalled Auto restart Set the device to automatically optimise and restart itself at preset times for optimal performance Reset settings Return the device s settings to the factory default settings without deleting data Reset network settings Return the network connection settings to the factory default settings Factory data reset Return the device to the factory default settings ...

Page 165: ... mode and change the settings for power saving mode Refer to Power saving mode for more information Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information App power saving Save battery power by optimising the battery usage for each app Percentage on status ...

Page 166: ... the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones When this feature is deactivated you can manually set the date time and time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format User manual View help information to learn...

Page 167: ...sibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly You can access the following accessibility menus Accessibility Voice Assistant Universal switch Magnifier window Negative colours Greyscale Colour adjustme...

Page 168: ...ile you are usingVoice Assistant Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingVoice Assistant One finger gestures Tapping Read aloud the item under your finger To explore the screen place a finger on the screen and move it on the screen Tapping twice Open the selected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear ...

Page 169: ...INGS Status bar information Double tapping and holding the screen Enable or disable text selection mode Swiping to the left Move to the next page In text selection mode cut the selected text Swiping to the right Return to the previous page In text selection mode paste the copied text Swiping upwards Scroll down the list In text selection mode copy the selected text Swiping downwards Scroll up the ...

Page 170: ... Apps screen and tap Settings Accessibility Vision Voice Assistant SETTINGS Manage customised labels Configuring settings forVoice Assistant Configure settings forVoice Assistant for your convenience On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Voice Assistant SETTINGS Speech volume Select the volume level for voice feedback Speech rate Select a speed for voice feedback Pitch changes Set t...

Page 171: ...re cursor that appears when you tap items Back and Recents key feedback Set the device to provide voice feedback when you tap or once Double tap or to use the keys Quick menu Select contextual menu options to display when you swipe to the left or right with three fingers Manage customised labels Manage the labels you added Status bar information Select items to read aloud when you tap the screen t...

Page 172: ...ing the keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To activate the rapid key input feature open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tap the Rapid key input switch to activate it When you touch the keyboard with your finger the device reads aloud the character keys under your finger When you hear the character y...

Page 173: ... to start recording Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished recording tap DONE to stop 4 Hold the back of your device over the voice label The information in the voice recording will be written to the voice label Changing the font size Change the font size displayed on the screen Setting the font size to Extra huge may not be available in some apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessi...

Page 174: ...iew a larger version of the content On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Magnifier window and then tap the switch to activate it The magnifier will appear on the screen Drag the magnifier to where you want to zoom in on the screen Magnifying the screen Magnify the screen and zoom in on a specific area On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Magnification gestures and t...

Page 175: ...n tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tap the Greyscale switch to activate it Reversing the display colours Improve screen visibility to help users recognise text on the screen more easily On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tap the Negative colours switch to activate it Colour adjustment Adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in dist...

Page 176: ...ectors and then tap the Doorbell detector switch to activate it 2 Tap to make a recording of your doorbell The device will detect and record the doorbell 3 Tap and ring your doorbell to check if it is recorded correctly When the device detects the doorbell sound tap OK To change the doorbell sound tap Change doorbell sound The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved a...

Page 177: ...configuring the caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset 1 Connect a headset to the device and wear it 2 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing 3 Drag the adjustment bar under Left right sound balance to the left or right and adjust the sound balance Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that ...

Page 178: ...e at least one switch must be registered on the device To set switches to control the device tap SETTINGS Switches To deactivate this feature press the Home key three times 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...

Page 179: ...e touch area to move the cursor Also tap the screen to select items under the cursor Use the following options Scroll left or right on the screen Scroll up or down the screen Magnify the area where the cursor is located Move the touch area to another location Close the touch area To change the cursor settings open the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu ...

Page 180: ... 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 Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Interaction control 2 Tap the switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Home key and theVolume Down key simultaneously while...

Page 181: ...ngs Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it To set the device to vibrate when you have unchecked notifications tap the Vibrate switch to activate it To set an interval between alerts tap Reminder interval To set apps to alert you to notifications select apps under Show Notifications from Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls On ...

Page 182: ...s On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export Import from My Files Select a file to import and tap DONE The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file Sharing accessibility settings files Share accessibility settings files with others via email Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth and more On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage access...

Page 183: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 184: ...ed or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power k...

Page 185: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provi...

Page 186: ...quire more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when launching the camera Your devi...

Page 187: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service p...

Page 188: ...e obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appea...

Page 189: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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