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User Manual
SM-G850W
English (CA). 09/2014. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com
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Table of Contents
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Getting started
7 Package contents
8 Device layout
10 Using the SIM or USIM card and
battery
15 Turning the device on and off
16 Locking and unlocking the screen
Basics
17 Using the touch screen
20 Home screen layout
25 Notifications and quick setting panels
28 Opening apps
29 Installing or uninstalling apps
31 Entering text
33 Screen capture
34 My Files
36 Power saving feature
41 Tethering and Mobile hotspot
42 Internet
Motions & usability features
44 Motions and gestures
48 Air view
48 Multi window
53 Toolbox
54 Increasing touch screen sensitivity
Personalizing
55 Managing the Home and Apps screens
58 Setting wallpaper and ringtones
59 Changing the screen lock method
60 Finger Scanner
64 Private mode
65 Easy mode
66 Transferring data from your previous
device
67 Setting up accounts
38 Viewing help information
Network connectivity
39 Mobile data
39 Wi-Fi
Phone
68 Making calls
71 Receiving calls
72 Options during calls
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Contacts
73 Adding contacts
74 Managing contacts
Messages & email
77 Messages
80 Email
Camera
83 Basic shooting
88 Shooting modes
92 Camera settings
S Health
108 About S Health
109 Setting up a user profile
110 S Health main screen
112 Walking mate
114 Exercise mate
120 Heart Rate
123 Recording food intake
126 Managing weight
128 Viewing sleep information
130 Installing additional S Health apps
130 S Health settings
Security features
Gallery
95 Viewing photos or videos
97 Gallery settings
Studio
98 Photo studio
99 Collage studio
100 Shot & more
101 Video clip studio
102 Video trimmer
Multimedia
103 Music
106 Video
132 Emergency mode
133 Help message
134 Severe weather notifications (Geo
News)
Useful apps and features
136 S Planner
139 S Voice
141 Clock
143 Calculator
143 Memo
145 Voice Recorder
147 Dropbox
148 Flipboard
149 Torch
149 Magnifier
150 Google apps
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Connecting with other
devices
152 Bluetooth
154 Wi-Fi Direct
156 NFC
158 S Beam
159 Screen Mirroring
161 Mobile printing
Device & data manager
162 Upgrading the device
163 Transferring files between the device
and a computer
164 Backing up and restoring data
165 Performing a data reset
Accessibility
195 About Accessibility
196 Using the Home button to open
accessibility menus
196 Voice feedback (TalkBack)
207 Changing the font size
207 Magnifying the screen
207 Setting notification reminders
208 Reversing the display colours
208 Colour adjustment
209 Setting flash notification
209 Turning off all sounds
209 Caption settings
210 Adjusting the sound balance
210 Mono audio
210 Auto haptic
211 Assistive menu
Settings
166 About Settings
166 QUICK SETTINGS
166 NETWORK CONNECTIONS
171 CONNECT AND SHARE
172 SOUND AND DISPLAY
176 PERSONALIZATION
178 MOTION
179 USER AND BACKUP
180 SYSTEM
187 APPLICATIONS
213 Smart scroll
213 Setting tap and hold delay options
213 Interaction control
214 Answering and ending calls
214 Using single tap mode
215 Managing accessibility settings
216 Using other useful features
Troubleshooting
Health and Safety
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or
device’s software.
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customize the
operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For
large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.
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Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.
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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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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
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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
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Battery
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Charger
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
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Multipurpose jack
Proximity/Light sensor
Microphone
Device layout
Notification light
Earpiece
Home button
Recent apps button
Microphone
Front camera
Power button
Touch screen
Back button
Speaker
GPS antenna
Flash
Rear camera
Back cover
Headset jack
Volume button
NFC antenna (on the
battery)
Main antenna
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
Power
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Press to turn on or lock the screen.
Recent apps
Home
Back
Volume
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Tap to open the list of recent apps.
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Tap and hold to access additional options for the current
screen.
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Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press twice to launch
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Press and hold to launch
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
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Press to adjust the device volume.
S Voice
Google
.
.
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Using the SIM or USIM card and battery
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.
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Only nano-SIM cards work with the device.
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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For
more information about service availability, contact your service provider.
Remove the back cover.
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Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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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.
Insert the battery.
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Replace the back cover.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Remove the back cover.
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Pull out the battery.
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Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.
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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 battery by connecting the device to it 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.
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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
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If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection
to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the
network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully
charging the battery.
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the USB cable into
the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
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. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customizing these
options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between
charges:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary apps using the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the screen brightness.
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Turning the device on and off
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where
the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.
Power off
.
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Locking and unlocking the screen
Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the screen, 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 screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock
method for more information.
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Using the touch screen
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.
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It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen.
Tapping
To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character
using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with a finger.
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Tapping and holding
Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
Dragging
To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
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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 of items, 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.
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Home screen layout
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays
widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app
functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.
To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of
the screen. To customize the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.
Awidget
An app
A folder
Screen indicators
Favourite apps
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Home screen options
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access
the available options.
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Access
additional
options.
Using My Magazine
My Magazine
To activate
screen settings
On the Home screen, tap
displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in.
My Magazine
and tick
, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, tap
My Magazine
or scroll right to open
.
My Magazine
.
Home
To select the content to be displayed, tap →
interest you.
To update the content automatically when
Auto refresh on opening
tick
To deactivate
Home screen settings
My Magazine
and deselect
.
, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, tap
My Magazine
My Magazine
Settings
.
, and then select the categories that
opens, tap →
Settings
, and then
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Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or
right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customize the Apps screen,
refer to Managing the Apps screen.
Access additional
options.
An app
Screen indicators
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Indicator icons
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table
below are most common.
