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English (HK). 01/2017. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-G9350 User Manual English (HK). 01/2017. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com/hk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Battery Email SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Camera Memory card (microSD card) 107 Gallery USB connector 111 Samsung Gear Turning the device on and off 112 Samsung Members Controlling the touchscreen 113 Game Launcher Home screen 116 Calendar Lock screen...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Settings 129 Introduction 129 Connections 141 Sounds and vibration 142 Notifications 143 Display 145 Wallpapers and themes 145 Advanced features 148 Device maintenance 150 Applications 151 Lock screen and security 157 Cloud and accounts 159 Google 159 Accessibility 160 General management 160 Software update 161 User manual...

  • 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 Basics Maintaining water and dust resistance Your device supports water- and dust-resistance. Follow these tips carefully to maintain the water- and dust-resistance of your device. Failure to do so may result in damage to your device. • D o not immerse the device in water deeper than 1.5 m or keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes.

  • Page 6: Device Overheating Situations And Solutions

    • I f the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved one.
  • Page 7 • D elete unnecessary files or unused apps. • D ecrease the screen brightness. • I f the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 8 Basics Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid damaging the device or shortening the battery’s lifespan. • D o not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures. •...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout SIM card / Memory card Receiver tray LED indicator Front camera GPS antenna Proximity sensor Touchscreen Power key Edge screen Edge screen Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Recents key Back key Headset jack Loud speaker Multipurpose jack Microphone Microphone Rear camera...
  • Page 11 – If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

  • Page 12: 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 13 Basics Viewing the estimated charging time While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Battery. The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions. The estimated charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.
  • Page 14 • I f you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 15 Basics Wireless charging The device has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately). Fast wireless charging You can charge your device faster using the fast wireless charging feature. To use this feature, you must use a charger and components that support the fast wireless charging feature.
  • Page 16 • 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 Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.

  • Page 17: Sim Or Usim Card (Nano-Sim Card)

    Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. 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 18 Basics Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
  • Page 19 Basics Correct card installation Nano-SIM card Nano-SIM card Nano-SIM card microSD card • U se only a nano-SIM card. • Y ou cannot insert a nano-SIM card and a microSD card in tray 2 at the same time.
  • Page 20 Basics Removing the SIM or USIM card Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. Remove the SIM or USIM card. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
  • Page 21 Basics Using dual SIM or USIM cards If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Connections → SIM card manager. Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it.

  • Page 22: Memory Card (Microsd Card)

    To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website. • 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 23 Basics Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be disabled.
  • Page 24 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 25: Usb Connector

    Basics Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Storage → → Storage settings →...

  • Page 26: Turning The Device On And Off

    Basics Connecting a USB peripheral device Connect the USB peripheral device to the USB connector and plug the USB connector into the multipurpose jack of your device. Some USB peripheral devices may not be compatible with your device. Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.

  • Page 27: Controlling The Touchscreen

    Basics Controlling the 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 28 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 29 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 30: 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. The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 31 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 32 Basics Moving items Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. To move an item more easily, tap and hold an item, and drag it to Move apps at the top of the screen.
  • Page 33 Basics Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap To add more apps to the folder, tap ADD, tick the apps, and then tap ADD. You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Home screen. To move apps from a folder to the Home screen, tap the folder, and then drag an app to the Home screen.
  • Page 34 Basics Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps you want. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap → Edit. Tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.
  • Page 35 Basics Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen. On the Apps screen, tap → Sort → Alphabetical order. Searching for items You can search for apps on the Apps screen or from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. On the Apps screen, enter characters in the search field.

  • Page 36: Lock Screen

    Basics Icon Meaning Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it.
  • Page 37 Basics To change the screen lock method, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, and then select a method. When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprint for the screen lock method, you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device.

