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Apps and features

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Viewing images and videos

Viewing images

1 

Launch the 

Gallery

 app and tap 

PICTURES

.

2 

Select an image.

Access additional options.

Apply a filter or effect.

Add a sticker.

Bixby Vision

Delete the image.

Share the image with others.

Draw on the image.

Modify the image.

Add the image to favourites.

You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images. Tap   

→

 

Animate

 or 

Collage

, and then select images.

Editing the background blur level of Live focus photos

You can edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live Focus feature.
Launch the 

Gallery

 app, select a photo taken with the Live focus feature, tap 

ADJUST 

BACKGROUND BLUR

 to edit the blur level.

Summary of Contents for SM-G8750

Page 1: ...www samsung com cn User Manual English CHN 04 2018 Rev 1 0 SM G8750 ...

Page 2: ...lling or uninstalling apps 60 S Pen features 75 Bixby 104 Phone 108 Contacts 113 Messages 115 Internet 117 Email 118 Camera 141 Gallery 146 Always On Display 148 Edge screen 154 Multi window 159 Smart Manager 163 Samsung Pay 166 Samsung Gear 167 Samsung Members 168 Samsung Notes 174 Calendar 175 Samsung Health 181 Samsung Assistant 182 Samsung Music 183 SamsungVideo 183 Voice Recorder 186 My Files...

Page 3: ... Notifications 220 Display 221 Blue light filter 222 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 223 Screen resolution 224 Screen saver 224 Advanced features 226 Apps 226 Wallpapers and themes 227 Lock screen and security 228 Smart Lock 229 Face recognition 231 Iris recognition 236 Fingerprint recognition 240 Secure Folder 244 Cloud and accounts 245 Backup and restore 245 Accessibilit...

Page 4: ...ely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use theWi Fi feature If you have questions about an app provided with the device contact a Samsung Service Centre For user installed apps contact serv...

Page 5: ...nce 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 resistant features of the dev...

Page 6: ...se 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 advanced charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use f...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...rolonged period a power off message will appear Turn off the device and wait until it cools 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 damaging the device or causing a fire Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direc...

Page 9: ...mpatible with other devices You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufa...

Page 10: ...ice layout Front camera Iris recognition camera Speaker Edge screen S Pen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen LED indicator Volume key Bixby key Proximity Light sensor Iris recognition LED Multipurpose jack USB Type C ...

Page 11: ...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 certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accesso...

Page 12: ...Press and hold to launch BixbyVoice Refer to BixbyVoice for more information Volume Press to adjust the device volume Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button Show and hide button When you turn on the device the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons f...

Page 13: ...n over items on the screen to access additional S Pen features such as the Air view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Tweezers Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib ...

Page 14: ...o disengage it Then pull the S Pen from the slot To store the S Pen reinsert it into the slot and push it until it clicks into place 2 1 Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it ...

Page 15: ...vice Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it The S Pen may be damaged or the nib may be deformed Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen The pen nib may be deformed 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 usin...

Page 16: ...se is not covered by the warranty 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 the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 2 Plug the USB cable into the device s ...

Page 17: ...rge the battery with a Micro USB cable Do not plug a Micro USB cable into your device s multipurpose jack Doing so may damage the device The Micro USB connector is used for charging the battery and connecting to a computer via the Micro USB cable Micro USB Connector Micro USB Cable ...

Page 18: ...urpose jack and connect your device and the other device via the other device s USB cable When charging starts the battery charging icon will appear on the other device s screen Your device The other device USB Connector USBType C The other device s USB cable The app selection pop up window that appears on your device is for data transfer Do not select an app from the pop up window ...

Page 19: ...tiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may ...

Page 20: ...e heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device Wireless charging The device has a built in wireless charging coil You can charge the battery using a wireless charger sold separately Advanced wireless charging You can charge your device faster using the advanced wireless charging feat...

Page 21: ... radio frequency identification RFID card such as a transportation card or a key card placed between the back of the device and the device cover Do not place the device on the wireless charger when conductive materials such as metal objects and magnets are placed between the device and the wireless charger The device may not charge properly or may overheat or the device and the cards may be damage...