The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the
status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Icon Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
/
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
LTE network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Call in progress
Missed call
Smart stay or smart pause feature activated
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
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Icon Meaning
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. To close the notifications
panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.
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Launch Settings.
You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.
Activate or deactivate options.
Tap and hold a button to view
more detailed settings.
View all quick setting buttons.
Launch S Finder.
Adjust the brightness.
Launch Quick connect.
Clear all notifications.
Tap a notification and perform
various actions.
Rearranging quick setting buttons
To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap → , tap and hold an
item, and then drag the item to another location.
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Using the quick setting panel
You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or
deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel.
To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers.
Alternatively, tap
from the bottom of the screen upwards.
Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings
if you tap and hold a button.
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Wi-Fi
: Refer to Wi-Fi for more information.
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Location
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Sound
: Refer to Location for more information.
/
Vibrate
on the notifications panel. To close the quick setting panel, drag the bar
/
Mute
: Select a sound mode.
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Screen rotation
Some apps do not allow screen rotation.
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Bluetooth
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U. power saving
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Multi window
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Toolbox
: Refer to Toolbox for more information.
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
: Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information.
: Refer to Multi window for more information.
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Mobile hotspot
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Screen Mirroring
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NFC
: Refer to NFC for more information.
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Sync
: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as
calendar or email.
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Smart stay
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Smart pause
the screen.
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Power saving
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Blocking mode
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Flight mode
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Private mode
: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information.
: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information.
: When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it.
: When you activate this feature, playback pauses when you look away from
: Refer to Power saving mode for more information.
: Refer to Blocking mode for more information.
: Refer to Flight mode for more information.
: Refer to Private mode for more information.
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Touch sensitivity
: Refer to Increasing touch screen sensitivity for more information.
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
Tap → , and then tap
all
. Alternatively, tap → .
End
next to an app to close it. To close all running apps, tap
End
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Installing or uninstalling apps
Samsung GALAXY Apps
Use this app to purchase and download apps.
Tap
GALAXY Apps
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.
on the Apps screen.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app’s price.
To change the auto update settings, tap →
then select an option.
Settings
→
Free
. To purchase and
Auto update apps
, and
Play Store
Use this app to purchase and download apps.
Tap
Play Store
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
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap →
on the Apps screen.
SETTINGS
INSTALL
→
Auto-update apps
. To purchase
, and
then select an option.
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Downloading suggested apps
You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps.
On the Apps screen, tap →
Essentials
To download all apps in the list, tap
widget, and then tap next to an app.
GALAXY Essentials
Download all
. Or, on the Home screen, tap the
.
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap →
appears on the apps that you can disable. Select an app and tap
To uninstall downloaded apps, open the Apps screen and tap →
Uninstall
app, and then tap
. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
Uninstall
.
Settings
Enabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap →
Show disabled apps
, select apps, and then tap
Uninstall/disable apps
Downloaded apps
→
Application manager
Disable
.
Done
GALAXY
.
→ →
, select an
.
Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
select an app, and then tap
•
Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You can continue to use hidden
apps.
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Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the
device. You cannot use disabled apps.
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Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Enable
.
Settings
→
Application manager
, scroll to
DISABLED
,
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marks.
Entering text
Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and
more.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.
Suggested keywords
Change the keyboard settings.
Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap
it twice.
Enter numbers and punctuation
Delete a preceding character.
Break to the next line.
Enter a space.
Changing the input language
Tap →
more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or
right.
Select input languages
, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or
Changing the keyboard layout
Tap , select a language under
use.
INPUT LANGUAGES
, and then select a keyboard layout to
On
3x4 keyboard
corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.
, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the
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Using additional keyboard functions
Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on
the last function that was used.
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: Enter text by voice.
Change the language.
Open the keyboard.
Start or pause entering text by
voice.
This feature is only available when Google voice typing is enabled (on the Apps
screen, tap
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: Switch to handwriting mode.
Switch to the standard keyboard.
Switch between number mode
and character mode.
Settings
→
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
: Add an item from the clipboard.
•
: Change the keyboard settings.
Language and input and tap Google voice typing)
.
•
: Enter emoticons.
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: Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by
dragging .
Switch to the standard keyboard.
Copying and pasting
Tap and hold on text.
1
Drag or to select the desired text, or tap
2
Select all
to select all text.
Tap
Copy
or
Cut
3
Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap →
4
you have previously copied, tap →
. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
Clipboard
and select the text.
Paste
. To paste text that
Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device.
Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in
the
Gallery
the image and share it with others.
You can also capture screenshots using other methods. Refer to Palm swipe to capture for
more information.
→ →
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.
Album
→
Screenshots
folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit
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View storage information.
Search for files or folders.
services.
My Files
About My Files
Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud
storage services.
Tap
My Files
on the Apps screen.
Access additional options.
View the download history.
View files saved in cloud storage
Tap and use the following options:
•
Add shortcut
•
Add FTP server
•
Scan for nearby devices
•
Settings
: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen.
: Add an FTP server shortcut on the My Files main screen.
: Search for devices that have media sharing activated.
: Change the file manager settings.
View files by categories.
View files stored in the device.
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Viewing files
Tap
My Files
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 the following options:
•
Select
•
Delete
•
Create folder
•
View as
•
Sort by
•
Add shortcut
on the Apps screen.
: Select files or folders to apply options.
: Delete files or folders.
: Create a folder.
: Change the view mode.
: Sort files or folders.
: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home
screen.
•
Settings
Tap and hold a file or folder, and then use the following options:
•
: Share files with others.
•
: Delete files or folders.
•
→
•
→
•
→
activate
•
→
•
→
screen.
•
→
•
→
: Change the file manager settings.
Move
Copy
Move to Private
Rename
Add shortcut
Zip
Details
: Move files or folders to another folder.
