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Basics

Device layout

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Speaker

Edge screen

Fingerprint recognition

sensor

Side key

Volume key

Touchscreen

Front camera

Edge screen

Proximity/Light sensor

S Pen

Earphone jack /

Multipurpose jack

(USB Type-C)

SIM card /

Memory card tray

NFC antenna /

MST antenna /

Wireless charging coil

Rear camera

GPS antenna

Microphone

Flash

Main antenna

Speaker

Microphone

Summary of Contents for SM-N980F

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 12 2021 Rev 1 0 SM N980F SM N980F DS SM N981B SM N981B DS SM N985F SM N985F DS SM N986B SM N986B DS ...

Page 2: ... account 50 Understanding the screen 58 Notification panel 60 Entering text 62 Installing or uninstalling apps 64 Phone 67 Contacts 69 Messages 71 Internet 72 Multi window 75 Bixby 77 BixbyVision 78 Bixby Routines 80 Samsung Pay 82 Samsung Kids 83 Samsung Health 84 Samsung Members 84 Samsung Global Goals 84 SamsungTV Plus 84 Galaxy Shop 85 GalaxyWearable 85 Calendar 86 Reminder 87 My Files 87 Cloc...

Page 3: ...72 Accessibility 186 Troubleshooting 191 Removing the battery 123 Sharing content 125 Samsung DeX 131 Screen capture and screen record 133 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch Settings 136 Introduction 137 Samsung account 137 Connections 138 Wi Fi 140 Bluetooth 141 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 142 Data saver 142 Mobile data only apps 143 Mobile Hotspot 143 Mo...

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Page 5: ...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 responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data serv...

Page 6: ...tions Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised for sale in the U S or its territories and may only be brought to the U S for the owner s personal use The use of mobile devices on a...

Page 7: ...e 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 After wiping the device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water If the device is dropped or receives an impact the water and dust re...

Page 8: ...it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use W...

Page 9: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 10: ...e the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan d...

Page 11: ...al accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about availabl...

Page 12: ...nition sensor Side key Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Edge screen Proximity Light sensor S Pen Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray NFC antenna MST antenna Wireless charging coil Rear camera GPS antenna Microphone Microphone Flash Main antenna Speaker Microphone ...

Page 13: ...sensor Side key Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Proximity Light sensor S Pen Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card tray NFC antenna MST antenna Wireless charging coil Rear camera Microphone Flash Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna Microphone ...

Page 14: ...r foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using ...

Page 15: ... key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the...

Page 16: ...een fully discharged you can use other S Pen features such as tapping the touchscreen or the Air command features If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions If water enters the S Pen slot gently shake the device to remove the water from the slot before using it If the S Pen is not working properly take it to a Samsung Service Centre Detaching ...

Page 17: ...s injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from th...

Page 18: ...ce and the cards may be damaged 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 battery may not charge properly Quick charging Launch the Settings app tap Battery and device care Battery More battery settings and then activate the feature you want Fast charging To use the...

Page 19: ...e other device from your device Do not use earphones while sharing power Doing so may affect nearby devices The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device model Adjust the devices to connect with each other properly Some features are not available while sharing power Only devices that support the wireless charging feature can be charged using this feature Some devices may not be cha...

Page 20: ...acklight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quic...

Page 21: ...e the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Nano SIM card and eSIM Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider To have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device activate the eSIM or insert two SIM cards Differing from a physical nano SIM card an eSIM is an embedded digital SIM Using both the nano SIM card and the eSIM may result in sl...

Page 22: ...e tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray If you insert the tra...

Page 23: ...s app tap Connections SIM card manager Add mobile plan Scan carrier QR code and then scan the QR code SIM card manager dual SIM models Launch the Settings app and tap Connections SIM card manager SIM cards Activate the SIM card to use and customise the SIM card settings eSIMs Activate the eSIM Preferred SIM card Select to use specific SIM cards for some features such as voice calls when two cards ...

Page 24: ...e memory card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged When you...

Page 25: ...evice care Storage 2 Swipe to the left to view the SD card page 3 Tap Unmount Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resu...

Page 26: ...urn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then tap Power off menu under Press and hold Forcing restart If...

Page 27: ...rgency mode Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode 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 Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing ...

Page 28: ...rn PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you ch...

