SM-G900F User Manual English (EU). 04/2014. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Read me first Personalising 42 42 45 46 46 47 47 Getting started 8 10 11 12 15 18 20 20 21 Device layout Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Turning the device on and off Holding the device Locking and unlocking the device Network connectivity 49 49 51 51 52 Basics 22 25 26 30 34 34 36 39 41 Switching to easy mode Managing the Home and Apps screens Changing the screen lock method Setting wallpaper Changing
Table of Contents Phone Gallery 66 69 70 98 100 102 102 103 Making calls Receiving calls During a call Contacts 72 73 Adding contacts Managing contacts Internet & SNS 104 105 106 106 Messages & email 76 79 81 Messages Email Google Mail 87 88 90 91 93 93 94 95 Internet Chrome Hangouts ChatON S Health 108 109 110 111 112 114 121 123 124 Camera 83 85 85 87 Viewing content on the device Modifying content on the device Accessing additional options Tagging faces Using Tag buddy Taking photos or vi
Table of Contents Multimedia 139 142 144 145 145 145 146 146 146 169 170 170 171 173 Music Video YouTube Flipboard Google+ Photos Play Games Play Music Play Newsstand Magnifier Maps Memo My Files Torch Connecting with other devices 174 176 179 180 184 187 189 Security 147 Finger Scanner 151 Private mode Safety NFC Bluetooth S Beam Quick connect Smart Remote Screen Mirroring Using the mobile printing feature Device & data manager 153 Emergency mode 155 Sending help messages 156 Severe weather notif
Table of Contents 206 207 208 215 222 Troubleshooting MOTION USER AND BACKUP SYSTEM APPLICATIONS Google Settings Accessibility 223 Accessibility 224 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 224 TalkBack 236 Changing the font size 236 Magnifying the screen 236 Setting notification reminders 237 Reversing the display colours 237 Colour adjustment 238 Setting flash notification 238 Turning off all sounds 238 Customising caption settings 239 Adjusting the sound balance 239 Using mono audio 239 Using
Read me first This device provides mobile communication and media services using Samsung’s latest standards and technological expertise. This user manual and the information available at www.samsung.com contain details about the device’s functions and features. • Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software.
Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information 7
Getting started Device layout Infrared LED Proximity/Light/Gesture sensor Notification light Front camera Earpiece Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Multipurpose jack Headset jack Microphone GPS antenna Rear camera Volume button Flash Back cover NFC antenna (on the battery) Speaker Main antenna 8
Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device.
Getting started • If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet, sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth. • The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibrate slightly in certain conditions. Vibrations in these conditions, such as when the volume level is high are normal and do not affect the device’s performance.
Getting started Button Function Volume • Press to adjust the device volume. Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Getting started Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • Only microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider. 1 Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Getting started 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. • Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • 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. 3 Insert the battery.
Getting started 4 Replace the back cover. 2 1 Press Align • Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly. • Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 2 Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery.
Getting started 3 Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out. Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
Getting started 1 2 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor. Open the multipurpose jack cover. When using a USB cable, plug the USB cable into the right side of the multipurpose jack as shown in the image below. • Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose jack cover are closed tightly to prevent water and dust entering the device.
Getting started 5 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. 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.
Getting started Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some 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. • Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card. 1 2 3 Remove the back cover. Pull out the memory card. Replace the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device.
Getting started Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off. Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Getting started Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area. You can change the unlock code to unlock the device. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for details.
Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. • The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon or thumbnail, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed on the status bar provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Basics Icon Meaning Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards.
Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold options to view more detailed settings. View all quick setting buttons. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick connect. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Adjusting the brightness To set the device to adjust the brightness automatically, tick Auto.
Basics Using the quick setting panel A number of quick setting buttons are available on the notifications panel. To view or access more quick setting buttons, open the quick setting panel. When you open the quick setting panel, you can activate or deactivate various features or configure settings. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. To close the quick setting panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.
Basics • Download booster: Activate or deactivate the download booster feature. Refer to Using Download booster for details. • U. power saving: Activate or deactivate ultra power-saving mode. Refer to Using the power saving feature for details. • Multi window: Set the device to use Multi window. Refer to Multi window for details. • Toolbox: Hide or show the toolbox icon. Refer to Toolbox for details. • Mobile hotspot: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.
Basics Home and Apps screens Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details.
Basics Home screen options Tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen.
Basics Using My Magazine Tap or scroll right on the Home screen to open My Magazine. My Magazine displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in. Access additional options. To select the content to be displayed, tap → Settings, and then select the categories that interest you. To update the content automatically when My Magazine opens, tap → Settings, and then tick Auto refresh on opening. To deactivate My Magazine, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including any new apps installed. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details. Access additional options.
Basics Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it. To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an app icon to open. Closing an app → , and then tap End next to an app to close it. To close all running apps, tap End Tap → . all. Alternatively, tap Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps. Tap Samsung Apps on the Apps screen.
Basics Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap INSTALL. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
Basics Enabling apps On the Apps screen, tap → Show disabled apps, select apps, and then tap Done. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select an app, and then tap Enable. • Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You can continue to use hidden apps. • Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. You cannot use disabled apps. • Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Basics Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character. Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use the following functions. Other icons may appear instead of the depending on the last function that was used. • icon : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard.
Basics • : Add an item from the clipboard. • : Set options for the keyboard. • : Enter emoticons. • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging . Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold over text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap → Paste.
Basics Using the power saving feature Power saving mode Save battery power by limiting the device’s functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Power saving mode, and then drag the Power saving mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it. Select from the following options: • Block background data: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection.
Basics On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Ultra power saving mode, and drag the Ultra power saving mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap U. power saving to activate it. Access additional options. Launch Messages. Launch Phone. Launch Internet. Add more apps to use. Remaining battery power To add an app on the Home screen, tap Estimated maximum standby time and select an app.
Basics Accessing help information To access help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. To access help information to learn how to use the device and apps, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Help. • Some apps may not support this feature. • Ensure that the Wi-Fi or mobile network is connected before using this feature. You may incur additional charges when using this feature via the mobile network.