: Copy files or folders to another folder.
: Move files to the private folder. This option appears once you
Private mode
: Rename a file or folder.
: Compress files or folders to create a zip file.
: View file or folder details.
. Refer to Private mode for more information.
: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home
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Power saving feature
Power saving mode
Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.
On the Apps screen, tap
Power saving mode
Power saving
Select from the following options:
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Restrict background data
mobile data connection.
•
Restrict performance
Recent apps button and the Back button.
•
Greyscale mode
to activate it.
Settings
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
: Limit various options, such as turning off the backlight for the
: Display colours on the screen as grey tones.
→
Power saving
: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a
→
Power saving mode
, and then tap the
Ultra power saving mode
Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device
performs the following:
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Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.
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Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.
•
Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.
•
Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.
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time
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
Ultra power saving mode
and tap
U. power saving
Essential apps
to activate it.
→
Power saving
→
Ultra power saving mode
, and tap the
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel
Access additional options.
Add more apps to use.
Remaining battery power
Estimated maximum standby
To add an app to the Home screen, tap and select an app.
To remove an app from the Home screen, tap →
Remove
, select an app with , and then
tap OK.
To change the settings for ultra power saving mode, such as network connectivity or sound,
tap →
To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap →
Settings
.
Disable ultra power saving mode
.
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.
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Viewing help information
To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and
tap
Settings
→
Help
.
To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap →
Some apps may not include help information.
Help
.
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Network connectivity
Mobile data
Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other
devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options.
On the Apps screen, tap
open the quick setting panel and tap
Settings
→
Data usage
Mobile data
, and then tick
to activate it.
Mobile data
. Alternatively,
Wi-Fi
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.
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear
2
with a lock icon.
Tap
3
Connect
.
Settings
→
Wi-Fi
, and then tap the
Wi-Fi
switch to activate it.
Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that
network each time it is available without requiring a password.
To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list
of networks and tap
Forget
.
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Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the Wi-Fi networks list, tap
the bottom of the list. Enter the network name in
enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap
Network SSID
Connect
Add Wi-Fi network
, select the security type and
.
at
Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint
Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network. You
can use the Passpoint feature to connect to public Wi-Fi networks that support automated
authentication. When you move to a new location, it will search for and connect to another
certified Wi-Fi network.
This feature may not be available depending on the region.
Tap →
Advanced
, and then tick
Passpoint
.
Using Smart network switch
Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages,
download content, and more.
On the Apps screen, tap
automatically switches from a Wi-Fi network to a mobile network when the current Wi-Fi
network is weak or unstable. When the Wi-Fi network signal becomes strong, the device
switches from the mobile network back to the Wi-Fi network.
Settings
→
Wi-Fi
, and then tick
Smart network switch
. The device
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Tethering and Mobile hotspot
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 Wi-Fi, USB, or
Bluetooth.
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.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Tap the
2
•
•
On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks
3
list.
On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.
4
Mobile hotspot
appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks
list.
To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap →
level of security. Then, enter a password and tap
Settings
switch to activate it.
→
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
→
Configure hotspot
Save
.
Mobile hotspot
and select the
Using USB tethering
.
Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable.
2
Settings
→
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
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Bookmark the current webpage.
Open the webpage window
Tick
3
4
USB tethering
appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
On the computer, use your device’s mobile data connection.
.
Internet
Browsing webpages
Tap
1
Internet
on the Apps screen.
Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the
2
web address field.
Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap .
3
To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
Read an article in reading mode.
manager.
Access additional options.
Refresh the current webpage.
Open the homepage.
Move to the previously-visited
page.
View saved pages.
View bookmarked webpages.
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Setting the homepage
Tap
Internet
on the Apps screen.
Tap →
•
•
•
•
While viewing a webpage, tap to open the homepage.
Settings
Current page
Quick access
Most visited sites
Other
: Set a preset webpage as your homepage.
→
Set homepage
: Set the current webpage as your homepage.
: Set the quick access list as your homepage.
, and then select one of the following:
: Set the list of most-visited webpages as your homepage.
Managing the quick access list
You can quickly access your frequently-visited webpages by adding them to the quick access
list.
To add a webpage to the quick access list, open the webpage that you want to add. Then, tap
→
Add to Quick access
To delete a webpage from the quick access list, tap and hold the webpage icon that you want
to delete. Then, drag it to
.
Delete
at the top of the screen.
Managing the webpage history
Tap
Internet
Tap →
To delete webpages, tap →
on the Apps screen.
History
to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages.
Delete
or
Clear history
.
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Motions and gestures
Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control
motions properly.
Direct call
On the Apps screen, tap
Direct call
While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to
make a call.
switch to activate it.
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
→
Direct call
, and then tap the
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Smart alert
On the Apps screen, tap
Smart alert
If you have missed calls or new messages, the device will vibrate when you pick it up.
switch to activate it.
This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat
surface.
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
→
Smart alert
, and then tap the
Mute/Pause
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
→
Mute/Pause
, and then tap the
Mute/Pause
switch to activate it.
Covering screen with hand
Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media
playback.
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Turning device over
Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
Smart pause
Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you
look at the screen again.
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Palm swipe to capture
On the Apps screen, tap
then tap the
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. The image is saved in the
→
Screenshots
others.
Palm swipe to capture
folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.
Settings
→
Motions and gestures
switch to activate it.
→
Palm swipe to capture
Gallery
→ →
, and
Album
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Air view
Hover over an item or the screen with your finger to preview content or view information in a
pop-up window.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
Multi window
→
Air view
, and then tap the
Air view
switch to activate it.
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.
Launching Multi window
On the Apps screen, tap
1
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
activate it.
Settings
→
Multi window
, and then tap the
Multi window
Multi window
to
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Tap at the left side of the screen to open the Multi window tray.
