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Sending and receiving data

Many apps support data transfer through 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.

Open the

Gallery

app and select an image.

Tap

→

Bluetooth

and select a device to transfer the image to.

If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its

visibility option.

Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.

NFC and contactless payments (NFC-enabled models)

You can use your phone to read near field communications tags (NFC) that contain

information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy

tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps.

The device contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the device carefully to avoid

damaging the NFC antenna.

Reading information from NFC tags

Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

and tap the

NFC and contactless payments

switch to turn it on.

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.

Summary of Contents for SM-S901E/DS

Page 1: ...sh 11 2023 Rev 1 0 SM S901B DS SM S901E SM S901E DS SM S906B DS SM S906E SM S906E DS SM S908B DS SM S908E SM S908E DS SM G991B SM G991B DS SM G996B SM G996B DS SM G998B SM G998B DS SM G990B SM G990B DS SM G990B2 DS SM G990E SM G990E DS ...

Page 2: ...ds 56 Samsung Health 57 Samsung Members 57 Samsung Global Goals 57 Samsung TV Plus 57 Galaxy Shop 58 GalaxyWearable 58 Calendar 59 Reminder Receiving notifications forto do items 60 My Files Checking and managing the files 60 Clock 60 Calculator 61 Gaming Hub 62 Game Booster Configuring your gaming environment 63 SmartThings 63 Smart View Mirroring on a TV screen 64 Music Share 66 Link to Windows ...

Page 3: ...Additional care 177 Apps 178 General management 179 Accessibility 179 Software update 180 About phone 128 Samsung Pay 130 Sharing content 132 Screen capture and screen record 134 Transferring data from yourprevious 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 143 Allowed ...

Page 4: ... Precautions forusing the device 185 Notes on package contents and accessories 186 Maintaining waterand dust resistance 187 Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 192 Accessibility 206 Troubleshooting 211 Removing the battery ...

Page 5: ...5 Getting started ...

Page 6: ... Front camera Volume button Side button SIM card tray Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Side button Volume button Touchscreen Edge screen Edge screen Front camera Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C S Pen SIM card tray Proximity Light sensor Microphone ...

Page 7: ...Getting started 7 Rearcamera NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rearcamera GPS antenna LaserAF sensor Flash Main antenna Speaker Microphone ...

Page 8: ...S22 Front camera Volume button Side button SIM card tray Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Side button Volume button Touchscreen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card tray Microphone ...

Page 9: ...Getting started 9 Rearcamera NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rearcamera Flash Main antenna Microphone Speaker GPS antenna ...

Page 10: ... button Volume button Touchscreen Edge screen Edge screen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card tray Microphone NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rearcamera LaserAF sensor Main antenna Microphone Speaker GPS antenna Flash Microphone ...

Page 11: ...ition sensor Side button Volume button Touchscreen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card tray Microphone NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rearcamera Flash Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna Microphone ...

Page 12: ...ition sensor Side button Volume button Touchscreen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card tray Microphone NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rearcamera Flash Main antenna Microphone Speaker GPS antenna Microphone ...

Page 13: ... recognition sensor Side button Volume button Touchscreen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card tray Microphone NFC antenna Wireless charging coil Rearcamera Flash GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna ...

Page 14: ...e antenna area of the device If you attach a device covermade with metallic material to the device If you coverthe device s antenna area with yourhands orotherobjects while using certain features such as calls orthe mobile data connection If the area around the rearcamera is covered with accessories such as a protective film orstickers unwanted noises may occurduring calls ormedia playback Galaxy ...

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

Page 16: ...ated charging time will appearon the notification panel The actual charging time mayvary depending on the charging conditions Wireless charging may not work smoothly depending on the type of accessory orcover Forstable wireless charging it is recommended to separate the coveroraccessory from the device Precautions forwireless charging If you do not follow the precautions below the device may not c...

Page 17: ...tings and tapping Battery If fast charging does not work open Settings tap Battery Charging settings and then check if the feature you want is turned on Also check if the USB cable and the USB poweradapterare connected properly You can charge the battery more quicklywhile the device orits screen is turned off If the wireless chargerhas an internal fan the fan may produce noise during fast wireless...

Page 18: ...sconnect the otherdevice from yourdevice Do not use earphones while sharing power Doing so may affect nearby devices The location of the wireless charging coil mayvary by device model Adjust the devices to connect with each otherproperly 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...

Page 19: ...t Reducing the batteryconsumption Yourdevice provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the device care feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Side button Activate powersaving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced Decrease...

Page 20: ... use an approved chargerthat guarantees the charging performance If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediatelywhen the chargeris connected Allow a depleted battery to charge fora few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps orapps that need a connection to anotherdevice the batterywill drain quickly To avoid losing powe...

Page 21: ...m a physical nano SIM card an eSIM is an embedded digital SIM Using both the nano SIM card and the eSIM may result in slowerdata transferspeeds in some areas eSIM may not be available depending on the region service provider ormodel Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider Installing the SIM orUSIM card Galaxy S22 Ultra 2 1 3 4 Undersid...

Page 22: ...etting started 22 Galaxy S22 Galaxy S22 2 1 3 4 Underside Single SIM card tray Dual SIM card tray Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Galaxy S21 5G Galaxy S21 5G 2 1 3 4 Underside Single SIM card tray Dual SIM card tray ...

Page 23: ...ejection pin into the tray s hole to remove the tray Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose orlet others use the SIM orUSIM card Samsung is not responsible forany damages orinconveniences caused by lost orstolen cards Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicularto the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave orfall out...

Page 24: ... and customise the SIM card settings eSIMs Activate the eSIM Preferred SIMs Select to use specific SIM cards forsome features such as voice calls when two cards are activated Data switching Set the device to use anotherSIM card fordata services if the preferred SIM card cannot connect to the network More SIM settings Customise the call oreSIM settings Turning the device on and off Follow all poste...

Page 25: ... Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side button and then tap Poweroff menu underPress and hold Forcing restart If yourdevice is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously formore than 7 seconds to restart it Initial setup When you turn on yourdevice forthe first time orafterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to...

Page 26: ...s and various features of the device This chapteris a common manual forapps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ ordescriptions of apps or features not available on yourdevice may be included ...