Page 29: ...ognition sensor After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the fingerprint recognition sensor again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by tapping Check added fingerprints Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen wi...

Page 30: ...e to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If you change the screen lock method to Swipe o...

Page 31: ... the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again To enhance the face recognition tap Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition and add an alternate appearance Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face inste...

Page 32: ...record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos 1 Launch the Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turne...

Page 33: ...vice may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens If the distance between the camera and the subject is close a background blur effect is applied so the subject stands out If the subject gets further away both the subject and the background can be captured clearly Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does...

Page 34: ...rd a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it If you add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take photos more conveniently On the preview screen tap Shooting methods and tap the Floating Shutter button switch to activate it Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options Activate or deacti...

Page 35: ...FOOD mode adjust the colour tone Activate or deactivate the motion detection feature when recording super slow mo videos In DUAL RECORDING mode change the screen Customise the shooting options when taking single take shots The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture ...

Page 36: ...omposition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a photo Guide Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the fro...

Page 37: ... options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap and hold where you want to focus To us...

Page 38: ...the shooting modes list tap on the shooting options to activate it and then record a video Single take mode Take various photos and videos in just one shot Your device automatically selects the best shot and creates photos with filters or videos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap SINGLETAKE 2 Tap and move the camera to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished...

Page 39: ...he intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Background effect intensity adjustment bar Background effects The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditi...

Page 40: ...r ISO settings can result in noise in photos or videos SPEED Adjust the shutter speed A slow shutter speed allows more light in so the photo or video becomes brighter This is ideal for photos or videos of scenery or photos or videos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for capturing photos or videos of fast moving subjects EV Change the exposure value This determi...

Page 41: ...nd the exposure area Tap and hold the preview screen The AF AE frame will appear on the screen Drag the frame to the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep t...

Page 42: ...tripod you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete Super Slow mo mode Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO and tap to record a video The device will capture the moment in...

Page 43: ...ding may start at an unwanted moment if there are conditions such as the following When the device shakes or when another object is moving near the subject in the motion detection area When recording under flickering light such as in places with fluorescent lighting Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion 1 O...

Page 44: ... effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the photo by recognising the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it Picture f...

Page 45: ...use an advanced recording option Reduce file size You can record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Codec HEVC format Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device s memory HDR10 videos You can record videos in which each scene s contrast and colour are optimised Zoom in mic While recording a video you can record sound from the zoomed in direction at a higher volume You...

Page 46: ...o resolution is high When zooming in or out using the optical zoom 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 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...

Page 47: ...iew the permissions required to use the Camera app Reset settings Reset the camera settings Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions About Camera View the Camera app version and legal information Some features may not be available depending on the model ...

Page 48: ...and various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 49: ...want to sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Forgot password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung a...

Page 50: ...apart or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doi...

Page 51: ...apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Ta...

Page 52: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen bu...

Page 53: ...e s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Dis...

Page 54: ... shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app...

Page 55: ... deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 56: ...rsonal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using th...

Page 57: ... text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level 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 Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear diffe...

Page 58: ...ication panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more butto...

Page 59: ... 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap SmartView and select the device you want Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Devi...

Page 60: ...elect 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 On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation ba...

Page 61: ...g or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 62: ...n option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable se...

Page 63: ...aunch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly ...

Page 64: ...hone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap or to make a video call Preview the phone number More options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated tap S...

Page 65: ...ial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering 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 reject...

Page 66: ... contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone number enter a phone number and then tap When blocked numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown private numbers switch to activate the feature ...

Page 67: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select th...

Page 68: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a ...

Page 69: ...ng Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message ...

Page 70: ...ngers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap Settings You c...

Page 71: ...bpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for ...

Page 72: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 73: ...w recent apps switch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge...

Page 74: ... pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 75: ...instructions the Bixby screen will appear Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key Alternatively say Hi Bixby and say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing an...

Page 76: ...e it 3 Tap the Recognise voice switch to activate it 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby via text Launch the Bixby app tap and then type what you want Du...

Page 77: ...xbyVision Launch BixbyVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to...

Page 78: ...Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select a routine you want or tap Add routine to add your own routines You can set the conditions and actions of routines on the Discover list If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set When a pop up window...

Page 79: ...g the button whenever you want Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routine s widget on the Home screen Viewing running routines Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel To view a routine s details tap the notification You can also quickly stop running routines On the n...