2
Multi window tray handle
Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray. Then, drag it to one of
3
the two windows.
App icons marked with can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the
same time.
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Creating a Multi window combination
Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps.
Launch two apps in a split-screen Multi window.
1
Open the Multi window tray and tap →
2
The Multi window combination is added at the top of the Multi window tray.
To delete Multi window combinations, open the Multi window tray, tap →
Multi window combination, and then tap OK.
Create
.
Edit
, select a
Adjusting the window size
Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
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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 the app windows to access the following options:
•
: Switch locations between Multi window apps.
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•
: 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.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
activate it.
Open the Multi window tray and tap →
2
The device displays the available apps that you can use on the Multi window tray.
Settings
→
Multi window
Edit
, and then tap the
.
Multi window
Multi window
to
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Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi window tray.
3
Tap
4
Done
.
Toolbox
You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps.
On the Apps screen, tap
Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
screen.
To launch an app, tap and select an app.
To move the toolbox, tap and drag it to another location.
To change the apps in the toolbox, tap and hold , and then drag it to
To hide the toolbox, tap and hold , and then drag it to
Settings
→
Toolbox
, and then tap the
Toolbox
to activate it. appears on the
Remove
Toolbox
.
switch to activate it.
Edit
.
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Increasing touch screen sensitivity
Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves.
On the Apps screen, tap
Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
•
Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen. Other types of
material may not be recognized.
•
For best results, tap the screen firmly while wearing gloves.
•
This feature may not work properly when you are using S view.
Settings
→
Display
, and then tick
Touch sensitivity
Increase touch sensitivity
to activate it.
.
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Managing the Home and Apps screens
Managing the Home screen
Adding items
Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.
To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap
hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.
Widgets
, tap and
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
the screen.
Remove
that appears at the top of
Creating a folder
On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to
1
at the top of the screen.
Create folder
that appears
Enter a folder name.
2
Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap
3
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Managing folders
To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name
for the folder and tap
To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour.
To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the folder.
To move an app from a folder, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then drag it to a new
location.
Done
.
Managing panels
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.
To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap .
To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to
the screen.
To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap .
Remove
at the top of
Managing the Apps screen
Changing the sorting method
On the Apps screen, tap →
Hiding apps
Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
On the Apps screen, tap →
To display hidden apps, tap →
View as
Hide apps
and select a sorting method.
, select apps, and then tap
Show hidden apps
, select apps, and then tap
Done
.
Done
.
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Moving items
On the Apps screen, tap →
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
To move an item to a new panel, drag it to
You can move folders only in the folder panel.
Edit
. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.
Create page
that appears at the top of the screen.
Creating folders
On the Apps screen, tap →
1
app, and then drag it to
Enter a folder name.
2
Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap
3
The new folder is added to the folder panel of the Apps screen.
Create folder
Create folder
. Alternatively, tap →
that appears at the top of the screen.
Done
Edit
, tap and hold an
.
Managing folders
To rename a folder, select a folder and tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the
folder and tap
To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour.
To move more apps to a folder, tap →
folder.
To move an app from a folder, tap →
drag it to an app panel. If you move the app from the folder to the folder panel, a new folder
is created.
Done
.
Edit
, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the
Edit
, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then
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Setting wallpaper and ringtones
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked
screen.
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap
1
on the Apps screen, tap
Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to.
2
Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3
To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap
Tap
4
Set wallpaper
or
Settings
Done
→
Wallpaper
.
.
Wallpapers
More images
Changing ringtones
Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications.
On the Apps screen, tap
To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap
a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone, tap
Settings
→
Sound
Ringtones
.
, select a ringtone, and then tap OK. To use
Add
.
. Alternatively,
.
To set a ringtone for notifications, tap
Notifications
, select a ringtone, and then tap OK.
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Changing the screen lock method
You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your
personal information.
On the Apps screen, tap
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.
Settings
→
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
, and then select a screen
Pattern
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
PIN
A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password
again to verify it.
Password
A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including
numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Fingerprint
Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Finger Scanner for more information.
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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. Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity.
•
Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your fingers are clean and dry.
•
The device may not recognize fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.
•
The device may not recognize fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
•
To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to
perform tasks on the device.
•
Do not drag your finger too quickly or slowly. Drag your finger at a moderate speed to
allow the device to recognize it.
•
In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature
in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a
metal object.
Registering fingerprints
On the Apps screen, tap
1
If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window
2
appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap .
Settings
→
Finger Scanner
→
Fingerprint manager
.
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Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen.
3
Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards
4
over the Home button.
Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered.
If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognize your
fingerprints.
Tap
5
6
7
Done
for when you hold the device in one hand.
If a pop-up window appears requesting a password, enter the alternative password, tap
Continue
the alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprints.
If a fingerprint lock pop-up window appears, tap OK. You can use your fingerprints to
unlock the screen.
to finish scanning your fingerprint. Or, tap
, enter the alternative password again to verify it, and then tap OK. You can use
Register
to register your thumbprint
Managing registered fingerprints
You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints.
On the Apps screen, tap
To delete fingerprints, tap →
To rename a fingerprint, tap and hold a fingerprint, tap , enter a new name, and then tap
Settings
Deregister
→
Finger Scanner
, select fingerprints, and then tap
→
Fingerprint manager
.
Done
→ OK.
OK
.
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Changing the alternative password
You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Scan a registered fingerprint or tap
2
Enter a new password and tap
3
Enter the password again and tap OK.
4
Settings
Continue
→
Finger Scanner
Enter backup password
.
→
Change alternative password
.
.
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints.
On the Apps screen, tap
Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Finger Scanner
Settings
→
→
Lock screen
Screen lock
→
Screen lock
→
Fingerprint
.
