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User Manual

English. 08/2015. Rev.1.0

SM-N920W8

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Page 2: ... 59 Device and data management 61 Connecting to aTV 63 Sharing files with contacts 64 Emergency mode Applications 65 Installing or uninstalling apps 66 Phone 71 Contacts 73 Messages 76 Internet 77 Email 78 Camera 101 Gallery 103 Smart Manager 105 S Note 112 S Planner 114 S Health 117 SVoice 119 SideSync 128 Music 129 Video 130 Scrapbook 131 Voice Recorder 133 My Files 133 Samsung Gear 134 Clock 13...

Page 3: ... and gestures 153 Applications 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 165 Storage 166 Accessories 166 Date and time 167 User manual 167 About device Appendix 168 Accessibility 183 Troubleshooting Health and Safety ...

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: ...upplied 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 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 probl...

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 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 2 Plug the USB power adapter 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 Optimize the device using the Smart manager When y...

Page 14: ...ully charging the battery Using a power source other than the USB power adapter 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: ...at supports Adaptive fast 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 You cannot use the fast charging feature when the screen is turned on Turn off the screen to increase the charging speed You cannot us...

Page 16: ... 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 Accessories 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...

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: ... are activated card selection icons appear on the dashboard of the notification panel Open the notification panel and then select a 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 after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device pres...

Page 23: ...vice 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 It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen b...

Page 24: ...Basics 24 Tapping and holding Tap and 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 ...

Page 25: ...n Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the 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 26: ...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 27: ...een and more 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...

Page 28: ...f the Flipboard Briefing panel 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...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...aning No signal Signal strength 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 activated Vibration mode act...

Page 33: ...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 34: ... 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 panel...

Page 35: ...ightness Manage quick setting buttons Quick setting buttons Launch Quick Connect Dual SIM models Launch Settings Launch S Finder Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Adjust the brightness Manage quick setting buttons Quick setting buttons Launch Quick Connect Select a SIM or USIM card You can hide S Finder and Quick Connect by using the edit menu in the notificati...

Page 36: ...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 filter details Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields Tap MORE Select search locations and select categories Quick Connect Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them...

Page 37: ...st 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 SETTINGS Device visibility and then select an option Re searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list search for the device Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices Sharing content ...

Page 38: ...isted 3 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen 4 Open or play a file and then control the display with the keys on your device This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider For more information about connecting your device and the large screen refer to the user manual for the large screen or the Screen mirroring enabled accessory ...

Page 39: ...caps 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 Input languages and then select a keybo...

Page 40: ...f the icon depending on the last function 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 Add an item from the clipboard Enter emoticons Change the keyboard settings ...

Page 41: ...sing certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen vi...

Page 42: ...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 screen or the Apps screen select an app icon t...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ... 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 54: ... 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 Minimize the window ...

Page 55: ... 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 56: ...ircle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view tap an app window to launch it in the pop up view 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window ...

Page 57: ...sung 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 from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device 1 On both devices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Pla...

Page 58: ... 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 your previous device from the computer 5 Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable 6...

Page 59: ...he 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 Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest softw...

Page 60: ...interfere with 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 inform...

Page 61: ...s screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING The device automatically restarts Connecting to aTV Introduction Register aTV to your device to easily share content between them This feature is compatible with Samsung SmartTVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy BLE feature If yourTV does not support the BLE feature you can connec...

Page 62: ... on theTV screen This feature is supported only by the device s default gallery music and video player apps Mirroring aTV screen to your device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect The registeredTV will appear on the list 2 Select the registeredTV 3 Tap TV to mobile device TheTV screen will appear on your device Using the Briefing onTV feature Your registeredTV turns on automaticall...

Page 63: ... an image 3 Tap Share Simple sharing If you are using this feature for the first time read and agree to the terms and conditions Your phone number will be verified and then the simple sharing feature will be activated 4 Select recipients and tap DONE When the image is sent to the recipients device a notification will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image If the...

Page 64: ...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 65: ... INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps 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 download f...

Page 66: ...t 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 scroll to 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 ...

Page 67: ...Applications 67 3 Tap 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 68: ...e last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked 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 key...

