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  • Page 1 SM-G925F SM-G925FQ SM-G925I User Manual English. 12/2016. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    S Voice Turning the device on and off Music Touchscreen Video Home screen Voice Recorder Lock screen My Files Edge screen Samsung Gear Notification panel Memo Entering text Clock Screen capture Calculator Opening apps Google apps Multi window Device and data management...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 111 Sounds and vibration 111 Notifications 112 Do not disturb 112 Display 113 Edge screen 113 Advanced features 114 Wallpaper 114 Themes 115 Lock screen and security 119 Privacy and safety 122 Easy mode 122 Accessibility 123 Accounts 124 Backup and reset 124 Language and input 125 Battery...

  • 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: Instructional Icons

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 6: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout SIM card tray Speaker LED indicator Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Edge screen Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Recents key Back key Headset jack Loud speaker Multipurpose jack Microphone Infrared port Microphone GPS antenna Flash Rear camera Volume key...
  • Page 7 • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

  • Page 8: Sim Or Usim Card

    Basics SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • O nly nano-SIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider.

  • Page 9: Removing The Sim Or Usim Card

    Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

  • Page 10: Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

  • Page 11: Reducing The Battery Consumption

    Basics After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.

  • Page 12: Battery Charging Tips And Precautions

    • W hile charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 13: Fast Charging

    About Fast charging • F ast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power. The device supports Samsung’s Adaptive fast charging feature and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0. • T o use Fast charging on your device, connect it to a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging or Quick Charge 2.0.

  • Page 14: Wireless Charging

    • I f you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals, you may lose network reception. • U se Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly. Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

  • Page 15: Ultra Power Saving Mode

    Basics Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • D isplays colours on the screen as grey tones. • R estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. •...

  • Page 16: Touchscreen

    Basics Touchscreen • D o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

  • Page 17: Tapping And Holding

    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 18: Spreading And Pinching

    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 19: 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. A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps...

  • Page 20: Home Screen Options

    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 21: Flipboard Briefing

    Basics Flipboard Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature. On the Home screen, swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category. If this feature is not activated, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen.

  • Page 22: Creating Folders

    Basics Creating folders On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.

  • Page 23: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.

  • Page 24: Indicator Icons

    Basics Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

  • Page 25: Lock Screen

    On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

  • Page 26: Edge Screen

    Basics Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern. A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
  • Page 27 Basics Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. Then, swipe to the left or right to switch between the Edge panels. If the Edge panel handle is not visible, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Edge screen → Edge panels, and then tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 28 Basics Tick Edge panels to display. To edit a panel, tap To download additional panels, tap DOWNLOAD. To rearrange panels, tap REORDER and drag to another location. Setting the Edge panel handle You can change the location, size, or transparency of the handle. →...

  • Page 29: People Edge

    Basics 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. Tap a task to perform it. Editing the Tasks edge panel To add a task, tap on the panel and tap a task from the tasks list.
  • Page 30 Basics Adding contacts to My people Add frequently used contacts to the My people list and set them as your priority contacts. Only contacts saved in Contacts can be added to the My people list. Select a colour by tapping and select a contact to add.

  • Page 31: Edge Lighting

    Basics Contacting My people Open the My people list and tap a contact. The communication buttons will appear on the screen. Tap the desired button to call, send a message, or send an email to the contact. Edge lighting The Edge screen lights up when you receive a call or notification while the device’s screen is facing downwards.
  • Page 32 Basics To edit the default rejection message, tap the message text under Quick reply message. 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.
  • Page 33 Basics Viewing Edge feeds With the screen turned off, swipe upwards then downwards or vice versa on the Edge screen to turn it on. Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the Edge feeds. The Edge screen turns off if the device is not used for a specified period. To change the Edge screen’s time-out setting, open the Apps screen and tap Settings →...

  • Page 34: Night Clock

    Basics Night clock Keep the clock on the Edge screen active to view it at night. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display. Tap Night clock and tap the switch to activate it. Set the duration that the night clock remains active. To set the location of the night clock, tap Night clock position and select a side.

