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SM-C710F/DS
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English (SEA). 08/2017. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-C710F/DS User Manual English (SEA). 08/2017. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Internet Memory card (microSD card) Email Turning the device on and off Camera Initial setup Gallery Samsung account Always on display Transferring data from your previous Multi window device Samsung Notes Understanding the screen Calendar...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Settings Appendix 112 Introduction 150 Troubleshooting 112 Connections 113 Wi-Fi 115 Bluetooth 117 Data usage 118 Flight mode 118 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering 119 Mobile networks 120 SIM card manager 120 Location 121 More connection settings 123 Sounds and vibration 124 Notifications 124 Display 125 Blue light filter...

  • 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 These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. • D epending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

  • 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 Basics When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods, your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any running apps and do not use the device for a while. The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat.
  • Page 8 • 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. Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down.
  • Page 9 Basics Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire. • D o not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures. •...

  • Page 10: Device Layout And Functions

    • 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. • A vailability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies.
  • Page 11 Basics Device layout Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Microphone Flash Speaker Power key Touchscreen Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Recents key Back key Microphone Earphone jack Multipurpose jack...
  • Page 12 – 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 13: 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 14 Basics Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor. Plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack. Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger from the electric socket.
  • Page 15 • 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 16: Sim Or Usim Card (Nano-Sim Card)

    SIM card is inserted. 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 17 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 18 Basics Correct card installation Nano-SIM card 1 Nano-SIM card 2 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. Removing the SIM or USIM card Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 21 Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from the misuse of external storage devices.

  • Page 22: Turning The Device On And Off

    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. Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance → Storage → → Storage settings →...

  • Page 23: Initial Setup

    Basics Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode 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. Activating emergency mode To activate emergency mode, press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode.
  • Page 24 Basics Select your preferred device language. Select a language. Select a Wi-Fi network and connect to it. If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.
  • Page 25 To set the screen lock method later, tap No, thank you. Sign in to your Samsung account. You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices. Refer to...

  • Page 26: 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 keep your data up to date and secure across your Samsung devices with Samsung Cloud, track and control your lost or stolen device, and more.

  • Page 27: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device

    Smart Switch You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • M obile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
  • Page 28 Basics Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct. On both devices, download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. Place the devices near each other. Launch Smart Switch on both devices.
  • Page 29 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 device’s USB cable.
  • Page 30 Basics Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your new device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer Samsung account for more information.

  • Page 31: Understanding The Screen

    Basics Understanding the screen 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 32 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap the screen.
  • Page 33 Basics Swiping Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
  • Page 34 Basics Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, all apps, and more. The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider. A widget Bixby Home indicator.
  • Page 35 Basics Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen. To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap the Home key or the Back key. Home screen Apps screen Moving items...
  • Page 36 Basics Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps. 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.
  • Page 37 Basics Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels. •...
  • Page 38 Basics 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. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
  • Page 39 Basics Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, • P ress the Power key and swipe in any direction. •...
  • Page 40 Basics • F ace: Register your face to unlock the screen. Refer to Face recognition for more information. • F ingerprints: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information. You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit.

  • Page 41: Notification Panel

    Basics • C rop: Crop a portion from the screenshot. The cropped area will be saved in Gallery. • S hare: Share the screenshot with others. If the options are not visible on the captured screen, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features, and then tap the Smart capture switch to activate it.
  • Page 42 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 43: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create notes, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Enter uppercase.
  • Page 44 Basics Additional keyboard functions • : Enter text by voice. Change the voice input settings. Start or pause entering text by voice. • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Enter emoticons. • : Change the keyboard for one-handed operation. •...
  • Page 45 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 46: Installing Or Uninstalling Apps

    Apps and features Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Launch the Galaxy Apps app. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 47 Apps and features Managing apps Uninstalling apps and using app sleep mode Tap and hold an app and select an option. • D isable: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. • S leep: Put apps in sleep mode to save the battery by preventing them from running in the background.