Page 80: ...may vary depending on the service provider or model Magnetic secure transmission MST may not be supported depending 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 Launch the Samsung Pay app 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and read and agree to the terms and...

Page 81: ... 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 Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right...

Page 82: ...he first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage histor...

Page 83: ...ch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items at the bottom of the home cards list Home cards View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or c...

Page 84: ...stablished by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future SamsungTV Plus Select the channels like you would use aTV and enjoy various video content free of c...

Page 85: ...ith your device Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to ...

Page 86: ...he Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to...

Page 87: ...ck the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into...

Page 88: ...he devices you can connect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirro...

Page 89: ...uetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your fri...

Page 90: ...onnect 2 On your friend s smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media output 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 O...

Page 91: ... create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office programs andWindows 10 Connecting to a computer 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Link toWindows 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Visit https aka ms setupltw for details Viewing data and notifications from your device on the computer Launch the ...

Page 92: ...c You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your pictures and videos from various sources...

Page 93: ...erence between the S Pen and the device the S Pen will be disconnected from the device and the icon will turn grey To use the Air actions feature again connect the S Pen with the device by reinserting the S Pen into the slot Taking photos with the S Pen Even though you take photos with your device placing for a distance you can easily take photos by pressing the S Pen button without setting a time...

Page 94: ...being connected Doing so will interrupt the process Air command Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps To open the Air command panel detach the S Pen from the slot or hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a func...

Page 95: ...essage and saving it as an animated file Refer to Live messages for more information AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else Refer to AR Doodle for more information Translate Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it Refer toTranslate for more information PENUP Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips BixbyVision Use the...

Page 96: ... with each app by hovering the S Pen over the Air command icon Smart select Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions such as sharing or saving You can also select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of an image open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and dra...

Page 97: ... of the frame to resize 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 Write or draw on the sel...

Page 98: ...to capture open the Air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears 2 Write a memo on the screenshot Eraser Undo Redo Pen settings Share Save 3 Share or save the screenshot You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps ...

Page 99: ...le 1 When you want to send an animated message open the Air command panel and tap Live messages 2 Customise background image and tap Done or Start drawing 3 Write or draw on the live message screen Preview Start over Undo Message input limit Change the file format Pen settings 4 Tap Done The live message will be saved in Gallery as an animated GIF file or a video 5 Tap Share and select a method ...

Page 100: ...en You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping or 3 Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert The translated text will appear To listen to the pronunciation of the original text tap The icon may not appear depending on the language you select Text selecting granularity word or sentence Select languages Translation result This feature doe...

Page 101: ...t When the available options appear on the screen select an option you want Glance Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view For example launch a map app open the Air command panel and then tap 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...

Page 102: ...When you are finished tap Save To edit it tap Undo Select and edit Redo Eraser Pen settings Air view Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a pop up window In some apps Action buttons will be displayed on the preview window Action buttons If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view swit...

Page 103: ...without turning on it When the screen is off detach the S Pen or hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button When you tap Save or reinsert the S Pen into the slot after writing a memo the memo will be saved to Samsung Notes Pin the memo on the Always On Display Save the memo in Samsung Notes Extend the page Change the line thickness Eraser Change the pen colour If this feature is no...

Page 104: ...lay To view the memo again double tap Minimise the memo Pinned memo If you do not perform any actions for a certain period after opening a memo the memo will be automatically minimised Unlocking the screen using the S Pen If the screen is locked while the S Pen is connected you can unlock the screen by pressing the S Pen button 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features S Pen S Pen unlock...

Page 105: ...e 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete Composing notes with handwriting On the note composer screen tap to write or draw with the S Pen You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two fingers on i...

Page 106: ...ly erase the intended part Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving or resizing 1 When there is handwriting on the note tap To change the shape of the selection tap once more 2 Tap or draw a line around the input to select To move the input to another location select the input and then drag it to a new location To change the size of the ...

Page 107: ... with the S Pen Converting handwriting to text After writing on the screen tap Options will appear in the preview window If you drag or you can select the handwriting you want To replace the handwriting with the text tap Convert Using the easy writing pad Use the easy writing pad to enter your handwriting more easily On the note composer screen tap The input field will be magnified and appear as t...