Page 22: ... a single device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM USIM or UIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information ab...

Page 23: ...he tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM USIM or UIM card on the tray 2 2 1 2 Tray 2 Tray 1 The phone cannot support two CDMA cards at the same time in China 4 Gently press the SIM USIM or UIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while t...

Page 24: ...IM card You cannot insert a nano SIM card and a microSD card in tray 2 at the same time Removing the SIM USIM or UIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the SIM USIM or UIM card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot ...

Page 25: ...s These situations apply to voice and video calls Customising SIM USIM or UIM cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM USIM or UIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM USIM or UIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM USIM or UIM card Network mode Select a network type to use with the SIM USIM or UIM card Setting pr...

Page 26: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the...

Page 27: ...le on the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 28: ... memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap General management Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove external storage such as a memo...

Page 29: ...device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireles...

Page 30: ...talled your device cannot connect to a network or no network is available The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode Alternatively press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode Initial...

Page 31: ...te or deactivate the mobile network and tap NEXT To proceed with the initial setup you must connect to a mobile orWi Fi network You may incur additional charges when using a mobile network 4 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it 5 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap AGREE ...

Page 32: ... all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 8 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device To set the screen lock method later tap No thank you ...

Page 33: ...your content from Samsung Cloud or a previous device Refer toTransferring data from your previous device for more information 10Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 34: ...vices that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 T...

Page 35: ...ll also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account Remove account 3 Tap REMOVE enter your Samsung account password and then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer content such as images contacts and messages from your previous device via Smart Switch wirelessly or using a USB connector USBType C or from a ...

Page 36: ...erring data using a USB connector USBType C You can connect your previous device to your device with the USB connector USBType C and a USB cable to easily and quickly transfer data 1 Plug the USB connector USBType C into the multipurpose jack of your device 2 Connect your device and the previous device using the previous device s USB cable USB Connector USBType C Your device Previous device The pr...

Page 37: ...n you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage Transferring data increases the battery power consumption of your device Ensure that your device is sufficiently charged before transferring data If the battery power is low data transfer may be interrupted Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi F...

Page 38: ...rt the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com cn smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer foll...

Page 39: ...d sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Backing up data 1 On your previous device sign in to your Samsung account 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud select your device under BACKUP AND RESTORE tap Back ...

Page 40: ...pp and tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync settings 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with Checking data You can check the saved items and used memory of your Samsung Cloud Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud You can immediately check your used memory and saved items such as GALLERY and SAMSUNG NOTES Tap each card and enter the ...

Page 41: ...p it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pe...

Page 42: ...Basics 42 Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 43: ...Basics 43 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 44: ...and hold to launch a preset app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Displaying or hiding the navigation bar Using the Show and hide button at the left side of the navigation bar you can set the navigation bar to be hidden or pinned on the screen when you use apps or features The navigation bar is pinned by default If you want to view files or use apps in full screen double tap the Show and h...

Page 45: ...ton Add a button to hide or pin the navigation bar You can set whether or not to display the button for each app BACKGROUND COLOR Change the navigation bar s background colour Hard press Home button Set the device to return to the Home screen when you hard press the Home button You can also adjust the amount of pressure needed to use the Home button when hard pressing it Unlock with Home button Se...

Page 46: ...t or right A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Edge panel handle Favourite apps Screen indicators Bixby Home indicator View your customised content Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen ...

Page 47: ...containing the selected apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap ADD APPS on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The f...

Page 48: ... Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen 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 functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and...

Page 49: ...nd Apps screens APPLY To open the Apps screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Home 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 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 and tap Home ...

Page 50: ...ing outside of normal service area Preferred SIM USIM or UIM card for calls GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected LTE enabled models Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activate...

Page 51: ...ock method To change the screen lock method launch the Settings app tap Lock screen and security Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN password face fingerprint or iris for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code wheneve...

Page 52: ...e Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on draw on crop or share the captured screen You can capture the current screen and scrollable area Capturing a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Key capture Press and hold theVolume Down key and the Power key simultaneously Quick setting button capture Open the notifica...