  • Page 48: Bixby Home

    • T o use the Bixby feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • T o use the Bixby feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. Swipe to the right on the Home screen to open Bixby Home. To close Bixby Home, swipe to the left on the Bixby Home screen.
  • Page 49 Swipe to the right on the Home screen. View an introduction to Bixby and tap NEXT. Tap SIGN IN and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account. If you are already signed in, this step will not appear.
  • Page 50 Apps and features Using Bixby Home On the Bixby Home screen, you can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine. You can also launch Reminder from Bixby Home. To open Bixby Home, swipe to the right on the Home screen. Reminder Recommended content Upcoming reminder...
  • Page 51 • T o use this feature, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • T o use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated. • T o use this feature, you must register and sign in to your Samsung account. Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home.
  • Page 52 Apps and features Make sure the Add icon on Home screen option is ticked and tap START. The reminder composition screen will appear. If you add the Reminder app icon ( ) to the Home screen, you can launch the Reminder app from the Home screen.
  • Page 53 Apps and features Tap Set conditions → Specific date and time and set the time to ‘9 AM’ . Tap SAVE to save the reminder. Creating reminders while browsing the Internet While browsing the Internet, you can create reminders to view a webpage, such as a news site, later.
  • Page 54 Apps and features Checking reminder notifications At the preset time or location, a notification pop-up window will appear. Tap COMPLETE or SNOOZE. Viewing the reminders list Launch the Reminder app. You can view your reminders list. To view reminder details, select a reminder.
  • Page 55 Apps and features Completing reminders Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete. On the reminders list, select a reminder and tap COMPLETE. Or, when a notification pop-up window appears, tap COMPLETE. Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed. On the reminders list, tap →...
  • Page 56 Apps and features Using recommended content on Bixby Home When you open Bixby Home, you can view the content that is frequently updated as Bixby cards. Swipe upwards or downwards to view the Bixby cards. For example, on the way to the office in the morning, you can view your day’s schedule and play your favourite music on the Bixby Home screen.
  • Page 57 Apps and features Checking a reminder If you have added reminders, the most recent reminder will appear on the Bixby Home screen. On the Bixby Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to scroll to the Reminder card. You can check the reminder information. If the reminder has a checklist, you can complete individual items on the checklist.

  • Page 58: Phone

    Apps and features Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls Launch the Phone app and enter a phone number. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. to make a voice call or tap to make a video call.
  • Page 59 Apps and features Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap RECENTS or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call. If this feature is deactivated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features, and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it.
  • Page 60 Apps and features 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 or a sticker when rejecting an incoming call, drag the rejection message bar upwards.
  • Page 61 Apps and features Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Access additional options. • R ecord: Record a call conversation. • E xtra volume: Increase the volume. • B luetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. •...
  • Page 62 Apps and features Adding a phone number to Contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad Launch the Phone app. Enter the number and tap ADD TO CONTACTS. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad.

  • Page 63: Contacts

    Apps and features Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact Launch the Contacts app, tap , and then select a storage location. Enter contact information. Select a storage location. Add an image. Enter contact information.
  • Page 64 Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung account. Launch the Settings app, tap Cloud and accounts → Accounts, select an account name, select the account to sync with, and then tap Contacts (Samsung account) or Sync Contacts. Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app.
  • Page 65 Apps and features Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options. Launch the Contacts app and tap → Share. Select contacts and tap SHARE. Select a sharing method. Saving and sharing profile Save and share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others using the profile sharing feature.

  • Page 66: Messages

    Apps and features Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages, or sync contacts with other accounts, your contacts list may include duplicate contacts. Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list. Launch the Contacts app and tap → Manage contacts → Merge contacts. Tick contacts and tap MERGE.
  • Page 67 Apps and features Enter a message. Access additional options. Edit recipients. Add recipients from the contacts list. Attach files. Send the message. Enter a message. Enter emoticons. to send the message. Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
  • Page 68 Apps and features Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list. Launch the Messages app and tap → Settings → Block messages → Block numbers. Tap INBOX or CONTACTS, select a contact, and then tap To manually enter a number, tap Enter number, and then enter a phone number.

  • Page 69: Internet

    Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Browsing webpages Open the Samsung folder and launch the Internet app. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go.
  • Page 70 • S hare: Send the website address you are browsing with other people or add the address to apps such as Samsung Notes or Reminder. • N ew tab: Open a new tab. • W ebpage text size: Adjust the web page text size by dragging the bar to the left or right.

  • Page 71: Email

    Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Open the Samsung folder and launch the Email app. Select an email service, enter the email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN.