Personalising Switching to easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and add shortcuts to your favourite contacts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Easy mode → Easy mode, select apps to apply simpler layout, and then tap Done. To return to standard mode, on the Home screen, tap Easy settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → Done.
Personalising Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. You can also move frequently-used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen. To remove an item, tap and hold the item. Then, drag it to Remove that appears at the top of the screen.
Personalising Managing the Apps screen Changing view mode On the Apps screen, tap → View as and select a sorting method. Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen. On the Apps screen, tap → Hide apps, select apps, and then tap Done. To display hidden apps, tap → Show hidden apps, select apps, and then tap Done. Moving items On the Apps screen, tap → Edit. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Personalising Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal information. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Personalising Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored on the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wallpaper. Alternatively, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to.
Personalising Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account and select an account service. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and tick items to sync.
Personalising 1 2 On your device, tap Smart Switch Mobile. On your device, select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the on-screen instructions. If the previous device is an Android device, ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the device. Refer to the help for more information. Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your contacts (from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices) from a computer to your device.
Network connectivity Connecting to a mobile network Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet when a Wi-Fi network is not available. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options.
Network connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network.
Network connectivity Using Download booster Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. Before using this feature, ensure that the mobile data connection and Wi-Fi features are activated. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Download booster, and then drag the Download booster switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Download booster to activate it.
Network connectivity Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via the Wi-Fi feature, USB, or the Bluetooth feature. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.
Network connectivity Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via a USB cable. 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot. Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. Tick USB tethering. appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected. On the computer, use your device’s mobile data connection.
Motions & usability features Control motions Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Air browse On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Air browse, and then drag the Air browse switch to the right. Scroll through pages or lists by moving your hand over the sensor in the direction you want to scroll.
Motions & usability features Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then drag the Direct call switch to the right. While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call. Smart alert On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Smart alert, and then drag the Smart alert switch to the right.
Motions & usability features Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/Pause, and then drag the Mute/Pause switch to the right. Covering screen with hand Cover the screen with a palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
Motions & usability features Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again. Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture, and then drag the Palm swipe to capture switch to the right. Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot.
Motions & usability features Air view Use this feature to perform various functions while your finger is hovering over the screen. Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view, and then drag the Air view switch to the right. Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously.
Motions & usability features 2 Tap at the left side of the screen to open the Multi window tray. Multi window tray handle 3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray. Then, drag it to one of the two windows. App icons marked with same time.
Motions & usability features Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps. 1 2 3 Launch two apps in a split screen Multi window. Open the Multi window tray and tap → Create. Enter a title and tap OK. The currently-running Multi window combination is added to the Multi window tray. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
Motions & usability features Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a white frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi window apps.
Motions & usability features • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. • : Close the app. Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window tray. 1 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Multi window, and then drag the Multi window switch to the right.
Motions & usability features 3 Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi window tray. 4 Tap Done. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox icon while using other apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Toolbox, and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. appears on the screen. To launch an app, tap and select an app. To move the toolbox icon, tap and drag it to another location.
Motions & usability features One-handed operation You can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → One-handed operation, and then drag the Onehanded operation switch to the right. To switch to one-handed operation mode, hold the device in one hand. Then, quickly drag your thumb from the edge of the screen to the centre of the screen and back again. Enlarge or reduce the screen size. Open the side menu and access favourite apps.
Motions & usability features Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps You can manage shortcuts to contacts or apps by opening the side menu. 1 2 3 4 Tap or to open the side menu. Tap at the bottom of the side menu. Tap and hold a contact’s image or an app, and then drag it to the side menu. To delete a shortcut to a contact’s image or an app, tap Tap . . Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves.
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favourites, and Contacts. View call and message logs. View favourite contacts. Enter the number using the keypad. View the contacts list. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character.
Phone Making calls from call logs or contact lists Tap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts, and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg. Making calls from the favourites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list.
Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad, tap OK, and then select a contact. Or, tap Contacts → → Speed dial, select a number, and then select a contact. Making an international call Tap Keypad.
Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If a call notification pop-up window appears while you are using an app, tap Answer in the pop-up window. If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be made. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If a call notification pop-up window appears while you are using an app, tap Reject in the pop-up window.
Phone During a call During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • Add call: Dial a second call. • Keypad: Open the keypad. • End call: End the current call. • Speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
Phone During a video call The following actions are available: • → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. • → Record video: Take a video of the other party’s images. • → Memo: Create a memo. • → Message: Send a message. • → Keypad: Open the keypad. • • • → Speaker off / Speaker on: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone.
Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Moving contacts from other devices to your device for details. Creating contacts manually 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Tap Save. To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, tap Keypad, enter the number, and then tap Add to contacts.
Contacts 3 4 Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the business card and converts it to a contact entry. • If the device does not take the photo automatically, tap . • To take photos of business cards manually, tap → Auto capture → Off.
Contacts Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap . Creating a new group Tap , enter a group name, and then tap Save. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Deleting a group Tap → Delete group, select user-added groups, and then tap Done.
Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message.
Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. 1 2 3 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap . Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Attach files. Send the message. Enter emoticons. Enter a message. 4 Tap to send the message.
Messages & email While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Quick responses: Select a message template and enter a message. • Insert smiley: Enter emoticons. • Add subject: Enter a subject. • Add slide: Add message slides. • Schedule message: Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent. • Discard: Cancel composing the message. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule message.
Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Video call: Make a video call to the contact. • View contact: View the contact’s information. • Add to Contacts: Add the contact to the contacts list.
Messages & email Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • Select: Select messages to delete or to identify them as spam. • Delete: Delete all or selected messages. • Draft messages: View messages saved for later delivery. • Locked messages: View locked messages. • Scheduled messages: View scheduled messages. • Spam messages: View spam messages. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. • Settings: Change message settings.