Page 53: ...e or draw on the screenshot Crop Crop a portion from the screenshot The cropped area will be saved in Gallery Share Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Smart capture switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator i...

Page 54: ...SIM and USIM card feature preferences Tap to access the SIM card manager Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then d...

Page 55: ...he next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter numbers Enter a space Change the input language Hide the keyboard Additional keyboard functions View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap the input language key to switch between the input languages Tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use Changing the keyboard layout Tap Lan...

Page 56: ...h stroke to enter HALF SCREEN HANDWRITING or FULL SCREEN HANDWRITING Switch to handwriting mode You can quickly switch to handwriting mode by hovering the S Pen over the text field and tapping If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Direct pen input switch to activate it WUBI Switch to wubi mode Open the text editing panel Enter text by...

Page 57: ...ures such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap More Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to th...

Page 58: ...available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then selec...

Page 59: ...your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALWAYS ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings launch 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...

Page 60: ...and panel and select a function or app you want When the screen is off or locked with a screen lock method removing the S Pen will not open the Air command panel Create note Smart select View all notes Screen write Air command icon BixbyVision Translate Air command settings Live message Adding shortcuts to the Air command panel Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command ...

Page 61: ...sage and saving it as an animated file Refer to Live message for more information Translate Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it Refer toTranslate for more information BixbyVision Use the BixbyVision features to search for similar images locations or wine information or detect and translate text Refer to BixbyVision for more information Magnify Hover the S Pen over an area of the screen to ...

Page 62: ...he Air command panel and tap Create note Alternatively double tap the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button The note screen will appear as a pop up window 2 Create a note using the S Pen Undo Redo Eraser mode Pen mode 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE The note will be saved in Samsung Notes ...

Page 63: ...tent you want to select Tap Auto select to automatically reshape the selected area If text is included in the selected area tap Extract text to recognise and extract text from the selected area To pin the selected area at the top of the screen tap Pin to screen 3 Select an option to use with the selected area BixbyVision Recognise content using BixbyVision and search for relevant information Draw ...

Page 64: ... resize Select a quality Adjust the position 4 Tap RECORD to start capturing Before capturing a video make sure that the video is playing The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen When capturing an area from a video its sound will not be recorded 5 Tap STOP to stop capturing 6 Select an option to use with the selected area Draw Write or draw on t...

Page 65: ...t you want to capture open the Air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears 2 If you capture the content on an elongated page such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture the hidden content Tap SCROLL CAPTURE repeatedly until screen capture is complete and then tap DONE 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Pen mode Eraser mode U...

Page 66: ... unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file 1 When you want to send an animated message while composing a message open the Air command panel and tap Live message Alternatively tap on the Samsung keyboard The live message window will appear 2 Customise pen settings and background image Change the writing effect Change the p...

Page 67: ... are finished tap DONE and send the message The live message will be saved in Gallery as an animated GIF file and it will be attached to the current message You can also share live messages using other sharing methods Select a live message in Gallery and tap On other screens rather than the message composition screen open the Air command tap Live message create a live message and then tap DONE SHA...

Page 68: ...open the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen 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 above the original text To listen to the pronunciation of the original text tap The icon may not ap...

Page 69: ...ation detect and translate text and more Refer to BixbyVision for more information 1 When there is an image you want to search for relevant information or extract text from open the Air command panel and tap BixbyVision 2 Hover the S Pen over the content you want When the content is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Select an icon you want 4 To close BixbyVision tap on the BixbyV...

Page 70: ...over the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it Open the Air command panel tap Magnify and hover the S Pen over the area you want to enlarge Close the magnifier Change the magnification ratio Change the size of the magnifier ...

Page 71: ...en 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 map app on the full screen and quickly search for places Thumbnail Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again To close the minimised app tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen ...

Page 72: ...review window Action buttons If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view switch to activate it Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 73: ...reen off memo switch to activate it Creating a screen off memo 1 When the screen is off detach the S Pen or tap the screen with the S Pen while pressing and holding the S Pen button 2 Write or draw a memo To extend the page tap 3 To pin the memo on the Always On Display tap PINTO ALWAYS ON DISPLAY The pinned memo will not be saved yet To save the memo tap SAVE IN NOTES or reinsert the S Pen into t...