  • Page 72: Camera

    Apps and features Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. You can take a photo, as if shot by a professional photographer, with the new dual lens camera feature. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. •...
  • Page 73 Apps and features Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions. You can change the shooting mode, switch between cameras, or apply filters or other effects. Switching cameras On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras. Rear camera preview Front camera preview Changing shooting modes...
  • Page 74 Apps and features Applying filters and other effects On the preview screen, swipe to the left to open the list of filters and other effects. You can apply a unique effect to your photos or videos. After selecting a filter or effect, tap the preview screen and take a photo or record a video. To remove the applied filter or effect, open the filters and effects list and tap Remove effect.
  • Page 75 Apps and features Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo or tap to record a video. To take a series of photos, tap and hold Current mode Effects list...
  • Page 76 Apps and features • 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 not damaged or contaminated. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
  • Page 77 Apps and features • F ood: Take photos that emphasise the vivid colours of food. • S elfie: Take selfie shots and apply various effects, such as an airbrushed effect. • W ide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit more people into your photos. You can download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps.
  • Page 78 Apps and features Check the out-of-focus photo. If you want to change the background blur level on the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail, and then tap ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR to change the background blur level. Low background blur level High background blur level Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and...
  • Page 79 Apps and features Panorama Using panorama mode, take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
  • Page 80 Apps and features Night Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. On the shooting modes list, tap Night. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Food Take photos of food with more vibrant colours. On the shooting modes list, tap Food.
  • Page 81 Apps and features 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 82 Apps and features 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 83 Apps and features Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self-portrait. The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window. • M ake sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window. •...
  • Page 84 Apps and features 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. • : Turn on and off the full preview screen. •...
  • Page 85 Apps and features FRONT CAMERA • P icture size: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos, but they will take up more memory. • 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.

  • Page 86: Gallery

    Apps and features 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 Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES. Select an image.
  • Page 87 Apps and features 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 Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category, such as location, people, documents, shooting mode, and more.
  • Page 88 Apps and features Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums. The animations or collages you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list. Launch the Gallery app, tap ALBUMS, and then select an album. Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories.
  • Page 89 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 90: Always On Display

    Apps and features Deleting multiple images and videos On the Gallery screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. Tick the images or videos to delete. Tap DELETE. Always on display You can always view information, such as the clock or calendar, or control music playback on the screen when it is turned off.
  • Page 91 Apps and features Setting the schedule for the Always on display feature Launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen and security → Always on display, and then tap the Show always switch to deactivate it. Then, tap Set schedule and set the start time and end time.

  • Page 92: Multi Window

    Apps and features Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window.
  • Page 93 Apps and features Using additional options Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options. Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen, the window will be maximised.
  • Page 94 Apps and features Minimising the split screen view Press the Home key to minimise the split screen view. The icon will appear on the status bar. The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain active in the minimised split screen view.

  • Page 95: Samsung Notes

    Insert an image. When you are finished composing the note, tap SAVE. Deleting notes Launch the Samsung Notes app, tap ALL, or tap COLLECTIONS, and then select a category. Tap and hold a note to delete. To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete.

  • Page 96: Calendar

    Apps and features Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Launch the Calendar app and tap 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 97: Samsung Health

    Samsung Health Introduction Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness. Starting Samsung Health 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.
  • Page 98 View guide messages or notifications from Samsung Health. To add items to the Samsung Health screen, tap → Manage items, and then select items under each tab. • G OALS: Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress.
  • Page 99 Together allows you to set up step count goals and compete with your friends. You can invite friends to walk together, set target step counts, compete in challenges, and view your ranking on the Steps leaderboard. On the Samsung Health screen, tap TOGETHER. Steps The device counts the number of steps you take and measures the distance travelled.
  • Page 100 (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from Samsung 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 101: Voice Recorder

    Use different recording modes for various situations. The device can convert your voice to text. Making voice recordings Open the Samsung folder and launch the Voice Recorder app. to start recording. Speak into the microphone. to pause recording. While making a voice recording, tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark.

  • Page 102: My Files

    Apps and features Changing the recording mode Open the Samsung folder and launch the Voice Recorder app. Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen. • S TANDARD: This is the normal recording mode. • S PEECH-TO-TEXT: The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to onscreen text.

  • Page 103: Clock

    Apps and features Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. ALARM Launch the Clock app and tap ALARM. Setting alarms in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap SAVE.

  • Page 104: Calculator

    Apps and features STOPWATCH Launch the Clock app and tap STOPWATCH. Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP. Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. TIMER Launch the Clock app and tap TIMER.

  • Page 105: Radio

    Apps and features Radio Listening to the FM radio Launch the Radio app. Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time.

  • Page 106: Game Launcher

    Apps and features Scanning radio stations Launch the Radio app. Tap SCAN, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations list. Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access.
  • Page 107 Apps and features Using Game Launcher Launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → Games, and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it. Game Launcher will be added to the Home screen. When you deactivate the feature, Game Launcher will be removed from the Home screen.
  • Page 108 Apps and features Using Game Tools You can use various options on the Game Tools panel while playing a game. To open the Game Tools panel, tap Access the Game Launcher Access the Game Tools settings. screen. Mute notification sounds and display notifications only for Lock the Recents key.

  • Page 109: Sharing Content

    Apps and features Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images. You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network. Launch the Gallery app and select an image. and select a sharing method, such as message and email.

