Page 1 SM-G900H SM-G900M User Manual English (LTN). 12/2015. 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 Modifying content on the device During a call Internet & SNS Contacts Internet Adding contacts Chrome Managing contacts Hangouts Messages & email S Health Messages About S Health Email Starting S Health Gmail...
Page 4 Table of Contents Multimedia 140 Magnifier 140 Maps 114 Music 141 Memo 116 Video 142 My Files 117 YouTube 118 Flipboard 118 Google+ Connecting with other 118 Photos devices 119 Play Games 143 NFC 119 Play Music 119 Play Newsstand 145 Bluetooth 148 S Beam 149 Quick Connect...
Page 5 Table of Contents 174 USER AND BACKUP 175 SYSTEM 181 APPLICATIONS 181 Google Settings Accessibility 182 Accessibility 183 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 183 TalkBack 194 Changing the font size 195 Magnifying the screen 195 Setting notification reminders 195 Reversing the display colors 196 Color adjustment 196 Setting flash notification...
Page 6: Read Me First
• D efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Center. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
Page 7 Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information...
Page 8: 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 GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Flash Back cover NFC antenna (on the battery) Speaker Main antenna...
Page 9 Getting started • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • D o not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device.
Page 10: Buttons
Getting started • I f 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 11: Package Contents
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification.
Page 12: 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. • O nly microSIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.
Page 13 SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Center to remove the memory card. • U se 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 14 Press Align • E nsure that the back cover is closed tightly. • U se 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 15: Charging The Battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. 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.
Page 16 • W hile 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. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Center.
Page 17 Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use.
Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card
Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome 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 19 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: Basics
Basics Using the touch screen • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
Page 23 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 24 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 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. Tap a notification and perform various actions.
Page 28: 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 29 Basics Home screen options Tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen. 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.
Page 30 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 for details.
Page 31: Opening Apps
ALL. Alternatively, tap Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Use this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps. Tap Galaxy 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 SEARCH to search for a keyword.
Page 32 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 the search field to search for a keyword.
Page 33: 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. For all caps, tap it twice.
Page 34 Basics Changing the keyboard layout , select a language under Input languages, and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 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 35 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 the tab. Switch to the standard keyboard.
Page 36: 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 → 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 37: Accessing Help Information
Basics On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Ultra power saving mode, and drag the Ultra power saving mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap U. power saving to activate it. To add an app on the Home screen, tap and select an app.
Page 38: 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 favorite contacts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 39 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 40 Personalizing Managing the Apps screen 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 → Show hidden apps, select apps, and then tap DONE. Moving items On the Apps screen, tap →...
Page 41: 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 Center to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Page 42: 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 on the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen.
Page 43: Setting Up Accounts
Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers. Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer contacts from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
Page 44 Moving contacts using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your contacts 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...
Page 45: 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 46 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. Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network.
Page 47: Using Download Booster
Network connectivity Using Download booster Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. Before using this feature, ensure that the mobile data connection and Wi-Fi features are activated. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 48: Tethering Devices And Using Mobile Hotspots
Network connectivity Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via the Wi-Fi feature, USB, or the Bluetooth feature.
Page 49 Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via a USB cable. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot. Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. Tick USB tethering. appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
Page 50: 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 51 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 52 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. Placing palm on screen 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 53 Motions & usability features Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again. Palm swipe to capture 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 54: 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 55 Motions & usability features Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen. Then, drag another app icon to a new location on the screen. App icons marked with can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time.
Page 56 Motions & usability features Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it.
Page 57 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 58: 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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Toolbox, and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it.
Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favorites, and Contacts. View call and message logs.
Page 62 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 message.
Page 63 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 64: Receiving Calls
Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If a call notification pop-up window appears while you are using an app, 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 65: During A Call
Phone During a call During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • A dd call: Dial a second call. • K eypad: Open the keypad. • E nd call: End the current call. •...
Page 66: 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 67 Contacts Deleting a contact Select a contact to delete, tap → Delete. Sharing a contact Select a contact to share, tap → Share name card, and then select a sharing method. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: •...
Page 68: 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 69 Messages & email Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule message. Set a time and date and tap DONE. • I f 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 70: Email
Messages & email Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap NEXT for a private email account, such as Google Mail, or tap MANUAL SETUP for a company email account.
Page 71: Gmail
Messages & email Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Gmail Use this app to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Gmail on the Apps screen.
Page 72: 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 73 Camera to take a photo or to take a video. • T o change the focus while taking a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the center of the screen, tap • T o capture an image from the video while recording, tap Display current Switch between the mode.
Page 74: Using The Hdr (Rich Tone) Effect
Camera Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect Take photos with rich colors 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 75 Camera Before using this mode • I t 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. • W hen taking photos, ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background.
