Page 1 SM-G9250 User Manual English (HK). 04/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com/hk...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basics Email Camera Read me first Gallery Package contents Smart Manager Device layout S Planner SIM or USIM card S Health Battery S Voice Turning the device on and off Music Touchscreen Video Home screen Voice Recorder Lock screen My Files Edge screen...
Page 3 Table of Contents 108 Edge screen 109 Motions and gestures 110 Applications 110 Wallpaper 110 Themes 111 Lock screen and security 115 Privacy and safety 118 Easy mode 118 Accessibility 119 Accounts 120 Backup and reset 120 Language and input 121 Battery 121 Storage 122 Date and time...
Page 4: Basics
• 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 Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
Page 5: 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. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
Page 6: Device Layout
Basics Device layout SIM card tray Speaker LED indicator Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Edge screen Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Recents key Back key Headset jack Loud speaker Multipurpose jack Microphone Infrared port Microphone GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume key...
Page 7 • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
Page 8: Sim Or Usim Card
Basics SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • O nly nano-SIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider.
Page 9 Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 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 10: Battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
Page 11 Basics Viewing the remaining charging time While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Battery. The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.
Page 12 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 Centre. Fast charging The device has a built-in fast charging feature.
Page 13 • I f you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals, you may lose network reception. • U se Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly. Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.
Page 14: Turning The Device On And Off
Basics Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • D isplays colours on the screen as grey tones. • R estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. •...
Page 15: Touchscreen
Basics Touchscreen • D o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
Page 16 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
Page 17 Basics Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.
Page 18: Home Screen
Basics Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.
Page 19 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
Page 20 Basics Flipboard Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature. On the Home screen, tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category.
Page 21 Basics Creating folders On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.
Page 22 Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Page 23 Basics Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Page 24: Lock Screen
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, 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 25: Edge Screen
Basics A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. 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. Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen.
Page 26 Basics Edge lighting The Edge screen lights up when you receive a call or notification while the device’s screen is facing downwards. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Edge screen → Edge lighting, and then tap the switch to activate it. The Edge screen lights up with an assigned colour when you receive a call or a notification from your priority contacts.
Page 27 Basics People edge The Edge screen can display a tab with an assigned colour when there is a missed notification from a priority contact. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Edge screen → People edge, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Page 28 Basics To change the order of contacts, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to another location. To delete a contact, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen. →...
Page 29 Basics Contacting My people Open the My people list and tap a contact. The communication buttons will appear on the screen. Tap the desired button to call, send a message, or send an email to the contact. Information stream Real-time news and other information you set can be displayed on the Edge screen when the screen is turned off.
Page 30 Basics Viewing information stream With the screen turned off, swipe upwards then downwards or vice versa on the Edge screen to turn it on. Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the information stream. The Edge screen turns off if the device is not used for a specified period. To change the Edge screen’s time-out setting, open the Apps screen and tap Settings →...
Page 31: Notification Panel
Basics Night clock Keep the clock on the Edge screen active to view it at night. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Edge screen. Tap Night clock and tap the switch to activate it. Set the duration that the night clock remains active. •...
Page 32 Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Rearrange quick setting buttons. Quick setting buttons Launch Settings. Adjust the brightness. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick Connect. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features.
Page 33 When the panel opens, the Wi-Fi and the Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices. If you have installed Samsung Link on your device, the list of devices registered with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen.
Page 34: Entering Text
Basics Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Tap Share content and select a media category. Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device. The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category.
Page 35 Basics Changing the keyboard layout , select a language under Input Languages, and then select a keyboard layout to use. On English 3 x 4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Additional keyboard functions •...
Page 36 Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Drag Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap → Paste. To paste text that you have previously copied, tap Clipboard and select the text.
Page 37: Screen Capture
Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured images in Gallery. You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. Refer to Motions and gestures for more information.
Page 38: Multi Window
Basics Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view Pop-up view...
Page 39 Basics Split screen view to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window. The selected app will launch in the upper window. Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding...
Page 40 Basics Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between app windows. • : 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.
Page 41 Basics • : Minimise the window. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.
Page 42 Basics Moving pop-up windows To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location. Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view. Tap and hold the circle between the app windows.
Page 43: Device And Data Management
Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
Page 44 Basics Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer. Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new device.
Page 45 Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/hk/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
Page 46 To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the Auto back up switch to activate it. To restore data using a Samsung account, tap Restore. Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items.
Page 47: Connecting To A Tv
Introduction Register a TV to your device to easily share content between them. • T his feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature. • S ome files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection.
Page 48 Basics Mirroring a TV screen to your device Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect. The registered TV appears on the list. Select the registered TV. Tap TV to mobile device. The TV screen will appear on your device. Using the Briefing on TV feature Your registered TV turns on automatically according to the preset time set on your device and displays the time, weather, and your schedule information on the screen.
