Page 1 SM-G900W8 User Manual English (CA). 03/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read me first Personalizing Switching to easy mode Managing the Home and Apps screens Getting started Changing the screen lock method Setting wallpaper Device layout Changing ringtones Buttons Setting up accounts Package contents Moving contacts from other devices to Installing the SIM or USIM card and your device battery...
Page 3 Table of Contents Phone Gallery Making calls Viewing content on the device Receiving calls 100 Modifying content on the device During a call 102 Accessing additional options 102 Tagging faces 103 Using Tag buddy Contacts Adding contacts Internet & SNS Managing contacts 104 Internet 105 Chrome...
Page 4 Table of Contents Multimedia 163 Magnifier 163 Maps 135 Music 164 Memo 138 Video 165 My Files 140 YouTube 166 Torch 141 Flipboard 141 Google+ 141 Photos Connecting with other 142 Play Games devices 142 Play Music 142 Play Newsstand 167 NFC 169 Bluetooth 171 S Beam...
Page 5 Table of Contents Troubleshooting 197 MOTION 198 USER AND BACKUP 199 SYSTEM 206 APPLICATIONS Health and Safety 212 Google Settings Accessibility 213 Accessibility 214 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 214 TalkBack 225 Changing the font size 225 Magnifying the screen 226 Setting notification reminders 226 Reversing the display colours 226 Colour adjustment...
Page 6: Read Me First
Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.
Page 7: Instructional Icons
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
Page 8 IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting started Device layout Infrared LED Proximity/Light/Gesture sensor Notification light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Microphone for speakerphone GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Flash Back cover NFC antenna (on the battery) Speaker...
Page 10: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance
Getting started The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or take videos. • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. •...
Page 11: Buttons
Getting started • If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet, sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth. •...
Page 12: Package Contents
• Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification.
Page 13: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery
Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • Only microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.
Page 14: Battery
SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
Page 15: Battery
Replace the back cover. Press Align • Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly. • Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery.
Page 16: Charging The Battery
A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
Page 17 • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
Page 18: Reducing The Battery Consumption
Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the device from the adapter. First unplug the adapter from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the adapter. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the adapter when not in use.
Page 19: Inserting A Memory Card
Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacity of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
Page 20: Removing The Memory Card
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Page 21: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.
Page 22: Locking And Unlocking The Device
Getting started Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.
Page 23: Basics
Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
Page 24 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon or thumbnail, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
Page 25 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Page 26: Indicator Icons
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed on the status bar provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Page 27: Notifications And Quick Setting Panels
Basics Icon Meaning Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar.
Page 28: Adjusting The Brightness
Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold options to view View all quick setting buttons. more detailed settings. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick connect. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness.
Page 29 Basics Using the quick setting panel A number of quick setting buttons are available on the notifications panel. To view or access more quick setting buttons, open the quick setting panel. When you open the quick setting panel, you can activate or deactivate various features or configure settings. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers.
Page 30 Basics • U. power saving: Activate or deactivate ultra power-saving mode. Refer to ‘Using the power saving feature’ for details. • Multi window: Set to use Multi Window. Refer to ‘Multi Window’ for details. • Toolbox: Hide or show the toolbox icon. Refer to ‘Toolbox’ for details. •...
Page 31: Home And Apps Screens
Basics Home and Apps screens Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. The Home screen can have multiple panels.
Page 32: Home Screen Options
Basics Home screen options Tap and hold an area, or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen.
Page 33 Basics Using My Magazine or scroll right on the Home screen to open My Magazine. My Magazine displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in. Access additional options. To select the content to be displayed, tap → Settings, and then select the categories that interest you.
Page 34: Apps Screen
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including any new apps installed. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customize the Apps screen, refer to ‘Managing the Home and Apps screens’...
Page 35: Opening Apps
Alternatively, tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps. Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
Page 36: Play Store
Basics Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
Page 37: Entering Text
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Suggested keywords Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Delete a preceding character. Enter uppercase. Break to the next line.
Page 38 Basics Changing the keyboard layout , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to use. On the 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character. Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use the following functions.
Page 39: Copying And Pasting
Basics • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Set options for the keyboard. • : Enter emoticons. • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text.
Page 40: Using The Power Saving Feature
Basics Using the power saving feature Power saving mode Save battery power by limiting the device’s functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving mode → Power saving mode, and then drag the Power saving mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it.