Messages & email Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule email. Tick Schedule email, set a time and date, and then tap Done. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent. • This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information.
Messages & email Adding contacts to the priority list Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts. Tap → Priority senders → Tap to add priority senders → Enter email or Contacts, enter email addresses or select contacts to add, and then tap OK or Done. To add more contacts to the priority list, tap . To remove contacts from the priority list, tap and hold a contact, tap Edit list of priority senders, tap on each contact, and then tap Done.
Messages & email Reading messages Tap a message to read. Delete the message. Keep the message for long-term storage. Mark the message as unread. Access additional options. Mark the message as a reminder. Reply to the message. Preview attachment.
Camera Taking photos or videos About taking photos or videos Use this app to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. Refer to Viewing content on the device for details. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. • The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
Camera 3 Tap to take a photo or to take a video. • To change the focus while taking a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap . • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . Display current mode. Switch between the front and rear camera. Start taking a video. Activate or deactivate selective focus mode. Take a photo. Change the shooting mode. Activate or deactivate HDR (Rich tone). View photos and videos you have taken.
Camera Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → , and then take a photo. Without effect With effect Using selective focus mode Use the out-of-focus effect to blur the background and make your subject stand out.
Camera Before using this mode • It is recommended that you position subjects between 10-50 cm from the device. Place subjects that you want to focus on close to the device. • When taking photos, ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background. The distance should be more than twice the distance between the device and the subject. • The quality of photos taken by the device may be affected in the following situations: – – Photos of subjects that are moving.
Camera Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. 1 2 3 On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. Tap to take a photo or to take a video. Using the shooting mode Several photo effects are available. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE.
Camera • Virtual tour: Take photos of a space by moving the device and shooting from different angles to create a stereoscopic image. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery. • Dual Camera: Take landscape photos or videos with the rear or the front camera. The image captured by the front camera appears in an inset window in the image taken by the rear camera, or vice versa. • Download: Download more shooting modes from Samsung Apps.
Camera • Best face: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Tap the white frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for each subject from the poses that appear at the bottom of the screen. Then, merge the images into a single photo. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with . • Drama shot: Take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows motion trails. • Eraser: Erase moving objects in the background.
Camera 6 Tap to save. To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in other shooting conditions. • Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. • Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction. • Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects. • Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colours.
Camera Using virtual tour mode About virtual tour mode Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, or rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space. 1 2 3 4 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap MODE → Virtual tour. Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the preview screen.
Camera 5 Move with the device slowly in the direction of the arrow. When the dot is in the centre of the large circle, the device starts taking photos. Repeat this action to take more photos. To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail. To delete the last photo that was taken, tap Undo. 6 To finish, tap . Viewing photos View a series of photos taken from different locations and directions.
Camera Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. 1 2 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap → Effects, and then select an effect to apply. To download more effects, tap Download. To change the order of effects or hide effects from the list, tap Manage effects. Using the zoom feature Zoom in and out the screen when taking photos or videos. Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
Camera Using remote viewfinder mode Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device. 1 2 3 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap → Remote viewfinder. Tap Easily connect via NFC or Wi-Fi Direct settings to connect to another device. • Easily connect via NFC: Activate the NFC feature on both devices.
Camera Changing Camera settings Reorganising camera shortcuts 1 2 On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen. You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen. Configuring settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Picture size: Select a resolution.
Camera • Face detection: Set the device to recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of them. • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in filmcamera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects. • Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene.
Camera • Storage: Select the memory location for storage. • Review pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after taking them. • Remote viewfinder: Set the device to use as a viewfinder and control the other device to take photos or videos. • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
Gallery Viewing content on the device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Search for images or videos. Launch Camera. Sort images or videos by time, album, and more. Access additional options. Images and videos 2 Select an image. • Selecting multiple images: When you tap and hold an image, select more. appears on the image. Then, tap images to • Selecting all images: When you tap and hold an image, Select all. appears on the image.
Gallery 3 Select an option. Send the image to others. Modify the image. Move to the previous screen. Access additional options. Search for other devices to view the image. Delete the image. Viewing content stored on other devices You can view content stored on other devices if the devices are registered with Samsung Link. Sign in to your Samsung account to view a list of other devices that have content available to view.
Gallery Modifying content on the device Using studio mode While viewing images or videos, you can use the editing features in studio mode to edit the content. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → → Studio. • Photo studio: Edit images by applying various effects. • Collage studio: Combine several images together to create a collage. • Shot & more: Apply various effects to the images you have taken. • Video clip studio: Edit or create videos with multiple images. • Video trimmer: Trim video segments.
Gallery 4 5 Tap Done → . Select a save option and tap OK. The edited photo is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → Album → Studio. → Editing videos 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap → Studio → Video clip studio. Select videos to edit and tap Done. You can also select images to create a video. Edit the video by applying various effects. Select background music. Discard the video clip. Save the video clip.
Gallery 5 6 Tap . Select a save option and tap Done. The edited video is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → Album → Studio. Accessing additional options Use additional options, such as sorting content, viewing slideshows, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then use the following options: • Select: Select images or videos. • Delete: Delete images or videos. • Sort by oldest: Sort the oldest images and videos on the device. • Create album: Create a new album.
Gallery 3 4 Tap the face and tap Add name. Select or add a contact to the tag. When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as making calls or sending messages. Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is wearing. Using Tag buddy Tag buddy allows you to tag photos with information, such as locations, person’s names, and dates.
Internet & SNS Internet Browsing webpages 1 2 3 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap . To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Bookmark the current webpage. Open the webpage window manager. Read an article using Reader. Access additional options. Refresh the current webpage.
Internet & SNS Managing favourite webpages You can set frequently-used webpages as favourite pages and then access them quickly. Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap to view the quick access list. To add a webpage to the quick access list while viewing a webpage, tap → Add to Quick access. To delete a webpage from the quick access list, tap and hold a webpage icon, and then drag it to Delete that appears at the top of the screen. Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen.