Page 108: ...ated while recording will be displayed on the screen along with the recording Adding memos to PDF files Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then select a PDF file You can add memos to the PDF file Pinning a note to the Home screen Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Select a note and tap Add to Home screen The note will be added to...

Page 109: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 110: ... Share the image with others Image and video thumbnail Modify the image View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites BixbyVision Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 111: ...o Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature 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 left or right on the playback s...

Page 112: ... instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deletin...

Page 113: ...pp and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Studio Create emojis any way you want and have fun using them in various features Creating an AR Emoji 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 You can pick a pre made emoji to get started quickly Swipe to the left or right select an emoji and then tap If you want to make your o...

Page 114: ...is to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji short video and decorating your device with it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaper or call background image 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Select Create video Call screen or Lock screen 3 Select a template you want To change the background image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can view t...

Page 115: ...ture for your Samsung account and in the Contacts app You can choose from various poses or create your own expressions 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Tap Profile and select an emoji 3 Tap to capture your expression or select a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Take a picture Emoji Pose ...

Page 116: ...ask MIRROR The emoji mimics your body movements PLAY The emoji moves on a real background 3 Tap the emoji icon to take a picture or tap and hold the icon to record a video You can view and share the pictures and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji Stickers Create your own stickers with your emoji s expressions and actions You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or on a ...

Page 117: ...g a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on people or pets cat and dogs faces or anywhere else When the camera recognises a face or space the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves and the doodles in...

Page 118: ... to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Change the pen type and colour Turn the sound effect on or off Redo Delete doodle Enter text Hide the pen tools Undo 3 Tap to record a video 4 Tap to stop recording the video You can view and share the video in Gallery Deco Pic Capture pictures or videos with various stickers Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic ...

Page 119: ...rd This is the normal recording mode Interview The device records sound from the top and the bottom of the device at a high volume while reducing the volume of sound from the sides Speech to text The device records your voice and 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 If the voice memo system langu...

Page 120: ...mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording 1 Tap List and select a voice recording made in interview mode 2 To mute certain sound sources tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted The icon will change to and the sound will be muted Muted sound source Unmuted sound source ...

Page 121: ... Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap My games Add games Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap My games tap and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you want Performance This focu...

Page 122: ...me sessions To stop recording tap Configure settings for Game Booster Priority mode Set the device to block incoming calls and all notifications except for alarms to prevent your game from being disturbed Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the backgrou...

Page 123: ...the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device This feature does not support sharing videos withTVs or SmartThings supported devices To watch videos onTV use the SmartView feature Pointing to share Share content by pointing the device among the nearby devices This feature is available only on Galaxy de...

Page 124: ... UWB feature may not be available depending on the region Setting who can find your device Set who is allowed to find and send content to your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share 2 Select an option No one Do not allow others to find your device Contacts only Only allow Samsung users in your contacts to share with your device Anyone nearby Allow any nearby ...

Page 125: ... you can simultaneously use your smartphone Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Wired connections to external displays You can connect your smartphone to an external display using an HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially support...

Page 126: ...ble HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Wired connections to computers You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable To use the USB cable supplied with the device the computer must have a USBType C port 1 On a computer visit www samsung com samsung dex and download the Samsung DeX app 2 Connect your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable ...

Page 127: ...ected devices list and tap Start now SomeTVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on The computer must be connected to the sameWi Fi network as your smartphone and the Samsung DeX app must be running on it 4 If the connection request window appears on theTV or the computer accept the request 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection When they are conn...

Page 128: ... can also use the external keyboard on the smartphone s screen Using your smartphone as a touchpad You can use your smartphone as a touchpad On your smartphone tap on the navigation bar If you have set the navigation bar to use Swipe gestures open the notification panel and tap Use your phone as a touchpad If you double tap on the touchpad you can view the gestures you can use with the touchpad If...

Page 129: ... General management Physical keyboard Keyboard shortcuts Using Samsung DeX Use your smartphone s features in an interface environment similar to a computer You can multitask by running multiple apps simultaneously You can also check your smartphone s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Taskbar Favourite apps Status bar Notifications Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX scr...

Page 130: ...lock the Samsung DeX screen and your smartphone s screen while using Samsung DeX select Lock DeX While using Samsung DeX you cannot lock the Samsung DeX screen and your smartphone s screen by pressing the Side key Transferring data with a computer Copying files On the Samsung DeX screen click and hold a file to select it in the My Files app or Gallery app and drag it to the computer screen On the ...