  • Page 35: Using Quick Setting Buttons

    Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Launch Settings. Quick setting buttons View more quick setting buttons. Adjust the brightness. Launch Quick connect. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Access the notification settings screen.

  • Page 36: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, 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 37: Additional Keyboard Functions

    Basics Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Start or pause entering text by Open the keyboard.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Opening Apps

    Basics Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it. To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap and select a recent app window. Closing an app and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, tap CLOSE ALL.
  • Page 40 Basics Split screen view to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window. The selected app will launch in the upper window. Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding...

  • Page 41: Using Additional Options

    Basics Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between app windows. • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Window Size

    Basics • : Minimise the window. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.

  • Page 43: Device And Data Management

    Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new 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 44: Using The Device As A Removable Disk For Data Transfer

    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 45: Updating The Device

    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/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
  • Page 46 Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data for the Samsung account, select the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW. To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the Auto back up switch to activate it.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Sharing Content

    Basics Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect. Tap Scan for nearby devices. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Tap Share content and select a media category. Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device. The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category.
  • Page 49 Basics • T V to mobile device: Watch TV on your device’s screen. You can continue watching TV even when moving to another room. • C ontrol TV: Use your device as a remote control for the TV. •...

  • Page 50: Sharing Files With Contacts

    Basics Sharing files with contacts Share files with your contacts using the simple sharing feature. The following actions are an example of sharing images. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image.

  • Page 51: Emergency Mode

    Basics Emergency mode Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode.

  • Page 52: Applications

    Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 53: Managing Apps

    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 → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL.

  • Page 54: Making Calls From The Locked Screen

    Applications to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. Hide the keypad. Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.

  • Page 55: Receiving Calls

    Applications Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone →...

  • Page 56: During A Video Call

    Applications • I nternet: Browse webpages. • C ontacts: Open the contacts list. • S Planner: Open the calendar. • M emo: Create a memo. • : End the current call. During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: •...

  • Page 57: Importing Contacts

    Applications To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts. To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls, open the Apps screen and tap Phone →...

  • Page 58: Messages

    Applications Sharing profile Share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others using the profile sharing feature. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • T his feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device.

  • Page 59: Viewing Messages

    Applications Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Attach files. Send the message. Enter a message. Enter emoticons. Tap SEND 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 60: Internet

    Applications Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Access additional options.

  • Page 61: Email

    Applications Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Tap Email on the Apps screen. Enter the email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 62: Camera

    Applications Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. •...
  • Page 63 Applications Current mode Preview thumbnail Hide or show the setting icons. Record a video. Quick settings Take a photo. Switch between the front and rear Camera settings cameras. Shooting modes On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured.

  • Page 64: Launching Camera On The Locked Screen

    Applications Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...

  • Page 65: Auto Mode

    Applications Tracking AF Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition. On the preview screen, tap and tap the Tracking AF switch to activate it. to return to the preview screen.

  • Page 66: Pro Mode

    Applications Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Pro. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Select a colour effect.

  • Page 67: Separating The Exposure Area And The Focus Area

    Applications Separating the exposure area and the focus area If bright light affects the contrast or the subject is outside the auto focus area, use this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure. You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject.
  • Page 68 Applications Selective focus Use the out-of-focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Selective focus. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo. Tap the preview thumbnail.

  • Page 69: Live Broadcast

    Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
  • Page 70 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. When the broadcast starts, the video link will be sent to the selected contacts via message.

  • Page 71: Slow Motion

    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. The focal length may become shorter when using this mode. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Slow motion. to start recording.

  • Page 72: Fast Motion

    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 section...
  • Page 73 Applications On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section. Editing fast motion sections On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section. to pause playback.
  • Page 74 Applications Virtual shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles. You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo. On the preview screen, tap MODE →...
  • Page 75 Applications Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.
  • Page 76 Applications Wide selfie Take a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Wide selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.

  • Page 77: Interval Shot

    Applications Interval shot Take series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Interval shot. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.

  • Page 78: Camera Settings

    Applications Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. To download more effects, tap Download.
  • Page 79 Applications • T racking AF: Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject or camera moves. • V ideo stabilisation: Activate anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurriness resulting from camera shake while recording a video. •...

