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User Manual

English. 08/2016. Rev.1.0

SM-N930F
SM-N930FD

Summary of Contents for SM-N930F

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 08 2016 Rev 1 0 SM N930F SM N930FD ...

Page 2: ...ys On Display 49 Notification panel 52 Entering text 55 Screen capture 56 Opening apps 56 Edge screen 66 S Pen features 76 Iris recognition 82 Fingerprint recognition 86 Secure Folder 90 Multi window 94 Samsung account 96 Device and data management 98 Quick connect 100 Sharing features 102 Emergency mode Applications 103 Installing or uninstalling apps 105 Phone 109 Contacts 114 Messages 117 Inter...

Page 3: ...ion 179 Connections 192 Sounds and vibration 193 Notifications 193 Display 196 Wallpapers and themes 196 Advanced features 199 Device maintenance 201 Applications 201 Lock screen and security 203 Cloud and accounts 205 Google 206 Accessibility 221 General management 221 Software update 222 User manual 222 About device 223 Appendix ...

Page 4: ...dited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely respons...

Page 5: ...a loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID tap Apps Settings About device Battery info Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device ...

Page 6: ... a clean soft cloth If you do not follow these instructions the device s performance and appearance may be affected If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call Wipe the device with a dry cloth or dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water Your...

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

Page 8: ...urpose jack USB Type C Front camera Speaker Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen Recents key Headset jack Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Iris recognition LED LED indicator Proximity Light sensor SIM card Memory card tray Iris recognition camera GPS antenna ...

Page 9: ...al to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing s...

Page 10: ... 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 Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume S Pen S Pen button S Pen nib Tweezers ...

Page 11: ... the Air view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Tweezers Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib 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 Pe...

Page 12: ...d 12 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 Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers ...

Page 13: ...rmation about the S Pen visit the Samsung website If the S Pen is not working properly take it to a Samsung Service Centre Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device Connec...

Page 14: ...power adaptor into an electric socket Charging with a Micro USB cable Connect the Micro USB connector to charge the battery with a Micro USB cable Do not plug a Micro USB cable into your device s multipurpose jack Doing so may damage the device and the cable The Micro USB connector is used for charging the battery and connecting to a computer ...

Page 15: ...rpose jack and connect your device and the other device via the other device s USB cable When charging starts the battery charging icon will appear on the other device s screen Your device The other device USB Connector The other device s USB cable The app selection pop up window that appears on your device is for data transfer Do not select an app from the pop up window ...

Page 16: ...key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced such as emails Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is complet...

Page 17: ...arger may stop charging If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet the device may be damaged Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Fast charging The device has a built in fast charging feature You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its s...

Page 18: ...ondition to prevent damage to the device Wireless charging The device has a built in wireless charging coil You can charge the battery using a wireless charger sold separately Fast wireless charging You can charge your device faster using the fast wireless charging feature To use this feature you must use a charger and components that support the fast wireless charging feature A fan inside the cha...

Page 19: ...conditions When using the wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The device may not charge properly or may overheat If you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals you may lose network reception Use Samsung approved wireless chargers If you use other wireless chargers the...

Page 20: ...iting the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated 1 On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Battery MAX 2 Tap CUSTOMISE to change the power saving settings before entering maximum power saving mode 3 Tap APPLY After entering maximum power saving mode on the Home screen tap and select an app to use To remove apps tap Edit and...

Page 21: ...card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 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 S...

Page 22: ...ing Started 22 Dual SIM models 2 5 4 1 3 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged ...

Page 23: ...or USIM card on the tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2 2 1 2 Tray 2 Tray 1 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sur...

Page 24: ...installation Single SIM models microSD card Nano SIM card Dual SIM models Nano SIM card Nano SIM card Nano SIM card microSD card Use only a nano SIM card You cannot insert a nano SIM card and a microSD card in tray 2 at the same time ...

Page 25: ... or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Dual SIM models 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot ...

Page 26: ...he Home screen tap Apps Settings Connections SIM card manager and select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data...

Page 27: ...ory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT32 and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card If the device does not recognise your memory card format it on your computer Frequent writing and era...

Page 28: ...he hole on the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 29: ...y card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card Unmount 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove the memory card while the device...