Page 27: ...ap Forgot password ordon t have an account Create account FindingyourID and resettingyourpassword If you forget yourSamsung account ID orpassword tap Forgot password ordon t have an account Forgot ID orForgot password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find yourID orreset yourpassword afteryou enterthe required information Signing out ofyourSamsung account When you sign out of yourSamsu...

Page 28: ...t orpinch on the screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with otherelectrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp orapply excessive pressure to it with yourfingertips orotherobject It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part orall of the touch screen forextended per...

Page 29: ...ecent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Touch and hold to open the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar Check files oruse apps on a widerscreen by hiding the navigation bar Open Settings tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation barwill be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap More...

Page 30: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards ordownwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button orthe 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 touch and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the ShowApps screen but...

Page 31: ...een Themes Change the device 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 features to provide information and convenient access on yourHome screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings forthe Home screen such ...

Page 32: ...ortcut to an app on the Home screen touch 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 On the Home screen orthe Apps screen drag an app overanotherapp A new foldercontaining the selected apps will be created Tap Folder...

Page 33: ...e deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can access yourfavourite 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 open Settings tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to turn it on Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 34: ...ct yourpersonal information by preventing others from accessing yourdevice Aftersetting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code wheneverunlocking it You can set yourdevice to perform a factory data reset if you enterthe unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Open Settings tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the pres...

Page 35: ... used Call in progress Missed call New text ormultimedia message Alarm turned on Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode turned on Erroroccurred orcaution required Battery charging Battery powerlevel The status barmay not appearat the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicatoricons appearonlywhen you open the notification panel The ind...

Page 36: ...upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Check the notification details and perform various actions Clearall notifications Open Settings Access the notification settings Quick settings Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Control media on yourphone and connected nearby devices Adjust the brightness of the display Using the q...

Page 37: ...panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controllerto control the playback Controlling nearbydevices Launch 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 Device control Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and scenes will appear 2 Sele...

Page 38: ...age input languages and select the languages to use When you select two ormore languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping 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 appearon the navigation bar open Settings...

Page 39: ...g or to select the desired text ortap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy orCut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Touch 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 40: ...an option PlayStore Purchase and download apps Open the PlayStore app Browse apps by category orsearch forapps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap youraccount icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling ordisabling apps Touch and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable selecte...

Page 41: ...ettings open Settings and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can check the app s permissions list and change its permissions To check orchange app permission settings by permission category open Settings 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 42: ...pe to the right on a contact ora phone numberto make a call If this feature is turned off tap Settings Othercall settings and then tap the Swipe to call ortext switch to turn it on Using speed dial To set a numberto speed dial open the Phone app tap Keypad Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call touch and hold a speed dial numberon the keypad Forspe...

Page 43: ...wards and select a message to send To create various rejection messages open the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages entera message and then tap Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to yourblock list Open the Phone app tap Settings Block numbers and then select contacts or phone numbers to save in the blocked numbers list When blocked numbers try to contact you ...

Page 44: ...cts Import contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contactswithyourweb accounts Sync yourdevice contacts with online contacts saved in yourweb accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Open Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to turn it on Searching forcontacts Open the Con...

Page 45: ...ns 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family orfriends and manage contacts by group 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Merging duplicate contacts If yourcontacts list includes duplicate contacts merge them into one to streamli...

Page 46: ...ch and hold and sayyourmessage The recording icon appears onlywhile the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enterrecipients Entera message Enteremojis orstickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Checking messages 1 Open the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact ora phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field entera...

Page 47: ...ions If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to turn it on Deleting messages Touch and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings Open the Messages app tap Settings You can block unwanted messages change notification settings and more ...

Page 48: ...dow Using multiple apps at once Introduction Run two apps at the same time in split screen view You can also 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 ...

Page 49: ...the pop up view swipe from the top cornertowards the middle of the screen To use this feature open Settings tap Advanced features Multiwindow and then tap the Swipe forsplit screen orSwipe forpop upview switch to turn it on Split screen view Pop up view Opening apps using the Recents button 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left orright tap an app s ico...

Page 50: ... the app windows to the edge of the screen the windowwill be maximised Moving pop upwindows To move a pop up window tap the multi window handle and drag it to a new location Savingyourown split screen layout Add frequently used apps as an app pairto open them togetherin the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap 3 Select a locat...

Page 51: ...ixby While pressing and holding the Side button saywhat you want to Bixby Alternatively say the wake up phrase and saywhat you want Forexample while pressing and holding the Side button say How s the weathertoday The weatherinformation will appearon the screen If Bixby asks you a question during a conversation you can continue to talk to Bixby without pressing the Side button ortapping If you cann...

Page 52: ...rase and start a conversation Communicating bytyping text If yourvoice is not recognised because of noisy environments orif you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby through text Open the Bixby app tap and then type what you want During the communication Bixby also will answeryou through text instead of voice feedback ...

Page 53: ...sion 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 Samsung Internet app touch and hold an image and tap Searchwith Bixby Vision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen open the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use TRANSLATE R...

Page 54: ...t webpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use Secret mode Access yourbookmarks Using Secret mode If you set a password forSecret mode you can prevent others from accessing yoursearch history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to turn it on tap Start and then set a password ...

Page 55: ...orthe first time orafterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Yourpreset screen lock method oryourcreated PIN will be used when turning on the Parental controls feature orclosing Samsung Kids Using parental controls features You can configure the settings forSamsung Kids and check the usage history ...

Page 56: ...amsung Health app When running this app forthe first time orrestarting it afterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Edit home Home cards Manage yourprofile and check yourhealth and fitness history Check out health tips Monitoryourhealth and fitness Compare yourstep count records with otherSamsung Health ...

Page 57: ...2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the powerto end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement fora betterfuture Samsung TVPlus Select the channels like you would use a TV and enjoyvarious video content free of charge Open the Samsung TVPlus app This app may not be av...

Page 58: ...ice with yourdevice Calendar Manage yourschedule by entering upcoming events in yourplanner Creating events 1 Open the Calendar app and tap ordouble tap a date If the date already has saved events ortasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enterevent details and tap Save Syncing eventswithyouraccounts 1 Open Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap ...

Page 59: ...een will appear and the Reminderapp icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Open the Reminder app 2 Tap enterthe details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap orselect a reminderand tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a reminderto restore and tap Restore Reminders wi...