  • Page 80: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device. Viewing images or videos Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the previous screen.

  • Page 81: Smart Manager

    Applications Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Deleting multiple images and videos On the Gallery main screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. Tick the images or videos to delete.

  • Page 82: Device Security

    Applications Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions. • C learing some memory. • D eleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. •...

  • Page 83: Creating Events

    Applications S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Enter event details.

  • Page 84: Creating Tasks

    Applications Creating tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. → Tasks. Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 85: Using S Health

    Applications Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Goals and programmes Trackers • G OALS: Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress. •...

  • Page 86: Additional Information

    (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.

  • Page 87: Using S Voice

    Applications S Voice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Setting a wake-up command You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. When launching S Voice for the first time, tap START and set your own wake-up command. →...

  • Page 88: Setting The Language

    Applications Say a voice command. If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap . This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period. Tips for better voice recognition •...

  • Page 89: Music

    Applications Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a category from the top of the screen, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Access additional options.

  • Page 90: Video

    Applications Video Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Rewind or fast-forward by Adjust the volume. dragging the bar. Change screen ratio.

  • Page 91: Voice Recorder

    Applications Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations, such as in an interview. The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources. Making voice recordings On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder. to start recording.

  • Page 92: Changing The Recording Mode

    Applications Changing the recording mode On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder. Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen. • S TANDARD: This is the normal recording mode. • I NTERVIEW: The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions. In this mode, both the top and the bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound.

  • Page 93: My Files

    To search for files or folder, tap SEARCH. 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.

  • Page 94: Memo

    Applications Memo Create memos and organise them by category. On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Memo. Composing memos on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • C ategory: Create or set a category. •...

  • Page 95: Clock

    Applications Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field.

  • Page 96: Deleting Clocks

    Applications Deleting clocks on a clock. Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → 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.

  • Page 97: Google Apps

    Applications Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts 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 98 Applications Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location. Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others. 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.

  • Page 99: Settings

    Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap EDIT. Then, tick items to add or deselect items to remove.
  • Page 100 Settings Tap CONNECT. Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET.

  • Page 101: Ending The Device Connection

    SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.

  • Page 102: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices

    Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. Select a device to pair with. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.

  • Page 103: Unpairing Bluetooth Devices

    Settings Unpairing Bluetooth devices Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the device name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode.

  • Page 104: Using The Mobile Hotspot

    Settings Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot. Tap the switch to activate it. icon appears on the status bar.

  • Page 105: Mobile Networks

    Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks. • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • A ccess Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). •...
  • Page 106 Settings Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service.

  • Page 107: Sending Data

    Settings Sending data Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna. On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it. Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.

  • Page 108: More Connection Settings

    Settings More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features. On the Settings screen, tap 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 109: Printing Content

    Settings Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. To add printers manually, tap MORE → Add printer → ADD PRINTER. To change print settings, tap MORE →...

  • Page 110: Download Booster

    Settings Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Download booster. •...

  • Page 111: 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 or silent mode. • V ibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. •...

  • Page 112: Do Not Disturb

    Settings Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for allowed exceptions. On the Settings screen, tap Do not disturb. • E nable now: Activate Do not disturb mode immediately. • E nable as scheduled: Activate Do not disturb mode at preset times. You can select days and set the start and end times.

  • Page 113: Edge Screen

    Settings Edge screen Change the settings for the Edge screen. Refer to Edge screen for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Edge screen. • E dge panels: Set the device to display Edge panels, such as frequently used apps, priority contacts, the latest news, and more.

  • Page 114: Wallpaper

    Settings • S mart capture: Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens, and crop and share the screenshot immediately. • P alm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen.

  • Page 115: Lock Screen And Security

    You can also access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.

  • Page 116: Fingerprint Recognition

    • S creen lock • W eb sign-in • V erify Samsung account • S amsung Pay • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 117: Registering Fingerprints

    Settings • T o improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device. • I n dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a metal object.
  • Page 118 Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay You can use fingerprints with Samsung Pay to make payments quickly and securely. Refer to the Samsung Pay website (www.samsung.com/samsungpay) for more information. Samsung Pay may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 119: Privacy And Safety

    • R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • S end SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times.
  • Page 120 Settings Hiding content On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items. Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private. If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. The selected items will be moved to the private folder.