→
Fingerprint
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
On the Apps screen, tap
tap the
and tap
Verify Samsung account
Confirm
.
Settings
→
Finger Scanner
switch to activate it. Enter your Samsung account password
→
Verify Samsung account
GALAXY Apps
, and then
.
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Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
sign-in
Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint.
2
Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in button.
3
Tick
4
switch to activate it.
Sign in using your fingerprints
Settings
→
Finger Scanner
and tap
→
Remember
Web sign-in
.
and tap the
Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal
You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Settings
→
Finger Scanner
→
Pay with PayPal
Web
.
Tap
2
3
4
Install
Tap
Link
Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to the PayPal website and register your
fingerprints.
under
under
FIDO Ready™ support
PayPal account
.
.
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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
On the Apps screen, tap
1
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
activate it.
When you activate private mode for the first time, set an unlock code and a backup PIN.
Enter the private mode unlock code.
2
When this mode is activated, appears at the top of the screen.
To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap
3
→
Move to Private
Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them.
When you have selected the items to hide, open the Apps screen, tap
4
mode
quick setting panel and tap
The selected items will disappear from the screen.
, and then tap the
Settings
.
Private mode
→
Private mode
switch to deactivate it. Alternatively, open the
Private mode
, and then tap the
to deactivate it.
Private mode
Private mode
Settings
→
to
Private
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Viewing hidden content
You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap
activate it.
Enter the private mode unlock code.
2
On the Apps screen, tap
3
All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.
Settings
My Files
→
Private mode
→
Private
, and then tap the
.
Private mode
Private mode
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
To return to standard mode, open the Home screen and tap
Standard mode
→
Done
Done
.
Easy settings
.
→
Easy mode
Managing shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, scroll left, tap , and then select an app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, scroll right, tap .
To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap →
Edit
, select an app or contact with .
→
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Transferring data from your previous device
Using backup accounts
You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your
Google or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information.
Using Samsung Smart Switch
You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch (for mobiles
and computers). Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
Using Smart Switch Mobile
Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device.
You can download the app from
On your device, tap
1
On your device, select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the
2
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.
Smart Switch Mobile
GALAXY Apps
.
or
Play Store
.
Using Smart Switch with computers
Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s
mobile devices) from a computer to your device. You can download the app from
www.samsung.com/smartswitch.
Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For more information, contact the
1
device’s manufacturer.
On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
2
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Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable.
3
On the computer, click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on-screen
4
instructions to transfer data to your device.
Using Samsung Kies
Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your
device. You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to Connecting
with Samsung Kies for more information.
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
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.
Settings
→
Accounts
→
Add account
and select an account service.
Removing accounts
On the Apps screen, tap
account
.
Settings
→
Accounts
, select an account, and then tap →
Remove
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Making calls
Tap
Tap
Phone
Keypad
on the Apps screen.
, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call. You can also make
calls to phone numbers listed in
View call and message logs.
Enter the number using the
keypad.
Add the number to the
contacts list.
Logs, Favourites
, and
Contacts
.
View favourite contacts.
View the contacts list.
Access additional options.
Preview the phone number.
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Making calls from call logs or contacts list
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 →
and then deselect
Swipe to call or send msg
.
Making calls from the favourites list
Settings
→
Contacts
,
You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the
favourite contacts list.
To add contacts to the favourites list, tap
To make a call to a favourite contact, tap
Contacts
Favourites
, select a contact, and then tap .
and select a contact.
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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. Alternatively, tap →
number, and then select a contact.
Speed dial
, select a
Making an international call
Tap
Keypad
Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone
number, and then tap .
To block outgoing international calls, tap →
barring
.
. Then, select a call type and tick
Settings
International calls
→
Call
→
More settings
.
→
Call
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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
pop-up window.
If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be answered. When the second call is
answered, the first call is put on hold.
Answer
in the
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
pop-up window.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.
To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap
→
Call
→
Call rejection
→
Rejection messages
→ .
Phone
Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers
Reject
→ →
in the
Settings
Tap
1
2
3
4
Phone
Tap →
Tap
Auto reject list
Tap
Save
on the Apps screen.
Settings
.
→
Call
→
→ , enter a number, and then assign a category.
Call rejection
→
Auto reject mode
→
Auto reject numbers
Missed calls
If a call is missed, appears on the status bar. Open the notifications panel to view the list of
missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
Phone
→
Logs
to view missed calls.
.
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Options during calls
During a voice call
The following actions are available:
•
: Increase the volume.
•
Add call
•
Keypad
•
End call
•
Speaker
into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears.
•
Mute
: Dial a second call.
: Open the keypad.
: End the current call.
: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•
Bluetooth
•
→
Hold
•
→
Contacts
•
→
Memo
•
→
Messages
•
→
Personalize call sound
when a headset is connected.
•
→
Settings
When you launch apps during a call, a pop-up window for the call screen ( ) appears. You can
continue your phone conversation while using apps.
To move the pop-up window, drag it to another location.
To delete the pop-up window, tap and hold it, and then tap OK.
To return to the call screen, tap the pop-up window.
: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
: Hold a call. Tap
: Open the contacts list.
: Create a memo.
: Send a message.
: Change the call settings.
Resume call
: Select or personalize the sound quality used during calls
to retrieve the held call.
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Adding contacts
Moving contacts from other devices
You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from
your previous device for more information.
Creating contacts manually
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Tap and enter contact information.
2
•
: Add an image.
•
/ : Add or delete a contact field.
Tap
Save
3
To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, tap
and then tap
.
Add to Contacts
Contacts
.
→
Contacts
.
Keypad
Creating contacts from business cards
Take a photo of a business card and extract contact information from it.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Contacts
→
Contacts
.
, enter the number,
Tap →
2
To select or add languages to recognize, tap →
Business cards
→ .
