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USER MANUAL
SM-T 730
SM-T 735
SM-T 736B
SM-T 737
English. 05/2021. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com
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Table of Contents
Basics
4 Read me first
6 Device overheating situations and
solutions
10 Device layout and functions
14 Charging the battery
16 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
(Mobile network enabled models)
17 Memory card (microSD card)
19 Turning the device on and off
20 Initial setup
20 Samsung account
21 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch)
23 Understanding the screen
30 Notification panel
32 Screen capture and screen record
34 Entering text
70 AR Zone
71 Bixby
73 Bixby Vision
74 Bixby Routines
76 Multi window
78 Samsung Notes
82 Samsung Members
82 Samsung Kids
83 Samsung Flow
84 Samsung Global Goals
84 Samsung TV Plus
84 Galaxy Shop
84 PENUP
85 Calendar
85 Reminder
86 Voice Recorder
87 My Files
87 Clock
Apps and features
36 Installing or uninstalling apps
37 S Pen
48 Phone
51 Contacts
53 Messages
54 Internet
55 Camera
66 Gallery
87 Calculator
88 Game Launcher
89 Game Booster
90 SmartThings
90 Sharing content
92 Music Share
93 Smart View
94 Daily Board
96 Samsung DeX
103 Google apps
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Settings
104 Introduction
104 Samsung account
104 Connections
105 Wi-Fi
107 Bluetooth
108 Data saver (Mobile network
enabled models)
108 Mobile data only apps (Mobile
network enabled models)
108 Mobile Hotspot (Mobile network
enabled models)
109 More connection settings
110 Sound
111 Sound quality and effects
127 Digital Wellbeing and parental
controls
127 Battery and device care
127 Optimising your device
128 Battery
128 Storage
128 Memory
128 Device protection
129 Apps
129 General management
130 Accessibility
131 Software update
131 About tablet
111 Separate app sound
112 Notifications
112 Display
113 Wallpaper
113 Home screen
113 Lock screen
114 Smart Lock
114 Biometrics and security
115 Face recognition
117 Secure Folder
120 Secure Wi-Fi
121 Privacy
121 Location
121 Google
122 Accounts and backup
Appendix
132 Troubleshooting
137 Removing the battery
123 Users
124 Samsung Cloud
125 Advanced features
126 Motions and gestures
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Read me first
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,
model specifications, or device’s software.
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The device may require a connection to a Wi-Fi or mobile network when using some apps
or features.
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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 customise 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 software 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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Depending on the region or service provider, a screen protector is attached for protection
during production and distribution. Damage to the attached screen protector is not
covered by the warranty.
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You can see the touchscreen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by automatically
adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding environment. Due to the nature
of the product, displaying fixed graphics for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting.
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It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device.
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You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it.
Launch the
of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen.
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To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the
surrounding environment, launch the
Adaptive brightness
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Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
If your device is approved by the FCC, you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the
FCC ID, launch the
device does not have an FCC ID, it means that the device has not been authorised for sale
in the U.S. or its territories and may only be brought to the U.S. for the owner’s personal
use.
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The use of mobile devices on aeroplanes or ships may be subject to federal and local
guidelines and restrictions. Check with the appropriate authorities and always follow
crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device.
Settings
app, tap
switch to activate it.
Settings
Display
app and tap
→
Screen timeout
Settings
About tablet
app, tap
, and then select the length
Display
→
Status information
, and then tap the
. If your
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Depending on the region, you can view the regulatory information on the device. To
view the information, launch the
information
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Your device contains magnets. Keep a safe distance between your device and objects
that may be affected by magnets such as credit cards and implantable medical devices. If
you have an implantable medical device, consult your physician before use.
.
Settings
app and tap
5
About tablet
→
Regulatory
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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
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast
charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or
performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. If the battery becomes too hot,
the charging speed may decrease or the charger may stop charging.
Do the following when the device heats up:
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Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. Wait for the
device to cool down and then begin charging the device again.
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If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB
cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved
one.
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When using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal objects,
magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the wireless charger.
The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models.
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When the device heats up during use
When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods,
your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any
running apps and do not use the device for a while.
The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat. Depending on
the functions and apps you use, these examples may not apply to your model.
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During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data
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When downloading large files
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When using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods
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When playing high-quality games for extended periods
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When recording videos for extended periods
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When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting
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When connecting to a TV
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While multitasking (or, when running many apps in the background)
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When using Multi window
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When updating or installing apps while recording videos
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When downloading large files during a video call
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When recording videos while using a navigation app
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When using large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts
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When using a navigation app in a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight
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When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature
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When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception
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When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable
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When the device’s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as
liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead
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When you are roaming
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Do the following when the device heats up:
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Keep the device updated with the latest software.
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Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them.
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Close apps that increase battery consumption or that run in the background when
not in use.
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Delete unnecessary files or unused apps.
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Decrease the screen brightness.
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If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If
the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Precautions for device overheating
If you begin to feel uncomfortable due to the device overheating, stop using the device.
When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may
turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models.
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If the device overheats and reaches a certain temperature, a warning message will appear
to prevent device failure, skin irritations and damages, and battery leakage. To lower the
device’s temperature, the screen brightness and the performance speed will be limited
and battery charging will stop. Running apps will be closed and all calling and other
features will be limited, except for emergency calls, until the device cools down.