Page 41 Basics On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving mode → Ultra power saving mode, and drag the Ultra power saving mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it. Access additional options.
Page 42: Accessing Help Information
Basics Accessing help information To access help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. To access help information to learn how to use the device and apps, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Help. •...
Page 43: Personalizing
Personalizing Switching to easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and add shortcuts to your favourite contacts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 44: Creating A Folder
Personalizing Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, 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 45: Creating Folders
Personalizing Managing the Apps screen Changing view mode On the Apps screen, tap → View as and select a sorting method. Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen. On the Apps screen, tap → Hide apps, select apps, and then tap Done. To display hidden apps, tap →...
Page 46: Changing The Screen Lock Method
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Page 47: Setting Wallpaper
Personalizing Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen.
Page 48: Setting Up Accounts
Moving contacts from other devices to your device Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch You can move contacts to your device from other devices and computers using Samsung Smart Switch. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
Page 49: Your Device
Ensure that the Smart Switch for computers is installed on the computer. You can download the app from the Samsung Smart Switch website ( www.samsungsmartswitch.com ). Back up contacts from a previous device to the computer. For details, contact the device’s manufacturer.
Page 50: Your Device
Moving contacts using Samsung Kies Import a backup contacts file from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore contacts on your device. You can also back up contacts to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to ‘Connecting with Samsung Kies’ for details.
Page 51: Network Connectivity
Network connectivity Connecting to a mobile network Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet when a Wi-Fi network is not available. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it.
Page 52: Using Download Booster
Network connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it.
Page 53: Using Smart Network Switch
Network connectivity Using Smart network switch Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages, download content, and more. Before using this feature, ensure that the mobile data connection and Wi-Fi features are activated. You may incur additional charges when using this feature via a mobile network. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 54 Network connectivity Drag the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch to the right. • appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device on the Wi-Fi networks list. • To set a password for the hotspot, tap → Configure and select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap Save.
Page 55: Motions & Usability Features
Motions & usability features Control motions Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Air browse On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Air browse, and then drag the Air browse switch to the right.
Page 56: Direct Call
Motions & usability features Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then drag the Direct call switch to the right. While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
Page 57 Motions & usability features Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/Pause, and then drag the Mute/Pause switch to the right. Covering screen with hand Cover the screen with a palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
Page 58: Smart Pause
Motions & usability features Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again. Capture screen On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture, and then drag the Palm swipe to capture switch to the right.
Page 59: Air View
Motions & usability features Air view Use this feature to perform various functions while your finger is hovering over the screen. Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view, and then drag the Air view switch to the right. Multi Window About Multi Window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time.
Page 60 Motions & usability features Tap at the left side of the screen to open the Multi Window tray. Multi Window tray handle Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi Window tray. Then, drag it to one of the two windows.
Page 61 Motions & usability features Creating a Multi Window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi Window apps. Launch two apps in a split screen Multi Window. → Create. Open the Multi Window tray and tap Enter a title and tap OK.
Page 62 Motions & usability features Using Multi Window options When you use Multi Window apps, select the app window and a white frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi Window apps.
Page 63 Motions & usability features • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. •...
Page 64: Toolbox
Motions & usability features Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi Window tray. Tap Done. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox icon while using other apps. Open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 65: One-Handed Operation
Motions & usability features One-handed operation You can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → One-handed operation, and then drag the One- handed operation switch to the right. To switch to one-handed operation mode, hold the device in one hand.
Page 66: Increasing Touch Screen Sensitivity
Motions & usability features Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps You can manage shortcuts to contacts or apps by opening the side menu. to open the side menu. at the bottom of the side menu. Tap and hold a contact’s image or an app, and then drag it to the side menu. To delete a shortcut to a contact’s image or an app, tap Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves.
Page 67: Making Calls
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favourites, and Contacts. View call and message logs. View favourite contacts.
Page 68 Phone Making calls from call logs or contact lists Tap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts, and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg.
Page 69: Speed Dial Numbers
Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad, tap OK, and then select a contact.
Page 70: Receiving Calls
Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If you are using an app when a call comes in, tap Answer in the pop-up window. If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold.
Page 71: During A Call