Page 74: ...he edited memo on the Always On Display again the original memo will be saved to Samsung Notes COLLECTIONS Screen off memo To minimise the pinned memo double tap The memo will be displayed as the icon on the Always On Display To view the memo again double tap If you do not perform any actions for a certain period after opening a memo the memo will be automatically minimised Minimise the memo Pinne...

Page 75: ...r usage patterns and your routine BixbyVoice You can use voice commands to request what you want with BixbyVoice BixbyVision You can easily search for relevant information about objects or locations using the BixbyVision features Reminder You can create reminders to schedule to do items or to view content later To use the Bixby feature your device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To u...

Page 76: ...immediately While pressing and holding the Bixby key say what you want to BixbyVoice and then release your finger from the key BixbyVoice will perform what you request BixbyVoice Bixby Home Upcoming reminder BixbyVoice icon Press and hold the Bixby key Press the Bixby key Available Bixby services may differ depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 77: ... Bixby key Bixby key 2 Check the Bixby intro page and tap NEXT 3 Select the language to communicate with BixbyVoice and tap CONFIRM 4 Tap SIGN IN and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in this step will not appear 5 Tap DONE to finish registering your Samsung account 6 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap NEXT 7 Follow the o...

Page 78: ...ine Opening Bixby Home 1 Press the Bixby key Alternatively swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Change the Bixby key setting Recommended content 3 To close Bixby Home press the Bixby key again Alternatively swipe to the left on the screen ...

Page 79: ...the Bixby cards For example on the way to the office in the morning you can view your day s schedule and play your favourite music on the Bixby Home screen In the evening you can set alarms check your daily activity and view your friends feeds Bixby cards The content and order of the cards update automatically at a specified interval To manually update cards swipe downwards on the screen ...

Page 80: ...heck today s weather for your current area in real time and view your location information Preview the photos and videos you have taken today View updated news Editing Bixby cards list To pin a card to the top of the Bixby Home screen tap Pin to top To unpin a card tap Unpin To hide a card from the list tap Hide for now To stop displaying a card on the list tap Don t show again Selecting apps to s...

Page 81: ...the more precisely it will understand you To use BixbyVoice your device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use BixbyVoice you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Launching BixbyVoice Launching BixbyVoice with the Bixby key When you press and hold the Bixby key BixbyVoice will launch and start listening While pressing and holding the Bixby key say what you want to BixbyV...

Page 82: ...byVoice settings View your history of conversations My Bixby Launching BixbyVoice using your voice When you set voice wake up you can say Hi Bixby at any time to start a conversation Register your voice to use voice wake up 1 Press and hold the Bixby key tap FULL SCREEN Voice wake up and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you ca...

Page 83: ...quested For example if you say Send okay to Jenny then your message and the contact saved as Jenny will be automatically entered in the Messages app Send okay to Jenny Corresponding function launched Status Processing Status Listening If BixbyVoice is on standby it cannot listen to your voice Tap the standby status icon and say your request again when the icon changes to the listening status icon ...

Page 84: ...talk to BixbyVoice tap this icon and say your request when the icon changes to the listening status icon Getting follow up questions BixbyVoice will ask follow up questions when they are needed to understand your request If you just say Send text then BixbyVoice will ask who you want to send a text to Say the name of the recipient If BixbyVoice is on standby tap and say the name of the recipient C...

Page 85: ... SCREEN Voice apps and services You can view the suggested commands of how to use each app To use an app say the suggested command to BixbyVoice Deactivating BixbyVoice You can deactivate BixbyVoice from launching even when you press and hold the Bixby key or say Hi Bixby Press and hold the Bixby key tap FULL SCREEN and then tap the BixbyVoice switch to deactivate it ...

Page 86: ...yVoice Say your request including the app or feature name to help BixbyVoice execute your request more accurately 1 Press and hold the Bixby key say Call mom to BixbyVoice and then release your finger from the Bixby key 2 Bixby will now make a call to the contact saved as mom and you can begin your conversation ...