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If the second message appears due to a further increase of the device’s temperature, the
device will turn off. Do not use the device until the device’s temperature drops below the
specified level. If the second warning message appears during an emergency call, the call
will not be disconnected by a forced shut down.
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Precautions for operating environment
Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to
avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire.
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Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures.
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Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods.
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Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas, such as inside a
car in the summertime.
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Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat, such as on an electric heating
mat.
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Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high
pressure containers.
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Do not use a cable whose covering is peeled off or damaged, and do not use any charger
or battery that is damaged or malfunctioning.
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Device layout and functions
Package contents
Refer to the quick start guide for package contents.
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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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Earphones (USB Type-C) that support digital output can be used with the device.
However, the device may not be compatible with earphones that use a different
audio output method or were made by a different manufacturer.
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Front camera
Microphone
Device layout
Microphone
Volume key
Side key
Speaker
Microphone
Light sensor
Touchscreen
Keyboard dock port
S Pen holder
Light sensor
SM-T735, SM-T736B,
SM-T737: SIM card /
Memory card tray
SM-T730: Memory card
tray
Earphone jack /
Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)
Speaker
Rear camera
Main antenna (SM-T735,
SM-T736B, SM-T737)
GPS antenna
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The device and some accessories (sold separately) contain magnets. The American
Heart Association (US) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
(UK) both warn that magnets can affect the operation of implanted pacemakers,
cardioverters, defibrillators, insulin pumps or other electro medical devices (collectively,
“Medical Device”) within the range of 15 cm (6 inches). If you are a user of any of
these Medical Devices, DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE AND SOME ACCESSORIES (SOLD
SEPARATELY) UNLESS YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN.
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Do not store your device and some accessories (sold separately) near magnetic fields.
Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding
passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.
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When using the speakers, such as when playing media files, do not place the device
close to your ears.
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Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct
sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct sunlight,
the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is irreparable
and will cause dots or spots in pictures.
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If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of
injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre.
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If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, the device’s
sound may become quiet or certain features may not work. If you attempt to remove
the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object, the device may be damaged and its
appearance may be affected.
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Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:
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If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device
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If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device
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If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while
using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection (Mobile
network enabled models)
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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 cover the light sensor area with screen accessories, such as a screen protector,
stickers, or a cover. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.
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Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
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Hard keys
Key Function
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When the device is off, press and hold to turn it on.
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Press to turn on or lock the screen.
Side key
Side key +
Volume Down key
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Press and hold to start a conversation with Bixby. Refer to Using
Bixby for more information.
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Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you set.
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Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.
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Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.
Setting the Side key
Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the
Side key.
Launch the
want.
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Side key
, and then select an option you
Soft buttons
Home button
Recents button
When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. Refer
to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.
Back button
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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended
periods.
Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your
device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to
your device.
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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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Use only USB Type-C cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged if
you use Micro USB cable.
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When the device’s battery is discharged, it must be charged using the supplied
charger. Otherwise, the device may not charge properly.
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.
Wired charging
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and plug the cable into the device’s
multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the
device.
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Quick charging
Launch the
and then activate the feature you want.
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Fast charging
Adaptive fast charging.
You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off.
Settings
: To use the fast charging feature, use a battery charger that supports
app, tap
Battery and device care
→
Battery
→
More battery settings
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
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Optimise the device using the device care feature.
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When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side key.
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Activate power saving mode.
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Close unnecessary apps.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
,
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Deactivate auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the screen brightness.
Battery charging tips and precautions
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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 losing power during a data
transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
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Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower
charging speed due to a lower electric current.
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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 touchscreen may not
function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
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While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not
affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the
charger may stop charging.
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If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged.
Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung
Service Centre.
SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) (Mobile network
enabled models)
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.
Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on
the service provider.
Installing the SIM or USIM card
<Underside>
1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.
2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards
and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it.
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4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
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Use only a nano-SIM card.
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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.
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Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may
be damaged.
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If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the
tray.
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If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be
damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
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Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
Memory card (microSD card)
Installing a memory card
Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards
may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and
type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website.
1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.
2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
3 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards and
gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.
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4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
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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.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may
be damaged.
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When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be
disabled. (Mobile network enabled models)
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If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or fall out of
the tray.
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If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be
damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
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Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to reformat
the card or will not recognise the card. To use the memory card, you must format it. If
your device cannot format or recognise the memory card, contact the memory card
manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
My Files
→
SD card
folder.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
Launch the
SD card
Settings
→
Unmount
app and tap
.
Battery and device care
→
Storage
→ →
Advanced
→
Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the
device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing
so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or
device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from the
misuse of external storage devices.
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Side key
Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.
Launch the
SD card
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important
data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of
data resulting from user actions.
Settings
→
Format
app and tap
.
Battery and device care
Turning the device on and 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.
Volume Down key
→
Storage
→ →
Advanced
→
Turning the device on
Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.
Turning the device off
1 To turn off the device, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key
simultaneously. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
.
2 Tap
Power off
To restart the device, tap
You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key. Launch the
Settings
Press and hold
.
app, tap
.
Restart
Advanced features
.
→
Side key
, and then tap
Power off menu
under
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Forcing restart
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down
key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
Initial setup
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.
If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to set up some device
features during the initial setup.
Samsung account
Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of
Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website.