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Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation.
3
Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames
4
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 →
•
To extract text from a stored image, tap →
Load image
Auto capture
.
→
Off
.
Edit or add more information and tap
5
Managing contacts
Editing a contact
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Select a contact to edit and tap .
2
Edit the contact information or tap
3
Tap
Save
4
.
Contacts
Save
.
→
Contacts
Add another field
.
to add more contact information.
Deleting a contact
Select a contact to delete and tap →
Sharing a contact
Select a contact to share, tap →
Share name card
Delete
.
, and then select a sharing method.
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Managing groups
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap .
Contacts
→
Contacts
.
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
Deleting a group
Tap →
Delete group
, select user-added groups, and then tap
Done
Sending a message or email to group members
Select a group, tap →
Done
, enter a message, and then tap the send button.
Send message or email
→
Message
or
Email
Done
.
.
, select members, tap
Merging contacts with accounts
Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts.
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap →
Merge accounts
Contacts
→
Google
→
Contacts
or
.
Samsung account
.
Importing and exporting contacts
Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to
storage services.
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap →
Settings
→
Contacts
Contacts
→
Contacts
→
Import/export
.
, and then select an import or export option.
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Searching for contacts
On the Apps screen, tap
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 call.
•
: Compose a message.
•
: Compose an email.
Contacts
→
Contacts
.
Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen
Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen.
On the Apps screen, tap
1
Select a contact.
2
3
Tap →
Add shortcut to home screen
Contacts
→
Contacts
.
.
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Messages & email
Messages
Sending messages
Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).
You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are
roaming.
Tap
1
2
Messages
Tap .
on the Apps screen.
Add recipients and enter a message.
3
Enter recipients.
Attach files.
Enter emoticons.
Enter a message.
Tap to send the message.
4
Access additional options.
Select contacts from the
contacts list.
Send the message.
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Messages & email
While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options:
•
Quick responses
•
Insert smiley
•
Add subject
•
Add slide
•
Schedule message
•
Discard
•
Font size
: Add message slides.
: Cancel composing the message.
: Change the font size of text in the text field.
: Select a message template and enter a message.
: Enter emoticons.
: Enter a subject.
: Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent.
Sending scheduled messages
While composing a message, tap →
•
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. Messages may be sent
at an incorrect time if you move across time zones or the network does not update
the information.
Schedule message
. Set a time and date and tap
Done
.
Adding contacts to the priority list
Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts. Send them messages
by selecting a contact icon from above the messages list.
Tap
Tap to add priority senders.
Done
To remove contacts from the priority list, tap and hold a contact, tap
senders
. To add more contacts, tap .
, tap on each contact, and then tap
→
Inbox
or
Contacts
Done
, select contacts to add, and then tap
Edit list of priority
.
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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 when you are
roaming.
While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options:
•
View contact
•
Add to Contacts
•
Quick responses
•
Add recipient
•
Insert smiley
: View the contact’s information.
: Add the contact to the contacts list.
: Enter a message by selecting one from message templates.
: Add recipients to send the message to.
: Enter emoticons.
•
Add subject
•
Add slide
•
Schedule message
•
Add to priority senders
them from the priority senders list.
•
Add to spam numbers
spam or remove a phone number from the spam list.
•
Discard
•
Font size
: Enter a subject.
: Add message slides.
: Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent.
/
Remove from priority senders
/
Remove from spam numbers
: Cancel composing the message.
: Change the font size of text in the text field.
: Add contacts to or remove
: Identify a phone number as
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Managing messages
While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options:
•
Select
•
Delete
•
Draft messages
•
Locked messages
•
Scheduled messages
•
Spam messages
•
Font size
•
Settings
•
Help
: Select messages to apply options.
: Delete all or selected messages.
: View messages saved for later delivery.
: View locked messages.
: View scheduled messages.
: View spam messages.
: Change the font size of text in the text field.
: Change message settings.
: View help information about sending and managing messages.
Setting up email accounts
Tap
Email
Set up an email account when opening
Enter the email address and password. Tap
setup
the setup.
To set up another email account, tap →
If you have more than one email account, you can set one as the default account. Tap →
Manage accounts
on the Apps screen.
Email
for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen instructions to complete
→ →
Set as default account
for the first time.
Next
for a private email account or tap
Manage accounts
.
→ .
Manual
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Messages & email
list.
Save the message for later
Discard the message.
Sending messages
Tap
Email
Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message.
on the Apps screen.
delivery.
Attach images, videos and
others.
Add recipients.
Enter a subject.
Enter a message.
Send the message.
Access additional options.
Add a CC or BCC.
Insert files into the message, or
use editing options.
Add recipients from the contacts
Accessing additional options
While composing a message, tap and access additional options.
•
Send email to myself
•
Schedule email
•
If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network,
: Send the message at a scheduled time.
: Send the message to myself.
or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
•
This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. Messages may be sent
at an incorrect time if you move across time zones or the network does not update
the information.
•
Priority
•
Security options
: Select a message’s priority level.
: Set security options for the message.
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Messages & email
Delete the message.
Reading messages
Tap
Email
Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve
new messages, tap .
Tap a message to read.
on the Apps screen.
Add this email address to the
contacts list or view other
options.
Access additional options.
Open attachments.
Mark the message as a reminder.
Forward the message.
Reply to all recipients.
Reply to the message.
Go to the previous or next
message.
Adding contacts to the priority list
Set contacts that you communicate with frequently as priority contacts.
Tap →
email addresses or select contacts to add, and then tap OK or
To add more contacts to the priority list, tap .
Priority senders
→
Tap to add priority senders
→
Enter email
Done
.
or
Contacts
, enter
To remove contacts from the priority list, tap and hold a contact, tap on each contact, and
then tap
Done
.