Phone During a call During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • Add call: Dial a second call. • Keypad: Open the keypad. • End call: End the current call. • Speaker: Activate the speakerphone. Keep the device away from your ears when using the speakerphone.
Page 72: Contacts
Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to ‘Moving contacts from other devices to your device’ for details. Creating contacts manually On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. and enter contact information.
Page 73: Managing Contacts
Contacts Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the business card and converts it to a contact entry.
Page 74: Managing Groups
Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap → Merge accounts → Google or Samsung account. Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services.
Page 75: Searching For Contacts
Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. 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.
Page 76: Messages & Email
Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options.
Page 77 Messages & email While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Quick responses: Select a message template and enter a message. • Insert smiley: Enter emoticons. • Add subject: Enter a subject. • Add slide: Add message slides. •...
Page 78 Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: •...
Page 79: Email
Messages & email Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • Select: Select messages to delete or to identify them as spam. • Delete: Delete all or selected messages. • Draft messages: View messages saved for later delivery. •...
Page 80: Reading Messages
Messages & email Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule email. Tick Schedule email, set a time and date, and then tap Done. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
Page 81: Gmail
Messages & email Adding contacts to the priority list Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts. Tap → Priority senders → Tap to add priority senders → Enter email or Contacts, enter email addresses or select contacts to add, and then tap OK or Done. To add more contacts to the priority list, tap To remove contacts from the priority list, tap and hold a contact, tap Edit list of priority senders, tap...
Page 82 Messages & email Reading messages Tap a message to read. Delete the message. Keep the message for long-term Mark the message as unread. storage. Access additional options. Mark the message as a reminder. Reply to the message. Preview attachment.
Page 83: Camera
Camera Taking photos or videos About taking photos or videos Use this app to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. Refer to ‘Viewing content on the device’ for details. Camera etiquette •...
Page 84: Viewing Photos Or Videos
Camera to take a photo or to take a video. • To change the focus while taking a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap Display current Switch between the mode.
Page 85: Using The Hdr (Rich Tone) Effect
Camera Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → , and then take a photo. Without effect With effect Using selective focus mode Use the out-of-focus effect to blur the background and make your subject stand out.
Page 86 Camera Before using this mode • It is recommended that you position subjects between 10-50 cm from the device. Place subjects that you want to focus on close to the device. • When taking photos, ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background.
Page 87: Launching Camera On The Locked Screen
Camera Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green.
Page 88: Using Shot & More Mode
• Download: Download more shooting modes from Samsung Apps. Using shot & more mode About shot & more mode Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes.
Page 89 Camera • Best face: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Tap the white frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for each subject from the poses that appear at the bottom of the screen. Then, merge the images into a single photo.
Page 90: Using Dual Camera Mode
Camera to save. To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in other shooting conditions. • Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. • Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction. •...
Page 91: Using Virtual Tour Mode
Camera Using virtual tour mode About virtual tour mode Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, and rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space.
Page 92: Viewing Photos
Camera Move with the device slowly in the direction of the arrow. When the dot is in the centre of the large circle, the device starts taking photos. Repeat this action to take more photos. To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail.
Page 93: Applying Filter Effects
Camera Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. → Effects, and then select an effect to apply. To download more effects, tap Download. To change the order of effects or hide effects from the list, tap Manage effects. Using the zoom feature Zoom in and out the screen when taking photos or videos.
Page 94: Using Remote Viewfinder Mode
Camera Using remote viewfinder mode Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device. Tap Camera on the Apps screen.
Page 95: Changing Camera Settings
Camera Changing Camera settings Reorganizing camera shortcuts On the Apps screen, tap Camera → Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen. You can reorganize camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen. Configuring settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera →...
Page 96 Camera • Face detection: Set the device to recognize people’s faces and help you take photos of them. • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film- camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
Page 97 Camera • Storage: Select the memory location for storage. • Review pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after taking them. • Remote viewfinder: Set the device to use as a viewfinder and control the other device to take photos or videos.
Page 98: Gallery
Gallery Viewing content on the device Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Search for images or videos. Launch Camera. Sort images or videos by time, Access additional options. album, and more. Images and videos Select an image. • Selecting multiple images: When you tap and hold an image, appears on the image.
Page 99 You can view content stored on other devices if the devices are registered with Samsung Link. Sign in to your Samsung account to view a list of other devices that have content available to view. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Page 100: Modifying Content On The Device
Gallery Modifying content on the device Using studio mode While viewing images or videos, you can use the editing features in studio mode to edit the content. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → → Studio. • Photo studio: Edit images by applying various effects. •...
Page 101: Editing Videos