Internet & SNS Hangouts Use this app to chat and socialise with your friends individually or in groups. Tap Hangouts on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting. ChatON Use this app to chat and socialise with your friends individually or in groups.
Internet & SNS Chatting with buddies Tap → Start chat, and then select a buddy to start chatting with. Then, enter a message in the text field and tap . To send a broadcast message, tap To start voice or video chat, tap → Broadcast. → ChatON Voice Chat or ChatON Video Chat. Video chatting with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes. After 3 minutes the device will turn off the rear camera for optimal performance.
S Health About S Health Use this app to set your calorie intake and calorie burning levels based on your physical statistics. You can use it to record the actual calories you eat and burn. Also, the app recommends exercises and provides health tips to help you maintain a balanced-lifestyle. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. S Health features While using S Health you can access the following features: • Pedometer: Count the steps that you take. • Exercise: Set and manage your exercise goals.
S Health Starting S Health When running this app for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then set up a user profile. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Read the on-screen information about the app and tap Next. Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Sign in to your Samsung account. Or, tap Skip to skip this procedure. Enter a user name and your birth date, select your gender, and then tap Next.
S Health Customising the S Health main screen View a summary that shows your current step count and the calories you have burnt or eaten. You can also reorganise shortcuts for easy access to S Health menus and change the background image on the S Health main screen. On the S Health main screen, tap → Edit favourites, and then tap S Health main screen. To delete shortcuts, tap to add shortcuts to the . Access the S Health menu screen. Access additional options.
S Health Using S Health menus Tap to access various menus. My profile Access the S Health main screen. Select to use menus. • Pedometer: Measure your step count and check burnt calories. Refer to Measuring steps taken for details. • Exercise: Record exercise duration and check burnt calories. Refer to Recording exercise information for details. • Food: Record and manage calorie intake. Refer to Recording food intake for details. • More apps: Search for and download the apps that can sync with S Health.
S Health Measuring steps taken The device counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. It also measures the calories you have burnt using a sensor. 1 2 Tap → Pedometer. Tap Start and start walking. The device measures your step count, distance travelled, and burnt calories, and displays them in real-time. View the logs of your daily steps. Access additional options. Move to a specific date of step count records.
S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Daily step goal: Change the target number of steps. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily step count. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • Help: Access help information about using S Health. • You may experience a brief delay while the Pedometer monitors your steps and displays your step count. • If you use the Pedometer while travelling by car or train, vibration may affect your step count.
S Health Resetting the daily step records The device accumulates each day’s step records. To reset the daily step count, tap → Reset daily data → OK. Recording exercise information Record your exercise information and burnt calories using S Health’s exercise feature. You can view your exercise and burnt calorie records in a graph and share the data with others. Tap → Exercise.
S Health 2 Start exercising and use the various features on the screen. Tap to lock the screen and display exercise information only. To unlock the screen, tap and hold . Take a photo of the exercise location. View a map of places you have exercised. Exercise type View and manage accessory device connections. Information displayed during exercise such as speed, time, and more. Tap to show more items. Activate or deactivate the audio guide. Control music playback.
S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Set maximum heart rate: Set the device to automatically update your maximum heart rate based on your profile and previous heart rate measurements. Or, set your heart rate to be manually updated and enter it yourself. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily exercise data. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • Help: Access help information about using S Health.
S Health 1 2 3 4 Wear the heart rate monitor. On the Exercise main screen, tap → Scan. Select your heart rate monitor from the detected devices list. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your heart rate monitor to your device.
S Health 5 When connection is made, tap Running on the Exercise main screen. View the connection status. 6 7 Tap Set workout goal → Training effect goal. Tap Auto in the pop-up window to automatically set the maximum heart rate. The maximum heart rate is the fastest heart rate an individual can achieve through exercise. If you know your maximum heart rate, enter it manually. If you set the maximum heart rate to be measured automatically, the device will calculate it using “210 - 0.65 x age”.
S Health 8 Set the exercise intensity and tap Next. Set the training intensity at one of the three available levels. 9 Set the exercise duration and tap Done. If you set the exercise duration shorter than the recommended duration, the exercise intensity will increase to achieve the TE. 10 On the Exercise main screen, activate or deactivate the voice guide, select background music, and then tap Start. 11 Start exercising.
S Health Viewing a log of burnt calories Compare your burnt calorie records for a period by viewing them in a graph. On the Exercise main screen, tap . View the logs of your daily exercise. Access the S Health menu screen. View and manage accessory device connections. View hourly, daily or monthly records in a graph. Total burnt calories View your burnt calories in a graph. Return to the previous screen.
S Health Recording food intake Record your daily food intake and manage your calorie consumption. 1 2 3 Tap → Food. Tap next to the meal. Enter the meal time information and tap Done. • To search for a food, tap Search and select it from the search results. • To select from a food list sorted into categories, tap Category. • To select from the frequently-eaten foods, tap Frequent. • To select from the My food list, tap My Food. 4 Enter additional food information and tap Save.
S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Daily calorie goal: Change your daily calorie intake goal. • My Food: Enter the frequently-eaten foods. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily calorie intake data. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • Help: Access help information about using S Health. Use the calorie information in Food for personal reference only. The data provided may not be accurate at all times and is subject to change.
S Health Entering information about frequently-eaten food Save information about food that you eat frequently. You can quickly update your calorie intake by adding saved food information instead of entering the information each time you eat it. 1 2 3 4 5 Tap → My Food. Tap Add food item, enter the food name and its calorie information, and then tap Save. Enter the amount that you eat and tap OK. The food information is added to My food list.
S Health Configuring settings for S Health On the S Health main screen, tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • Profile: Edit your physical statistics. • Accounts: Sign in to your Samsung account to manage S Health data online. • Password: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health. • Unit settings: Set unit options. • Notification: Set the device to display new events and achievements. • My accessories: View and manage accessory device connections.