Page 49: Sharing Files With Contacts
Basics Sharing files with contacts Share files with your contacts using the simple sharing feature. The following actions are an example of sharing images. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image.
Page 50: Emergency Mode
Basics Emergency mode Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode.
Page 51: Applications
Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Page 52: Phone
Applications Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL.
Page 53 Applications to make a voice call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. Hide the keypad. Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call.
Page 54 Applications Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone →...
Page 55: Contacts
Applications • I nternet: Browse webpages. • C ontacts: Open the contacts list. • S Planner: Open the calendar. • M emo: Create a memo. • : End the current call. Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating contacts manually Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.
Page 56 Applications Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → MORE → Settings → Import/Export contacts → IMPORT and select an import option. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: •...
Page 57: Messages
Applications Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation. Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list.
Page 58: Internet
Applications Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. On the messages list, select a contact. View your conversation. Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently.
Page 59: Email
Applications Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Tap Email on the Apps screen. Enter the email address and password, and then tap NEXT. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Page 60: Camera
Applications Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. •...
Page 61 Applications to take a photo or tap to record a video. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • T o capture an image from the video while recording, tap Capture. •...
Page 62 Applications Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
Page 63 Applications Tracking AF Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition. On the preview screen, tap and tap the Tracking AF switch to activate it. to return to the preview screen.
Page 64 Applications Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Pro. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Select a colour effect.
Page 65 Applications Separating the exposure area and the focus area If bright light affects the contrast or the subject is outside the auto focus area, use this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure. You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject.
Page 66 Applications Selective focus Use the out-of-focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Selective focus. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo. Tap the preview thumbnail.
Page 67 Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
Page 68 Applications Editing slow motion sections On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section. to pause playback. Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired point to trim segments of a video.
Page 69 Applications Fast motion Record a video for viewing it in fast motion. You can specify sections of your videos to be played in fast motion. The focal length may become shorter when using this mode. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Fast motion. to start recording.
Page 70 Applications Drag to select the area of the video to be played in fast motion. To set a fast motion section more precisely, tap and hold , and then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame. Fast motion section Tap the fast motion section and use the following options: •...
Page 71 Applications Virtual shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles. You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo. On the preview screen, tap MODE →...
Page 72 Applications Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.
Page 73 Applications Wide selfie Take a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Wide selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.
Page 74 Applications Interval shot Take series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Interval shot. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.
Page 75 Applications Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. To download more effects, tap Download.
Page 76: Gallery
Applications • T racking AF: Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject or camera moves. • V ideo stabilisation: Activate anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurriness resulting from camera shake while recording a video. •...
Page 77 Applications Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the previous screen. More options Share the image with others. Modify the image. Add the image to favourites. Delete the image.
Page 78: Smart Manager
Applications Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger. Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager →...
Page 79 Applications Using the Smart manager On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager and select a feature. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power.
Page 80 Applications S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Enter event details.
Page 81 Applications Creating tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. → Tasks. Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 82 Applications Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Goals and programmes Trackers • G OALS: Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress. •...
Page 83 (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 84 Applications S Voice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Setting a wake-up command You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. When launching S Voice for the first time, tap START and set your own wake-up command and a language to use with this app.
Page 85 Applications Say a voice command. If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap . This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period. Tips for better voice recognition •...
Page 86: Music
Applications Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings. Tap Music on the Apps screen. , select a category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Access additional options.
Page 87: Video
Applications Video Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Adjust the volume. Change screen ratio.
Page 88: Voice Recorder
Applications Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations, such as in an interview. The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources. Recording voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder. to start recording.
Page 89 Applications Changing the recording mode to select a mode from the list. • S tandard: This is the normal recording mode. Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them. • I nterview: The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions. In this mode, both the top and the bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound.
Page 90: My Files
Applications To mute certain sound sources, tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted. The icon will change to and the sound will be muted. Muted sound source Unmuted sound source My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.
Page 91: Memo
Applications Memo Create memos and organise them by category. On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Memo. Composing memos on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • C ategory: Create or set a category. •...
Page 92 Applications Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD. To set an alarm with various alarm options, tap OPTIONS, set alarm options, and then tap SAVE. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list. Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm.
Page 93: Calculator
Applications Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. Timer On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer. Set the duration, and then tap START. To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap KEYPAD. Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off.
Page 94 Applications Chrome Search for information and browse webpages. Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service. Google+ Share your news and follow updates that your family, friends, and others share. You can also back up your photos and videos, and more. Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.
Page 95 Applications Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google+. Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase.
Page 96: Settings
Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap EDIT. Then, tick items to add or deselect items to remove.
Page 97 Settings Tap CONNECT. Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET.
Page 98: 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 99 Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. Select a device to pair with. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.