Gallery Tap Done → Select a save option and tap OK. The edited photo is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio. Editing videos Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Studio → Video clip studio. Select videos to edit and tap Done.
Page 102: Accessing Additional Options
Gallery Select a save option and tap Done. The edited video is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio. Accessing additional options Use additional options, such as sorting content, viewing slideshows, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery →...
Page 103: Using Tag Buddy
Gallery Tap the face and tap Add name. Select or add a contact to the tag, and then tap Done. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages. Face recognition success depends on the face’s angle, size, skin colour and facial expression.
Page 104: Internet & Sns
Internet & SNS Internet Browsing webpages Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap . To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
Page 105: Chrome
Internet & SNS Managing favourite webpages You can set frequently-used webpages as favourite pages and then access them quickly. Tap Internet on the Apps screen. to view the quick access list. To add a webpage to the quick access list while viewing a webpage, tap → Add to Quick access.
Page 106: Hangouts
ChatON Use this app to chat and socialize with your friends individually or in groups. When you sign in to your Samsung account, you can view all your chat history sent from registered devices. Tap ChatON on the Apps screen.
Page 107 Internet & SNS Chatting with buddies → Start chat, and then select a buddy to start chatting with. Then, enter a message in the text field and tap → Broadcast. To send a broadcast message, tap → ChatON Voice Chat or ChatON Video Chat. To start voice or video chat, tap Video chatting with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes.
Page 108: S Health
S Health About S Health Use this app to set your calorie intake and calorie burning levels based on your physical statistics. You can use it to record the actual calories you eat and burn. Also, the app recommends exercises and provides health tips to help you maintain a balanced-lifestyle. Tap S Health on the Apps screen.
Page 109: Starting S Health
Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Sign in to your Samsung account. Or, tap Skip to skip this procedure. Enter a user name and your birth date, select your gender, and then tap Next.
Page 110: Customizing The S Health Main Screen
S Health Customizing the S Health main screen View a summary that shows your current step count and the calories you have burned or eaten. You can also reorganize shortcuts for easy access to S Health menus and change the background image on the S Health main screen.
Page 111: Using S Health Menus
S Health Using S Health menus to access various menus. My pro le Access the S Health main screen. Select to use menus. • Pedometer: Measure your step count and check burned calories. Refer to ‘Measuring steps taken’ for details. •...
Page 112: Measuring Steps Taken
S Health Measuring steps taken The device counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. It also measures the calories you have burned using a sensor. → Pedometer. Tap Start and start walking. The device measures your step count, distance travelled, and burned calories, and displays them in real-time.
Page 113 S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Set goal: Change the target number of steps. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily step count. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. •...
Page 114: Using The Exercise Mate
S Health Resetting the daily step records The device accumulates each day’s step records. To reset the daily step count, tap → Reset daily data → OK. Using the Exercise mate Set exercise goals to plan your exercise. Check and manage your exercise quantities and burned calories based on your exercise schedule.
Page 115 S Health Start exercising and use the various features on the screen. to lock the screen and display exercise information only. To unlock the screen, tap and hold . Take a photo of the exercise View a map of places you have location.
Page 116 S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Daily calorie goals: Change the amount of calories you plan to burn each day. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily exercise data. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • Help: Access help information about using S Health. Viewing a log of burned calories Compare your burned calorie records for a period by viewing them in a graph.
Page 117: Recording Food Intake
S Health Recording food intake Record your daily food intake and manage your calorie consumption. → Food. next to the meal. Enter the meal time information and tap Done. • To search for a food, tap Search and select it from the search results. •...
Page 118 S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Daily calorie goal: Change your daily calorie intake goal. • My Food: Enter the frequently-eaten foods. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily calorie intake data. • Share via: Send the current page to others. •...
Page 119: Using The Additional Menus
S Health Entering information about frequently-eaten food Save information about food that you eat frequently. You can quickly update your calorie intake by adding saved food information instead of entering the information each time you eat it. → My Food. Tap Add food item, enter the food name and its calorie information, and then tap Save.
Page 120: Configuring Settings For S Health
On the S Health main screen, tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • Profile: Edit your physical statistics. • Accounts: Sign in to your Samsung account to manage S Health data online. • Password: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health.
Page 121 • S Health can back up your health data to your Samsung account. If you sign in to your Samsung account, data entered in S Health is saved on the Samsung account server.
Page 122: Voice Features
Voice features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings, and then deselect Open via the home key.
Page 123 Voice features Tips for better voice recognition: • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
Page 124: Voice Recorder
Voice features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom of the device. Tap pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark.
Page 125: Playing Voice Memos
Voice features Saving files with contextual tags Add contextual tags, such as locations and dates, to filenames when saving voice memos. Tap → Settings, and then tick Contextual filename. The device adds the recording date to a filename. To add the location where a voice memo is recorded, tap → Settings, and then tick Location tags.
Page 126: Voice Search
Voice features Managing voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder → to search for voice memos. to delete voice memos. Tap and select one of the following: • Select: Select voice memos to share or delete. • Sort by: Sort memos by date, title, or category. •...
Page 127: Car Mode