Page 30: ...t cover loss of data resulting from user actions USB connector With the supplied USB connector On The Go Adaptor you can transfer data from other mobile devices or connect USB peripheral devices such as a mouse and keyboard to your device Use only the USB connector supplied with the device Transferring data from your previous device You can connect your previous device to your device with the USB ...

Page 31: ...s 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 press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Restar...

Page 32: ...nsfer Transferring data via Smart Switch Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch You can launch Smart Switch by tapping Apps Settings Cloud and accounts Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Transferring data using a USB connector You can connect your previous device to your device with the USB connector and a USB cable to easily and quick...

Page 33: ...Doing so may cause data loss or device damage Transferring data increases the battery power consumption of your device Ensure that your device is sufficiently charged before transferring data If the battery power is low data transfer may be interrupted Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous de...

Page 34: ... and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch 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 ...

Page 35: ... and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information 1 On the previous device back up the data to your Samsung account 2 On your device tap Apps Settings Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Restore 3 Tap and select the previous device from the devices list 4 Tick the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW ...

Page 36: ...evice may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pen when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press ...

Page 37: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ... 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 Edge panel handle Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 40: ...evice s wallpaper theme or icons 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 Screen grid Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home s...

Page 41: ... top of the screen The item will move to the panel at the top of the screen Swipe to the left or right to move to another panel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Delete at the top of the screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then ...

Page 42: ...the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Delete at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Using quick options On the Home screen tap and hold an app icon or folder to quickly access options Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps ...

Page 43: ...ther app 3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap ADD tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder select a folder with Only the fol...

Page 44: ...or icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls dual SIM models GPRS networ...

Page 45: ... or caution required Charging another device Battery charging Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period The screen is locked with Swipe the default screen lock method Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen ...

Page 46: ...od Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Irises Register your irises to unlock the screen Refer to Iris recognition for more information You can unlock your device s screen remotely from the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com using your Samsung account To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi F...

Page 47: ...play on the screen when it is turned off When you select Clock or Calendar you can set to display notification icons as well Tap the Show notifications switch to activate it When the screen is off the device will display the selected information This feature will be deactivated when the battery power drops below 5 When the night clock is active you cannot use the Always On Display feature Setting ...

Page 48: ...open notifications with the S Pen If the screen is locked you must unlock it to view notifications You can open a pinned memo by double tapping with your finger without turning on the screen Controlling music playback when the screen is off You can control music playback when the screen is off without turning on the screen Double tap the title of the currently playing song with your finger The mus...

Page 49: ... panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can open the notification panel even on the locked screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Single SIM models Launch Settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Quick setting buttons ...

Page 50: ...tions Launch Settings Block notifications from apps Quick setting buttons SIM and USIM card feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons ...

Page 51: ...or nearby devices Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Search phone and scan for nearby devices 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 To search for nearby devices tap Scan for nearby devices Refer to Quick connect for more information Set...

Page 52: ...ice Switch to handwriting mode Enter a space Changing the input language Tap and hold tap Languages and types 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 Languages and types select a language and then select a k...

Page 53: ...ice Switch to handwriting mode View information about editing handwriting Change the keyboard settings Switch to the standard keyboard You can quickly switch to handwriting mode by hovering the S Pen over the text field and tapping If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Direct pen input switch to activate it Add an item from the ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...es If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Scroll capture Capture content that continues across multiple screens such as a webpage When you tap Scroll capture the screen will ...

Page 56: ... an app Tap and tap or drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Edge screen Introduction You can easily access your favourite apps tasks contacts and more from various Edge panels Even when the screen is turned off you can view information such as news missed calls and message alerts and view the night clock on the Edge screen ...

Page 57: ...he screen Then swipe to the left or right to switch between the Edge panels If the Edge panel handle is not visible open the Apps screen tap Settings Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panels Apps edge People edge Tasks edge Edge panel handle ...

Page 58: ... additional panels tap DOWNLOAD To rearrange panels tap Reorder and drag to another location Setting the Edge panel handle You can change the location size or transparency of the handle Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then tap Handle settings Apps edge Quickly launch frequently used apps 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Swipe to the left o...

Page 59: ...ld an app and drag it to another location You can also edit the Apps edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under the Apps edge People edge Add favourite contacts to the People edge panel to quickly contact them and view notifications received from them 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Swipe to the left or right to open the People edge panel Adding contacts to t...