To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit
account.samsung.com.
1 Launch the
Alternatively, launch the
accounts
2 If you already have a Samsung account, sign in to your Samsung account.
•
If you want to sign in using your Google account, tap
•
If you do not have a Samsung account, tap
Finding your ID and resetting your password
If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap
Settings
→
Add account
app and tap
Settings
→
Samsung account
Samsung account
app and tap
Accounts and backup
.
Create account
.
→
Continue with Google
.
Find ID
or
Reset password
Manage
.
on the
Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter
the required information.
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Signing out of your Samsung account
When you sign out of your Samsung account, your data, such as contacts or events, will also
be removed from your device.
1 Launch the
2 Tap
3 Tap
Samsung account
Sign out
Settings
, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap OK.
app and tap
→
My profile
Accounts and backup
and tap
Sign out
at the bottom of the screen.
→
Manage accounts
.
Transferring data from your previous device
(Smart Switch)
You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new device.
Launch the
•
•
Settings
This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers.
Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung takes
copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer.
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Bring data from old device
.
Transferring data wirelessly
Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct.
1 On the previous device, launch
If you do not have the app, download it from
2 On your device, launch the
from old device
.
3 Place the devices near each other.
4 On the previous device, tap
5 On the previous device, tap
6 On your device, select an item to bring and tap
Smart Switch
Settings
Send data
Allow
.
.
Galaxy Store
app and tap
→
Wireless
Transfer
or
Play Store
Accounts and backup
.
.
.
→
Bring data
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Backing up and restoring data using external storage
Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.
1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage.
2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device.
3 On your device, launch the
storage transfer
.
4 Select the backup date under
Settings
Restore from SD card
app and tap
Accounts and backup
and tap
Restore
.
→
External
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from external storage.
Transferring backup data from a computer
Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch
computer version app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Back up data from your
previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a
program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable.
4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device.
Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
6 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device.
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Understanding the screen
Controlling the touchscreen
Tapping
Tap the screen.
Dragging
Tap and hold an
item and drag
it to the target
position.
Swiping
Swipe upwards,
downwards, to
the left, or to the
right.
Tapping and
holding
Tap and hold
the screen for
approximately
2 seconds.
Double-tapping
Double-tap the
screen.
Spreading and
pinching
Spread two
fingers apart
or pinch on the
screen.
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Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
•
To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
•
It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.
The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are
outside of the touch input area.
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Swipe from bottom Swipe from sides and bottom
Navigation bar (soft buttons)
When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the
bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back
button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently
being used or usage environment.
Button Function
Recents
Home
Back
•
Tap to open the list of recent apps.
•
Tap to return to the Home screen.
•
Tap and hold to launch the
•
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Google Assistant
Hiding the navigation bar
View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar.
Launch the
Navigation type
More options
Settings
and select an option you want.
app, tap
. The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear. Tap
Display
→
Navigation bar
, and then tap
app.
Swipe gestures
under
If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the
switch to deactivate it.
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Home screen Apps screen
Finder
Favourite apps
Home screen and Apps screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays
widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
Switching between Home and Apps screens
On the Home screen, swipe upwards to open the Apps screen.
To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen.
Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button.
If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping
the button. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap
Show Apps screen button on Home screen
added at the bottom of the Home screen.
Settings
switch to activate it. The Apps button will be
Apps button
, and then tap the
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Editing the Home screen
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access
the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add,
delete, or rearrange Home screen panels.
•
Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap .
•
Moving panels: Tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
•
Deleting panels: Tap on the panel.
•
Wallpapers
•
Widgets
information and convenient access on your Home screen. Select a widget and tap
The widget will be added on the Home screen.
•
Settings
: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
: Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide
: Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen layout.
Add
.
Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the Home
screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap
→
screen layout
You can now access all your apps by swiping to the left on the Home screen.
Home screen only
→
Apply
.
Settings
→
Home
Launching Finder
Search for content on the device quickly.
1 On the Apps screen, tap
downwards, and then tap
Search
.
. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe
2 Enter a keyword.
Apps and content on your device will be searched.
If you tap
on the keyboard, you can search for more content.
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Moving items
Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel,
drag it to the side of the screen.
To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen, tap and hold an item on the Apps screen,
and then tap
You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home
screen.
Add to Home
. A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen.
Creating folders
Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps.
On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another
app.
A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap
folder name.
Folder name
and enter a
•
Adding more apps
Tap
dragging it to the folder.
•
Moving apps from a folder
Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location.
•
Deleting a folder
Tap and hold a folder, and then tap
folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen.
on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap
Delete folder
Done
. You can also add an app by
. Only the folder will be deleted. The
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settings
Edge panel handle
Edge panel
You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels.
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
If the Edge panel handle is not visible, launch the
Edge panels
switch to activate it.
Settings
app, tap
Display
, and then tap the
Edge panel
Edge panel
Lock screen
Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.
If the screen is off, press the Side key to turn on the screen. Alternatively, double-tap the
screen.
Changing the screen lock method
To change the screen lock method, launch the
, and then select a method.
type
When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method,
you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device.
After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever
unlocking it.
You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code
incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Launch the
Lock screen
tap
→
Secure lock settings
Settings
, unlock the screen using the preset screen lock
app, tap
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
Settings
app,
method, and then tap the
Auto factory reset
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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.