Page 60: ...alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event orset a specific duration Open the Clock app Calculator Perform basic arithmetic orscientific calculations Open the Calculator app Check the calculation history To clearthe history tap Clearhistory To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length ort...

Page 61: ...t there tap Mygames Add games Removing a game from Gaming Hub Tap Mygames touch and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Open the Gaming Hub app tap More Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you want Performance This focuses on giving you high performance while playing games If you use this mode yourdevice may hea...

Page 62: ... block incoming calls and all notifications except for alarms to prevent yourgame from being disturbed Game optimisation Change the performance mode Battery Check the remaining battery usage time Temperature Memory Check the device s temperature and memory status You can also set the device to automatically adjust the volume orvideo frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop app...

Page 63: ...onnect mayvary depending on the region Available features may differdepending on the connected device Connected devices own problems ordefects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When problems ordefects occuron the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer SmartView Mirroring on a TVscreen Viewyourphone s displayed content on a large screen by connecting yourphone to a screen mirrori...

Page 64: ...rough yourBluetooth speaker 1 Make sure that yourphone and yourBluetooth speakerare connected Referto Pairing with otherBluetooth devices forhow to connect 2 On yourphone open Settings tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to turn it on You can use additional features such as setting who to share yourdevice with by tapping Music Share 3 On yourfriend s pho...

Page 65: ...onnect 2 On yourfriend s phone open Settings tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to turn it on You can use additional features such as setting who to share yourdevice with by tapping Music Share 3 On yourphone open the notification panel and tap Media output 4 Tap Music Share and select yourfriend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 On yourfriend s p...

Page 66: ...in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office apps and Windows10 Connecting to a computer 1 On yourmobile device open Settings and tap Connected devices Link toWindows 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Visit https aka ms setupltw fordetails Accessing data and notifications fromyourdevice on the computer Open the Phone Link app on the computerand sel...

Page 67: ...e yourphone Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Wired connections to external displays You can connect yourphone to an external display using an HDMI adapter USB Type 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 supported are not covered by the warranty 1 ...

Page 68: ...ion panel swipe downwards and then tap DeX 2 Select a TV from the detected devices list and tap Start now Some TVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on 3 If the connection request window appears on the TV accept the request 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection When they are connected the Samsung DeX screen will appearon the TV It is recommende...

Page 69: ...it on You can also use the external keyboard on the phone s screen Usingyourphone as a touchpad You can use yourphone as a touchpad On yourphone tap on the navigation bar If you have set the navigation barto use Swipe gestures open the notification panel and tap Useyourphone as a touchpad If you double tap on the touchpad you can check out the gestures you can use with the touchpad If yourphone s ...

Page 70: ... apps simultaneously You can also check yourphone s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Taskbar Favourite apps Status bar Notifications Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX screen layout may differdepending on the connected device When starting orending Samsung DeX running apps may be closed Some apps orfeatures may not be available when using Samsung DeX To adjust the scr...

Page 71: ...d TV ormonitor you can chat with yourfriend on a messenger On the connected TV ormonitor open an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen Then open anotherapp on yourphone Locking the Samsung DeX screen If you want to lock the Samsung DeX screen and yourphone s screen while using Samsung DeX select Lock DeX While using Samsung DeX you cannot lock the Samsung DeX screen and your phone s screen by press...

Page 72: ...uTube Music You can also access the music collections stored on yourdevice and play them Google TV Purchase orrent videos such as movies and TV programmes from Play Store Drive Store yourcontent on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch orcreate videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all yourpictures and videos from various sources in ...

Page 73: ... Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen The pen nib may be deformed If there is a magnet nearthe device some S Pen actions such as charging or tapping the touchscreen may not work Even if the S Pen has been fully discharged you can use otherS Pen features such as tapping the touchscreen orthe Aircommand features If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognis...

Page 74: ...n reinsert it into the slot and push it until it clicks into place 2 1 Charging the S Pen The S Pen must be charged before you can control apps remotely by using the S Pen button When you insert the S Pen into the slot charging will start If the Airaction feature is deactivated the S Pen will be charged onlywhen the device is charging ...

Page 75: ...e S Pen is discharged orfarfrom the device orif there are obstacles or there is external interference 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 pictureswith the S Pen Even though you take pictures with yourdevice plac...

Page 76: ... only connect Samsung approved S Pens that support Bluetooth Low Energy BLE Do not detach the S Pen from the device when it is being connected Doing so will interrupt the process Aircommand Launching S Pen features and apps directly Aircommand is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps To open the Aircommand panel detach the S Pen from the slot ortap the Aircom...

Page 77: ...live message and saving it as an animated file Referto Live messages formore information BixbyVision Use the BixbyVision features to search forsimilarimages detect and translate text and more Referto BixbyVision formore information Translate Hoverthe S Pen overa word to translate it Referto Translate formore information Magnify Hoverthe S Pen overan area of the screen to enlarge it Glance Reduce a...

Page 78: ...ircommand and then tap the ShowAircommand icon switch to activate it While using apps that support the Airactions feature you can view actions available with each app by hovering the S Pen overthe Aircommand icon Smart select Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions such as sharing orsaving You can also select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation 1 When there is conten...

Page 79: ...ected area with others Save the selected area in Gallery Capturing an area from avideo While playing a video select an area and capture it as a GIF animation 1 When there is content you want to capture during video playback open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 On the toolbar tap 3 Adjust the position and size of the capturing area Drag a cornerof the frame to resize Adjust the positio...

Page 80: ... before saving the file Share the selected area with others Save the selected area in Gallery Screenwrite Capture screenshots to write ordraw on them orcrop an area from the captured image 1 When there is content you want to capture open the Aircommand panel and tap Screenwrite The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbarappears 2 Write a memo on the screenshot Eraser Undo ...

Page 81: ...aving it as an animated file 1 When you want to send an animated message open the Aircommand panel and tap Live messages 2 Customise background image and tap Done orStart drawing 3 Write ordraw 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 ora video 5 Tap Share ...

Page 82: ...ion orextract text from open the Aircommand panel and tap BixbyVision 2 Hoverthe S Pen overthe content you want When the available options appearon the screen select an option you want Translate Hoverthe S Pen overthe text you want to translate The units included in the text will also be converted 1 When there is text you want to translate open the Aircommand panel and tap Translate 2 Select the l...