Page 60: ...ing and then tapping EDIT under the People edge To change the assigned colour for a contact tap the contact s colour icon Viewing missed notifications from the People edge contacts When there is a missed notification from a contact in the People edge panel a tab with the contact s assigned colour will appear on the Edge screen Drag the tab towards the centre of the screen to view the details You c...

Page 61: ...n tap Settings Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge lighting switch to activate it If you activate the People edge feature the Edge screen lights up with an assigned colour when you receive a call or a notification from your priority contacts You can reject incoming calls using custom rejection messages While the device s screen is facing downwards hold your finger on the sensor on the back o...

Page 62: ...der You can use this feature only when the recipients have activated this feature 1 Tap on the People edge panel A list of your contacts who have activated the OnCircle feature will appear If the icon does not appear on the People edge panel or if you want to customise the settings tap tap EDIT under the People edge and then tap the OnCircle switch to activate it To use this feature your phone num...

Page 63: ... 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Swipe to the left or right to open theTasks edge panel 3 Tap a task to perform it Editing theTasks edge panel To add a task tap on the panel and tap a task from the tasks list To delete a task tap and hold a task on the panel and drag to Remove at the top of the panel To change the order of tasks tap and hold a task and drag it to an...

Page 64: ...een 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Display Edge screen 2 Tap Edge feeds and tap the switch to activate it 3 Tick items to display To edit a feed tap EDIT To download additional items tap DOWNLOAD To rearrange items tap Reorder Then tap and hold on an item and drag it to another location Viewing Edge feeds 1 With the screen turned off swipe upwards then downwards or vice versa on the Edge screen...

Page 65: ... Display feature Night clock Keep the clock on the Edge screen active to view it at night 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Display 2 Tap Night clock and tap the switch to activate it 3 Set the duration that the night clock remains active To set the location of the night clock tap Night clock position and select a side The night clock feature can be set for a maximum of 18 hours The night clock fe...

Page 66: ... S Pen When the screen is off or certain security features are activated removing the S Pen will not open the Air command panel Create note Add shortcuts Smart select Screen write Air command icon Translate Air command settings Adding shortcuts to the Air command panel Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel On the Air command panel tap Add shortcuts and select ...

Page 67: ...late for more information Magnify Hover the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it Refer to Magnify for more information Glance Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view Refer to Glance for more information Add shortcuts Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel Air command icon When the Air command panel is...

Page 68: ...ct a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want to select Tap Auto select to automatically reshape the selected area If text is included in the selected area tap Extract text to recognise and extract text from the selected area 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Draw Write or draw on the selected area Share Share the selected area with others Set...

Page 69: ...ze Select a quality Adjust the position 4 Tap Record to start capturing Before capturing a video make sure that the video is playing The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen When capturing an area from a video its sound will not be recorded 5 Tap Stop to stop capturing 6 Select an option to use with the selected area Draw Write or draw on the se...

Page 70: ...ontinues across multiple screens such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture more content Tap SCROLL CAPTURE repeatedly until screen capture is complete and then tap DONE 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Eraser mode Undo Redo Pen mode 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot Crop Crop a portion of the screenshot Only the cropped area will be saved in Gallery Share Share the screenshot wit...

Page 71: ...n screens that allow you to perform a screen capture 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen 3 Hover the S Pen over the word you want to translate The translated word will appear above the original word Tap to listen to the pronunciation To view more definitions tap the translated word 4 To close the translator tap on t...

Page 72: ...rge it 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Magnify 2 Select the magnification size from the magnifier panel at the top of the screen 3 Hover the S Pen over the area you want to enlarge The magnifier window will appear 4 To close the magnifier tap on the magnifier panel ...

Page 73: ...p Glance The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen While browsing webpages hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen and quickly search for places Thumbnail Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again To close the minimised app tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen ...

Page 74: ...indow Action buttons If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view switch to activate it Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 75: ...inger Double tap with your finger to view the memo without turning on the screen To view memos open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Notes CATEGORIES Screen off memo If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it If you do not perform any actions for one hour after opening a memo the memo will be auto...

Page 76: ...gion or service provider If you use your iris as a screen lock method your irises cannot be used to unlock the screen when turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using a pattern PIN or password you set when registering the irises Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your irises are not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password yo...