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
5G network connected
LTE network connected in LTE network that includes the 5G network
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
Location services being used
Call in progress
Missed call
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Mute mode
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
/
•
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.
•
Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel.
•
The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or
model.
Battery charging / Battery power level
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Quick setting buttons
Notification panel
When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more
information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.
To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel,
swipe upwards on the screen.
You can use the following functions on the notification panel.
Launch Settings.
View the notification
details and perform
various actions.
Clear all notifications.
Access the notification
settings.
Using quick setting buttons
Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification
panel to view more buttons. To add more buttons, tap
Control connected nearby
devices and SmartThings
devices and scenes.
.
Control media on your
device and connected
nearby devices.
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Quick setting buttons
Adjust the brightness of
the display.
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To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings,
tap and hold a button.
→
To rearrange buttons, tap
another location.
Edit buttons
, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to
Controlling media playback
Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature. You can also continue
playback on another device.
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
Media
.
2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback.
To continue playback on another device, tap
Smart View
and select the device you want.
Controlling nearby devices
Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used
SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel.
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and scenes will appear.
2 Select a nearby device or a SmartThings device to control it, or select a scene to launch it.
Devices
.
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Screen capture and screen record
Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the
captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area.
How to capture a screenshot
Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. You can view the captured screenshots in
Gallery
Method 1) Key capture: Press the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously.
Method 2) Swipe capture: With the edge of your hand, swipe your hand to the left or right
across the screen.
Method 3) Air command capture: Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button
to open the Air command panel, and then tap
information.
After capturing a screenshot, use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the
screen:
.
Screen write
•
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
•
If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated, launch the
Advanced features
capture
switch to activate it.
→
Motions and gestures
. Refer to Screen write for more
Settings
, and then tap the
Palm swipe to
app, tap
•
•
: Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page, such as a
webpage. When you tap
will be captured.
: Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot. You can view
the cropped area in
Gallery
, the screen will automatically scroll down and more content
.
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•
: Add tags to the screenshot. To search for screenshots by tag, tap
Search
at the top of
the Apps screen and tap
for the screenshot you want.
•
: Share the screenshot with others.
If the options are not visible on the captured screen, launch the
Advanced features
toolbar
switch to activate it.
Screenshots
→
Screenshots and screen recorder
→ . You can view the tags list and easily search
, and then tap the
Screen record
Record the screen while using your device.
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
activate it.
2 Select a sound setting and tap
After a countdown, recording will start.
•
To write or draw on the screen, tap .
Start recording
.
Settings
Screen recorder
app, tap
Screenshot
) to
•
To show the S Pen pointer on the screen, tap .
3 When you are finished recording the video, tap .
You can view the video in
To change the screen recorder settings, launch the
→
features
Screenshots and screen recorder
Gallery
.
.
Settings
app and tap
Advanced
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Delete a preceding
View more keyboard
Entering text
Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text.
character.
Additional keyboard
functions
Enter uppercase. For
all caps, tap it twice.
Enter symbols.
functions.
Break to the next
line.
Move the cursor.
Enter a space.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.
Changing the input language
Tap →
use. You can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space
key or tapping
Languages and types
.
→
Manage input languages
and select the languages to
Changing the keyboard
On the navigation bar, tap to change the keyboard.
To change the keyboard type, tap
select the keyboard type you want.
If the keyboard button ( ) does not appear on the navigation bar, launch the
Settings
the
app, tap
General management
Keyboard button on navigation bar
→
Languages and types
→
Keyboard list and default
switch to activate it.
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, select a language, and then
, and then tap
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Additional keyboard functions
•
: Enter emojis.
•
: Enter stickers.
•
: Attach animated GIFs.
•
•
•
•
Tap
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
: Switch to handwriting mode.
: Change the keyboard mode.
: Enter text by voice.
: Change the keyboard settings.
to use more keyboard functions.
: Search for content and enter it.
: Translate text and enter it.
: Share music links.
: Share video links.
: Add an item from the clipboard.
: Open the text editing panel.
: Change the keyboard size.
/ : Enter stickers.
Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
Copying and pasting
1 Tap and hold over text.
2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap
3 Tap
Copy
or
Cut
.
The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap
To paste text that you have previously copied, tap
Select all
Clipboard
to select all text.
Paste
.
and select the text.
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Installing or uninstalling apps
Galaxy Store
Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung
Galaxy devices.
Launch the
•
•
Galaxy Store
This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
To change the auto update settings, tap → →
select an option.
app. Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
Play Store
Purchase and download apps.
Launch the
To change the auto update settings, tap →
then select an option.
Play Store
app. Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Settings
Auto update apps
→
Auto-update apps
, and then
, and
Tap and hold an app and select an option.
•
Uninstall
•
Disable
Some apps may not support this feature.
: Uninstall downloaded apps.
: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.
Enabling apps
Launch the
Enable
.
Settings
app, tap
Apps
→ →
Disabled
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Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information
on your device.
To view your app permission settings, launch the
and tap
To view or change app permission settings by permission category, launch the
and tap
Permissions
Apps
→ →
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not function
properly.
. You can view the app’s permissions list and change its permissions.
Permission manager
. Select an item and select an app.
Settings
app and tap
Apps
. Select an app
S Pen
Using the S Pen
S Pen button
Settings
app
•
Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it. The S Pen may
be damaged or the nib may be deformed.