Page 83: ...ture is available onlywhen detectable text is on the screen Glance Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hoverthe S Pen overthe thumbnail to open the app in full screen Forexample open a map app open the Aircommand panel and then tap Glance The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen While browsing webpages hoverthe S Pen overthe thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen a...

Page 84: ... To edit it tap Undo Select and edit Redo Eraser Pen settings S Pen to text You can set the device to convert anything you write with the S Pen into text 1 Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen S Pen to text and then tap the switch to activate it To view how to edit text with the S Pen tap Howto edit 2 Write in a text input field such as a search field oraddress bar using the S Pen T...

Page 85: ...on buttons If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Airview switch to activate it Pen Select Selecting items quicklywith the S Pen While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen overtext oritem lists to select multiple items ortext You can also copy and paste the selected items ortext into anotherapp orshare them with others ...

Page 86: ...en button When you tap Save orreinsert the S Pen into the slot afterwriting 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 not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memos switch to activate...

Page 87: ...emo again double tap Minimise the memo Pinned memo If you do not perform any actions fora certain period afteropening a memo the memo will be automatically minimised Unlocking the screen using the S Pen GalaxyS22 Ultra 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 More S Pen sett...

Page 88: ...ures may not be available depending on the model Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Entera title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in anotherfile format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and ta...

Page 89: ... lock Auto fix shapes If fingerinput does not work on a model that supports the S Pen tap Finger drawing on Using the eraser When you want to erase handwriting from a note tap and select an area to erase Alternatively select an area while pressing and holding the S Pen button To change the erasertype tap once more Stroke eraser Erase the line you select Area eraser Erase only the area you select Y...

Page 90: ...rlocation select the input and then drag it to a new location To change the size of the selection tap the input and drag a cornerof the frame that appears 3 Edit the input using the available options Converting handwriting to text Tap and write on the screen with the S Pen The handwriting will be replaced with text right away Afterwriting on the screen tap Options will appearin the previewwindow I...

Page 91: ...he screen tap twice and select a colourorline thickness you want Then point the S Pen toward where you want to apply the style When the icon appears tap where you want to change the style Using the easywriting pad Use the easywriting pad to enteryourhandwriting more easily On the note composerscreen tap The input field will be magnified and appearas the easywriting pad Easywriting pad Automaticall...

Page 92: ...een Pin a note to the Home screen to quicklyview it oropen 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 the Home screen Clipping content You can quickly add content such as a webpage link oran image to a note 1 When there is content you want to clip while using the Samsung Internet Messages orGallery app launch the Samsung Notes ap...

Page 93: ...elect an option you want PENUP GalaxyS22 Ultra GalaxyS21 Ultra 5G PENUP is a social network service forsharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Launch the PENUP app ...

Page 94: ...n the model Taking pictures 1 Open the Camera app You can also open the app by pressing the Side button twice ordragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you open the Camera app from the locked screen orwhen the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set The camera automatically shuts off when unused Some methods may not be available depend...

Page 95: ...gain Make sure that the lens is not damaged orcontaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Yourdevice s camera features a wide angle lens Minordistortion may occur in wide angle pictures orvideos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum capacity forrecording a video mayvary depending on the resolution The camera may fog up...

Page 96: ...eatures are available onlywhen using the rearcamera The available zoom features mayvary depending on the model Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus orexposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects orlight sources Touch and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appearon the area and the focus and exposure ...

Page 97: ...os Apply a filtereffect orbeauty effects Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted metering uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix metering averages the entire scene Spot metering uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Adjust the colourtone I...

Page 98: ...stions The camera suggests the ideal composition forthe picture by recognising the position and angle of yoursubject On the preview screen tap and tap the Shot suggestions switch to turn it on 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO A guide will appearon the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera recognises the composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview s...

Page 99: ... Take clearclose up pictures of yoursubject 1 On the preview screen tap 1x 2 Put the camera nearto the subject 3 When appears tap to take a picture If this feature is not turned on tap to turn it on Applying filterand beautyeffects You can select a filtereffect and modify facial features such as yourskin tone orface shape before taking a picture 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select effects and tak...

Page 100: ...lution videos with a maximum resolution of 8K In shooting options tap or to change the resolution to the one you want and record a video When you finish recording a video play the video in the Gallery app When you tap on a frame that you like the frame will be saved as a picture Stabilisingvideos Supersteady If there is a lot of shaking when recording videos use the Supersteady feature for further...

Page 101: ...t view orpicture in picture view 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE DIRECTOR SVIEW 2 Select the screen and the camera thumbnail you want and tap to record a video To save the videos of the front and rearcameras separately tap To change the screen before starting the recording tap and select the screen you want You can change the camera thumbnail while recording If the thumbnail is hidden tap to...

Page 102: ...e and during recording To enlarge the picture in picture window tap the window and tap To move the picture in picture window drag it to whereveryou want 3 Tap to stop recording the video You can also control the picture in picture windowwhile playing the video Tap the preview thumbnail on the preview screen oropen the Gallery app and select the video and then tap Open inVideo player Dual recording...

Page 103: ...een Single take mode Take various pictures and videos in one shot Yourdevice automatically selects the best shot and creates pictures with filters orvideos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SINGLE TAKE 2 Tap to capture the scene you want ...

Page 104: ...rait mode Portraitvideo mode By using Portrait mode orPortrait video mode you can capture pictures orvideos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly You can also apply a background effect and edit it aftertaking a picture 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT ortap MORE PORTRAITVIDEO 2 Tap and select a background effect you want To adjust the intensity of the backgrou...

Page 105: ...ckground effects The available options mayvary depending on the shooting mode Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blurmay not be applied properly in the following conditions The device orthe subject is moving The subject is thin ortransparent The subject has a similarcolourto the background The subject orbackground is plain ...

Page 106: ...night A fast shutterspeed allows less light in This is ideal forcapturing pictures orvideos of fast moving subjects EV Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives Forlow light situations use a higherexposure FOCUS Change the focus mode Drag the adjustment barto manually adjust the focus WB Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life c...