Page 77: ...f such symptoms or conditions should see a doctor before using iris recognition The iris scanner is not intended for use as a medical device biometric data collected and stored locally by the iris scanner is not intended for any diagnostic therapeutic or preventative medical purposes Alternative security options are available on your device Please follow all the instructions for the use of this fe...

Page 78: ...one set of irises 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Irises 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Read the on screen instructions and tap CONTINUE To register only one iris of your eyes tap You can choose to register only 1 iris 4 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen...

Page 79: ... the screen When you swipe in any direction on the locked screen the iris recognition screen will appear Look at the screen to scan your irises Deleting irises You can delete the registered irises 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Irises 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap REMOVE Once the registered irises are deleted all the related features will...

Page 80: ...irises to sign in to accounts You can use your irises 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 Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Irises 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Web sign in switch to activate it 4 Open a webpage that you want to sign in to wi...

Page 81: ... PIN or password 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Irises 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Iris unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen swipe in any direction and position your eyes inside the circles on the screen to scan your irises 25 35 cm ...

Page 82: ...ints is very low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen when turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using a pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forge...

Page 83: ...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 using the feature discharge static electrici...

Page 84: ...ord for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it 4 Sign in to your Samsung account Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving ...

Page 85: ... can use fingerprints with Samsung Pay to make payments quickly and securely Refer to Samsung Pay for more information Samsung Pay may not be available depending on the region or service provider Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 ...

Page 86: ... unlocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in ano...

Page 87: ...d to the Home screen and the Apps screen If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the reset button that appears when an incorrect unlock code is entered and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Fo...

Page 88: ...in the default storage Select an item and tap Move out of Secure Folder Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Secure Folder 2 Tap ADD 3 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap ADD To install apps from Play Store tap DOWNLOAD FROM PLAY STORE Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap and hold an app and drag it to Disable or Uninstall at the top of ...

Page 89: ...er and then tap the Show Secure Folder switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Secure Folder Uninstall 2 Tap UNINSTALL or BACK UP AND UNINSTALL UNINSTALL Uninstall Secure Folder immediately All apps in Secure Folder including their content and accounts will be de...

Page 90: ...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 91: ... 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 92: ...nd tap the 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 ...

Page 93: ...en the app 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 94: ...ning in to your account Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts open the Apps screen and tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung a...

Page 95: ...otten your ID or password You can find your account information when you enter the required information and security code displayed that is on the screen Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account and tap th...

Page 96: ...Device status Transferring media files via USB Transferring media files If the computer cannot recognise your device tap Transferring images 3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device s data When the computer recognises your device the device will appear in My PC 4 Transfer files between your device and the computer Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software...

Page 97: ...restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for more information Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Backup Back up my data for the Samsun...

Page 98: ...ctory 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 General management Reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE DELETE ALL The device automatically restarts Quick connect Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets orTVs using the Quick con...

Page 99: ...atures depending on the connectedTV 1 Turn on theTV and place your device close to theTV 2 Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Search phone and scan for nearby devices 3 Tap Scan for nearby devices 4 Select theTV The list of features you can use with theTV appears 5 Select a feature and follow the on screen instructions to use the feature Available fe...

Page 100: ...HDCP you cannot view Digital Rights Management DRM protected content on theTV Streaming content on the registeredTV If you register aTV to your device you can more easily connect to theTV while playing content When your device recognises the registeredTV while you are watching content the icon will appear on the device Tap the icon to stream the content from your device to yourTV This feature is s...

Page 101: ...he devices View content onTV SmartView View your device s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced feat...

Page 102: ...re 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 e...

Page 103: ...s tap 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 downl...

Page 104: ...ome apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Applications Select an app and tap Permissions You can view th...

Page 105: ...Apps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Single SIM models 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 106: ... speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle M...

Page 107: ...ing a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the rejection message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen tap Phone Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on...

Page 108: ...people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block anonymous calls switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the...

Page 109: ...Switch between the front and rear cameras End the current call Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location ...

Page 110: ...ng on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap SAVE Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact ...

Page 111: ...device 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Import export contacts IMPORT 3 Select a storage location to import contacts from 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to 5 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE Synching contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account On the Apps screen ...

Page 112: ... email Sharing profile 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...

Page 113: ...ync or move contacts to other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Merge duplicate contacts 3 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Delete 3 Tick contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the conta...