  • Page 38: Edge Screen

    Basics Edge screen Introduction You can easily access your favourite apps, tasks, contacts, and more from various Edge panels. Even when the screen is turned off, you can view information, such as news, missed calls, and message alerts, and view the night clock on the Edge screen. Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
  • Page 39 Basics Editing the Edge panels Select panels to display on the Edge screen or edit them. Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the panel. to open the Edge panel settings screen. Tick Edge panels to display. To edit a panel, tap EDIT. To download additional panels, tap DOWNLOAD.
  • Page 40 Basics Editing the Apps edge panel • T o add an app, tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list. • T o create a folder on the panel, tap on the panel, tap and hold an app from the apps list, and then drag it over another app on the Apps edge panel.
  • Page 41 Basics Contacting people from the People edge panel Open the People edge panel and tap a contact. The communication buttons will appear on the screen. Tap the desired button to call or send a message to the contact. Edge lighting The Edge screen lights up when you receive a call or notification while the device’s screen is facing downwards.
  • Page 42 Basics To edit the default rejection message, tap the message text under QUICK REPLY MESSAGE. Tasks edge Quickly perform frequently used tasks, such as composing messages and creating events. Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. Swipe to the left or right to open the Tasks edge panel.
  • Page 43 Basics Edge feeds Real-time news, missed calls, message alerts, and other information can be displayed on the Edge screen when the screen is turned off. Setting Edge feeds Set information to display on the Edge screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display → Edge screen. Tap Edge feeds and tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 44 Basics Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the Edge feeds. • T he 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 → Display →...

  • Page 45: Always On Display

    Basics Always On Display You can set the device to display information, such as a clock, calendar, or image, on the screen when it is turned off. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display → Always On Display and tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 46 Basics Opening notifications when the screen is off When you receive message, missed call, or app notifications, notification icons will appear on the screen even when it is turned off. Double-tap a notification icon with your finger to view its notification. If the screen is locked, you must unlock it to view notifications.

  • Page 47: Notification Panel

    Basics Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details. To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
  • Page 48 Basics Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons. To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button. To rearrange buttons, tap →...

  • Page 49: Entering Text

    Basics Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields. Tap → Settings → Select search locations and select categories. Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create notes, and more.
  • Page 50 Basics Additional keyboard functions • : Add an item from the clipboard. → CANGJIE: Switch to the qwerty keyboard. • → STROKE: Switch to stroke mode. Tap stroke keys to enter a character. Tap • when you are unsure about which stroke to enter. •...

  • Page 51: Screen Capture

    Basics Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages. Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up. If the word you want to look up is not selected, drag to select the desired text.

  • Page 52: Opening Apps

    Basics After capturing a screenshot, use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen: • S croll capture: Capture content that continues across multiple screens, such as a webpage. When you tap Scroll capture, the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured.

  • Page 53: 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 54 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. In the lower window, swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch. To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps, tap MORE APPS and select an app.
  • Page 55 Basics Using additional options Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options. Switch locations between app windows. Close the currently selected app. Switch the selected window to a pop-up view. Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
  • Page 56 Basics Sharing text or images between 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. Some apps may not support this feature. Minimising the split screen view Press the Home key to minimise the split screen view.
  • Page 57 Basics Pop-up view to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards, tap and hold an app window, and then drag it to Open in pop-up view. The app screen will appear in the pop-up view. Minimise the window. Close the app.

  • Page 58: Samsung Account

    Samsung account Introduction Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps provided by Samsung, without signing in to your account.

  • Page 59: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device

    Basics Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts. Tap Samsung account and tap the account to remove.
  • Page 60 Basics Connect your device and the previous device using the previous device’s USB cable. Previous device Your device USB connector USB cable When the app selection pop-up window appears, tap Smart Switch → RECEIVE. On the previous device, tap ALLOW. Your device will recognise the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear.
  • Page 61 Basics Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct. On the previous device, launch Smart Switch. If you do not have the app, download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. On your device, tap Apps →...
  • Page 62 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. Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 63: Device And Data Management

    Basics Transferring data via Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer Samsung account for more information.
  • Page 64 Wi-Fi network. 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.
  • Page 65 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore → Back up my data for the Samsung account, tap the switches next to the items you want to back up to activate them, and then tap BACK UP NOW.