Voice features Car mode About car mode Use this mode to control the device while you are driving. You can listen to messages and music by using voice commands and without touching the device. Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Do not look at the screen or perform functions with your hands while driving.
Page 128 Voice features Starting car mode When running this app for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. If an S-Voice pop-up window appears, read the disclaimer, tap Open S Voice, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 129 Voice features Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device and the vehicle. If the vehicle cannot detect your device, tap Search from mobile device to search for the vehicle on your device. • Before registering your vehicle, start the vehicle and turn on the radio. •...
Page 130 Voice features Using car mode menus Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. When the car mode main screen appears, say “Hi, Galaxy” and say a voice command. Alternatively, tap “Hi Galaxy” on the screen and select a menu. If car mode is running in the background, you can use a voice command to wake up car mode.
Page 131: Making Or Answering Calls
Voice features Making or answering calls Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Making a call using voice commands On the car mode main screen, say “Hi Galaxy” or tap “Hi Galaxy”. Say a voice command including a name for a contact. Here is an example of spoken commands: “Call Charlie mobile”...
Page 132: Navigating To A Destination
Voice features Sending a message by entering text On the car mode main screen, tap Messages. Say a contact’s name or select a contact from the suggested contacts at the bottom of the screen. To search for a contact, tap and enter the contact’s name.
Page 133: Listening To Music
Voice features Listening to music Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Playing music using voice commands On the car mode main screen, say “Hi Galaxy” or tap “Hi Galaxy”. Say a voice command including keywords for a song. Here is an example of spoken commands: “Play album Secret”...
Page 134: Configuring Settings
Voice features Configuring settings Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Tap → Settings, and then change the following settings: • Language: Select a language for the text-to-speech feature. • Register Car: – Auto Open via Bluetooth: Set the device to activate car mode when the device and a vehicle are connected with Bluetooth.
Page 135: Music
Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play Access additional options. the file. Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite song.
Page 136: Creating Playlists
Multimedia To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Smart volume. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
Page 137 Tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play music. You can play the song on the devices that are registered to Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Page 138: Video
Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Search for other Adjust the volume. devices to play the file. Access additional options. Move forwards or Pause and resume backwards by playback. dragging the bar. Change screen ratio.
Page 139 Tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play the video. You can play the video on the devices that are registered to Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Page 140: Youtube
Multimedia Accessing a video on a nearby device Tap Devices and select a device in NEARBY DEVICES to access and play the video. You can play the video on devices that have the content sharing feature activated. To activate the content sharing feature, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Nearby devices, and then drag the Nearby devices switch to the right.
Page 141: Flipboard
Multimedia Flipboard Use this app to access your personalized magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick up on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard.
Page 142: Play Games
Multimedia Play Games Use this app to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this app to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.
Page 143: Security
Security Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • The Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
Page 144 Security Registering fingerprints On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. If you have already registered fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button.
Page 145 Samsung Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Verify Samsung account, and then drag the Verify Samsung account switch to the right. Enter your Samsung account password...
Page 146: Private Mode
Security Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 147 Security Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and deactivate Private mode.
Page 148: Emergency Services
Emergency Services Emergency mode About emergency mode Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen’s brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send your location information to others in a message.
Page 149: Sending Help Messages
Emergency Services The maximum standby time is the estimated time that the device will maintain a battery charge. The standby time is the time taken for the battery to fully discharge if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on device settings and operating conditions.
Page 150: Severe Weather Notification (Geo News)
To view information about severe weather conditions and the regions and languages that the information is available in, visit www.samsung.com/geonews . • You may incur additional charges if you receive notifications from a weather forecasting service while you are roaming.
Page 151 Emergency Services Watch notifications Notifications for less severe weather conditions appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The information provided is displayed in the Geo News widget. Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about disasters in your region in the Geo News widget.
Page 152: Utilities
Utilities S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device and via the Internet. You can apply various filters and view the search history. Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder. Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword. To get more refined results, tap and apply filters under the search field.
Page 153: S Planner
Utilities S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change view mode. Access additional options. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. Tap and use the following: •...
Page 154 Utilities Creating events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Select either event or task and enter details.
Page 155 Utilities Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in.
Page 156: Calculator
Utilities Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator. To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.
Page 157: World Clock