Page 114: ...additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 4 Enter a message Single SIM models Access additional options Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message ...

Page 115: ...age Dual SIM models Tap or to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation Single SIM models To reply to the message enter a message and tap SEND Dual SIM models To reply to the mess...

Page 116: ...tions and then tap the switch to activate it 3 Change the notification settings Notification sound Change the notification sound Vibrations Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can set ...

Page 117: ...een tap Samsung Internet 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 118: ...tures such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint or irises as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints or Irises switch to activate it Refer to Fingerprint recognition...

Page 119: ...ccount If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Settings Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the screen Tap an email on the screen to...

Page 120: ...ecord videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Tap Camera on the Apps screen Press the Home key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked sc...

Page 121: ...oting mode switch between cameras or apply filter effects Front camera preview Rear camera preview Shooting modes Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Viewing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe from the left to the right to open the shooting modes list ...

Page 122: ... series of photos tap and hold Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on 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 sc...

Page 123: ...ide angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution HDR High Dynamic Range Use HDR mode to capture photos and videos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas 1 On the preview screen tap repeatedly until you reach the desired option The device automatically activates HDR mode d...

Page 124: ...ed even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting modes Customising shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list and select a mode To view the description of each mode tap Info To rearrange modes tap Edit tap and hold a mode icon and then drag it to a new location To add mode shortcuts to the Home screen tap Add shortcut on ho...

Page 125: ...xposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure If the shutter speed is set manually you cannot change the exposure value The exposure value will change and be displayed based on the shutter speed setting Adjust the shutter speed A slow shutter speed allows more light in so the photo becomes brighter This is ideal for photos ...

Page 126: ... or light sources In pro mode you can separate the exposure and focus and set them to different points 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 hold the area to focus The AF AE frame will appear on the focus area 2 Drag the AF AE frame to the exposure area The exposure area will be separated from the focus area ...

Page 127: ...ch as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap Panorama 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail Motion panorama You can take and view a panorama with motion When taking motion panoramas sound will not be recorded 1 On the panorama preview screen tap to activate the motion panorama feature a...

Page 128: ...d its background stand out 6 Tap SAVE It is recommended that you position subjects within 50 cm of the device Position the subject that you want to focus on close to the device When taking photos ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background The distance should be more than three times the distance between the device and the subject Hold the device steady and remain st...

Page 129: ...eview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section If a video contains lots of movement one or two slow motion sections will be created based on the biggest movements Editing slow motion sections 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Tap the screen and tap to pause playback 4 Drag the start bracket and the end brack...

Page 130: ...tions Speed Change the playback speed of the selected section 7 Tap to preview the video 8 Tap EXPORT to save the video as a new file Hyperlapse Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos The frame rate is automatically adjusted to record smoother less shaky fast motion videos while walking travelling by vehicle and more In this mode auto focusing will not ope...

Page 131: ...od Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap Food 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 132: ...ce 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 ...

Page 133: ...s list tap Video collage 2 Tap and select a collage type under the screen ratio you want to use To record a video to view it in a slow motion video collage select a collage type under Slow motion collage You can also select a recording time for videos Tap and select an option 3 Tap to start recording After you record a video an editing screen appears ...

Page 134: ...oadcast 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 ends open the preview screen tap Settings and then tap the Auto save...

Page 135: ...oadcasting To invite more 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 You can create a shortcut to this feature on the Home screen by tapping Settings Add shortc...

Page 136: ...ck of the device to take a photo of yourself Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them Using the selfie flash When taking self portraits with the front camera in lo...

Page 137: ...on of the spot to highlight or to adjust the brightness drag the adjustment bar towards the desired level Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Shape correction When your face is at the edges of the preview screen it will appear distorted Enable this option to correct your face shape After shape correction the background may appea...

Page 138: ... the front camera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them 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 p...

Page 139: ...de self portrait will be played 4 Tilt the device or swipe on the screen to rotate the captured wide self portrait To save the wide self portrait as a video file tap SAVE AS NEW Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the shooting modes list tap DOWNLOAD Some downloaded shooting modes do not have access to every feature Camera settings Quick settings On the preview scree...

Page 140: ...cord video collages featuring the slow motion effect Select a frame rate Activate or deactivate the flash Focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Rear camera Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolu...