  • Page 66: Quick Connect

    Basics QUICK CONNECT Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or TVs, using the Quick connect feature. • I f the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, activate its Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth feature before launching QUICK CONNECT on your device.
  • Page 67 Basics Tap QUICK CONNECT. Select the TV. The list of features you can use with the TV appears. Select a feature and follow the on-screen instructions to use the feature. Available features may vary depending on the TV. • V iew device on TV (Smart View): View your device’s content on the TV screen. You may need to activate the Screen Mirroring feature on the TV depending on the TV you want to connect.

  • Page 68: Sharing Features

    You can also use the following options: • L ink sharing: Upload content to the Samsung storage server and share the link and the access code with others, even if they are not saved in your contacts list. To use this feature, your phone number must be verified.

  • Page 69: Emergency Mode

    Basics Follow the on-screen instructions to share the image with others. When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices. Tap the notification to view or download the image. Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted.

  • Page 70: Installing Or Uninstalling Apps

    Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Samsung → Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 71 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 OK. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 72: Phone

    Applications Phone Introduction Make or answer voice calls. Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Enter a phone number. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. to make a voice call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list.
  • Page 73 Applications Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls. To set a number to speed dial, tap → Speed dial, select a speed dial number, and then add a phone number. To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10 and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.
  • Page 74 Applications Missed calls If a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Phone → RECENTS to view missed calls. Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.

  • Page 75: Contacts

    Applications Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. and select a storage location. Enter contact information. Select a storage location. Add an image. Enter contact information. Open more information fields.
  • Page 76 Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung account. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts, select an account name, select the account to sync with, and then tap Contacts (Samsung account) or Sync Contacts.
  • Page 77 Applications Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • D rag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly.
  • Page 78 Applications Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options. Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. Tap → Share. Tick contacts and tap SHARE. Select a sharing method. Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages, or sync or move contacts to other accounts, your contacts list may include duplicate contacts.

  • Page 79: 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 tap COMPOSE. Enter a message. Access additional options. Edit recipients.
  • Page 80 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. To reply to the message, enter a message and tap Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list.

  • Page 81: Internet

    Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Browsing webpages On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Internet. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go.
  • Page 82 Applications Using secret mode In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a password and your fingerprint. Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Tabs → ENABLE SECRET. If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether to use a password for secret mode.

  • Page 83: Email

    Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Email. Enter the email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN. To manually register an email account, tap MANUAL SETUP.