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Camera
Display current
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Tap
1
2
3
Camera
Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.
•
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
•
To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .
on the Apps screen.
•
To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on
the centre of the screen, tap
Switch between the
front and rear
cameras.
Camera shortcuts
Change camera
settings.
.
mode.
Start recording a
video.
Take a photo.
Change the shooting
mode.
View photos and
videos you have
captured.
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•
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
•
Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in
some modes that require high resolutions.
•
The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion
may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance
problems.
Launching Camera on the locked screen
To quickly take photos of special moments, launch
On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. If is not shown, open the Apps
screen, tap
Settings
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
→
Lock screen
, and then tick
Camera
Camera shortcut
on the locked screen.
.
Reorganizing camera shortcuts
You can reorganize camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen. Tap
on the preview screen. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen.
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Camera etiquette
•
Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission.
•
Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited.
•
Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s
privacy.
Selective focus
Use the out-of-focus effect to blur the background and make your subject stand out.
Without effect
Tap
1
2
3
4
5
Camera
Tap →
Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
Tap to take a photo.
Tap the preview thumbnail at the bottom right of the screen to edit the photo.
on the Apps screen.
Selective focus
to activate it.
With effect
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Tap and select one of the following:
6
•
7
Near focus
•
Far focus
•
Pan focus
Tap .
•
It is recommended that you position subjects between 10-50 cm from the device.
Position the subject 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 can be affected in the following
: Make the subject stand out and blur the background around the subject.
: Blur the subject and make the background stand out around the subject.
: Make the subject and its background stand out.
conditions:
–
The device or the subject is moving.
–
There is strong background light, low levels of light, or you are taking photos
indoors.
–
The subject or background has no pattern, or consists of a plain colour.
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Remote viewfinder
Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely
to take photos or record videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is
displayed on the connected device.
Tap
1
2
3
4
5
Camera
Tap →
Tap
Easily connect via NFC
•
Easily connect via NFC
•
Wi-Fi Direct settings
Tap the image on the preview screen where the device should focus.
Tap to take the photo displayed on the connected device’s viewfinder.
Ensure that the device you want to connect to supports the remote viewfinder mode.
on the Apps screen.
Remote viewfinder
or
: Activate the NFC feature on both devices.
: Activate the Wi-Fi Direct feature on both devices.
.
Wi-Fi Direct settings
to connect to another device.
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Shooting modes
Auto
Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal
mode for the photo.
On the Apps screen, tap
Camera
→
MODE
→
Auto
.
Beauty face
Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.
On the Apps screen, tap
Camera
→
MODE
→
Beauty face
.
Shot & more
Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using
the shooting modes. The device identifies the photos with in
The zoom feature is not available while taking photos in this mode.
Tap
1
2
Tap
Camera
MODE
on the Apps screen.
→
Shot & more
.
Gallery
.
Tap .
3
The device takes a series of photos and displays the available shooting modes.
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Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos.
4
•
Best photo
series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with
.
•
Best face
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. The
device recommends the best photo and identifies it with .
•
Drama shot
motion trails. Extend the motion trail in the image by selecting more photos from the
bottom of the screen. To edit the motion trails of selected photos, tap and select
a photo. Tap to display subject’s motion trails or tap to erase the motion trails.
: Take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the
: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the
: Take a series of photos and combine them to create an image that shows
Edit the photo as desired and tap
•
Eraser
Tap to restore the original photo.
•
Panning shot
appear to be moving fast. Tap
the angle of blurring to apply to the background. Tap and draw a circle with your
finger around the large circle to adjust the angle of blurring. To adjust the level of
background blurring, drag the screen to the left or the right.
When you are finished editing photos, tap .
5
: Erase unwanted moving objects. Tap to erase unwanted moving objects.
: Apply an effect to the subject’s background that makes the subject
Done
Objects
.
to select a subject. Tap
Motion blur
to change
Panorama
Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device
identifies the photo with in
On the Apps screen, tap
Camera
Gallery
→
MODE
.
→
Panorama
.
To get the best shot, follow these tips:
•
Move the camera slowly in one direction.
•
Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder.
•
Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain
wall.
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Virtual tour
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. The device identifies the photo with in
Gallery
1
2
3
.
Tap
Camera
Tap
MODE
Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the
preview screen.
When the circle’s border turns blue, the device starts to take photos.
on the Apps screen.
→
Virtual tour
.
Move slowly forwards, or rotate left or right while taking photos.
4
Whenever the dot is inside the large circle, the device takes a photo automatically.
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Camera
are available.
Repeat this action to take more photos.
5
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
To finish, tap .
6
Undo
.
Dual Camera
When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the
front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful
landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously.
On the Apps screen, tap
Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.
Switch between the
front and rear
cameras.
Camera
→
MODE
→
Dual Camera
to switch to dual camera mode.
Tap to resize it or
move the location.
•
You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up
to 10 minutes in HD or VGA.
•
While recording videos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal
microphone.
Select among
various styles that
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Managing shooting modes
Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen.
On the Apps screen, tap
Camera
→
MODE
→
Downloading shooting modes
Download more shooting modes from
On the Apps screen, tap
Camera
→
GALAXY Apps
MODE
→
Camera settings
On the Apps screen, tap
still camera and video camera modes.
•
Picture size
it takes up more memory.
•
Burst shots
•
Picture stabilisation
/
Video size
: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.
Camera
: Set the device to automatically detect darker conditions and adjust
→ . Not all of the following options are available in both
: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But
Manage modes
.
Download
.
.
the camera accordingly to prevent blurring from camera movement.
This option is not available when you record videos.
•
Face detection
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
entire area, with emphasis on the centre of the scene. Spot measures the light at the
centre of the screen only. Matrix averages the entire scene.