Page 131: ...nced features Motions and gestures 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 Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screen...

Page 132: ...t a sound setting and tap Start recording After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself tap 3 When you are finished recording the video tap You can view the video in Gallery To change the screen recorder settings launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder ...

Page 133: ...ansfer data 1 Connect your device and the previous device using your device s USB cable A USB connector may be needed depending on the previous device 2 When the app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous device tap Allow If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store Your device will recognise the previous device and a list of data ...

Page 134: ... Receive data select your previous device s operating system and then tap Wireless 6 On the previous device tap Allow 7 On your device select an item to bring and tap Transfer Backing up and restoring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage such as a microSD card 1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect the external storage device to...

Page 135: ... 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 device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device ...

Page 136: ...gs app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of options or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 137: ...the required apps Refer to NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile networks Configur...

Page 138: ...and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deacti...

Page 139: ...ord 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect...

Page 140: ...h to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the other device s user manuals Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices will be c...

Page 141: ...creen tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the device s screen is turned on and unlocked Otherwise the device will not read NFC tags or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments...

Page 142: ...icon will appear on the status bar Data saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allowed to use data while Data saver is on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming...

Page 143: ...en network switch to deactivate it If you activate the Auto Hotspot feature you can share your device s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect...

Page 144: ... screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printer plug in and install it 3 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 4 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents ac...

Page 145: ...fication vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound quality and effects for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specif...

Page 146: ...back from the Music app through the vehicle s Bluetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Notification...

Page 147: ...smoothly Eye comfort shield Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule for applying this feature Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Make the items on the screen larger or smaller Screen resolution Change the screen resolution Higher res...

Page 148: ... the screen from flickering when switching between screens The screen will scroll more smoothly When you select a standard refresh rate you can use the battery longer 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Motion smoothness 2 Select a refresh rate Adaptive Get smoother animations and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 120 Hz Standard Use a standard refresh rate in no...

Page 149: ...Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid 2 Tap Advanced settings 3 Adjust the R Red G Green or B Blue colour bar to your preference The screen tone will be adjusted Wallpaper and style Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked s...

Page 150: ...ation Wallpaper services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact in...

Page 151: ... messages or missed calls The Always On Display is set to appear only when you tap the screen To change the settings to make it appear continuously or during a set time on the Settings screen tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select a mode you want The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions Opening notifications on the Always On D...

Page 152: ...track and control your lost or stolen device Samsung Pass Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data Refer to Samsung Pass for more information Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information SecureWi Fi Set the device to protect your data while using unsecuredWi Fi networks Refer to SecureW...

Page 153: ...ty instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Account and syncing and then tap the Verify with Samsung Pass switch to activate it Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill 1 On the sign in page of th...

Page 154: ...e Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Partners If there are no websites or apps that support Samsung Pass Partners will not appear Available websites and apps may vary depending on the service provider or model Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pas...

Page 155: ...ing your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings See all devices using Samsung Pass Leave Samsung Pass Your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will also be deleted Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your pri...

Page 156: ... of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting an auto lock condition for Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock and exit Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as pictures and videos to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an ...

Page 157: ...be moved to Gallery in the default storage Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap and hold an app to delete and tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure ...

Page 158: ...cure Folder tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap Uninstall To access data backed up from Secure Folder launch the My Files app and tap Internal storage Download Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up SecureWi Fi SecureWi Fi is a service that secures yourWi Fi network connection It encrypts data using Wi Fi networks and disables tracking apps and websites so ...

Page 159: ...rics and security SecureWi Fi 2 Tap Protection plan Upgrade and select the plan you want For certain protection plans you can transfer the protection plan to another device signed in to your Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the purchase Privacy Change the settings for privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Permissions used in last 24 hours View the app or feature...

Page 160: ...s screen tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Samsung Cloud Back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Google Drive Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensit...

Page 161: ...a will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup 2 T...

Page 162: ...ttings Refer to Quick Share for more information Labs Use new features of the device S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen Refer to S Pen for more information Side key Select an app or feature to launch using the Side key Refer to Setting the Side key for more information Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings Refer to Motions and gestures for more informat...

Page 163: ...n when you pick it up Double tap to turn on screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen Keep screen on while viewing Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are lo...