Page 141: ...ubject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place Colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high Shape correction Correct distortion in photos automatically Front camera Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher...

Page 142: ...h may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home...

Page 143: ...es and videos by album or create stories to share with others Viewing images and videos Viewing images 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery PICTURES 2 Select an image Access additional options Automatically adjust the image Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites ...

Page 144: ...Select a video to play Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail Lock the playback screen Switch to the pop up video player Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Display your videos Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a GIF animation Drag yo...

Page 145: ...ist On the Apps screen tap Gallery ALBUMS and select an album Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery STORIES 2...

Page 146: ...es do not support the feature a link to the files will be sent to them via text message Link recipients may not be able to use some features The link will expire after a certain period Deleting stories 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery STORIES 2 Tap and hold a story to delete and tap DELETE Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Clo...

Page 147: ...elete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery 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 148: ...ion NFC to allow payment through standard credit card readers You can view more information such as cards that support this feature at www samsung com samsungpay Alternatively open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Pay More Help This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or service provider The procedures for the initial setup and card registration may vary depen...

Page 149: ...g on the region Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Pay 2 Sign in to your Samsung account 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions 4 Register your fingerprint to use when making payments 5 Create a PIN to use when making paymen...

Page 150: ...hat support this feature from the Samsung Pay website www samsung com samsungpay On the Apps screen tap Samsung Pay Add and follow the on screen instructions to complete your card registration Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards Alternatively tap Samsung Pay on the Apps screen ...

Page 151: ...Alternatively enter the payment PIN you set when setting up the Samsung Pay 4 Touch the back of your device to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers ...

Page 152: ...card image will appear to activate Samsung Pay on the Home screen or locked screen or when the screen is turned off 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 Apps screen tap Samsung Samsung Gear Tap CONNECTTO GEAR to connect your device to the Gear Follow the...

Page 153: ... and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device Feedback Support Community This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or service provider This app may appear in the Samsung folder depending on the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments in Feedback and Community you must sign...

Page 154: ... and useful tips for Galaxy devices with other Galaxy users On the Apps screen tap Samsung Members Community This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Suggestions Send your ideas for new apps or features and your opinions about how features can be improved On the Apps screen tap Samsung Members Suggestions This feature may not be available depending on the regio...

Page 155: ...her gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Access additional options A list of downloaded games Mute and hide all notifications during games Reduce the battery usage for playing games Turn on or off the GameTools icon View game videos fromYouTube or ones you have recorded View a list...

Page 156: ...reen If you cannot see your games tap Tap here to add unlisted games Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Activating game power saving mode When you activate game power saving mode the device will lower games resolution and frame rate to reduce battery consumption On the Apps screen tap Game Launcher Save power during game Select one...

Page 157: ...he icon on the game screen again open the notification panel and tap SHOW on the GameTools notification Capture screenshots Record your game session Minimise the game screen Lock the Recents and Back keys Access the GameTools settings Mute notification sounds and display only notifications for incoming calls and emergency alerts GameTools icon Blocking notifications during games Tap to mute notifi...

Page 158: ...the Air command panel and tap the Create note shortcut 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to record a voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Inser...

Page 159: ...with the S Pen Pen mode Redo Extend the page Eraser mode Selection mode Undo Changing the pen settings When writing or drawing on the screen tap to change the pen type line thickness or pen colour Change the line thickness Change the pen colour Change the pen type Select a new colour using the colour picker ...

Page 160: ...djust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar To clear the note tap ERASE ALL You can also erase an area in pen mode by tapping it while pressing and holding the S Pen button Even with a smaller eraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving resizing or tr...

Page 161: ...ap the input and drag a corner of the frame that appears 3 Edit the input using the available options Cut Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete Delete the input To front Send the input to the front To back Send the input to the back ...

Page 162: ...our Redo Post the painting to PEN UP Undo Change the brush s radius or opacity Change the brush type Eraser mode Insert the painting into the note Inserting images into a note On the note composer screen tap Image Tap CAMERA to take a photo or tap GALLERY or OTHER to select an image The image will be inserted into your note Inserting voice recordings into a note On the note composer screen tap Voi...

Page 163: ...category 3 Select a note and tap Pin to home screen The note will be added to the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold a note to move or resize it To replace the note with another one tap CHANGE Deleting notes 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung Notes 2 Tap ALL or tap CATEGORIES and select a category 3 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 4 Tap DELET...