Page 76: 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. to take a photo or to take a video.
Page 77: Using Shot & More Mode
Camera • V irtual tour: Take photos of a space by moving the device and shooting from different in Gallery. angles to create a stereoscopic image. The device identifies the photo with • D ual Camera: Take landscape photos or videos with the rear or the front camera. The image captured by the front camera appears in an inset window in the image taken by the rear camera, or vice versa.
Page 78 Camera • B est 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 79: 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. • H old the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. • T ake photos of a subject that is moving in one direction. •...
Page 80: 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, or 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 81 Camera Move with the device slowly in the direction of the arrow. When the dot is in the center 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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. • S electing multiple images: When you tap and hold an image, appears on the image.
Page 86 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 87: 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. • P hoto studio: Edit images by applying various effects. •...
Page 88 Gallery Tap DONE → Select a save option and tap SAVE. 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 89 Gallery Select a save option and tap SAVE. The edited video is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio.
Page 90: 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 91: Chrome
Internet & SNS Chrome Use this app to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap the address field, enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. Hangouts Use this app to chat and socialize with your friends individually or in groups.
Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 burnt 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 95: Using S Health Menus
S Health Using S Health menus to access various menus. My profile Access the S Health main screen. Select to use menus. • P edometer: Measure your step count and check burnt calories. Refer to Measuring steps taken for details. •...
Page 96: 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 burnt using a sensor. → Pedometer. The device measures your step count, distance travelled, and burnt calories, and displays them in real-time.
Page 97: Recording Exercise Information
S Health Recording exercise information Record your exercise information and burnt calories using S Health’s exercise feature. You can view your exercise and burnt calorie records in a graph and share the data with others. → Exercise. • B efore using this feature, pregnant women, the elderly, and young children, users suffering from conditions, such as chronic heart disease or high blood pressure, are recommended to seek the advice of a licensed medical professional.
Page 98 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 99 S Health Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode Use the personalized coaching feature to exercise safely and effectively. You will receive real- time coaching advice that leads you through a safe and effective workout that keeps you fit. Connect the device to the heart rate monitor to use the coaching feature.
Page 100 S Health Wear the heart rate monitor. → SCAN. On the Exercise main screen, tap Select your heart rate monitor from the detected devices list. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your heart rate monitor to your device.
Page 101 S Health When connection is made, tap Running on the Exercise main screen. View the connection status. Tap SET WORKOUT GOAL → Training goal. Tap AUTO in the pop-up window to automatically set the maximum heart rate. The maximum heart rate is the fastest heart rate an individual can achieve through exercise.
Page 102 S Health Set the exercise intensity and tap NEXT. Set the training intensity at one of the three available levels. Set the exercise duration and tap Done → DONE. If you set the exercise duration shorter than the recommended duration, the exercise intensity will increase to achieve the TE.
Page 103: 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. • T o search for a food, tap Search and select it from the search results. •...
Page 104: Using The Additional Menus
• T he personal information collected by S Health may be stored on the device for informative purposes only. Samsung does not receive, store, nor transmit your personal information. (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.
Page 105: 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 106 Voice features Tips for better voice recognition: • S peak clearly. • S peak in quiet places. • D o not use offensive or slang words. • A void 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 107: Voice Recorder
Voice features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark.
Page 108 Voice features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for looped play. • : Adjust the playback speed.
Page 109: Voice Search
Voice features Voice Search Use this app to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Car mode About car mode Use this mode to control the device while you are driving.
Page 110 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. When the car mode screen appears, tap Next. Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.
Page 111 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. • B efore registering your vehicle, start the vehicle and turn on the radio. •...
Page 112 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, ” or tap the upper part of the screen, and say a voice command. Alternatively, you can use menus on the screen by tapping them. •...
Page 113 Voice features Using the navigation feature Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Navigating to a preset destination The device navigates you to the preset destination. Before using this feature, save shortcuts to frequently-visited places to easily search for routes. Refer to Adding shortcuts to frequently- visited places for details.
Page 114: 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 favorite song. Turn on shuffle.
Page 115 Accessing music on a registered device 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 more information. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Page 116: 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 117: Youtube
Accessing a video on a registered device 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 more information. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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: • T he 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 121 Security Registering fingerprints On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. Read the on-screen information and tap OK. Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom center of the screen. Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button.
Page 122 Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from GALAXY Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Verify Samsung account, and then drag the Verify Samsung account switch to the right.
Page 123: Private Mode
Security Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Pay with PayPal. Tick FIDO Ready™...
Page 124 Security To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap → Move to Private. Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them. When you have selected the items to hide, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the left.