: Set the device to recognize people’s faces and help you take photos of
: Select a metering method. Centre-weighted measures light over the
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Camera
•
Tap to take pics
•
Selective focus
: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.
: Use this to take a photo with an out-of-focus effect. Refer to Selective
focus for more information.
•
Recording mode
•
Video stabilisation
: Change the recording mode.
camera is moving.
•
Audio zoom
•
Effects
: Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. To download
: Make the sound from the zoomed subject louder while recording.
: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the
more effects, tap
tap
Manage effects
•
Flash
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•
Timer
•
HDR (Rich tone)
: Use this for delayed-time shots.
bright and dark areas.
Download
. To change the order of effects or hide effects from the list,
.
: Use this to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in
•
Location tags
•
To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be
obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather
conditions.
•
Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
Without effect With effect
: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
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•
Review pics/videos
•
Remote viewfinder
take photos or record videos. Refer to Remote viewfinder for more information.
•
White balance
range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations.
•
Exposure value
camera’s sensor receives. If the image is too dark, increase exposure. If the image is too
light, decrease exposure.
•
Grid lines
•
The volume key
function.
•
Voice control
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
: Set the device to take photos with voice commands.
: Set the device to show photos or videos after capturing them.
: Set the device to use as a viewfinder and control the other device to
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the
: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom
•
Help
: View help information for using the camera.
•
Reset settings
The available options vary depending on the mode used.
: Reset the camera settings.
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Modify the image.
Send the image to others.
thumbnails
Viewing photos or videos
Viewing content on the device
On the Apps screen, tap
Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail.
To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen.
Move to the previous screen.
Search for other devices to view
Gallery
the image.
and select an image or a video.
Access additional options.
Delete the image.
Image and video preview
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Viewing content stored on other devices
Search for photos and videos that are stored on other devices and view them on your device.
Tap
Gallery
Accessing content on a nearby device
on the Apps screen.
All devices must support Wi-Fi Direct or be connected to the same access point.
To use this feature, open the Apps screen, tap
Nearby devices
Tap and select a device in
and videos on the devices that have the content sharing feature activated.
switch to activate it. Refer to Nearby devices for more settings.
NEARBY DEVICES
Settings
to access content. You can view the photos
→
Nearby devices
, and then tap the
Changing the sorting method
The images or videos on your device can be sorted by time or album. You can also filter
images and videos by category, such as people or scenery.
On the Apps screen, tap
Gallery
→ , and then select a sorting method.
Accessing additional options
On the Apps screen, tap
options.
•
More info
: View more information about the file.
Gallery
and select an image or a video. Tap and use the following
•
Copy to clipboard
•
Studio
•
Rotate left
•
Rotate right
•
Crop
•
Rename
: Edit images or videos in studio mode. Refer to Studio for more information.
: Rotate counter-clockwise.
: Crop the image.
: Rename the file.
: Copy the file to the clipboard.
: Rotate clockwise.
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Gallery
•
Slideshow
•
Set as
•
Print
more information.
•
Move to Private
: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.
: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for
: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.
: Move files to the private folder. This option appears once you activate
Private mode
•
Settings
The available options may differ depending on the selected file.
To select multiple files from the file list, tap and hold a file, and then tap the other files.
When the files are selected, you can share or delete them at the same time or tap to access
additional options.
. Refer to Private mode for more information.
: Change the Gallery settings.
Gallery settings
Tap
1
2
Gallery
Tap →
on the Apps screen.
Settings
.
Use the following options:
3
•
Sync via Wi-Fi only
activated.
•
Tag buddy
the information on an image, tap , edit the details, and then tap
•
Face tag
it is detected. Select the face, tap
face tag. When the face tag appears on an image, tap it and access various options,
such as calling or sending a message to the person.
When you use
face size, skin colour, facial expression, light conditions, or accessories the subject is
wearing.
: Tag photos with information, such as date and location. To edit tags, tap
: Assign tags to faces in an image. A white frame appears around a face when
: Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is
Face tag
Done
Add name
, face recognition may fail depending on the face angle,
, and then select a contact to identify the
.
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Studio
Photo studio
Edit images by applying various effects.
Tap
1
2
3
4
Studio
Tap
Photo studio
Select an image to edit.
Edit the image by applying various effects.
on the Apps screen.
.
Apply effects to the image.
Adjust the saturation or
brightness of the image.
Crop, rotate, or resize the image.
When you are finished editing the image, tap
5
Done
Apply effects to an image of a
person.
Decorate the image by adding
stickers, inserting a frame, or
drawing on the image.
→ .
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Select a save option and tap OK.
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The edited photo is saved in the
Album
→
Studio
.
Studio
folder. To open the folder, tap
Collage studio
Combine several images together to create a collage.
Tap
1
2
3
4
Studio
Tap
Collage studio
Select images to combine and tap
Edit the image by applying various effects.
on the Apps screen.
.
Done
.
Gallery
→ →
Select a layout.
Change the aspect ratio.
When you are finished editing the images, tap .
5
The edited image is saved in the
Album
→
Studio
.
Studio
Adjust the margins or corner
roundness.
Shuffle your pictures and use a
randomly selected layout and
background.
Select a background.
folder. To open the folder, tap
Gallery
→ →
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moving quickly.
Shot & more
Apply various effects to the images you have taken.
Only photos taken in shot & more mode can be selected.
Tap
1
2
3
4
Studio
Tap
Shot & more
Select an image to edit.
Edit the image by applying various effects.
on the Apps screen.
.
Create an image that shows
motion trails.
Create the best possible image.
Save the best photo.
When you are finished editing the image, tap .
5
The edited image is saved in the
Album
→
Studio
.
Studio
Erase moving objects from the
background.
Make the subject appear to be
folder. To open the folder, tap
Gallery
→ →
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