•
Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen. The pen nib may be deformed.
•
If there is a magnet near the device, some S Pen actions, such as tapping the
touchscreen, may not work.
•
If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognise the
S Pen actions.
•
If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre.
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Attaching the S Pen
When you are not using the S Pen, store it in the S Pen holder on your device. Attach the S Pen
by aligning the top of the S Pen to the end of the S Pen holder as shown in the image.
If you use the device on the floor with the S Pen attached to the S Pen holder, it may
scratch the S Pen.
Air command
Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used
apps.
To open the Air command panel, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button.
Alternatively, hover the S Pen over the screen and tap the Air command icon (
S Pen.
Select a function or app on the Air command panel.
S Pen settings
) with the
•
Create note
by double-tapping the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button. Refer to
Samsung Notes for more information.
•
View all notes
: Create notes easily in a pop-up window. You can also launch this feature
: View all notes in the
Samsung Notes
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app.
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•
Smart select
saving. Refer to Smart select for more information.
•
Screen write
captured image. You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an
elongated page, such as a webpage. Refer to Screen write for more information.
•
Live messages
your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated
file. Refer to Live messages for more information.
•
AR Doodle
else. Refer to AR Doodle for more information.
•
Translate
information.
•
PENUP
: Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or
: Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the
: Instead of text message, create and send a unique message by recording
: Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere
: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it. Refer to Translate for more
: Post your artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.
•
Bixby Vision
translate text, and more. Refer to Bixby Vision for more information.
•
Glance
the app in full screen view. Refer to Glance for more information.
•
Colouring
•
Write on calendar
Write on calendar for more information.
•
Add shortcuts
: Use the Bixby Vision features to search for similar images, detect and
: Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open
: Add colours to images provided by PENUP using the S Pen.
: Launch the
: Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel.
Calendar
app and write or draw on the screen. Refer to
Air command icon
When the Air command panel is closed, the Air command icon will remain on the screen for a
short time. You can open the Air command panel by tapping the icon with the S Pen.
To move the icon, drag
If the Air command icon does not appear after you hover the S Pen over the screen, launch
the
Settings
app, tap
to a new location.
Advanced features
→
S Pen
, and then tap the
Show floating icon
switch to activate it.
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Smart select
Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. You can also
select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation.
1 When there is content you want to capture, such as a part of an image, open the Air
command panel and tap
Smart select
.
2 Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want
to select.
3 Select an option to use with the selected area.
•
Extract text
•
Pin to screen
•
: Automatically changes the appearance of the selected area.
: Extract text from the selected area.
: Pin the selected area to the screen.
•
: Write or draw on the selected area.
•
: Share the selected area with others.
•
: Save the selected area in
Gallery
.
Capturing an area from a video
While playing a video, select an area and capture it as a GIF animation.
1 When there is content you want to capture during video playback, open the Air command
panel and tap
Smart select
2 On the toolbar, tap .
.
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3 Adjust the position and size of the capturing area.
Adjust the position.
Drag a corner of the
frame to resize.
4 Tap
5 Tap
Record
•
Before capturing a video, make sure that the video is playing.
•
The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on
the screen.
•
When capturing an area from a video, its sound will not be recorded.
Stop
to start capturing.
to stop capturing.
6 Select an option to use with the selected area.
•
: Write or draw on the selected area. Tap to view the result before saving the file.
•
: Share the selected area with others.
•
: Save the selected area in
Gallery
.
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Redo
Screen write
Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image.
1 When there is content you want to capture, open the Air command panel and tap
.
write
The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears.
2 Write a memo on the screenshot.
Pen settings
Save
Eraser
Undo
Share
Screen
3 Share or save the screenshot.
You can view the captured screenshots in
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.
Gallery
.
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Undo
Live messages
Instead of a text message, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while
handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file.
1 When you want to send an animated message, open the Air command panel and tap
messages
2 Customise background image and tap
.
Done
or
Start drawing
.
3 Write or draw on the live message screen.
Change the
file format.
Pen settings
Message
input limit
Preview
Start over.
Live
4 Tap
5 Tap
Done
The live message will be saved in
Share
.
and select a method.
Gallery
as an animated GIF file or a video.
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Select languages.
Translate
Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate. The units included in the text will also be
converted.
1 When there is text you want to translate, open the Air command panel and tap
Translate
2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen.
You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping
or .
3 Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert.
The translated text will appear. To listen to the pronunciation of the original text, tap
The
granularity (word
Translation result
icon may not appear depending on the language you select.
Text selecting
or sentence)
•
This feature does not support some languages.
.
.
•
This feature is available only when detectable text is on the screen.
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Bixby Vision
When you hover the S Pen over the content, the content is recognised and available search
icons will appear. Use the features to search for similar images, detect and translate text, and
more. Refer to Bixby Vision for more information.
1 When there is an image you want to search for relevant information or extract text from,
open the Air command panel and tap
Bixby Vision
.
2 Hover the S Pen over the content you want. When the available options appear on the
screen, select an option you want.
Glance
Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full
screen view.
For example, launch a map app, open the Air command panel, and then tap
will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. While browsing webpages, hover
the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen and quickly search for
places.
Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again.
To close the minimised app, tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to
the screen.
Thumbnail
Remove
Glance
. The app
at the top of
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Redo
Undo
Write on calendar
Fill in your plans easily and quickly by writing or drawing on the calendar screen.