  • Page 110: Google Apps

    Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 111 Apps and features 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. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Make a simple video call.

  • Page 112: Introduction

    Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. Launch the Settings app. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap Connections Options Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Connections.

  • Page 113: Wi-Fi

    Settings • M obile 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. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. Refer to Mobile Hotspot and Tethering for more information.
  • Page 114 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 115: Bluetooth

    • 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 116 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. Launch the Gallery app and select an image. →...

  • Page 117: Data Usage

    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 118: Flight Mode

    Settings Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the Flight mode switch to activate it. Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing. After takeoff, you can use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel.

  • Page 119: Mobile Networks

    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 120: Sim Card Manager

    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 121: More Connection Settings

    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 122 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 You can display your device’s screen on the vehicle’s head unit monitor. Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle’s head unit monitor.

  • Page 123: Sounds And Vibration

    Settings Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration. • S ound mode: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode. • V ibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. •...

  • Page 124: Notifications

    Settings Notifications Change the notification settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. To customise notification settings, tap ADVANCED and select an app. • A llow notifications: Allow notifications from the selected app. • S how silently: Set the device to mute notification sounds and hide notification previews. •...

  • Page 125: Blue Light Filter

    Settings • E asy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen. • I con frames: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out. • L ED indicator: Set the device to turn on the LED indicator when you charge the battery, when you have notifications, or when you make voice recordings while the screen is turned off.

  • Page 126: Changing The Screen Mode Or Adjusting The Display Colour

    Settings Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Select a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images, or adjust the display colour to your preference. If you select the Adaptive display mode, you can adjust the display colour balance by colour value.

  • Page 127: Wallpapers And Themes

    Settings Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red, Green, or Blue value individually. On the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode → Adaptive display. Tick Advanced options. Adjust the Red, Green, or Blue colour bar to your preference. The screen tone screen will be adjusted.

  • Page 128: Advanced Features

    Settings Advanced features Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features. • S mart stay: Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it.
  • Page 129 Settings • D irect call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details. • S mart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device.

  • Page 130: Device Maintenance

    Settings Device maintenance The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger. Battery Ultra data saving Storage Device security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature...
  • Page 131 The available capacity may change when you update the device. • Y ou can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website. 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.
  • Page 132 Settings Memory On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Memory. To speed up your device by reducing the amount of memory you are using, tick apps from the apps list, and tap CLEAN NOW. Device security Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance →...

  • Page 133: Apps

    • A pp shortcuts: Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen. • 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.

  • Page 134: Face Recognition

    Settings • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. • S ecure Folder: Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others. Refer to Secure Folder for more information.
  • Page 135 Settings Registering your face For better face registration, register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Face Recognition. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. If you have not set a screen lock method, create one. Read the on-screen instructions and tap CONTINUE.

  • Page 136: Fingerprint Recognition

    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 137 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 138 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 → Fingerprint Scanner.
  • Page 139 Settings Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving. This feature is only available for webpages that you access via the Internet app. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprint Scanner. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

  • Page 140: Secure Folder

    Secure Folder, make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location. Setting up Secure Folder Launch the Secure Folder app. Alternatively, launch the Settings app and tap Lock screen and security → Secure Folder. Tap START. Tap SIGN IN and sign in to your Samsung account.
  • Page 141 • W hen you launch the Secure Folder app, you must unlock the app using your preset lock method. • I f you forget your Secure Folder unlock code, you can reset it using your Samsung account. Tap the reset button under the code input field and enter your Samsung account password.
  • Page 142 Tap Edit apps, tick apps, and then tap Uninstall. Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google account and other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder. Launch the Secure Folder app and tap → Settings → Accounts → Add account.
  • Page 143 Secure Folder to deactivate the feature. Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later. Backing up data Launch the Secure Folder app and tap →...

  • Page 144: Cloud And Accounts

    • S amsung Cloud: Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud. Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage, and sync, back up, and restore your data.

  • Page 145: Backup And Restore

    On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore → Back-up settings 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 146: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • V ision: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. •...

  • Page 147: General Management

    • R eport diagnostic information: 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 148: Software Update

    Settings To set the selected language as the default language, tap SET AS DEFAULT. To keep the current language setting, tap KEEP CURRENT. The selected language will be added to your languages list. If you changed the default language, the selected language will be added to the top of the list. To change the default language from your languages list, drag next to a language and move it to the top of the list.

  • Page 149: 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 phone Access your device’s information. On the Settings screen, tap About phone. • M y phone number: View your phone number. •...
  • Page 150 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 151 • 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 152 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 153 • 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 154 • 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 155 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 156 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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