Page 107: ...righterand steadierresults 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT If you set the time that appears at the right bottom of the screen to Max you may get clearerpictures 2 Tap and hold yourdevice steady until shooting is complete Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD A frame will appearon the screen and the area outside the frame wi...

Page 108: ... mo mode Superslow 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 superslow motion and save it as a video 2 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail To edit the superslow motion section tap and drag the section editing bart...

Page 109: ...ject is moving nearthe subject in the motion detection area When recording underflickering light such as in places with fluorescent lighting Slowmotion mode Record a video forviewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of yourvideos to be played in slow motion 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SLOWMOTION and tap to record a video 2 When you are finished recording tap to stop 3 On the pr...

Page 110: ... the shooting mode Intelligent features Scan documents and text Display a button to scan documents and text detected with the rearcamera Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition forthe picture by recognising the position and angle of yoursubject Advanced intelligence options Qualityoptimisation Select a q...

Page 111: ...rage Selfies Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save pictures as they appearon the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Swipe up down to switch cameras Turn on this feature to switch cameras by swiping upwards ordownwards on the preview screen Videos Auto FPS Set the device to record brightervideos in low light conditions by automatically optimising the fr...

Page 112: ...bject may fail in the following conditions The subject is too big ortoo small The subject moves excessively The subject is backlit oryou are shooting in a dark place Colours orpatterns 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 When zooming in orout using the optical zoom Grid lin...

Page 113: ...ons such as when you tap the camera button Privacy PrivacyNotice Access the Privacy Notice Permissions Access the permissions required to use the Camera app Reset settings Reset the camera settings About Camera Check the Camera app version and legal information Contact us Ask questions orcheck out the frequently asked questions Some features may not be available depending on the model ...

Page 114: ...lery Introduction Access images and videos stored in yourdevice You can also manage images and videos by album orcreate stories Using Gallery Open the Gallery app Search forimages and videos Sync images and videos More options ...

Page 115: ...h others Image and video thumbnail Modify the image Check details and additional features View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature Add the image to favourites BixbyVision Cropping enlarged images 1 Open 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 116: ...speed Skip to the next video Touch and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature Drag up ordown on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness ordrag up ordown on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind orfast forward swipe to the left orright on the playback ...

Page 117: ...deos Open the Gallery app tap and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When yourGallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can access images and videos saved in the cloud in yourGallery app and from otherdevices When you connect yourSamsung account and Microsoft account yo...

Page 118: ...p Open the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel AR Emoji Studio Create emojis anywayyou want and have fun using them in various features Creating an AR Emoji 1 Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 You can pick a pre made emoji Swipe to the left orright select an emoji and then tap If you want to make yourown emoji take a selfi...

Page 119: ...ojis to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji shortvideo and decoratingyourdevicewith it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaperorcall background image 1 Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Select Createvideo Call screen orLock screen 3 Select a template you want To change the background image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can check the save...

Page 120: ...icture foryourSamsung account and in the Contacts app You can choose from various poses orcreate yourown expressions 1 Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Tap Profile and select an emoji 3 Tap to capture yourexpression orselect a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Take a picture Emoji Pose ...

Page 121: ...ves on a real background 3 Tap the emoji icon to take a picture ortouch and hold the icon to record a video You can check and share the pictures and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji Stickers When you create AR emojis stickers with emoji expressions and actions will be created automatically You can also create yourown stickers by changing the expression or background You can use yo...

Page 122: ...stickers in chats You can use youremoji stickers during a conversation through messages oron a social network The following actions are an example of using youremoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung Keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of youremoji stickers The emoji stickerwill be inserted Emoji icon ...

Page 123: ...R Doodle When the camera recognises the subject the recognition area will appearon the screen 2 Write ordraw in the recognition area If you switch to the rearcamera you can also write ordraw outside the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Delete doodle Turn the sound effect on oroff Undo Redo Pen tool GIF Text 3D scan Eraser 3 Tap ...

Page 124: ...d 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 yourvoice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text Forbest results keep the device nearyourmouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language d...

Page 125: ... mute orunmute 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 forthe 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 126: ...movies sports and more to access and use them in one place Using a digital key Registeryourvehicle s digital key to yourphone so you can unlock orlock the vehicle s doorand start the vehicle Start registering a digital key by installing yourvehicle s digital key app orusing the guide message such as an email ortext message sent byyourvehicle s manufacturer Then follow the on screen instructions on...

Page 127: ...The vehicle s doorwill unlock when you get close to the vehicle with yourphone and will lock when you move away Afterthe digital key is authenticated when you get inside the vehicle you can start the vehicle using the start button To use this feature the phone and vehicle must support both the Bluetooth and UWB features Open Settings tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch and the Ultra ...

Page 128: ...ding on the carrierormodel If there is no Samsung Pay app on yourdevice you can access Samsung Pay from the SamsungWallet app Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app forthe first time orrestart it afterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup 1 Open the Samsung Pay app 2 Sign in to yourSamsung account and read and agree to the terms and condition...

Page 129: ... of yourdevice to the card reader When the card readerrecognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on yournetwork connection The verification method forpayments mayvary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments byvisiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left orright to select the c...

Page 130: ...ect an image 2 On the otherdevice open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to turn it on If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick settings panel tap Edit and drag the button overto add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transferthe image to To share the link with a QR code tap and scan the QR code 4 Accept the file transferrequest on the otherdevice This fea...

Page 131: ...t a device to transferthe image to ortap Viewcontact and select a contact Settingwho can findyourphone Set who is allowed to find and send content to yourphone 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share 2 Select an option No one Do not allow others to find yourphone Contacts only Only allow Samsung users in yourcontacts to share with your phone Anyone nearby Allow any n...

Page 132: ...ed on open Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to turn it on Aftercapturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbarat 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 Wr...

Page 133: ... will start To write ordraw on the screen tap To show the S Pen pointeron the screen tap You can use this feature onlywhen the S Pen is detached from the device Galaxy S22 Ultra To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself tap 3 When you are finished recording the video tap You can check the video in Gallery To change the screen recordersettings open Settings and tap Advanced features Scr...

Page 134: ...s device using yournew phone s USB cable A USB connectormay 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 OK If you do not have the app download it from GalaxyStore orPlayStore Yournew phone will recognise the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear 4 On yournew phone sele...