Page 164: ...e for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Post your artwork Your profile View your recent activity history View artwork by category You can sign in to PEN UP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts ...

Page 165: ... to post and enter a title description and hashtag Add your artwork to post Add hashtags Share your artwork with your other SNS accounts Enter a description Select where to post the artwork Select a category Enter a title 3 Tap POST Posting artwork from other apps To post your artwork from Gallery or other drawing apps select the artwork from an app and tap Share PEN UP ...

Page 166: ... a favourite You can also download artwork or set one as your wallpaper View the users who like the artwork Set the artwork as a favourite Repost the artwork View comments and add a comment To download artwork tap Save artwork Downloaded artwork will be saved in Gallery You can only download artwork permitted by owners ...

Page 167: ...n 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note 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 ...

Page 168: ...add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap Calendar Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list 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...

Page 169: ...s screen Trackers Goals and programmes To add items to the S Health screen tap Manage items and then select items under each tab TRACKERS Monitor your activities food intake and body measurements GOALS Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress PROGRAMMES Use customisable exercise programmes TOGETHER Share your walking records or compete with your contacts ...

Page 170: ...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 171: ... up Set wake up command Set custom 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 open the Apps screen and tap Samsung SVoice When SVoice is launched the device begins voic...

Page 172: ...oice 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 Samsung SVoice Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to SVoice only not to t...

Page 173: ... text and distinguish between sound sources Making voice recordings 1 On the Apps screen tap Samsung 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 4 Enter a file name and tap SAVE ...

Page 174: ... 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 interview recordings you can mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording 1 On the Apps s...

Page 175: ...ny cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration ALARM On the Apps screen tap Clock ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in th...

Page 176: ...then tap DELETE STOPWATCH 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 the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS w...

Page 177: ... 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 webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your loca...

Page 178: ...photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Send messages images and emoticons to your friends and have video calls with them Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device AmazonVideo Stream high quality HDR videos from AmazonVideo To use this service you must download and install the AmazonVideo app On the Home screen tap the Galaxy Essentials widget and download...

Page 179: ...rk 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 Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activat...

Page 180: ...i Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections 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 D...

Page 181: ... exchange 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 ...

Page 182: ... will 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...

Page 183: ... it Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Background data Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage To change the monthly r...

Page 184: ...nd landing After takeoff you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel NFC and payment 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 d...

Page 185: ...ents you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and payment ...

Page 186: ...nections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the Android Beam 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 187: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to...

Page 188: ...y register a network SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data ser...

Page 189: ...Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information MirrorLink Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor Refer to MirrorLink fo...

Page 190: ...onnected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents access the options list tap Print All printers and then select a printer Printing methods may vary depending on the content type MirrorLink Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink apps on ...

Page 191: ...imultaneously A strongerWi Fi signal will provide a faster download speed On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Download booster This feature may not be supported by some devices You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network When you download large files the device may heat up If the device exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn o...

Page 192: ...Notification sounds Change the notification sound settings for each app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds except for allowed exceptions 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 sound Set the device to sound when it is...

Page 193: ...eviews in pop up windows Show on lock screen Display notifications from the selected app on the locked screen Show content on lock screen Display the content of notifications from the selected app on the locked screen More settings Customise additional notification settings for the selected app Display Options Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the bri...

Page 194: ...to turn on the LED indicator while the battery is charging when you have notifications or when you make voice recordings Status bar Customise the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status bar Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Keep screen turned off Set the device to prevent the screen from turning on when it is...

Page 195: ... bigger icons on the Home screen Some app features may not be available in easy mode Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Easy mode Easy mode 2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout 3 Tap DONE Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings Display Easy mode Standard mode DONE Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an...

Page 196: ...more information about Air command Air view and Screen off memo Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display Games Activate the Game Launcher and GameTools icon and change the game related settings Refer to Game Launcher for more information Identify unsaved numbers Set the device to identify unsaved phone numbers when you receive...

Page 197: ...he device near your ear while viewing call message or contact details Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards Send SOS ...

Page 198: ...instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so To send help messages with audio recordings or photos tap the Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider Adding emergency contacts On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Send SOS messages Send messages to ADD T...