S Health • The personal information collected by S Health may be stored on the device for informative purposes only. Samsung does not receive, store, nor transmit your personal information. (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.
Voice features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings, and then deselect Open via the home key. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Setting the language Tap → Settings → Language, and then select a language.
Voice features Tips for better voice recognition: • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode. Tap the microphone icon or say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to resume voice recognition.
Voice features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. While recording a voice memo, tap to pause recording. To cancel to insert a bookmark. Access additional options. Recording elapsed time Start recording. Display the list of voice memos. Change the recording mode. To set the device to remove background noise, tap → Settings, and then tick Noise reduction.
Voice features Saving files with contextual tags Add contextual tags, such as locations and dates, to filenames when saving voice memos. Tap → Settings, and then tick Contextual filename. The device adds the recording date to a filename. To add the location where a voice memo is recorded, tap → Settings, and then tick Location tags. Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo.
Voice features Managing voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder → Tap to search for voice memos. Tap to delete voice memos. . Tap and select one of the following: • Select: Select voice memos to share or delete. • Sort by: Sort memos by date, title, or category. • Filter by category: View memos filtered by a category. • Edit categories: Add, delete, or rename categories. • Settings: Change the voice recorder settings.
Voice features Car mode About car mode Use this mode to control the device while you are driving. You can listen to messages and music by using voice commands and without touching the device. Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Do not look at the screen or perform functions with your hands while driving. • Navigation maps, your current location, and other navigational data may differ from actual location information.
Voice features Starting car mode When running this app for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. If an S-Voice pop-up window appears, read the disclaimer, tap Open S Voice, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the car mode screen appears, tap Next. Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Read the warning content and tap Next.
Voice features 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device and the vehicle. If the vehicle cannot detect your device, tap Search from mobile device to search for the vehicle on your device. • Before registering your vehicle, start the vehicle and turn on the radio. • While you are registering a vehicle to the device, place the device near the vehicle. Activating car mode automatically You can set the device to activate car mode when the device and a vehicle are connected via Bluetooth.
Voice features Using car mode menus Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. When the car mode main screen appears, say “Hi, Galaxy,” or tap the upper part of the screen, and say a voice command. Alternatively, you can use menus on the screen by tapping them. • If car mode is running in the background, you can use a voice command to wake up car mode. This feature is not available if the device is already set to launch Google by saying “OK Google”.
Voice features Making calls Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Making a call using voice commands 1 2 On the car mode main screen, say “Hi Galaxy” or tap the upper part of the screen. Say a voice command including a name for a contact. An example voice command is: “Call Charlie mobile” Making a call by tapping the menu 1 2 On the car mode main screen, tap Phone.
Voice features Sending a message by entering text 1 2 On the car mode main screen, tap Messages. Say a contact’s name or select a contact from the suggested contacts at the bottom of the screen. To search for a contact, tap 3 4 Tap and enter the contact’s name. and enter a message using the keyboard, or say the message to be entered. Tap Send to send the message. To edit the message, tap Replace and enter the message again.
Voice features Navigating to a destination Select a location precisely by tapping and holding your finger on the map. Or, use a voice command to navigate to a destination. 1 2 3 On the car mode main screen, say “Hi Galaxy” or tap the upper part of the screen. Say “Navigation” or tap Navigation. Say a keyword or the address for the location using a voice command. Alternatively, tap Map and enter a keyword or the address for the location. To search for a location, tap the search field.
Voice features Configuring settings Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Tap → Settings, and then change the following settings: • Language: Select a language for the text-to-speech feature. • Register Car: – – Auto Open via Bluetooth: Set the device to activate car mode when the device and a vehicle are connected with Bluetooth. – – Add car: Register a vehicle that is connected to the device via Bluetooth.
Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Access additional options. Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite song. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Open the playlist. Add the song to a playlist. Skip to the previous song. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback.
Multimedia To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings, and then tick Smart volume. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing. Smart volume may not be activated for some files. To set a personalised sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap → Settings → Adapt Sound → On.
Multimedia Playing music by mood Use this feature to play music that suits your mood. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap Music square. Songs are automatically categorised by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells. Song categories are based on available information about the song. Some songs may not be categorised in mood cells. Playing music stored on other devices Search for music that is stored on other devices and play it on your device.
Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Adjust the volume. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Pause and resume playback. Access additional options. Change screen ratio. Switch to the pop-up video player. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly.
Multimedia Capturing images To use this feature, during playback, tap → Settings, tick Capture, and then tap Close. Tap to capture an image from the video during playback. Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Tap → Select, select videos, tap → Share via, and then select a sharing method. Tap → Delete, select videos, and then tap Done. Editing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video, tap → Edit → Video trimmer.
Multimedia Accessing a video on a nearby device Tap Devices and select a device in NEARBY DEVICES to access and play the video. You can play the video on devices that have the content sharing feature activated. To activate the content sharing feature, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Nearby devices, and then drag the Nearby devices switch to the right. Refer to Nearby devices for more settings. YouTube Use this app to watch videos from the YouTube website. Tap YouTube on the Apps screen.
Multimedia Flipboard Use this app to access your personalised magazines. Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick up on the greeting page, select news topics, and then tap Build Your Flipboard. Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to read. Google+ Use this app to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.
Multimedia Play Games Use this app to download and play games. Tap Play Games on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this app to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service. Tap Play Music on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Newsstand Use this app to read the latest news articles. Tap Play Newsstand on the Apps screen.
Security Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • The Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces. • The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction.
Security Registering fingerprints 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap . Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button.
Security Managing registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. To delete fingerprints, tap → Deregister, select fingerprints, and then tap To rename a fingerprint, tap → Select, select a fingerprint, tap name, and then tap OK. → OK. , and then enter a new Changing the alternative password You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints.
Security 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 Samsung Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Verify Samsung account, and then drag the Verify Samsung account switch to the right. Enter your Samsung account password and tap Confirm.
Security Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it.
Security Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and deactivate Private mode. Enter the private mode unlock code. On the Apps screen, tap My Files → Private. All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.