Page 100: Flight Mode
Settings Unpairing Bluetooth devices Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the device name to unpair. Tap Unpair. 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 101: Data Usage
Settings Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot. Tap the switch to activate it. icon appears on the status bar.
Page 102: Mobile Networks
Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks. • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • A ccess Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). •...
Page 103 Settings Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service.
Page 104 Settings Sending data Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna. On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment → NFC, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it. Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
Page 105: More Connection Settings
Settings More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings. • P rinting: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more information.
Page 106 Settings Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. To add printers manually, tap MORE → Add printer → ADD PRINTER. To change print settings, tap MORE →...
Page 107: Sounds And Notifications
Settings Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Download booster. •...
Page 108: Display
Settings • N otifications on lock screen: Set whether or not to show the content of notifications on the locked screen. • A pp notifications: Change the notification settings for each app. • L ED indicator: Set the device to turn on the LED indicator while the battery is charging, when you have notifications, or when you record voice memos.
Page 109: Motions And Gestures
Settings • I nformation stream: Customise settings for displaying various items, such as news, on the Edge screen. • N ight clock: Set the device to use the Edge screen as a clock at night. You can set the duration that the night clock stays on.
Page 110: Applications
Settings Applications Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. On the Settings screen, tap Applications. • A pplication manager: View and manage the apps on your device. • D efault applications: Select a default settings for using apps. •...
Page 111: Lock Screen And Security
You can also access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.
Page 112 • S creen lock • W eb sign-in • V erify Samsung account • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • F ingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device.
Page 113 Settings Registering fingerprints On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints → Add fingerprint. Place your finger on the Home key. Lift your finger when the device vibrates, and then place it on the Home key again. Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered.
Page 114 Enter the password again and tap OK. Verifying the Samsung account password 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 Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
Page 115: Privacy And Safety
• R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • S end SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times.
Page 116 Settings Activating private mode On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up a private mode access code. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
Page 117 Settings Unhiding content In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide. Tap MORE → Remove from Private. Select a folder to move the items to, and then tap MOVE HERE. The items will be moved to the selected folder. Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off.
Page 118: Easy Mode
Settings Adding primary contacts On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages → Send messages to → ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact. Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen.
Page 119: Accounts
To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account. Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services.
Page 120: Backup And Reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • B ack up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.
Page 121: Battery
Settings Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.
Page 122: Date And Time
Settings 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. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset.
Page 123: Appendix
Appendix Accessibility About Accessibility Improve accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have impaired vision, hearing, and reduced dexterity. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility. Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
Page 124 Appendix Voice Assistant (Voice feedback) Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant When you activate Voice Assistant, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features when you tap it once. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Voice Assistant, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Page 125 Appendix • S wiping to the left then right in one motion: Scroll up the screen. • S wiping to the right then left in one motion: Scroll down the screen. • S wiping upwards then downwards in one motion: Move to the first item on the screen. •...
Page 126 Appendix Using the contextual menu While you are using Voice Assistant, swipe to the left or right with three fingers. The contextual menu will appear and the device will read the options aloud. Swipe to the left or right with three fingers to scroll through the options. When you hear the option you want, swipe upwards or downwards to use the option or adjust the settings for the option.
Page 127 Appendix • V ibration feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you explore the screen. • S ound feedback: Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen, such as scrolling the screen, and more. •...
Page 128 Appendix Setting text-to-speech features Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when Voice Assistant is activated, such as languages, speed, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Text-to-speech options, and then use the following functions: •...
Page 129 Appendix Vision Writing voice memos to voice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them. You can record and assign a voice memo to an NFC-enabled voice label. The voice memo is played back when you place your device near the label.
Page 130 Appendix You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding. While holding the screen, drag your finger to explore the screen. Release your finger to return to the normal view. • K eyboards on the screen cannot be magnified. •...
Page 131 Appendix Hearing Sound detectors Set the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying. Baby crying detector On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Sound detectors, and then tap the Baby crying detector switch to activate it. The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log.
Page 132 Appendix Caption settings On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC) or Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the switch to activate it. Select an option for configuring the caption settings. Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset.
Page 133 Appendix Dexterity and interaction Universal switch You can control the touchscreen by connecting an external switch, by tapping the screen, or by using head movements and face gestures. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Universal switch, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Page 134 Appendix Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. 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. Use the following options: •...
Page 135 Appendix Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Interaction control. Tap the switch to activate it. Press and hold the Home key and the Volume key down simultaneously while using an app.
Page 136 Appendix Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Notification reminder, and then tap the switch to activate it. To set the device to vibrate when you have unchecked notifications, tap the Vibrate switch to activate it.
Page 137: Troubleshooting
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 138 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is updated to the latest version. • I f the touchscreen 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 turn off the device and turn it on again.
Page 139 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced.
Page 140 • 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 Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
Page 141 • E nsure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer •...
Page 142 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device.
Page 143 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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