Page 199: ... with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security RAM Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for malwa...

Page 200: ...being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings to set app power monitor options You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Advanced settings and tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Storage The actual available capacity of th...

Page 201: ... permission settings or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Applications Lock screen and security 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 Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Info and app shortcuts Change...

Page 202: ...Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information Secure startup Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when turning on the device You must enter the unlock code to start the device and receive messages and notification...

Page 203: ...ge the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Cloud usage View the amount of storage space you are currently using in Samsung Cloud and the amount of usage by data type You can also delete backup data from old devices after restor...

Page 204: ...up To sync content with your accounts select an account and select items to sync Removing accounts On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account name select the account to remove and then tap Remove account Backup Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup Samsung account Back up my data Back up your personal i...

Page 205: ...e to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer toTransferring data from your previous device for more information On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Goo...

Page 206: ...sibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Settings screen tap 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 adjustment In...

Page 207: ...apping Voice Assistant help Some features are not available while 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 se...

Page 208: ...Vision Voice Assistant SETTINGS Status bar information Tapping four times Activate or deactivate voice feedback Swiping to the left Move to the next page Swiping to the right Return to the previous page Swiping upwards Scroll down the list Swiping downwards Scroll up the list Swiping in any direction on the locked screen Unlock the screen Swiping downwards from the top of the screen Open the notif...

Page 209: ...pen the Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision Voice Assistant SETTINGS Manage customised labels Configuring settings forVoice Assistant Configure settings forVoice Assistant for your convenience On the Settings screen tap 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 the devi...

Page 210: ...when you tap items Cursor colour Select a colour of the square 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 info...

Page 211: ...ard 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 Settings screen tap 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 yo...

Page 212: ... 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 On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision Font size To use larger font sizes tap the Larger font sizes switch to activate it and drag the adjustment bar to change the font ...

Page 213: ...om of the magnifier to move 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 Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision and then tap the Magnification gestures switch to activate it Zooming in and out Quickly tap the screen three times to zoom in on a specific area Quickly tap the screen three times again to retur...

Page 214: ...culty in distinguishing colours The device changes the colours into more recognisable colours On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision Colour adjustment and then tap the switch to activate it Follow the on screen instructions to complete the colour adjustment procedure Hearing Sound detectors Set the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying While you are using voice ...

Page 215: ... as a log Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when an alarm sounds or when you have notifications such as incoming calls and new messages On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Flash notification switch to activate it Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the caller s voice during a call On the Settings scr...

Page 216: ...ings screen tap Accessibility Hearing and then tap the Mono audio switch to activate it 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 Settings screen tap Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Universal switch and then tap the switch to activate it If the univers...

Page 217: ...ng 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 finger movements on the touch area Dr...

Page 218: ...essing 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 Settings screen tap Accessibility Dexterity and interaction and then tap the Easy screen turn on switch to activate it Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen On the Settings screen tap Accessibi...

Page 219: ...ly Direction lock Create a directional combination to unlock the screen 1 On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Direction lock and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Drag your finger up down left or right six to eight times and then tap CONTINUE 3 Draw the direction combination again to verify it and tap CONFIRM Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have ...

Page 220: ...tings in a file On the Settings screen tap 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 Settings screen tap Accessibility Manage accessibility Import export Import from My Files Select a file to import and tap DONE The accessibility settings will be updated a...

Page 221: ...ns Refer to Samsung Members for more information Report diagnostic info Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership benefits and newsletters Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset Software update Update your devic...

Page 222: ...i MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Device name View and edit the name that will be displayed when connecting your device with other devices via Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct and other methods Model number View the device s model number Software info View the device s software information suc...

Page 223: ...r SIM 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 si...

Page 224: ...zes 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 key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seco...

Page 225: ...to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while movin...

Page 226: ...r 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 device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring fi...

Page 227: ...es may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless f...

Page 228: ... time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the Smart manager or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space Removing the battery To remove the battery you must visit an authorised service centre with the provided instructions For your safety you must not attempt t...

Page 229: ...a dedicated temperature controlled chamber Attach a suction pad removal tool to the lower end of the back cover and while holding the device firmly pull the back cover away from the bottom upwards 3 Loosen and remove the screws at the location points and remove the chassis 4 Disconnect the battery connector and gently lever the battery away from the main body of the unit ...

Page 230: ... 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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