Safety Emergency mode About emergency mode Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen’s brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send your location information to others in a message. Activating emergency mode Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode.
Safety Access additional options. Turn on the flash. Sound alarms. Send your current location information in a message. Launch Phone. Launch Internet. Add more apps to use. Remaining battery power and estimated battery standby time Make an emergency call. The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.
Safety Sending help messages About sending help messages You can preset contacts to send a message to in an emergency. Send messages to your primary contacts by quickly pressing the Power button three times. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Safety assistance. Adding primary contacts 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Safety assistance. Tap Manage primary contacts → Create primary contact.
Safety Severe weather notification (Geo News) About severe weather notification (Geo News) Use this feature to receive notifications about severe weather conditions close to your current location. • The feature identifies your location and provides you with information about disasters if they occur in your area. The information provided may differ depending on the service provider in your current location.
Safety Watch notifications Notifications for less severe weather conditions appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The information provided is displayed in the Geo News widget. Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about disasters in your region in the Geo News widget. On the Home screen, scroll left and tap the Geo News widget. Access additional options. Current location Disaster information for your current location.
Utilities S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device and via the Internet. You can apply various filters and view the search history. Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder. Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap To get more refined results, tap and say a keyword. and apply filters under the search field. To update the list of search results, tap → Refresh. You can set the search parameters using the available filters or select search categories.
Utilities S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change view mode. Access additional options. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. Tap and use the following: • Go to: Move to a specific date. • Delete: Delete events or tasks. • Search: Search for events or tasks. • Calendars: Select the calendars to display. • Sync: Sync events and tasks with your accounts. • Settings: Change settings for S Planner.
Utilities Creating events or tasks 1 2 3 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . Select either event or task and enter details. • Add event: Set a start and end date for an event. You can set an optional repeat setting. • Add task: Add a task to do on a specific date. You can set an optional priority setting. Select an item.
Utilities Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a green circle is displayed next to the account name. To change an account’s syncing option, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, and then select an account service.
Utilities Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator. To see the calculation history, tap To clear the history, tap to hide the keypad. → Clear history. Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.
Utilities Deleting alarms Tap → Delete, select alarms, and then tap Done. World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap Deleting clocks Tap → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Done. Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Stop to stop timing. To clear lap times, tap Reset.
Utilities Drive Use this app to access files stored in your Google Drive storage service. You can store all your files in one place, access them from anywhere, and share them with others. Tap Drive on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Dropbox Use this app to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage.
Utilities 4 Use the following functions: • • : Upload or open files. Tap → Upload here to upload files. : View the uploaded photos or videos. Tap albums. • : Open files in the favourites list. • : View notifications. to share or delete files, or create Google Use this app to search the Internet. You can also use it to search for apps and app content saved on the device or memory card. Tap Google on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Utilities Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content. Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Home screen, tap Kids Mode → Install. When it is installed, the widget appears on the Home and App screens. To start kids mode, tap Kids Mode on the Home or Apps screen. When you launch this widget for the first time, tap Set PIN at the bottom of the screen.
Utilities Use this app to view saved images, drawings, voice recordings, and media files that you allow your child to access. Use this app to take photos or videos. Use this app to create a drawing with a pen, a brush, and more. Use this app to record or play voice recordings. Use this app to play video files. Before you use this app, add videos that are saved on the device to the app. Refer to Parental control for details.
Utilities Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area. You can interact with characters, background objects, and more. Parental control Use this feature to set restrictions for kids mode to control access to content and apps. You can change kids mode settings, usage time limits, and more. On the Home screen, tap and enter the PIN. To exit parental control, press the Home button.
Utilities Tap and use the following: • Children’s name: View and edit children’s profile. • Activity: View information about how your children use the device, such as playing duration and frequently-used apps. • Daily playtime limit: Set a time limit to manage your children’s usage. • Applications: View and add apps that are allowed to be used in kids mode. • Media: Allow your children to access certain images and videos saved on the device. • General: Configure kids mode settings.
Utilities Maps Use this app to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword. Once the location is found, select a location to view the detailed information. Refer to the help for more information.
Utilities Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • : Create or set a category. • : Insert images. • : Make a voice recording to insert. To save the memo, tap Done. To edit a memo, tap a memo, and then tap the content of the memo. Searching for memos Tap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword. Deleting memos Tap → Delete, select memos, and then tap Done.
Utilities Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap . To return to the My Files main screen, tap . Select a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options: • Select: Select files or folders. • Delete: Delete files or folders. • Create folder: Create a folder. • View mode: Change the view mode. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the folder on the Home screen or the My Files main screen.
Utilities Viewing storage information Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Tap to view memory information for your device and memory card. Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Tap → Add FTP server, enter details such as server address, user name, and password, and then tap Done. Torch Use this widget to turn the flash on or off to improve visibility.
Connecting with other devices NFC About NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna. Before using this feature • Check the location of the NFC antennas on your device and the other device.
Connecting with other devices Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product information from NFC tags. If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature, you can use the device to make payments conveniently. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right. Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag will appear.
Connecting with other devices Sending data Use the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right. Tap Android Beam and drag the Android Beam switch to the right. Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna. When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
Connecting with other devices Before using this feature • Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to connect to. • Ensure that both devices are set as visible to other Bluetooth devices. Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, drag the Bluetooth switch to the right, and then tap Scan. Detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. 2 Select a device to pair with.
Connecting with other devices 3 Tap 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device. → Bluetooth, and then select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. Or, set your device as visible to other devices. Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder.
Connecting with other devices S Beam Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. Before using this feature • Ensure that the NFC feature or Wi-Fi Direct is activated on your device and the devices you want to send files to. Sending data 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right. Tap S Beam and drag the S Beam switch to the right. Select a file and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
Connecting with other devices Quick connect About Quick connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content. • Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with. For example, the device name can be shown as BT MAC.