Page 69: ...ed to 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 reject any phone number that is not saved as a con...

Page 70: ...ected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone 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 Plann...

Page 71: ...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 or messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone LOG a contact Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device On the Ap...

Page 72: ...age 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 it If you are using this feature for the first time read and agree t...

Page 73: ...s 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Share 3 Tick contacts and tap SHARE 4 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 74: ...74 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 SEND to send the message ...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...sages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the status bar 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 Int...

Page 77: ...ail 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 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 tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email accoun...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...st the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears tap and hold and drag it on the adjustment bar 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 Sw...

Page 80: ... 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 launch Camera from ...

Page 81: ...ending on the shooting conditions HDR mode is activated 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 activate it 2...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ... 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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ... 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 88: ... live broadcast For more information about theYouTube broadcast feature refer to YouTube s help menu 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 Only people saved in Contacts can be invited Save people as your contacts in advance To automatically save your broadcast on your device when it ends ...

Page 89: ...re 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 Watching a live broadcast Invited contacts can watch the broadcast by tapping the video link they received For public b...

Page 90: ...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 91: ... the following options Speed Change the playback speed of the selected section Split Divide the section into two parts Delete Delete one of the divided 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 ...

Page 92: ...esired 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 Speed Change the pla...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ... 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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ... 1 Tap Gallery 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 Move to the previous screen Add the image to favourites Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...timise the device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimization feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Scanning for malware ...

Page 104: ...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 105: ... 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 106: ...ions 106 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 107: ...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 108: ... 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 109: ...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 Tap MORE Insert 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 110: ...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 111: ... 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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ... account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green 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 ...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ... 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 118: ...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 119: ...oth devices that you want to connect 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 co...

Page 120: ...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 121: ... Connecting the devices via USB orWi Fi Direct automatically launches SideSync If the devices are connected to the same access point place them near each other to connect them To stop using the auto connection feature open the smartphone tap SideSync MORE Settings and then tap the Auto connect devices switch to deactivate it Alternatively on the dashboard tap MORE Settings Connections and deactiva...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...pture 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 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 place the mouse pointer over the edge of the virtual screen then...

Page 125: ...cted 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 dra...

Page 126: ...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 127: ... 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 128: ... 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 UHQ Upscaler ...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...nvert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Recording voice memos 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap Pause to pause recording While recording a voice memo tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording ...

Page 132: ... simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice mem...

Page 133: ...Category View files by category Local storage View files stored in the device Cloud storage View files stored in the cloud storage service STORAGE USAGE View your device s memory information 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 ...

Page 134: ...n the keypad to enter an alarm time tap KEYPAD 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 alarms...

Page 135: ...pwatch 1 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 KEYPAD 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off ...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...be 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 keyword or phrase...

Page 138: ... of frequently used settings tap EDIT Then tick items to add or deselect items to remove Wi Fi Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list N...

Page 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...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 142: ...vices 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 devices Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobil...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...he device will alert you when the warning level is reached Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings On the Settings screen tap Mobile networks Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode single SIM models Select a network type Network mode SIM 1 Network mode SIM 2 dual SIM models Select a netw...

Page 145: ...aging the NFC antenna Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC tags If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature you can use the device to make payments conveniently 1 On the Settings screen tap NFC and payment and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your dev...

Page 146: ...bout 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 Pay and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps ...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...oad 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 Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging 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 image...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...re 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 protocols such as FTP Sounds and notifica...

Page 151: ...ange the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand 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 disp...

Page 152: ...ver the screen 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 to disable S Pen detection while the S Pen is inserted S P...

Page 153: ...evice This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards 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...

Page 154: ...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 Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Show information Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Notifications Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select whic...

Page 155: ...n 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 This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of...

Page 156: ...l 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 electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before...

Page 157: ...ck screen and security Fingerprints 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap Backup password and enter the backup password 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE Changing the backup password You can change the password that you use as a backup to scanning your fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap Backu...

Page 158: ...rprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving This feature is only available for webpages that you access via the Internet app 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap Backup password and enter the backup password 3 Tap the Web sign in switch to activate it 4 Open a w...