Utilities Deleting alarms Tap → Delete, select alarms, and then tap Done. World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap Deleting clocks Tap →...
Page 158: Drive
Utilities Drive Use this app to access files stored in your Google Drive storage service. You can store all your files in one place, access them from anywhere, and share them with others. Tap Drive on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Dropbox Use this app to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage.
Page 159: Google
Utilities Google Use this app to search the Internet. You can also use it to search for apps and app content saved on the device or memory card. Tap Google on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword.
Page 160: Kids Mode
Utilities Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content. First, download and install the widget. Pinch your fingers together on the Home screen, tap Widgets, tap and hold the Kids Mode widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. Tap the Kids Mode widget on the Home screen.
Page 161 Utilities Use this app to take photos or videos. Use this app to create a drawing with a pen, a brush, and more. Use this app to play video files. Before you use this app, add videos that are saved on the device to the app.
Page 162: Parental Control
• Applications: View and add apps that are allowed to be used in kids mode. • Media: Allow your children to access certain images and videos saved on the device. • General: Configure kids mode settings. • Kids Store: Download apps for kids from Samsung Apps.
Page 163: Magnifier
Utilities Magnifier Use this widget to magnify text or objects with the rear camera. To add it to the Home screen, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold the Magnifier widget, and then drag it to position it on the Home screen. Tap the Magnifier widget on the Home screen.
Page 164: Memo
Utilities Memo Use this app to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Apps screen. Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. On the memos list, tap → Manage categories. To add a new category, tap , enter a category name, and then tap OK.
Page 165: My Files
Utilities My Files About My Files Use this app to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it.
Page 166: Torch
Utilities Searching for files or folders Tap My Files on the Apps screen. , and then enter search criteria to search for. Viewing storage information Tap My Files on the Apps screen. to view memory information for your device and memory card. Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area.
Page 167: Connecting With Other Devices
Connecting with other devices About NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna.
Page 168: Sending Data
Connecting with other devices Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag will appear. Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service.
Page 169: Bluetooth
Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.
Page 170: Sending And Receiving Data
Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image On the Apps screen, tap Gallery.
Page 171: Beam
When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the file. • Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.
Page 172: Quick Connect
Connecting with other devices Quick connect About Quick connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers.
Page 173: Connecting To A Tv
• Ensure that your device and the TV are connected to the same network. • Ensure that the TV is registered to the WatchON feature. • Install the WatchON app on the device. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store.
Page 174 Before using this feature • Search for or join a created session or create a new session. • Install the Group Play app on both devices. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store. Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
Page 175 Before using this feature • Ensure that all devices using this feature are connected to the same network. • Ensure that all computers that the device will connect to are registered with the Samsung Link app. • Ensure that the Samsung Link app is installed on both devices. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store.
Page 176: Smart Remote
Connecting with other devices Smart Remote About Smart Remote Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and select TV programs and control channels with your device. Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. Before using this app •...
Page 177 Connecting with other devices Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. On the device, tap → Continue. Select the TV brand.
Page 178 Connecting with other devices Watching TV using the device Select a TV program from the list of available program to watch on the connected TV. Tap → TV shows, Movies, or Sports and scroll left or right to select a category. Select a TV program and tap Watch now.
Page 179: Screen Mirroring
Connecting with other devices Screen mirroring About Screen mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature.
Page 180 Connecting with other devices Before using this feature • Ensure that the screen mirroring-enabled device is connected to the TV using an HDMI cable. • Ensure that the TV is turned on. Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device.
Page 181: Using The Mobile Printing Feature
• Ensure that the Wi-Fi feature or Wi-Fi Direct is activated on your device and the printer. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing → HP Print Service Plugin or Samsung Print Service Plugin, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
Page 182: Device & Data Manager
Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade. • Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading.
Page 183: Transferring Files Between The Device And A Computer
Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. • Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
Page 184: Backing Up And Restoring Data
Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Page 185: Performing A Data Reset
Device & data manager Using a Samsung account Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up. To restore data, tap Restore, select the items to restore, and then tap Restore now.
Page 186: Settings
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap QUICK SETTINGS View the list of your favourite settings options. To edit the list of favourite settings options, tap →...
Page 187 Settings To use options, tap . • Scan: Search for available networks. • Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • Advanced: Customize Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. •...
Page 188: Download Booster
Settings Download booster Set the device to download files via both Wi-Fi and mobile networks at the same time. On the Settings screen, tap Download booster, and then drag the Download booster switch to the right. You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network. •...
Page 189: Flight Mode
Settings • USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode.
Page 190: More Networks
Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then drag the Location switch to the right. • Mode: Select a method to collect your location data. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage.
Page 191: Connect And Share
Settings CONNECT AND SHARE Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right. • Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.
Page 192: Sound And Display
• Sound when tapped: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Vibrate when tapped: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • SAMSUNG APPLICATIONS: Change the notification settings for each app. • Music effects: Select a sound effect to apply when you adjust to music.
Page 193 Settings Display Change the settings for the display. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. • Font: – Font style: Change the font type for display text. – Font size: Change the font size. •...
Page 194: Lock Screen
Settings • Touch key light duration: Set the duration that the Recent apps and Back buttons’ backlight remains on. • Increase touch sensitivity: Set the device to respond to touch when you are wearing gloves. Depending on the type of material you wear while touching the device, some commands may not be recognized.
Page 195: Notification Panel
Settings Multi window Set the device to use Multi Window. On the Settings screen, tap Multi window, and then drag the Multi window switch to the right. • Open in multi window view: Set the device to activate the Multi Window feature when you open files from My Files or Video.
Page 196: Personalization
Settings PERSONALIZATION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode. On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode. • Standard mode: Set the device to standard mode. • Easy mode: Set the device to easy mode. • EASY APPLICATIONS: Select apps to apply simpler layouts. Accessibility You can use this feature to access settings to improve accessibility to the device.
Page 197: Motion
Settings Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account. On the Settings screen, tap Finger Scanner. • Fingerprint manager: Register or delete fingerprint information. • Change alternative password: Change the alternative password to use if the device does not recognize the fingerprint.
Page 198: User And Backup
Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.
Page 199: System
Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(US): Select a default keyboard layout. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input.
Page 200: Google Voice Typing
• Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap •...
Page 201: Pointer Speed
Settings Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. •...
Page 202: Safety Assistance
Settings Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to ‘Emergency mode’ for details. On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance. • Emergency mode: Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions, such as calling. •...
Page 203: Power Saving
Settings Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to ‘Using the power saving feature’ for details. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving. • Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power- saving mode.
Page 204 • Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account.
Page 205: About Device
• Security policy updates: Set the device to check and download security updates. • Send security reports: Set the device to send the updated security reports to Samsung automatically. • Storage type: Set a storage type for credential files.
Page 206: Applications
Settings APPLICATIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Application manager. Default applications Select a default setting for using apps. On the Settings screen, tap Default applications. • Home: Select a default Home screen mode. •...
Page 207 Settings • Call alerts: – Vibrate when answered: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call. – Vibrate when call ends: Set the device to vibrate when the other party ends a call. – Call connect tone: Activate or deactivate the call connection tone. –...
Page 208 Settings • Personalize call sound: Select a type of call sound to use with a headset. • Noise reduction: Set the device to remove background noise so that the other party can hear you more clearly. • Service provider: Select or set your voicemail service provider. •...
Page 209 Change settings for using Internet. On the Settings screen, tap Internet. • Account: Sign in to a Samsung account. • Set homepage: Set a default home page. • Autofill forms: Set the device to automatically enter user information, such as names or phone numbers when you fill out forms on webpages.
Page 210 Settings Messages Change the following settings for using messages. On the Settings screen, tap Messages. • Default messaging app: Select the default app to use for messaging. • Display: Change settings for the messaging window, such as the font size, background colour, and more.
Page 211 Settings S Planner Change settings for using S Planner. On the Settings screen, tap S Planner. • First day of week: Select the first day of a week. • Show week numbers: Set the device to display the number of weeks in a year. •...
Page 212: Google Settings
Settings • Personal briefing: Set the device to display events saved in S Planner while you use S Voice. • Home address: Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature. • Log in to Facebook: Enter your Facebook account information to use Facebook with S Voice.
Page 213: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. You can use the following features: • TalkBack • Changing the font size • Magnifying the screen • Notification reminders •...
Page 214: Using The Home Button To Open Accessibility Menus
Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Negative colours • Interaction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direct access, and then drag the Direct access switch to the right.
Page 215 Accessibility When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more. When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items aloud.
Page 216 Accessibility • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. •...
Page 217 Accessibility Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 218 Accessibility Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area.
Page 219 Accessibility Pausing voice feedback Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, voice feedback pauses. When voice feedback is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods.
Page 220 Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings. Alternatively, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings.
Page 221 Accessibility • Explore by touch: Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger. For example, when you tap Apps on the Home screen with your finger, the device reads out “Apps”. To select Apps, release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly. You can move to the page you want by scrolling the screen left or right with two fingers.
Page 222: Entering Text Using The Keyboard