Open the Air command panel, tap
calendar. When you are finished, tap
Eraser
Pen settings
Write on calendar
Save
. To edit it, tap .
, and then fill in your plans on the
Select and edit.
Air view
Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a
pop-up window.
In some apps, Action buttons will be displayed on the preview window.
If this feature is not activated, launch the
, and then tap the
Pen
Air view
switch to activate it.
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
Action buttons
→
S
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Save the memo in
Change the pen
Pen Select
While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select
multiple items or text. You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another
app or share them with others.
Screen off memo
You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it.
When the screen is off, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button.
When you tap
Change the line
If this feature is not activated, launch the
Pen
Save
after writing a memo, the memo will be saved to
colour.
thickness.
Eraser
, and then tap the
Screen off memo
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
switch to activate it.
Samsung Notes
Samsung Notes.
Extend the page.
.
→
S
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Add the number to
Phone
Introduction
Make or answer voice and video calls.
To make a call and send a text message, launch the
features
register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device.
Some calling and messaging features may not be available. (SM-T730)
, and then tap the
Call & text on other devices
Settings
app, tap
switch to activate it. You must
Making calls
1 Launch the
2 Enter a phone number.
3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap or to make a video call.
Preview the phone
Phone
number.
app and tap
Keypad
.
Advanced
the contacts list.
More options
Search for a contact.
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Launch the
a phone number to make a call.
If this feature is deactivated, tap
to call or text
Phone
app, tap
switch to activate it.
Recents
or
→
Settings
Contacts
→
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, and then swipe to the right on a contact or
Other call settings
, and then tap the
Swipe
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Using speed dial
To set a number to speed dial, launch the
dial numbers
To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10
and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.
For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1, tap 2, and then tap and
hold 3.
, select a speed dial number, and then add a phone number.
Phone
app, tap
Keypad
or
Contacts
→ →
Speed
Making an international call
1 Launch the
2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears.
3 Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
Phone
app and tap
Keypad
.
Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the
and select a message to send.
To create various rejection messages, launch the
decline messages
, enter a message, and then tap .
Phone
app, tap →
Send message
Settings
bar upwards
→
Quick
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Blocking phone numbers
Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 Launch the
2 Tap
When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be
logged in the call log.
Recents
To manually enter a number, tap
tap
You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the
Block unknown/private numbers
.
Phone
or
Contacts
app and tap →
, select contacts or phone numbers, and then tap
Add phone number
Settings
switch to activate the feature.
→
Block numbers
, enter a phone number, and then
.
Done
.
Options during calls
•
Add call
call, the first call will be resumed.
•
Message
•
Bluetooth
: Dial a second call. The first call will be put on hold. When you end the second
: Send a message to the caller.
: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
•
Hold call
•
Mute
•
Keypad
•
•
•
: End the current call.
Camera
Switch
Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
: Hold a call.
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
: Open the keypad. To close the keypad, tap .
: During a video call, turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you.
: During a video call, switch between the front and rear cameras.
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Contacts
Introduction
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
1 Launch the
Contacts
app and tap .
2 Select a storage location.
3 Enter contact information and tap
Save
.
Importing contacts
Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device.
1 Launch the
→
Import
Contacts
.
app and tap →
Manage contacts
→
Import or export contacts
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to import contacts.
Syncing contacts with your web accounts
Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your
Samsung account.
1 Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Manage accounts
and select the
account to sync with.
2 Tap
Sync account
and tap the
Contacts
switch to activate it.
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Searching for contacts
Launch the
Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions:
•
•
•
•
Contacts
: Make a voice call.
/ : Make a video call.
: Compose a message.
: Compose an email.
app. Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
Deleting contacts
1 Launch the
contacts
2 Select contacts and tap
To delete contacts one by one, tap a contact from the contacts list and tap
Contacts
.
app, tap at the top of the contacts list, and then tap
Delete
.
Delete
More
→
Delete
.
Sharing contacts
You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.
1 Launch the
2 Select contacts and tap
Contacts
app, tap at the top of the contacts list, and then tap
Share
.
3 Select a sharing method.
Creating groups
You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group.
1 Launch the
Contacts
app and tap
→
Groups
→
Create group
.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a group.
Merging duplicate contacts
Share contacts
.
If your contacts list includes duplicate contacts, merge them into one to streamline your
contacts list.
1 Launch the
2 Tick contacts and tap
Contacts
app and tap →
Merge
.
Manage contacts
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→
Merge contacts
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Messages
Introduction
Send and view messages by conversation.
You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming.
To make a call and send a text message, launch the
features
register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device.
Some calling and messaging features may not be available. (SM-T730)
, and then tap the
Call & text on other devices
Settings
app, tap
switch to activate it. You must
Advanced
Sending messages
1 Launch the
2 Add recipients and enter a message.
To record and send a voice message, tap and hold
your finger. The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty.
3 Tap to send the message.
Messages
Recipient
app and tap .
, say your message, and then release
Enter recipients.
Enter a message.
Attach files.
Viewing messages
1 Launch the
2 On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number.
•
To reply to the message, tap the message input field, enter a message, and then tap .
•
To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
Messages
app and tap
Conversations
.
Enter stickers.
Send the message.
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Bookmark the
Sorting messages
You can sort messages by category and manage them easily.