Page 87: ... finger from the Bixby key The weather information will appear on the BixbyVoice screen Tap the weather information for details Browsing the Internet You can quickly search for information on the Internet For example press and hold the Bixby key say Search for nearby libraries on the Internet to BixbyVoice and then release your finger from the Bixby key The Internet app will show the results Check...

Page 88: ...ng recommended quick commands On the Bixby Home screen tap My Bixby Quick commands Swipe to the left or right on a recommended quick command and tap on the command you want Adding your own quick commands 1 On the Bixby Home screen tap My Bixby Quick commands 2 Tap ADD Add quick command Add your own quick commands 3 Tap say a quick command to add and then tap SAVE 4 Tap Add Bixby command and select...

Page 89: ...edit such as time or a name you can edit them by tapping To add additional commands tap Add another command 6 Tap SAVE Launching commands using quick commands Press and hold the Bixby key say a quick command and then release your finger from the Bixby key The commands you set to the quick command will launch ...

Page 90: ...ixby key and say Write down followed by what you want to enter Your spoken words will be converted to on screen text You can also set BixbyVoice to start dictation mode when you press and hold the Bixby key while the Samsung keyboard is open To use this feature press and hold the Bixby key tap FULL SCREEN and then tap the Dictation on keyboard switch to activate it Sending feedback to BixbyVoice T...

Page 91: ...playing switch to activate it Using earphones or a Bluetooth headset Connect earphones or a Bluetooth headset to the device when your voice is not heard clearly via the built in microphone due to noisy environments Press and hold the Call button on earphones or a Bluetooth headset to launch BixbyVoice and say your request to the microphone This feature may not be available or its method of use may...

Page 92: ...te text Search for similar images Search for nearby places Search for wine information Read QR codes To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get ...

Page 93: ... select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap BixbyVision Open the Air command panel and tap BixbyVision Open the Air command panel tap Smart select select an area and then tap Bixby Vision Capture a screen and select BixbyVision on the toolbar Camera Gallery Internet Smart select Air command Screen capture toolbar ...

Page 94: ... For example if you want to search for the product s information online use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you the results 1 Point the camera towards the desired image or object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep the object within the frame in the camera s viewfinder to recognise it When the object is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap You can view t...

Page 95: ... 1 Point the camera towards the desired image or object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep business cards or text within the frame in the camera s viewfinder to recognise it When text is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap Save in Contacts Save the information extracted from the business card as a contact Extract Detect text and share it with others You can edit the text before sh...

Page 96: ...es with similar characteristics 1 Point the camera towards the desired image or object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep the object within the frame in the camera s viewfinder to recognise it When the object is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap Searching for nearby places Search for landmarks or information about nearby places You can use this feature when you find a way or sea...

Page 97: ...w more about a wine use the BixbyVision features 1 Point the camera towards the desired image or object and activate BixbyVision 2 Keep the wine label within the frame in the camera s viewfinder to recognise it When the wine label is recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Tap The information about the wine label will appear Reading QR codes Recognise QR codes and view a variety of inf...

Page 98: ...unt To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 Press the Bixby key Alternatively swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear Add the app icon to the Home screen 3 Make sure the Add Reminder on Home screen option...

Page 99: ...app For example create a reminder to alert you to take your medicine at 9 AM 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Take medicine 3 Tap Set conditions Date and time and set the time to 9 AM When you tap VIEW MORE you can add details such as images or frequency 4 Tap SAVE to save the reminder Creating reminders from Bixby Home On the Bixby Home screen tap UPCOMING REMINDERS on t...

Page 100: ...sing the Internet While browsing the Internet you can create reminders to view the content later 1 While browsing the Internet tap Share 2 Tap Reminder The webpage address will be saved as a reminder automatically To set the data time or location manually tap Checking reminder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap COMPLETE or SNOOZE Viewing the r...

Page 101: ...ou do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap COMPLETE When a notification pop up window appears tap COMPLETE Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed EDIT 2 Tick items to restore and tap RESTORE Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleti...