  • Page 121: Send Sos Messages

    Settings Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off. On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.

  • Page 122: Easy Mode

    Settings Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. Switching to easy mode On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode. Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout. Tap DONE.

  • Page 123: Accounts

    To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account. Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services.

  • Page 124: Backup And Reset

    Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • B ack up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.

  • Page 125: Battery

    Settings • G oogle voice typing: Change the voice input settings. • T ext-to-speech: Change the text-to-speech settings. • P ointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery.

  • Page 126: Date And Time

    Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset.

  • Page 127: 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 128 Appendix Voice Assistant (Voice feedback) Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant When you activate Voice Assistant, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features when you tap it once. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Voice Assistant, and then tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 129 Appendix • S wiping to the left then right in one motion: Scroll up the screen. • S wiping to the right then left in one motion: Scroll down the screen. • S wiping upwards then downwards in one motion: Move to the first item on the screen. •...
  • Page 130 Appendix Using the contextual menu While you are using Voice Assistant, swipe to the left or right with three fingers. The contextual menu will appear and the device will read the options aloud. Swipe to the left or right with three fingers to scroll through the options. When you hear the option you want, swipe upwards or downwards to use the option or adjust the settings for the option.
  • Page 131 Appendix • R ead out phonetic alphabet: Set the device to say a word that starts with the letter you tap and hold on the keyboard. • R ead out usage hints: Set the device to read usage hints aloud when you select an item by swiping.

  • Page 132: Entering Text Using The Keyboard

    Appendix Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while Voice Assistant is activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tap the Speak passwords switch to activate it. Setting text-to-speech features Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when Voice Assistant is activated, such as languages, speed, and more.

  • Page 133: Changing The Font Size

    Appendix Vision Adding voice recordings to voice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them. You can record and assign a voice recording to an NFC-enabled voice label. The voice recording is played back when you place your device near the label. Turn on the NFC feature before using this feature.

  • Page 134: Magnifying The Screen

    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 135: Reversing The Display Colours

    Appendix You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding. While holding the screen, drag your finger to explore the screen. Release your finger to return to the normal view. • K eyboards on the screen cannot be magnified. •...

  • Page 136: Setting Flash Notification

    Appendix Hearing Sound detectors Set the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying. Baby crying detector On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Sound detectors, and then tap the Baby crying detector switch to activate it. The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log.

  • Page 137: Caption Settings

    Appendix Caption settings On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC) or Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the switch to activate it. Select an option for configuring the caption settings. Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset.

  • Page 138: Dexterity And Interaction

    Appendix Dexterity and interaction Universal switch You can control the touchscreen by connecting an external switch, by tapping the screen, or by using head movements and face gestures. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Universal switch, and then tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 139 Appendix Accessing assistive menus The assistive shortcut icon appears as a floating icon for easy access to the assistive menus from any screen. When you tap the assistive shortcut icon, the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appear on the icon. Tap the up or down arrow to move to other panels or swipe upwards or downwards to select other menus.

  • Page 140: Interaction Control

    Appendix Easy screen turn on Turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device. You can turn on the screen without pressing a key. When you use this feature, place the device on a flat surface with the screen facing upwards or hold the device securely to prevent it from moving.

  • Page 141: Direction Lock

    Appendix Direction lock Create a directional combination to unlock the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direction lock and tap the switch to activate it. Drag your finger up, down, left, or right more than four times, and then tap CONTINUE. Draw the direction combination again to verify it and tap CONFIRM.

  • Page 142: Using Single Tap Mode

    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 143: 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 144 • 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 145 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 146 • 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 147: Photo Quality Is Poorer Than The Preview

    • E nsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect • 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.

  • Page 148: Your Device Cannot Find Your Current Location

    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 149: Removing The Battery

    • S amsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence. Remove the SIM card tray from the device.
  • Page 150 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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