  • Page 84: Camera

    Applications Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • D o not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. •...
  • Page 85 Applications Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions. You can change the shooting mode, switch between cameras, or apply filter effects. Front camera preview Shooting modes Rear camera preview Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras. Viewing shooting modes On the preview screen, swipe from the left to the right to open the shooting modes list.
  • Page 86 Applications Viewing filter effects On the preview screen, swipe from the right to the left to open the filter effects list. You can apply a unique feel to your photos or videos. This feature is only available in some shooting modes. Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
  • Page 87 Applications • T he preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. • M ake sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
  • Page 88 Applications Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE) You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources. Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked.
  • Page 89 Applications Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the shooting modes list, tap Pro. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Change the focus mode. Drag the adjustment bar towards to manually adjust the focus.
  • Page 90 Applications Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can lock the focus and the exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically based on changes to the subjects or light sources. In pro mode, you can separate the exposure and focus and set them to different points.
  • Page 91 Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
  • Page 92 Applications Selective focus Use the out-of-focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo. On the shooting modes list, tap Selective focus. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo. Tap the preview thumbnail.
  • Page 93 Applications Slow motion Record a video for viewing it in slow motion. You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion. On the shooting modes list, tap Slow motion. to start recording. When you are finished recording, tap to stop.
  • Page 94 Applications Drag to select the area of the video to be played in slow motion. To set a slow 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. Start bracket End bracket Slow motion sections...
  • Page 95 Applications to start recording. to finish recording. On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail and tap to view the video. Food Take photos of food with more vibrant colours. On the shooting modes list, tap Food. Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight. The area outside the circular frame will be blurred.
  • Page 96 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 shooting modes list, tap Virtual shot.
  • Page 97 Applications Video collage Record videos to create a unique video collage. You can edit the videos and share them with others. On the shooting modes list, tap Video collage. and select a collage type under the screen ratio you want to use. To record a video to view it in a slow motion video collage, select a collage type under Slow motion collage.
  • Page 98 Applications Edit the video using the available options. • A udio: Adjust the recorded sound or insert background music. • S low parts: Select sections of the video in each frame to be played in slow motion. This option appears when you select the Slow motion video option. •...
  • Page 99 Applications To change your channel’s name, tap the default name and enter a new name. To set your broadcast as public or private, tap Settings → Privacy. Tap Invite, and select contacts or manually enter phone numbers. When the broadcast starts, the video link will be sent to the selected contacts via message.
  • Page 100 Applications Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. You can preview various beauty effects on the screen. On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. On the shooting modes list, tap Selfie. Face the front camera lens.
  • Page 101 Applications Applying beauty effects You can apply the spotlight effect or modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before taking self-portraits. This feature is available only in Selfie mode. On the preview screen, tap Select the options below to apply beauty effects to your face on the preview screen and take a photo of yourself.
  • Page 102 Applications When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself. Alternatively, show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, a countdown timer will appear. When the time is up, the device will take a photo. →...
  • Page 103 Applications Wide self-portrait with motion You can take and view a wide self-portrait with motion. • W hen taking a wide self-portrait with motion, sound will not be recorded. • D epending on the shooting conditions, motion may not be saved. On the wide selfie preview screen, tap to activate the motion feature and take a wide self-portrait with motion.
  • Page 104 Applications • : Change the focus area. Multi focuses on several areas within the frame. Multiple Centre focuses on the centre rectangles will appear to indicate the focused areas. within the frame. • : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot.
  • Page 105 Applications • V ideo size: Select a resolution for videos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more memory. • T racking AF: Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject. When you select a subject, the device will focus on the subject even if the subject is moving or you change the camera’s position.
  • Page 106 • V olume key function: Set the device to use the Volume key to control the shutter. • R eset settings: Reset the camera settings. • C ontact us: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung Members for more information.

  • Page 107: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories to share with others. Viewing images and videos Viewing images On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → PICTURES. Select an image.
  • Page 108 Applications To hide or show the menus, tap the screen. You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images. Tap → Animate or Collage, and then select images. You can select up to six images for your collage. Searching for images On the Gallery screen, tap to view images sorted by category, such as location, people,...
  • Page 109 Applications Using the Video enhancer feature Enhance the image quality of your videos to enjoy brighter and more vivid colours. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Advanced features and tap the Video enhancer switch to activate it. •...
  • Page 110 Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap DELETE. Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Cloud and access them from other devices. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud.

  • Page 111: Samsung Gear

    Samsung Gear Samsung Gear is an app that allows you to manage your Gear wearable device. When you connect your device to the Gear, you can customise the Gear’s settings and apps. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Samsung Gear.

  • Page 112: Samsung Members

    • T his app’s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or service provider. • T his app may appear in the Samsung folder depending on the region or service provider. • T o submit your feedback or post your comments in Feedback and Community, you must sign in to your Samsung account.

  • Page 113: Game Launcher

    Applications Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily. Access additional options. Add games. Turn on or off the Game Tools Reduce the battery usage for icon.
  • Page 114 Applications Using Game Launcher On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features → Games and tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it. Game Launcher will be added to the Home screen and the Apps screen. When you deactivate the feature, Game Launcher will be removed from the Home screen and the Apps screen.
  • Page 115 Applications Using Game Tools You can set the Game Tools icon to be displayed as a floating icon on game screens. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features → Games and tap the Game Tools switch to activate it. While playing a game, tap to display the game tools.