Page 125: Safety
Safety 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 126 Safety Access additional options. Turn on the flash. Sound alarms. Send your current location Launch Phone. information in a message. Launch Internet. Add more apps to use. Remaining battery power and estimated battery standby time Make an emergency call. The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used.
Page 127: Sending Help Messages
Safety Sending help messages About sending help messages You can preset contacts to send a message to in an emergency. Send messages to your primary contacts by quickly pressing the Power button three times. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Safety assistance. Adding primary contacts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 128: 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. • Y ou may incur additional charges if you receive notifications from a weather forecasting service while you are roaming.
Page 129 Safety Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about disasters in your region in the Geo News widget. On the Home screen, scroll left and tap the Geo News widget. Access additional options. Current location Disaster information for your current location.
Page 130: 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.
Page 131 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. Creating events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. .
Page 132 Utilities Select either event or task and enter details. • A dd event: Set a start and end date for an event. You can set an optional repeat setting. • A dd task: Add a task to do on a specific date. You can set an optional priority setting. Select an item.
Page 133: Calculator
Utilities Deleting events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To delete events or tasks, tap → Delete, select the events or tasks, and then tap DONE → DELETE. → DELETE. To delete an event or task while viewing it, tap To mark tasks as completed, tap a date that has tasks in it and tick completed tasks.
Page 134: Clock
Utilities Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap DONE. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list.
Page 135: Drive
Utilities Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Tap START to time an event. Tap LAP to record lap times. Tap STOP to stop timing. To clear lap times, tap RESET. Timer On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer. Set the duration, and then tap START.
Page 136: Google
Utilities Tap Turn on Camera Upload. The device uploads photos taken with the device’s camera to Dropbox. To upload videos, drag the Include videos switch to the right. To upload photos or videos manually, tap Skip this. Use the following functions: •...
Page 137: 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. Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Home screen, tap Kids Mode →...
Page 138 Utilities Use this app to view saved images, drawings, voice recordings, and media files that you allow your child to access. Use this app to play video files. Before you use this app, add videos that are saved on the device to the app.
Page 139 Utilities Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area. You can interact with characters, background objects, and more. Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps. You can change kids mode settings, usage time limits, and more.
Page 140: 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 the Home screen. Tap the Magnifier widget on the Home screen.
Page 141: 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. → MANAGE CATEGORIES. On the memos list, tap To add a new category, tap , enter a category name, and then tap OK.
Page 142: 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 143: 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 144 Connecting with other devices Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product information from NFC tags. If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature, you can use the device to make payments conveniently.
Page 145: Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
Page 146 Connecting with other devices Before using this feature • E nsure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to connect to. • E nsure that both devices are set as visible to other Bluetooth devices. Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 147 Connecting with other devices → Bluetooth, and then select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. Or, set your device as visible to other devices. Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on the other device.
Page 148 When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the file. • D o 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 149: 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 150 Connecting with other devices Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. and select the device from the list of detected devices. Deactivating the Quick connect feature To deactivate the Quick connect feature, tap at the top of the screen.
Page 151 Connecting with other devices Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect. Tap Control from the list of detected devices. When the device is connected to the TV, a remote control layout appears on the screen. When you connect the device to a TV for the first time, tap SET UP REMOTE CONTROL. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete connecting the devices.
Page 152 Before using this feature • E nsure that all devices using this feature are connected to the same network. • E nsure that all computers that the device will connect to are registered with the Samsung Link app.
Page 153: 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 154 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 → Next. Select the TV brand.
Page 155 Connecting with other devices Watching TV using the device Select a TV program from the list of available programs to watch on the connected TV. Tap JUST FOR YOU, TV SHOWS, MOVIES, or SPORTS. Select a TV program and tap WATCH ON TV. The selected program will be shown on the connected TV.
Page 156: 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 157 Connecting with other devices Before using this feature • E nsure that the screen mirroring-enabled device is connected to the TV using an HDMI cable. • E nsure 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 158: Using The Mobile Printing Feature
Connecting with other devices Using the mobile printing feature Connect the device to a printer to print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Before using this feature • E nsure 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 →...
Page 159: Device & Data Manager
Click the Update button in the dialog box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade. • D o not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is upgrading.
Page 160: 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. • D o not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
Page 161: 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 162: Performing A Data Reset
Device & data manager Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign into your Samsung account. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW → BACK To restore data, tap Restore, select the items to restore, and then tap RESTORE NOW.
Page 163: 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 favorite settings options. To edit the list of favorite settings options, tap →...
Page 164 Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Tap → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them.
Page 165 Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices. Refer to Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots for details. On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot. •...
Page 166 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then drag the Location switch to the right. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ecent location requests: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage.
Page 167: 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. • A ndroid Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.
Page 168: Sound And Display
Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. On the Settings screen, tap Screen Mirroring. SOUND AND DISPLAY Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications. •...