Page 135: ...xt and then follow the on screen instructions to transferdata Transferring backup data from a computer Back up data from yourprevious device to a computerand import the data to yournew phone 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer open Smart Switch If yourprevious device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computerusing an app provided b...

Page 136: ...tap To search forsettings by entering keywords tap You can also search forsettings by selecting a tag underSuggestions This chapteris a common manual forsettings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ ordescriptions of options or features not available on yourdevice may be included ...

Page 137: ...ation NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets fortransportation orevents afterdownloading the required apps Referto NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models formore information Ultra wideband UWB Turn on the UWB feature Flight mode Set the device to turn off all wireless functions on yourdevice You can use only non netw...

Page 138: ...ditional charges when using this feature More connection settings Customise settings to control otherfeatures Referto More connection settings formore information Some features may not be available depending on the model Wi Fi Turn on the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the internet orother network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections...

Page 139: ...e contacts each otherand the screen of the otherdevice must be turned on 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to turn it on 2 Select a network from the Wi Fi networks list 3 Tap Request password 4 Accept the share request on the otherdevice The Wi Fi password is entered on yourdevice and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly...

Page 140: ...rating copies of files orillegally tapping communications forcommercial purposes Samsung is not responsible forthe repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairingwith otherBluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to turn it on The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pairwith If the device you want to pairwith is not on th...

Page 141: ...els You can use yourphone to read nearfield communications tags NFC that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets fortransportation orevents afterdownloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read ...

Page 142: ...may not include all available payment apps If you update the payment app orinstall a new one the payment services that you used before may not work properly If that is the case on the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment orOthers and then select anotherapp instead of the updated ornewly installed app Or deselect the selected app Data saver Reduc...

Page 143: ... a mobile hotspot to share yourphone s mobile data connection with otherdevices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to turn it on You can change the network name password and more The icon appears on the status bar 3 On the otherdevice s screen search forand select yourphone from the Wi Fi networks list Alternatively tap QR code on ...

Page 144: ...an use a wired network and configure network settings Keep system configuration up to date Allow automatic configuration changes to ensure that network connection features work as expected Printing Configure settings forprinterplug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printerthrough Wi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images ordocuments Some printers may not be compatible with th...

Page 145: ...u are wearing yourGalaxy Buds Call text on otherdevices Connect yourtablet and phone to use calling and messaging features on the tablet with yourphone number You must registerand sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and phone Some calling and messaging features may not be available Continue apps on otherdevices Use yourphone s apps on otherdevices signed in to yourSamsung account Lin...

Page 146: ...des and Routines Introduction Select a mode based on yourcurrent activity orlocation oradd yourrepeated usage patterns as routines and use yourdevice more conveniently On the Settings screen tap Modes and Routines Using modes Adding modes 1 On the Settings screen tap Modes and Routines Modes 2 Select a mode you want ortap Add mode to add yourown modes Running modes Modes will run automaticallywhen...

Page 147: ... set the running condition as Start manually you can run them manually by tapping the button wheneveryou want To run routines manually tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routine s widget on the Home screen To stop running routines tap the routine underRunning and tap Stop Sounds andvibration Options Change settings forvarious sounds on the device On the Settings screen t...

Page 148: ...e otheraudio device Referto Separate app sound formore information Some features may not be available depending on the model Sound qualityand effects Set the device s sound quality and effects On the Settings screen tap Sounds andvibration Sound qualityand effects DolbyAtmos Select a surround sound mode optimised forvarious types of audio such as movies music and voice With DolbyAtmos you can expe...

Page 149: ... sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device forplaying the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications App notifications Select the apps you want to receive notifications from Sort notifications Select a method forsorting notifications Lock screen notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen...

Page 150: ...refresh rate is set the screen will scroll more smoothly Referto Motion smoothness formore information Eye comfort shield Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule forapplying this feature Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colourand contrast Referto Changing the screen mode oradjusting the display colourformore info...

Page 151: ...ntage when the screen is off Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaverwhen the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Motion smoothness The refresh rate is the numberof times the screen is refreshed every second Use a high refresh rate to prevent the screen from flickering when switching between screens The screen will scroll more smoothly When you s...

Page 152: ...ible with third party apps Optimising the full screen colourbalance Optimise the display colourby adjusting the colourtones to yourpreference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment barunderWhite balance When you drag the colouradjustment bartowards Cool the blue colourtone will increase When you drag the bartowards Warm the red colourtone will increas...

Page 153: ...urphone s battery Referto Wireless powersharing formore information Showbatterypercentage Display the remaining battery percentage on the status bar Batteryinformation Check out battery information such as the battery capacity The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery powerruns out Usage time left mayvary depending on yourdevice settings and operating conditions You might not...

Page 154: ... displayed on the locked screen and the wallpaperforthe locked screen Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen Touch and hold to edit Set the device to display the editing options when you touch and hold the locked screen Always On Display Set the device to display information while the screen is turned off Referto Always On Display formore inf...

Page 155: ... the screen is turned off You can check out information such as the clock orcalendar orcontrol music playback on the screen when it is turned off You can also check notifications fornew messages ormissed calls The Always On Display is set to appearonlywhen you tap the screen To change the settings to make it appearcontinuously during a set time orwhen receiving notifications on the Settings screen...

Page 156: ...the Find My Mobile feature on oroff Access smartthingsfind samsung com to track and control yourlost orstolen phone You can also check the location of the wearable devices connected to this phone App security Scan apps and keep yourdevice safe from malicious software Updates Check the version of yourdevice s software and check forupdates Biometrics Change the settings forbiometric data Referto Fac...

Page 157: ...e careful not to forget yourpattern PIN orpassword If you change the screen lock method to Swipe orNone which are not secure all of yourbiometric data will be deleted Precautions forusing face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock yourdevice keep the following precautions in mind Yourdevice could be unlocked by someone orsomething that looks like yourimage Face recognition is les...

Page 158: ...e screenwithyourface You can unlock the screen with yourface instead of using a pattern PIN orpassword 1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When yourface is recognised you can unlock the screen without using any additi...

Page 159: ... 5G Thick orcolored protective film can affect performance If you use a screen protector check to make sure it s labeled as compatible with the on screen fingerprint sensor such as screen protectors sold by Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G If you use yourfingerprint as a screen lock method yourfingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen forthe first time afterturning on the device To use the device yo...