Page 164: ... be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall All data related to the second app will be del...

Page 165: ...ocus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Volume monitor Activate the volume monitor to protect your hearing Driving monitor Activate the driving monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while driving Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The ...

Page 166: ...haring for more information More battery settings Configure advanced settings for the battery 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 You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Se...

Page 167: ...ction You can also use the data compression feature to compress Internet data such as images videos and webpages accessed via the mobile network On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model Some webpages or content may not be available when this feature is act...

Page 168: ...se or trackpad Passwords and autofill Select an autofill service to use Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset Customisation Service Set to get personalised service based on your interests and how you use your device Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen ta...

Page 169: ...es manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Security updates information Security updates are...

Page 170: ...formation such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information ...

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Page 172: ...t To deactivateTalkBack tap the switch and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To view how to useTalkBack tap Settings Tutorial and help Some features are not available while you are usingTalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingTalkBack To view and customise available finger gestures launch the Settings ...

Page 173: ...osity Customise the detailed settings for voice feedback Speak passwords Set the device to read the characters aloud when you enter your password If you deactivate this feature the device will only read the password aloud when you are using earphones Sound and vibration Change sound settings forTalkBack Customise focus indicator Set the device to thicken the border of the focus indicator that appe...

Page 174: ...ional characters Tap and hold a key on the keyboard to enter additional characters available for the key A pop up window appears above the key showing available characters To select a character drag your finger on the pop up window until you hear the character you want and release it Visibility enhancements Display mode Change the display mode Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility e...

Page 175: ... inversion switch to activate it Colour adjustment Adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in distinguishing colours The device changes the colours into more recognisable colours Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements Colour adjustment and then tap the switch to activate it Select an option To adjust the intensity of colour drag the adjustme...

Page 176: ...cessibility Visibility enhancements Magnification Magnification shortcut and then tap the switch to activate it Then tick the actions to use to start using this feature directly Tap Accessibility button Zoom in by tapping on the navigation bar and then tapping where you want to magnify the screen To temporarily magnify the screen tap and hold where you want to magnify the screen Press and holdVolu...

Page 177: ...ouchpad Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and then tap the Large mouse touchpad pointer switch to activate it Changing font Change the font size and style Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements Font size and style Changing screen zoom Make the items on the screen larger or smaller Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Visibilit...

Page 178: ...rs Set the device to detect a baby crying or your doorbell The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log While this feature is enabled the voice recognition will not operate Baby crying Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Sound detectors Baby crying Start Doorbell 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Hearing enhancement...

Page 179: ...ear it 3 Tap Adapt sound Optimise the sound setting to find the best sound quality and use it for calls or media playback Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Adapt sound and then optimise the sound setting Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the caller s voice during a call Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hea...

Page 180: ... by using head movements and face gestures 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Universal switch 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Done 3 Tap the switch to activate it 4 If the universal switches are not registered on the device tap Add switch and set switches to control the device To activate the universal switch feature at least one switch must be reg...

Page 181: ... assistive 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 left or right arrow or swipe to the left or right to select other menus Using the cursor On the assistive menu tap Cursor You can control the screen using small finger movemen...

Page 182: ...rol mode to restrict the device s reaction to inputs while using apps 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Interaction control 2 Tap the Interaction control shortcut switch to activate it 3 Press the Side key and theVolume Up key simultaneously while using an app 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict 5 Tap Done T...

Page 183: ...eated touches tap the switch to activate it and then set the time Auto action after pointer stops Set the device to select an item automatically when you place the mouse pointer over the item Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Auto action after pointer stops Auto action and then select an option Sticky keys Set an external keyboard s modifier key such as the Shift ...

Page 184: ...nt to use Setting light notification Set the device to blink the flash or the screen when an alarm sounds or when you have notifications such as incoming calls or new messages Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Flash notification and then tap the switches next to the options you want to activate Time to take action Set the amount of time to display pop up windows that ask ...

Page 185: ...Adding voice recordings to voice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them You can record and assign a voice recording to an NFC enabled voice label The voice recording is played back when you place your device near the label Turn on the NFC feature before using this feature 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Advanced settings ...

Page 186: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your 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 erro...

Page 187: ...utions 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 Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 188: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network 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 batter...

Page 189: ... 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 fil...

Page 190: ... lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout Brightness control Show always A connection is not esta...

Page 191: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 192: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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