Launch the
If the category option does not appear, tap
categories
Messages
switch to activate it.
app and tap
Conversations
→
Settings
→
Add category
and tap the
.
Conversations
Deleting messages
Tap and hold a message to delete, then tap
Delete
.
Changing message settings
Launch the
notification settings, and more.
Messages
app, tap →
Settings
. You can block unwanted messages, change
Internet
Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to
access them conveniently.
1 Launch the
2 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap
To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
current webpage.
Move between
Internet
pages.
app.
Go
.
Refresh the current
webpage.
More options
Manage tabs. /
Use secret mode.
View your
bookmarks.
Open the
homepage.
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Using secret mode
If you set a password for secret mode, you can prevent others from viewing your search
history, browsing history, bookmarks, and saved pages.
1 Tap
2 Tap the
secret mode.
In secret mode, the device will change the colour of the toolbars. To deactivate secret
mode, tap
→
Turn on Secret mode
Lock Secret mode
→
Turn off Secret mode
In secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture.
switch to activate it, tap
.
Start
, and then set a password for
.
Camera
Introduction
Take pictures and record videos using various modes and settings.
Camera etiquette
•
Do not take pictures or record videos of other people without their permission.
•
Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited.
•
Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s
privacy.
Taking pictures
1 Launch the
You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging
left on the locked screen.
•
Some camera features are not available when you launch the
locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set.
•
The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
•
Some methods may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
Camera
app.
Camera
app from the
to the
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Shooting modes list
Options for current
2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
To adjust the brightness of pictures, drag the adjustment bar that appears above or below
the circular frame.
3 Tap to take a picture.
To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to
the left or right on the preview screen.
shooting mode
Camera settings
Switch between the
front and rear
cameras.
Zoom
Scene optimiser
•
The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is
Take a picture.
Preview thumbnail
being used.
•
When you take pictures or videos with a high resolution or a high zoom ratio, the
focus may not be clear if the subject is close. Take pictures or videos from a good
distance.
•
If pictures you take appear blurry, clean the camera lens and try again.
•
Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated. Otherwise, the device may
not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
•
Your device’s camera features a wide-angle lens. Minor distortion may occur in
wide-angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems.
•
The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary depending on the resolution.
•
The camera may fog up or form condensation if the device is exposed to sudden
changes in air temperature, due to the difference in temperature outside and inside
the camera cover. Try to avoid such conditions when planning to use the camera. If
fogging does occur, allow the camera to dry naturally at room temperature before
taking pictures or recording videos, otherwise results may look blurry.
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Using zoom features
Select / or drag it up or down to zoom in or out. Alternatively, spread two fingers apart
on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
•
•
: Take pictures or record videos by enlarging the subject.
: Take basic pictures or record normal videos.
Zoom features are available only when using the rear camera.
Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE)
You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from
automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources.
Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and
exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a picture.
This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode.
Using the camera button
•
Tap and hold the camera button to record a video.
•
To take burst shots, swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it.
•
If you add another camera button, you can move it anywhere on the screen and take
→
pictures more conveniently. On the preview screen, tap
tap the
Floating Shutter button
switch to activate it.
Shooting methods
Options for current shooting mode
On the preview screen, use the following options.
•
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•
•
•
•
•
•
: Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a picture.
: Select an aspect ratio for pictures.
: Activate or deactivate the night hyperlapse feature.
: Select a frame rate.
: Select an aspect ratio for videos.
: Select a resolution for videos.
and
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•
: Apply a filter effect or beauty effects.
•
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted
exposure of the shot.
calculate the exposure of the shot.
•
: In
FOOD
outside the frame.
•
: In
FOOD
The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode.
uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the
Spot
uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to
Matrix
mode, focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image
mode, adjust the colour tone.
averages the entire scene.
Photo mode
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to
capture pictures easily.
On the shooting modes list, tap
Scene optimiser
PHOTO
and tap to take a picture.
When the camera recognises the subject, the scene optimiser button will change and the
optimised colour and effect will be applied.
If this feature is not activated, tap on the preview screen and tap the
optimiser
switch to activate it.
Scene
Shot suggestions
The camera suggests the ideal composition for the picture by recognising the position and
angle of your subject.
On the preview screen, tap
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
A guide will appear on the preview screen.
2 Point the guide at the subject.
The camera recognises the composition, and the recommended composition appears on
the preview screen.
and tap the
PHOTO
Shot suggestions
.
switch to activate it.
3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition.
When the ideal composition is achieved, the guide will change to yellow.
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Ideal composition
4 Tap to take a picture.
Guide
Taking selfies
You can take self-portraits with the front camera.
1 On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front
camera for self-portraits.
2 Face the front camera lens.
3 Tap to take a picture.
Applying filter and beauty effects
You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape,
before taking a picture.
1 On the preview screen, tap .
2 Select effects and take a picture.
If you use the My filters feature, you can create your own filter using an image with a
colour tone you like from
Gallery
.
Video mode
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to
record videos easily.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
•
To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording, swipe upwards or
downwards on the preview screen or tap
•
To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .
2 Tap to stop recording the video.
VIDEO
and tap to record a video.
.
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Single take mode
Take various pictures and videos in just one shot.
Your device automatically selects the best shot and creates pictures with filters or videos with
certain sections repeated.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
SINGLE TAKE
.