Page 160: ... at the bottom centre of the screen and yourfingers are clean and dry If you bend yourfingeroruse a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Press the screen so that yourfingertip spreads overthe wide surface of the fingerprint recognition area Registering fingerprints On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics Fingerprints and follow the on screen instructions to re...

Page 161: ...lock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Secure Folder Secure Folderprotects yourprivate content and apps such as pictures and contacts from being accessed by others You can keep yourprivate content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked Secure Folderis a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Foldercannot be transferre...

Page 162: ... the Secure Folder app is locked you must unlock it using yourpreset lock method To change the name oricon of Secure Folder tap Customise Setting an auto lock condition forSecure Folder 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock yourSecure Folder tap Lock and exit Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as pictures and vi...

Page 163: ... be moved to Gallery in the default storage Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap 2 Tick one ormore apps installed on the device and tap Add Removing apps from Secure Folder Touch and hold an app to delete and tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add yourSamsung and Google accounts orotheraccounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Open the Secure Folde...

Page 164: ...ecure Folder tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap Uninstall To access data backed up from Secure Folder open the MyFiles app and tap Internal storage Download Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up SecureWi Fi Secure Wi Fi is a service that secures yourWi Fi network connection It encrypts data using Wi Fi networks and disables tracking apps and websites so t...

Page 165: ...securitysettings Secure Wi Fi 2 Tap Protection plan Upgrade and select the plan you want Forcertain protection plans you can transferthe protection plan to anotherdevice signed in to yourSamsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the purchase Samsung Pass Registeryourbiometric data to Samsung Pass and verifyyouridentitywhen using services which require yourlogin orpersonal inf...

Page 166: ...ars tick Sign inwith Samsung Pass and tap Remember Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass to sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill 1 On the sign in page of the app enteryourID and password and then tap the app s sign in button 2 When a pop up window asking whetheryou want to save the sign in information appears tap Save Signing in using passkeys In apps orwe...

Page 167: ...n the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Partners If there are no websites orapps that support Samsung Pass Partners will not appear Available websites and apps mayvary depending on the service provideror model Samsung is not responsible forany loss orinconvenience caused by signing in to websites orapps through Samsung Pass Enteringyourpersonal information automatically You can use Samsung Pas...

Page 168: ...cation and edit the permission settings Location services Set the device to use the Wi Fi orBluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of yourlocation information even when the features are turned off You can also check the location services yourdevice is using Recent access Check which apps request yourcurrent location information Safetyand emergency Manage yourmedical information and emergency c...

Page 169: ...oud You can also sign in to accounts such as yourSamsung account orGoogle Account ortransferdata to orfrom otherdevices through Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add yourSamsung and Google accounts orotheraccounts to sync with Samsung Cloud Back up yourdata and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Refert...

Page 170: ...ata will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data underSamsung Cloud To check the backup data forotherdevices in yourSamsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore yourbackup data from Samsung Cloud to yourdevice 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup 2 Tap ...

Page 171: ...a userinterface that helps you use yourdevice more conveniently Referto Bixby formore information Smart suggestions Set the device to analyse key information in the selected text or received message such as events and addresses and suggest that they be added as events to the calendarorto use related apps You can also get suggestions foruseful actions ortext to enterbased on yourapp usage history C...

Page 172: ...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 orthe locked screen Alertwhen phone picked up 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 t...

Page 173: ... Turn the auto framing feature on oroff When you turn on this feature the device changes the shooting angle and zoom automatically by recognising and tracking people during video calls Mic mode Block background noise to make the sound clearer Standard Remove noise so that it sounds like a normal voice call Voice focus Focus on the sound coming from the direction of the front camera All sound Trans...

Page 174: ... be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messengerfeature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited forthe 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 delet...

Page 175: ...riving monitorto monitorthe amount of the time you use yourdevice while driving Walking monitor Turn on the walking monitorto monitorthe amount of time you use yourdevice while walking Volume monitor Turn on the volume monitorto protect yourhearing Parental controls Manage yourchildren s digital use Device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of yourdevice s...

Page 176: ...lete orUninstall The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the storage The available capacity may change when you update the device You can check the available capacity of the internal storage in the Specification section foryourdevice on the Samsung website Memory On the Settings screen ta...

Page 177: ...und apps or cleaning up memory to keep the device running in its best condition Some features may not be available depending on the model Additional care On the Settings screen tap Device care Software update Update yourdevice s software through the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates Diagnostics Test yourdevice using Samsung Members Maintenance mode Turn on m...

Page 178: ...board settings Change the settings forthe Samsung Keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the settings foran external keyboard Mouse and trackpad Change the settings foran external mouse ortrackpad Passwords passkeys and autofill Change yourpreferred service ormanage all services forpasswords passkeys and auto...

Page 179: ...en tap Accessibility Software update Update yourdevice s software through the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update Download and install Check forand install updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automaticallywhen connected to a Wi Fi network Last update Check out information about ...

Page 180: ...mation such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information Access legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information Access the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Batteryinformation Check out the device s battery status and information ...

Page 181: ...181 Usage notices ...

Page 182: ...ay cause the device orapps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and othermedia provided with this device are licensed forlimited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial orotherpurposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible forillegal use of media You may incuradditional charges fordata services such as messaging uploading and dow...

Page 183: ...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 yourdevice does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised forsale in the U S orits territories and may only be brought to the U S forthe owner s personal use The use of ultra wideband UWB transmitters is prohibited when aboard an aeroplane ...

Page 184: ... keep yourdevice more than15 cm apart Stop using yourdevice if you suspect any interference with yourmedical device and consult yourphysician oryour medical device manufacturer Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself orothers Caution situations that could cause damage to yourdevice orotherequipment Notice notes usage tips oradditional information ...

Page 185: ... from yourlocal Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use 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 Formore information about available accessories refer t...

Page 186: ...o not expose the device to watermoving with force A sudden rise in the water pressure may exceed the guaranteed level of waterresistance In places such as a sauna orsteam room the water resistant performance may be damaged because of sudden changes in the temperature If the device is subjected to an external shock oris damaged its waterresistance may decrease If the device is exposed to waterorpol...