Page 102: ...the style of voice feedback The selected language is applied only when you talk with BixbyVoice Voice feedback Activate or deactivate voice feedback from BixbyVoice Feedback style Set BixbyVoice to respond in short statements or in a more conversational style Voice wake up Set BixbyVoice to wake up when it hears you say Hi Bixby You can also change the settings for the voice wake up feature Unlock...

Page 103: ...gins Bixby uses to control third party apps GENERAL Bixby key Set whether to open Bixby Home when you press the Bixby key Auto update Bixby Set the device to update Bixby software automatically when connected to a mobile network You can incur additional charges when using this feature Notifications Set to receive notifications about Bixby Home cards marketing information and more Privacy Set to us...

Page 104: ...e call Yellow Pages search results Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Making calls from call logs or contacts list 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 launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages s...

Page 105: ...p 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making calls usingYellow Pages You can easily search for businesses and then call them using the call ID data provided by Yellow Pages Tap YELLOW PAGES and enter numbers or characters in the search field The device automatically displays the businesses identified in the search Select ...

Page 106: ...gs Call blocking Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Call blo...

Page 107: ...f it is connected to the device Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Open or close the keypad Activate or deactivate the speakerphone End the current call Record a call conversation Increase the volume Adding a phone number to Contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app 2 Enter the number If the keypad does not appear on the screen ta...

Page 108: ...er s image or tap a phone number Details 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location ...

Page 109: ...ected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 3 Tap SAVE Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import Export contacts IMPORT 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from 3 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and...

Page 110: ...the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact s image or tap the contact s name Details Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a ...

Page 111: ... your profile and tap SAVE 3 Tap Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with tap Share with select an item to share and then select an option Creating groups You can add groups such as family o...

Page 112: ... sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap ...

Page 113: ...additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 3 Enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 4 Tap or to send the message ...

Page 114: ...gs Block messages Black list BLACK LIST 2 Tap Add manually or Add from Contacts Phone log 3 Enter a phone number or tick contacts and then tap DONE Setting the message notification You can change notification sound display options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Setting a message reminder You ca...

Page 115: ... Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Quick menu Open the homepage Move between pages Open the browser s tab manager Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages a...

Page 116: ...ode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint or irises as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints or Irises switch to activate it Refer...

Page 117: ...r email account tap Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the screen Tap an email ...

Page 118: ...ect Moreover the Dual capture feature allows you to take a close up photo zoomed in on the subject and a wide angle photo with a broader background all in one shot Take photos and record videos using enhanced camera features Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos o...

Page 119: ...you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions You can change the shooting mode switch between cameras or apply various filters or effects Front camera Rear camera Shoot...

Page 120: ...r camera button on the preview screen Drag to the location you want on the screen This feature is available only in Auto and Selfie modes To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To us...

Page 121: ...ms The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Zooming in and out Use various methods to zoom in or out Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Control the zoom with one finger Drag on the zoom bar towards or Use the 2x optical zoom to get clear photos even when you zoom in on a far away subject On the preview screen tap Zooming fe...

Page 122: ... HDR High Dynamic Range Use HDR mode to capture photos and videos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the preview screen tap HDR rich tone and select an option Without effect With effect ...

Page 123: ...rame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is available only in Auto and Pro modes Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate the focus area and 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 ...

Page 124: ...th a broader background all in one shot Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature Adjust the background blur level on the preview screen and take a photo that highlights the subject This feature is available only in Auto mode Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light 1 On the preview screen tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right...

Page 125: ...rn to the background The subject or background is plain Editing the background blur level of Live focus photos You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature in Gallery 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level and then tap to sav...

Page 126: ...photo with a broader background You can view the background scenery which was hidden on the preview screen This feature is available only when you use the Live focus feature A close up photo A wide angle photo 1 On the preview screen tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Make sure the Dual capture feature is activated Dual capture feature activated 3 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 127: ...d photos Select a photo taken with the Dual capture feature To view the wide angle photo with a broader background tap WIDE ANGLE To view the close up photo zoomed in on the subject tap CLOSE UP View the wide angle photo View the close up photo ...