  • Page 116: Calendar

    Applications Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap Calendar 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 117 When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Tap Samsung → S Health on the Apps screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 118 You can also compare your step count records with other S Health users, compete with your friends, and view health tips. Tap Samsung → S Health on the Apps screen. Some features may not be available depending on the region.
  • Page 119 (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 120 When launching S Voice for the first time, tap START and set your own wake-up command. To change the wake-up command, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung → S Voice. Then, → Voice wake-up → Change wake-up command → Custom → START, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 121 Using S Voice Say the preset wake-up command. Alternatively, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung → S Voice. When S Voice is launched, the device begins voice recognition. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 122: Voice Recorder

    Applications Setting the language On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → S Voice → → Language, and then select a language. The selected language is applied to S Voice only, not to the language displayed on the device. Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations, such as in an interview.
  • Page 123 Enter a file name and tap SAVE. Changing the recording mode On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Voice Recorder. Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen. • S TANDARD: This is the normal recording mode.

  • Page 124: My Files

    Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → My Files. View files that are stored in each storage. You can also view files in your device or a memory card by category.

  • Page 125: Clock

    Applications • I mage: Insert images. • D rawing: Write or draw memos to insert. You can select pen thickness and colour. • V oice: Make a voice recording to insert. To save the memo, tap SAVE. To edit a memo, tap a memo, and then tap the content of the memo.
  • Page 126 Applications WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen, tap Clock → WORLD CLOCK. Creating clocks , enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap ADD. Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock, tick clocks to delete, and then tap DELETE. STOPWATCH On the Apps screen, tap Clock →...

  • Page 127: Calculator

    Applications Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Auto-rotate is disabled, tap to display the scientific calculator. To see the calculation history, tap HISTORY. To close the calculation history panel, tap KEYPAD.
  • Page 128 Applications Play Movies & TV Purchase or rent videos, such as movies and TV programmes, from Play Store. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.

  • Page 129: Introduction

    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 Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
  • Page 130 Settings WI-FI DIRECT Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap WI-FI DIRECT. The detected devices are listed. If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its Wi-Fi Direct feature.
  • Page 131 • 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. Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Connections →...
  • Page 132 Settings Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image.
  • Page 133 Settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage. • D ata saver: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection.
  • Page 134 Settings NFC and payment 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 device contains a built-in NFC antenna.
  • Page 135 Settings Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it.
  • Page 136 Settings When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item. If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail. Mobile hotspot and tethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available.
  • Page 137 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 Connections → Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot. Tap the switch to activate it. icon appears on the status bar.
  • Page 138 Settings SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → SIM card manager. • C alls: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls. •...
  • Page 139 Settings More connection settings Customise settings to control other features. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings. • N earby device scanning: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to. • 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.
  • Page 140 Settings Printing content While viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print → → All printers..., and then select a printer. Printing methods may vary depending on the content type. MirrorLink Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle’s head unit monitor.

  • Page 141: Sounds And Vibration

    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 Connections → More connection settings → Download booster.

  • Page 142: Notifications

    Settings • T ouch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen. • S creen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen. • C harging sound: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger. •...

  • Page 143: Display

    Settings Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • B rightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. • B lue light filter: Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings. Refer to Blue light filter for more information.
  • Page 144 Settings Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen. While you are watching HDR videos from HDR-exclusive video services, the blue light filter will not be applied. On the Settings screen, tap Display → Blue light filter, and then tap the Enable now switch to activate it.

  • Page 145: Wallpapers And Themes

    Settings Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then select an app. To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, swipe to the right and tap To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap EDIT and select an app or contact with Wallpapers and themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various...
  • Page 146 Settings • O ne-handed mode: Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Q uick Dial: Set the device to call a contact when you press and hold the Home key and say the contact’s name.
  • Page 147 Settings Send SOS messages In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends messages to your emergency contacts. The messages include your location information. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Send SOS messages, and then tap the switch to activate it.