Connecting with other devices Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. Tap and select the device from the list of detected devices. Disconnecting devices To deactivate the Quick connect feature, tap . at the top of the screen. Alternatively, tap Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 2 3 4 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Select a media category.
Connecting with other devices 1 2 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect. Tap Control from the list of detected devices. When the device is connected to the TV, a remote control layout appears on the screen. When you connect the device to a TV for the first time, tap Set up Remote control. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete connecting the devices. 3 Control the connected TV using the remote control.
Connecting with other devices Exploring computers Launch the Samsung Link app to use content saved on remotely connected computers. To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account. Before using this feature • Ensure that all devices using this feature are connected to the same network. • Ensure that all computers that the device will connect to are registered with the Samsung Link app. • Install the Samsung Link app on both devices. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store.
Connecting with other devices Smart Remote About Smart Remote Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and select TV programmes and control channels with your device. Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. Before using this app • Ensure that you connect the device to a network. • Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. Connecting to a TV 1 2 3 Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. Tap Select country or region and select a country.
Connecting with other devices Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. 1 2 3 On the device, tap → Continue. Select the TV brand. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV and tap 1 works if the device turns off the TV. .
Connecting with other devices Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. 1 2 3 Tap → TV shows, Movies, or Sports and scroll left or right to select a category. Select a TV programme and tap Watch now. The selected programme will be shown on the connected TV. Tap to change channels or adjust the volume. The remote control panel appears on the screen. Setting programme reminders 1 2 Select a TV programme to watch.
Connecting with other devices Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen Mirroring -enabled devices (AllShare Cast dongle, HomeSync, and Wi-Fi Miracast devices) • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Connecting with other devices Before using this feature • Ensure that the screen mirroring-enabled device is connected to the TV using an HDMI cable. • Ensure that the TV is turned on. Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle.
Connecting with other devices Using the mobile printing feature Connect the device to a printer to print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Before using this feature • Ensure that the Wi-Fi feature or Wi-Fi Direct is activated on your device and the printer. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing, select a printer type, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right.
Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer.
Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. • Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage. • Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the device on the connected computer. After you finish playing the file, disconnect the device from the computer.
Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
Device & data manager Using a Samsung account 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign into your Samsung account. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up. To restore data, tap Restore, select the items to restore, and then tap Restore now. Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device.
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . QUICK SETTINGS View the list of your favourite settings options. To edit the list of favourite settings options, tap → Edit quick settings, select a settings option, and then tap Save. NETWORK CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
Settings To use options, tap . • Scan: Search for available networks. • Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN. • Help: Access help information for Wi-Fi. Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Tap → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
Settings Download booster Set the device to download files via both Wi-Fi and mobile networks at the same time. On the Settings screen, tap Download booster, and then drag the Download booster switch to the right. You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network. • Do not show speed info: Set the device not to display the data transfer speed in a popup window while using download booster mode.
Settings • USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer. • Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode.
Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then drag the Location switch to the right. • Mode: Select a method to collect your location data. • RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage. • LOCATION SERVICES: View the location services your device is using.
Settings CONNECT AND SHARE NFC Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right. • Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. • S Beam: Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. • Tap and pay: Set the default payment app for mobile payments.
Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. On the Settings screen, tap Screen Mirroring. SOUND AND DISPLAY Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sound. • Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.
Settings Display Change the settings for the display. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. • Font: – – Font style: Change the font type for display text. – – Font size: Change the font size. • Screen rotation: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. – – Smart rotation: Set the interface not to rotate according to the orientation of your face.
Settings • LED indicator: – – Charging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while you are charging the battery. – – Low battery: Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low. – – Notifications: Set the device to turn on the notification light when you have missed calls, messages, or notifications. – – Voice recording: Set the device to turn on the notification light when you record voice memos.
Settings • Clock size: Change the size of the clock. • Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. • Camera shortcut: Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen. • Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • Unlock effect: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen.
Settings Toolbox Set the device to use the toolbox. On the Settings screen, tap Toolbox, and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right. • APPLICATIONS: View the apps list to display in the toolbox. • Edit: Select the apps to display in the toolbox. One-handed operation Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. On the Settings screen, tap One-handed operation, and then drag the One-handed operation switch to the right.
Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. On the Settings screen, tap Blocking mode, and then drag the Blocking mode switch to the right. Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode. On the Settings screen, tap Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the right.
Settings MOTION Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Motions and gestures. • Air browse: Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, or songs. • Direct 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.
Settings USER AND BACKUP Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
Settings SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input. Language Select a display language for all menus and apps. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(UK): Select a default keyboard layout.
Settings • Keyboard swipe: – – None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. – – Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard. – – Cursor control: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. – – Flick input: Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you tap and hold a key, and then flick your finger upwards. • Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
Settings Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Default language status: View the status of the default language for the text-to-speech feature. Notification readout Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls, messages, or events.
Settings Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to Emergency mode for details. On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance. • Emergency mode: Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions, such as calling. • Geo News: Set the device to receive notifications for severe weather conditions. • Send help messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power button three times.
Settings Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to Using the power saving feature for details. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving. • Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for powersaving mode. – – Block background data: Set the device to prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection.
Settings Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Security. • Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data. • Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
Settings • Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. • Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device. • Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. • Verify apps: Set the device to allow Google to check the apps for harmful behaviour before installing them.
Settings APPLICATIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Application manager. Default applications Select a default setting for using apps. On the Settings screen, tap Default applications. • Home: Select a default Home screen mode. • Message: Select a default app to use for messaging. Call Customise the settings for calling features. On the Settings screen, tap Call. • Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically.
Settings • Call notification pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window when you receive an incoming call while using apps. • In-call status pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window that shows the status of a call while using apps. • Show caller information: Set the device to display the caller’s recent social networking activity when a call comes in. • Call alerts: – – Vibrate when answered: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call.
Settings • More settings: – – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – – Auto area code: Set the device to insert a prefix (area or country code) automatically before a phone number. – – Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls. – – Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress. – – Auto redial: Activate auto redial for calls that were not connected or that were cut off.