Page 169 Settings • S creen rotation: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. – Smart rotation: Set the interface not to rotate according to the orientation of your face. • S mart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display.
Page 170 Settings Wallpaper Select a background image for the Home screen or the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper. Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen. • S creen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature selected.
Page 171 Settings Notification panel Customize the items that appear on the notifications panel. On the Settings screen, tap Notification panel. • B rightness adjustment: Set the device to display the brightness adjustment bar on the notifications panel. • R ecommended apps: Set the device to display a list of recommended apps on the notifications panel based on your actions, such as connecting a headset to the device.
Page 172: Personalization
Settings PERSONALIZATION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode. On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode. • S tandard mode: Set the device to standard mode. • E asy mode: Set the device to easy mode. • E asy applications: Select apps to apply simpler layouts. Accessibility You can use this feature to access settings to improve accessibility to the device.
Page 173: 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. • F ingerprint manager: Register or delete fingerprint information. • C hange backup password: Change the alternative password to use if the device does not recognize the fingerprint.
Page 174: 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 175: System
Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard Change the Samsung keyboard settings. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • E nglish(UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.
Page 176 • V ibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing Change the voice input settings.
Page 177 Settings Notification readout Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls, messages, or events. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time.
Page 178 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. • E mergency mode: Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions, such as calling.
Page 179 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. • P ower saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power- saving mode.
Page 180 Find my mobile website. • R eactivation lock: Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device.
Page 181: Applications
Settings Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings. On the Settings screen, tap Help. About device Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software. On the Settings screen, tap About device. APPLICATIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on your device.
Page 182: 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: • T alkBack • C hanging the font size • M agnifying the screen •...
Page 183: 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. • A ccessibility • T alkBack • N egative colors • I nteraction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 184 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 185 Accessibility • S electing the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • S crolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • R eturning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. •...
Page 186 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 187 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 188 Accessibility Pausing TalkBack 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, TalkBack pauses. When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods. To change the method for resuming TalkBack, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 189 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 190 Accessibility • E xplore 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 “Applications”. To select Apps, release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
Page 191 Accessibility Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated. Use this feature to make sure that you are entering the right password. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Speak passwords. Setting text-to-speech features Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is activated, such as languages, speed, and more.
Page 192 Changing keyboard input language To add input languages, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Language and input. Then, tap Samsung keyboard → Select input languages, and then select languages. To change the keyboard input language while entering text, double-tap Editing text Use the local contextual menu to move the cursor or copy and paste text.
Page 193 Accessibility • C opying or cropping text: Select text using the local contextual menu. Then, open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control. Select Copy to copy the selected text or select Cut to cut the selected text. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. •...
Page 194: Changing The Font Size
Accessibility Using document mode The default mode of this app is document mode. When you are using color/pattern mode, select to switch to document mode. In document mode, when you take photos of documents or business cards, the device displays the extracted text. Place an object on a flat surface and select .
Page 195: Magnifying The Screen
Accessibility Magnifying the screen Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Magnification gestures, and then drag the Magnification gestures switch to the right. •...
Page 196: Color Adjustment
Accessibility Color adjustment Use this feature to adjust how colors are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in distinguishing colors. The device changes the colors into more recognizable colors. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Color adjustment. Drag the Color adjustment switch to the right.
Page 197: Customizing Caption Settings
Accessibility Customizing caption settings Samsung caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC), and then drag the Samsung subtitles (CC) switch to the right. Use the following options: • A lignment: Change the position of the caption.
Page 198: Using Mono Audio
Accessibility Using mono audio Set the device to enable mono sound when you listen to audio with one earbud. You can use this mode if you have hearing impairments or in situations when a single earbud is more convenient. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Mono audio. Using baby crying detector Set the device to detect a baby crying and alerts you by vibrating.
Page 199: Using The Assistive Menus
Accessibility Using the assistive menus Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon. Control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon without exploring the screen.
Page 200: Turning On The Screen With The Air Gesture Feature
Accessibility To change the cursor settings, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu, drag the Assistant menu switch to the right, and then use options under Touchpad and cursor settings. Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps.
Page 201: Using Interaction Control Mode
Accessibility Using interaction control mode Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. Use this mode when you want to allow others only limited access and control of your media or data. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Interaction control.
Page 202: Using Single Tap Mode
Accessibility Using single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it. When an alarm sounds or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging the button. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 203: Using Other Useful Features
Control motions for details. • U sing 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. • U sing car mode: Control the device to perform various functions by voice commands while driving.
Page 204 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Center, 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 205 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Center. 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 206 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
Page 207 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Center. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
Page 208 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
Page 209 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 210 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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