Page 187: ...ain If the lowerpart of the device overheats 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 orfast charging feature is only available on supported ...

Page 188: ...nlight When using the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals orno reception When charging the batterywith a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged orexposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the followingwhen the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 189: ...ce reaches a certain temperature a warning message will appearto prevent device failure skin irritation and damage and battery leakage Running apps will be closed and all calling and otherfeatures will be limited except for emergency calls until the device cools down If the second message appears because of a furtherincrease of the device s temperature the device will turn off Do not use the devic...

Page 190: ... not expose yourdevice to direct sunlight forextended periods Do not use orstore yourdevice forextended periods in very hot areas such as inside a carin the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store yourdevice nearorin heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure containers Do not use a cable whose covering is pee...

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Page 192: ... mode you want underDisplaymode Using the high contrast theme Apply a cleartheme that displays light coloured content on a dark background Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Vision enhancements High contrast theme and then select a theme you want Using the high contrast font Adjust the colourand outline of fonts to increase the contrast between the text and the background Launch the Setting...

Page 193: ...essibility Vision enhancements Colour adjustment and then tap the switch to activate it Select an option To adjust the intensity of colour drag the adjustment barunderIntensity If you select Personalised colour you can personalise the colourof the screen Follow the on screen instructions to complete the colouradjustment procedure Colourfilter Adjust the screen colours if you have difficulty in rea...

Page 194: ...ivate it Then tick the actions to use to start using this feature directly Tap Accessibilitybutton Zoom in by tapping on the navigation bar Press Side andVolume up buttons Zoom in by pressing the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously Press and holdVolume up and down buttons for3 seconds Zoom in by pressing and holding the Volume Up button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for...

Page 195: ...r Enlarge the pointerwhen using an external mouse ortouchpad You can also change the colourof the pointer Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Vision enhancements Pointersize and colour Changing font Change the font size and style Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Vision enhancements Font size and style Changing screen zoom Make the items on the screen largerorsmaller Launch the S...

Page 196: ...cts and describe them byvoice Text reader Recognise text and read them aloud Colourdetector Detect the colourof the object and say it aloud Some features may not be available depending on the service providerormodel Addingvoice recordings tovoice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similarshape by attaching labels to them You can record and assign a voice recording to an NFC ...

Page 197: ...gestures launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility TalkBack Settings Customise gestures Using the reading menu While you are using TalkBack swipe to the left orright with three fingers The reading menu will appearand the device will read the options aloud Swipe to the left orright with three fingers to scroll through the options When you hearthe option you want swipe upwards ordownwards to use...

Page 198: ...ttings You can hear descriptions when you focus on an unlabelled icon oran image that contains text Braille keyboard Easily enterletters on the screen using a 6 dot braille keyboard Braille display Connect a braille keyboard and change the settings Tutorial and help Learn how to use TalkBack Advanced settings Configure advanced settings forTalkBack Open TalkBack in the GalaxyStore Launch TalkBack ...

Page 199: ...lly generate captions when you play media content such as videos orpodcasts Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Live Caption and then tap the Use Live Caption switch to activate it Caption settings Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Caption preference and then tap the Showcaptions switch to activate it Select an option forconfiguring the capti...

Page 200: ...3 If you want to deactivate this feature tap and tap the Use Sound Notifications switch to deactivate it Amplifyambient sound Set the device to amplify the sound around you to help you hearbetterwhen using an earphone 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements Amplify ambient sound and then tap the Amplifyambient sound shortcut switch to activate it 2 Tick the actions to use ...

Page 201: ...s app tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and then tap the Mono audio switch to activate it Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements 2 Drag the adjustment barunderLeft right sound balance to the left orright and adjust the sound balance Interaction and dexterity Universal switch You can control th...

Page 202: ...y Interaction and dexterity Assistant menu 2 Tap the switch to activate it The assistive shortcut icon appears at the bottom right of the screen To adjust the assistant shortcut icon s transparency level drag the adjustment bar underTransparency Accessing assistive menus The assistive shortcut icon appears as a floating icon foreasy access to the assistive menus from any screen When you tap the as...

Page 203: ...e Up button simultaneouslywhile using an app 4 Adjust the size of the frame ordraw a line around an area that you want to restrict 5 Tap Done The device displays the restricted area The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device s buttons will be disabled However you can enable functions forthe Side button Volume button and keyboard in interaction control mode To deactivate in...

Page 204: ...e item You can also assign actions to use when you move the pointerto a cornerof the screen Launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity Auto action afterpointerstops and then tap the Auto click switch to activate it To assign corner actions select an option underCorneractions and select an action Stickykeys Set an external keyboard s modifierkey such as the Shift Ctrl orAlt...

Page 205: ...uttons and then tick the accessibility features you want to use Setting light notification Set the device to blink the flash orthe screen when an alarm sounds orwhen you have notifications such as incoming calls ornew 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...

Page 206: ... feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK YourSIM orUSIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering yourPIN incorrectly several times You must enterthe PUK supplied byyourservice provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enterthe PIN2 supplied with the SIM orUSIM card Formore information contact yourservice provider Yourdevice displays network orservice errormessages...

Page 207: ...d ordamaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Yourdevice freezes orencounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If yourdevice freezes orhangs you may need to close apps orturn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If yourdevice is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side button and...

Page 208: ...by pressing the Volume button ormove to anotherarea A cellularnetwork orthe Internet is often disconnected oraudio qualityis poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals orpoorreception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to anotherarea and try again When...

Page 209: ...ftertrying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Picture qualityis poorerthan the preview The quality of yourpictures mayvary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take pictures in dark areas at night orindoors image noise may occuror images may be out of focus Errormessages appearwhen opening multimedia files If you receive errormessages ormultimedia fi...

Page 210: ...ce are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m On yourdevice launch the Settings app tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch to re activate it On yourdevice launch the Settings app tap General management Reset ResetWi Fi and Bluetooth settings Reset settings to reset network settings You may lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem ...

Page 211: ...e up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation barcontaining the Home button may disappearwhile using certain apps orfeatures 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 pleasevisit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy Foryoursafety ...

Page 212: ...on 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 the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance Manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories Dolby DolbyAtmos and the double D symbol are trademar...

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