Settings Contacts Change settings for using contacts. On the Settings screen, tap Contacts. • Import/export: Import or export contacts. • Contacts to display: Select which contacts to display. • Swipe to call or send msg: Set the device to make a call or send a message when you drag a contact to the left or right in the contacts list. • Only contacts with phones: Set the device to display contacts that only have a phone number. • Sort by: Select an option for sorting contacts.
Settings Gallery Change settings for using Gallery. On the Settings screen, tap Gallery. • Sync only via Wi-Fi: Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is activated. • Filter by: Select the categories for sorting images. When you take a photo, it is sorted into a category automatically based on the categories you set. • Tag buddy: Set the device to display contextual tags. • Face tag: Register the faces in the image as face tags. Internet Change settings for using Internet.
Settings Messages Change settings for using messages. On the Settings screen, tap Messages. • Default messaging app: Select the default app to use for messaging. • Display: Change settings for the messaging window, such as the font size, background colour, and more. • Quick responses: Add or edit the message template. • Text messages: Change settings for text messages. • Multimedia messages: Change settings for multimedia messages. • Delete old messages: Set the device to delete old messages.
Settings S Planner Change settings for using S Planner. On the Settings screen, tap S Planner. • First day of week: Select the first day of a week. • Show week numbers: Set the device to display the number of weeks in a year. • Hide declined events: Set the device to hide expired events. • Hide completed tasks: Set the device to hide completed tasks. • Weather: Set the device to display the weather forecast.
Settings • Show body of message: Set the device to display the text of a new message. • Check missed events: Set the device to check missed calls, messages, or events when S Voice is launched by pressing the headset button. • Personal briefing: Set the device to display events saved in S Planner while you use S Voice. • Home address: Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature. • Log in to Facebook: Enter your Facebook account information to use Facebook with S Voice.
Accessibility Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment.
Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Negative colours • Interaction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direct access, and then drag the Direct access switch to the right. Then, select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home button three times quickly.
Accessibility When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more. When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items aloud. Firstly, the device reads aloud items on the screen when you tap them. Then, the device will perform the function or open the app if you tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
Accessibility • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next page: Scroll the screen to the left with two fingers. • Unlocking the screen: Scroll the screen in any direction within the locked screen area with two fingers.
Accessibility Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings → Manage gestures. Select a gesture, and then assign a feature to it.
Accessibility Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area. Or, you can set the device to read text in other reading units, such as lines or paragraphs. Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu 1 2 3 4 Select some text to read.
Accessibility Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, TalkBack pauses. When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods. To change the method for resuming TalkBack, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings → Resume from suspend. Then, select an option.
Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings. Alternatively, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings. • Speech volume: Adjust the volume level for voice feedback.
Accessibility • Focus speech audio: Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud. • Sound volume: Adjust the volume that sound is played when you touch the screen to control it. This feature is available when Sound feedback is selected. • Explore by touch: Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger. For example, when you tap Apps on the Home screen with your finger, the device reads out “Apps”.
Accessibility Using the rapid key input feature Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard. You can use this feature to enter characters instead of releasing your finger and double-tapping on the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Rapid key input. Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated.
Accessibility Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard, tap the text input field, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly. When you touch the keyboard with your finger, the device reads aloud the character buttons under your finger. When you hear the character you want, release your finger from the screen to select it. The character is entered and the device reads the text aloud.
Accessibility Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is read aloud, use the following actions: • Deleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. • Selecting text using selection mode: Activate selection mode to select and listen to the text. To activate selection mode, open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control → Start selection mode. Scroll to the left or right to listen to the text before or next to the currently-selected text.
Accessibility Reading aloud information from documents or images Take photos of documents or business cards and extract and read text from them. The device also reads colour and pattern information aloud when you take photos of coloured or patterned images. Access Samsung Apps, and download and install Optical Reader. Tap Optical Reader on the Apps screen. To select the languages to recognise, select → Language settings. Using document mode The default mode of this app is document mode.
Accessibility Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Font size. Magnifying the screen Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area.
Accessibility Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the contrast between black and white. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Negative colours.
Accessibility Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Flash notification. Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media sounds, including the caller’s voice during a call. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Turn off all sounds.
Accessibility Google caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then drag the Google subtitles (CC) switch to the right. Use the following options: • Language: Select a display language for the caption. • Text size: Change the font size. • Caption style: Change the caption style. Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset. To adjust the sound balance, connect a dual headset to the device.
Accessibility Using auto haptic Set the device to vibrate when playing sounds in downloaded apps, such as games. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Auto haptic. Some apps may not support this feature. Using the assistive menus Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon.
Accessibility Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap the screen to select items under the cursor. Use the following options: • / : Select an item or scroll left or right on the screen. • / : Scroll up or down the screen.
Accessibility Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Use the air gesture feature to 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 button. When you use this feature, place the device on a flat surface or hold the device securely to prevent it from moving. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Air wake up, and then drag the Air wake up switch to the right.
Accessibility Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay, and then select an option. Using interaction control mode Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. Use this mode when you want to allow others only limited access and control of your media or data.
Accessibility Answering or ending calls Set the method for answering or ending calls. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering and ending calls. Use the following options: • Pressing the home key: Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. • Using voice commands: Set the device to answer a call with voice commands. • Waving hand over device: When a call comes in, move your hand to the left, and then to the right across the sensor to answer the call.
Accessibility Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Manage accessibility → Import/ Export, and then select an import option. Select a file to import and tap Done → OK. The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file. Sharing accessibility settings files Share accessibility settings files with others via email, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and more.
Accessibility Using other useful features • Using S Voice: You can use S Voice to perform various functions using voice commands. Launch S Voice and make calls, send messages, and view tasks. Refer to S Voice for details. • Searching by voice: Use voice commands to search for webpage content. Use this feature when you are on the move and cannot use your hands to enter text. Refer to Voice Search for details. • Using notifications panel: Drag the status bar downwards to open the notifications panel.
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: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. • The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again.
Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app.
Troubleshooting • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.
Troubleshooting Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
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