Page 159: ...s 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 others from accessing it Activating private mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy and safety Private mode and then tap the switch to activate it If you are activating private mode for the first time follow the...

Page 160: ... 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 Private Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen For bookmarks you can view them with the Internet app Unhiding content 1 In the private folder tap and hold an...

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: ...to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Factory data reset Return the device to the factory default settings and delete all data Reset settings Return the device s settings to the factory default settings without deleting data Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options m...

Page 165: ...ng mode Activate power saving 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 Abnormal battery usage View a list of apps that are consuming an excessiv...

Page 166: ... charging times 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 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 Automatic time zone Set the device to receive tim...

Page 167: ...ation to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap User manual About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device ...

Page 168: ...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 169: ...re 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 the item ...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...en 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 Change pitch of keyboard feed...

Page 172: ...s bar information Select items to read aloud when you tap the screen three times with two fingers Developer options Set options for app development Using the device with the screen turned off Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on your screen private The screen does not turn on when you press the Home key or tap the screen Currently activated features do not turn...

Page 173: ...y 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 you want release your finger from the screen to select it The character is entered and the device reads the text al...

Page 174: ...are finished recording tap 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 Accessibility Vision Font size Magnifying the screen Magnify the scre...

Page 175: ... be affected Using a magnifier Activate a magnifier to zoom in on the screen to view 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 Converting the screen to greyscale mode Display colours on the screen as...

Page 176: ...the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound detectors and then tap the Baby crying detector switch to activate it The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log Doorbell detector 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound detectors and then tap the Doorbell detector switch to activate it 2 Tap to make a recording of your doorbell ...

Page 177: ...gs Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Turn off all sounds switch to activate it Caption settings On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Samsung subtitles CC or Google subtitles CC and then tap the 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 a head...

Page 178: ...Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Auto haptic switch to activate it Some apps may not support this feature Dexterity and interaction Universal switch You can control the touchscreen by connecting an external switch by tapping the screen or by using head movements and face gestures On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Universal switch and then tap the switch ...

Page 179: ... shortcut icon appears as a floating icon for easy access to the assistive menus from any screen When you tap the assistive shortcut icon the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appear on the icon Tap the up or down arrow to move to other panels or swipe upwards or downwards to select other menus Using the cursor On the assistive menu tap Cursor You can control the screen using small fin...

Page 180: ...ithout pressing a key When you use this feature place the device on a flat surface with the screen facing upwards or hold the device securely to prevent it from moving On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Gesture wake up and then tap the switch to activate it Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen On the App...

Page 181: ...s and then tap CONTINUE 3 Draw the direction combination again to verify it and tap CONFIRM 4 Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the combination Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it To set the device to...

Page 182: ...On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export Export to My Files Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings 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 accordi...

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: ... and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume 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 Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup cop...

Page 185: ...mpty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consump...

Page 186: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 187: ... your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be 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 o...

Page 188: ...ay cause electric 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 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 ...

Page 189: ...heat and cause a fire Do not use or store your device in areas with high concentrations 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 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 ...

Page 190: ...On an aircraft using electronic devices can interfere with the aircraft s electronic navigational instruments Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing After takeoff you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio interference from your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Do not ...

Page 191: ...nd the safety of others use your common sense and remember the following tips Get to know your device and its convenience features such as speed dial and redial These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device Position your device within easy reach Make sure you can access your wireless device without taking your eyes off the road Suspend calls in heav...

Page 192: ...xplode Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time on the dashboard of a car for example Do not store your device with metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Your device may be scratched or may malfunction Do not store your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe card...

Page 193: ...headset Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Exposure to loud sounds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music In dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset Avoid using he...

Page 194: ...ags inflate rapidly Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device Your device may be damaged or may malfunction If bent or deformed your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging your device for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused device will discharge and must be recharged before use Disco...

Page 195: ... intended use Your device may malfunction Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer s warranty Handle SIM cards and cables with care When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device make sure that the...

Page 196: ...ions Be particularly cautious with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal information Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information contact your service provider to delete or change your account information In the event your device is lost or stolen change the passwords...

Page 197: ...ronic 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 collection site will ...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...sidered safe for use by the public 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 space provided below This will be helpfu...

Page 201: ...h 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 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 complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the follo...

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