  • Page 148: Device Maintenance

    Settings Device maintenance The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger. Battery Device security Performance mode Storage Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance →...
  • Page 149 Settings 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. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Battery. • T he usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out.

  • Page 150: Applications

    Settings Managing the memory To delete residual files, such as cache, tap CLEAN NOW. To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more, select a category under USER DATA. Then, tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance →...

  • Page 151: Lock Screen And Security

    • F ind My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. 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 152 If your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.
  • Page 153 Settings 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 key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
  • Page 154 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE. 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 155 Settings Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in button. Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER. You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage.
  • Page 156 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → My Files → Private. Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen. Unhiding content In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide.

  • Page 157: Cloud And Accounts

    Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud, or reset your device. You can also register and manage accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, and transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch.
  • Page 158 Settings BACK UP AND RESTORE Back up your application data and device settings to Samsung Cloud, and restore them when needed. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. SYNC SETTINGS Customise the sync settings of your data, such as contacts, calendar events, images, and videos.

  • Page 159: Google

    On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore. SAMSUNG ACCOUNT • B ack up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to Samsung Cloud. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.

  • Page 160: General Management

    • R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • M arketing information: Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information, such as special offers, membership benefits, and newsletters.

  • Page 161: User Manual

    Settings User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings. On the Settings screen, tap User manual. About device Access your device’s information. On the Settings screen, tap About device. • M y phone number: View your phone number. •...

  • Page 162: 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 163 Appendix Voice Assistant (Voice feedback) Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant When you activate Voice Assistant, the device will start voice feedback. When you tap the selected feature once, the device will read the text on the screen aloud. Tapping the feature twice will activate the feature.
  • Page 164 Appendix Two finger gestures • T apping twice: Start, pause, or resume playback. • T apping three times: Check the current time, remaining battery power, and more. To change items that are read aloud, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision →...
  • Page 165 Appendix Configuring settings for Voice Assistant Configure settings for Voice Assistant for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Voice Assistant → SETTINGS. • S peech volume: Select the volume level for voice feedback. •...
  • Page 166 Appendix • B ack and Recents key feedback: Set the device to provide voice feedback when you tap once. Double-tap to use the keys. • Q uick menu: Select contextual menu options to display when you swipe to the left or right with three fingers.
  • Page 167 Appendix Entering additional characters Tap and hold a key on the keyboard to enter additional characters available for the key. A pop-up window appears above the key showing available characters. To select a character, drag your finger on the pop-up window until you hear the character you want, and release it. Vision Adding voice recordings to voice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them.
  • Page 168 Appendix Using the high contrast keyboard Increase the size of the Samsung keyboard and change the key colours to increase the contrast between the text and the background. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tap the High contrast keyboard switch to activate it.
  • Page 169 Appendix Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers Enlarge the pointer when using an external mouse or touchpad. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tap the Large mouse/ touchpad pointer switch to activate it. Converting the screen to greyscale mode Display colours on the screen as grey tones.
  • Page 170 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.
  • Page 171 Appendix Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset. Connect a headset to the device and wear it. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing. Drag the adjustment bar under Left/right sound balance to the left or right and adjust the sound balance.
  • Page 172 Appendix Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps, features, and settings. You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu.
  • Page 173 Appendix Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu → Assistant plus, tap the switch to activate it, and then select apps. Easy screen turn on Turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device.
  • Page 174 Appendix Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict. Tap DONE. The device displays the restricted area. The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device’s hard keys will be disabled. However, you can enable functions for the Power key, Volume key, and keyboard in interaction control mode.
  • Page 175 Appendix Using single tap mode 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 → Accessibility, and then tap the Single tap mode switch to activate it.

  • Page 176: Troubleshooting

    Appendix 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 177 • 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 encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions.
  • Page 178 Appendix Calls are not connected • E nsure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • E nsure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. • E nsure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call •...
  • Page 179 • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • W hen you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.
  • Page 180 • 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 181 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 182 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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