Page 128: ...ements You can also record a lovely and funny sticker that keeps moving in a video 1 On the preview screen tap STICKERS 2 Tap or and select a sticker 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Applying stickers randomly You can apply stickers randomly instead of selecting one from the stickers list Tap Random repeatedly until the sticker you want appears ...

Page 129: ...various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap Pro Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Available options Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO s...

Page 130: ...ge the exposure value The exposure value will change and be displayed based on the shutter speed setting Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is o...

Page 131: ...e or swipe on the screen to rotate the captured motion panorama To save the motion panorama as a video file tap SAVEVIDEO 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 On the shooting modes list tap Slow motion 2 Tap to start recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the ...

Page 132: ...anging rate of the scene 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to finish recording 5 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap to view the video Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap Food 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame d...

Page 133: ...nd the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos When the arrow becomes completely yellow or when you stop circling the subject the device will automatically stop taking photos Viewing virtual shot photos 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen or slowly swivel the device left or right to view the subject from different angle...

Page 134: ...or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the heart rate sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To ...

Page 135: ...to highlight or to adjust the brightness drag the adjustment bar towards the desired level Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Shape correction When your face is at the edges of the preview screen it will appear distorted Enable this option to correct your face shape After shape correction the background may appear slightly dist...

Page 136: ... front camera tap Shooting methods and then tap the switches to activate them 5 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits ...

Page 137: ...swipe on the screen to rotate the captured wide self portrait To save the wide self portrait as a video file tap SAVEVIDEO Selective focus mode Use the out of focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo by focusing on a subject 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Selective focus 3...

Page 138: ...ns for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Turn on and off the full preview screen Select a frame rate Activate or deactivate the flash Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot...

Page 139: ...this feature each photo is saved in two formats DNG and JPG Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Tracking AF Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject When you select a subject on the preview screen the device will focus on the subject even if the subject is moving or y...

Page 140: ...details even in bright and dark areas COMMON Motion photo Set the device to take a video clip for a few seconds before tapping This allows you to capture a moment you might have missed To view the video tap the preview thumbnail and tap PLAY MOTION PHOTO To capture a still image from the video clip tap the screen to stop playback and tap CAPTURE This feature is available only in Auto and Selfie mo...

Page 141: ...video say Record video Floating Camera button Add a camera button that you can place anywhere on the screen This feature is available only in Auto and Selfie modes Volume key function Set the device to use theVolume key to control the shutter or zoom in or out Shutter sound Enable or disable the shutter sound Detect QR codes Enable or disable the QR code reader Reset settings Reset the camera sett...

Page 142: ...others Draw on the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images Editing the background blur level of Live focus photos You can edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live Focus feature Launch the Gallery app select a photo taken with the Live focus feature tap ADJUST...

Page 143: ...Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES 2 Select a video to play Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail Lock the playback screen Switch to the pop up video player Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a...

Page 144: ...t Launch the Gallery app tap ALBUMS and then select an album Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 ...

Page 145: ... account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and vi...

Page 146: ...ys On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions If the sensor at the top of the device is covered for a certain period the Always On Display will turn off Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons will appear on the Always On Display Double tap a notification icon to view its notification ...

Page 147: ...troller 4 Tap the icons to control the playback Pinning a screen off memo on the Always On Display You can create a memo without turning on the screen and pin the memo on the Always On Display Refer to Screen off memo for more information Changing the schedule for the Always On Display feature Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen and security Always On Display Set schedule and set the start and...

Page 148: ...Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then swipe to the left or right to switch between the Edge panels If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panels Apps edge People edge ...

Page 149: ...itional panels tap DOWNLOAD To rearrange panels tap Reorder and drag to another location Setting the Edge panel handle You can change the location size transparency or vibration settings of the handle Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen Then tap Edge panel handle Apps edge Quickly launch frequently used apps 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Sw...

Page 150: ...it to another location You can also edit the Apps edge panel by tapping and then tapping EDIT under the Apps edge Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps such as a video player and a messenger app to the Apps edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap For more information about the split screen view refer to Split screen view 1 Drag the Edge panel handle to...

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