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Text-to-speech options, and then use the following functions: • Samsung text-to-speech engine / Google Text-to-speech engine: Select an engine for the text-to-speech feature. • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
Page 223: Editing Text
To add input languages, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Language and input. Then, tap next to Samsung keyboard → Select input languages, and then select languages. To change the keyboard input language while entering text, tap and hold , and then select a language.
Page 224: Changing The Input Language
Take photos of documents or business cards and extract and read text from them. The device also reads colour and pattern information aloud when you take photos of coloured or patterned images. Access Samsung Apps, and download and install Optical Reader. Tap Optical Reader on the Apps screen.
Page 225: Changing The Font Size
Accessibility Using colour/pattern mode To use colour/pattern mode, activate TalkBack. Select to switch to colour/pattern mode. In colour/pattern mode, the device displays the colour and pattern information of objects when you take photos. The device identifies items, such as commonly-used colours and patterns. This mode helps visually impaired users to select the colours or patterns they want.
Page 226: Setting Notification Reminders
Accessibility Setting notification reminders Use this feature to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Notification reminder, and then drag the Notification reminder switch to the right. To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval.
Page 227: Setting Flash Notification
Customizing caption settings Samsung caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC), and then drag the Subtitles (CC) switch to the right. Use the following options: • Alignment: Change the position of the caption.
Page 228: Adjusting The Sound Balance
Accessibility Google caption On the Apps screen, Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then drag the Google subtitles (CC) switch to the right. Use the following options: • Language: Select a display language for the caption. •...
Page 229: Using Auto Haptic
Accessibility Using auto haptic Set the device to vibrate when playing sounds in downloaded apps, such as games. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Auto haptic. Some apps may not support this feature. Using the assistive menus Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon.
Page 230 Accessibility Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap the screen to select items under the cursor.
Page 231: Turning On The Screen With The Air Gesture Feature
Accessibility Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Use the air gesture feature to turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device. You can turn on the screen without pressing a button. When you use this feature, place the device on a flat surface or hold the device securely to prevent it from moving.
Page 232: Setting Tap And Hold Delay Options
Accessibility Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay, and then select an option. Using interaction control mode Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps.
Page 233: Answering Or Ending Calls
Accessibility Answering or ending calls Set the method for answering or ending calls. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering and ending calls. Use the following options: • Pressing the home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. •...
Page 234 Accessibility Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Manage accessibility → Import/ Export, and then select an import option. Select a file to import and tap Done → OK. The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file.
Page 235: Using Other Useful Features
• Using the finger scanner: Register your fingerprints to the device to unlock the screen or verify the Samsung account password. Refer to ‘Finger Scanner’ for details. • Using car mode: Control the device to perform various functions by voice commands while driving.
Page 236 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
Page 237 • Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
Page 238 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • If the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
Page 239 • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
Page 240 • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
Page 241 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
Page 242 • Use only Samsung-approved battery and charger specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery and charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
Page 243 Health and Safety • Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device and charger from damage • Avoid exposing your device and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures. •...
Page 244 If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre...
Page 245 Health and Safety • Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion. Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle • While driving, safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility. Never use your mobile device while driving, if it is prohibited by law.
Page 246 Health and Safety so may cause the screen to malfunction, result in damage to the device, or cause the battery to explode. • Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (on the dashboard of a car, for example). •...
Page 247 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken • Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution •...
Page 248 • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. If your device needs servicing, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
Page 249 Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
Page 250: Correct Disposal Of This Product
Health and Safety Malware and viruses To protect your device from malware and viruses, follow these usage tips. Failure to do so may result in damages or loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service • Do not download unknown applications. •...
Page 251 THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time.
Page 252: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice
Health and Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if they cause damage or a defect to the device.
Page 253 Health and Safety All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model devices do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.
Page 254 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (CA). 03/2014. Rev. 1.0...

Samsung SM-G900W8 User Manual

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Getting Started

Basics

Personalizing

Network Connectivity

Motions & Usability Features

Phone

Contacts

Messages & Email

Camera

Gallery

Internet & SNS

S Health

Voice Features

Multimedia

Security

Emergency Services

Utilities

Connecting with Other Devices

Device & Data Manager

Settings

Accessibility

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