2 Tap and move the camera to capture the scene you want.
3 When you are finished, tap the preview thumbnail.
To view other results, drag the
tick the items you want, and then tap
icon upwards. To save the results individually, tap
.
AR Doodle mode
Select
,
Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else.
On the shooting modes list, tap
information.
MORE
→
AR DOODLE
. Refer to AR Doodle for more
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Pro mode
Capture pictures while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value
and ISO value.
On the shooting modes list, tap
and then tap
to take a picture.
MORE
→
PRO
. Select options and customise the settings,
Available options
•
•
•
: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for
stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects.
However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in pictures.
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. You
can set the colour temperature.
: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor
receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
Separating the focus area and the exposure area
You can separate the focus area and the exposure area.
Tap and hold the preview screen. The AF/AE frame will appear on the screen. Drag the frame
to the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area.
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Panorama mode
Using panorama mode, take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a
wide scene.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
MORE
→
PANORAMA
.
2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction.
Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. If the preview image is out of
the guide frame or you do not move the device, the device will automatically stop taking
pictures.
3 Tap to stop taking pictures.
Avoid taking pictures of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall.
Food mode
Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight.
The area outside the circular frame will be blurred.
MORE
→
FOOD
.
To resize the circular frame, drag a corner of the frame.
3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone.
4 Tap to take a picture.
Night mode
Take a picture in low-light conditions, without using the flash. When you use a tripod, you can
get brighter and steadier results.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete.
MORE
→
NIGHT
.
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Portrait mode
The camera allows you to take pictures where the background is blurred and the subject
stands out clearly.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
MORE
→
PORTRAIT
.
2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level.
3 When
Ready
Background blur
adjustment bar
•
Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light.
•
The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions:
appears on the preview screen, tap to take a picture.
–
The device or the subject is moving.
–
The subject is thin or transparent.
–
The subject has a similar colour to the background.
–
The subject or background is plain.
Hyperlapse mode
Record scenes, such as passing people or cars, and view them as fast-motion videos.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
2 Tap
If you set the frame rate to
according to the changing rate of the scene.
and select a frame rate option.
3 Tap to start recording.
4 Tap to finish recording.
You can use the night hyperlapse feature by tapping on the shooting options. This
MORE
Auto
, the device will automatically adjust the frame rate
→
HYPERLAPSE
.
feature is good for doing things like taking shots from moving cars that make the light
look like it is also moving.
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Customising camera settings
On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the
shooting mode.
Intelligent features
•
Scene optimiser
effect automatically depending on the subject or scene.
•
Shot suggestions
recognising the position and angle of your subject.
•
Scan QR codes
Pictures
•
Swipe Shutter button to
: Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised
: Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the picture by
: Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen.
: Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera
button to the edge of the screen and hold it.
•
HEIF pictures
Selfies
•
Use wide angle for group selfies
selfie when there are more than two people in the frame.
•
Save selfies as previewed
screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them.
Videos
•
High efficiency videos
format. Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device’s
memory.
You cannot play the HEVC videos on other devices or share them online.
•
Video stabilisation
: Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF).
: Set the device to automatically switch to a wide-angle
: Set the device to save pictures as they appear on the preview
: You can record videos in the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC)
: Activate anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurry image resulting
from camera shake while recording a video.
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Useful features
•
Auto HDR
areas.
•
Grid lines
•
Location tags
•
Shooting methods
a video.
•
Settings to keep
: Take pictures with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark
: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
•
GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed,
such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
•
Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the
Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the location tag setting.
: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.
: Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording
: Keep the last settings you used, such as the shooting mode, when you
launch the camera.
•
Storage location
you insert a memory card.
•
Watermark
•
Reset settings
•
Contact us
•
About Camera
Some features may not be available depending on the model.
: Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures.
: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions.
: Select the memory location for storage. This feature will appear when
: Reset the camera settings.
: View the Camera app version and legal information.
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Gallery
Introduction
View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by
album or create stories.
Using Gallery
Launch the
Gallery
app.
More options
Search for images.
Group similar
images.
Grouping similar images
Launch the
a preview of the images. When you tap the image preview, you can view all the images in the
group.
Gallery
app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as
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Delete the image.
Share the image
thumbnail
Viewing images
Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on
the screen.
with others.
Add the image to
favourites.
Modify the image.
Cropping enlarged images
More options
Bixby Vision
View the content on
a large screen using
the Smart View
feature.
Image and video
thumbnail
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap .
The cropped area will be saved as a file.
Saved
image
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Configure the
View the content on
Viewing videos
Launch the
Gallery
app and select a video to play. To view other files, swipe to the left or right
on the screen.
To use more options during playback, tap
a large screen using
the Smart View
feature.
Capture the current
screen.
Switch to the
pop-up video
player.
Lock the playback
screen.
→
Open in Video player
.
caption settings.
Display your videos.
More options
Create an animated
GIF.
Change the screen
ratio.
Rotate the screen.
fast-forward by
dragging the bar.
Skip to the previous
video. Tap and hold
Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness,
or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume.
To rewind or fast-forward, swipe to the left or right on the playback screen.
Rewind or
to rewind.
Skip to the next
video. Tap and hold
to fast-forward.
Pause and resume
playback.
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Albums
Create albums and sort your images and videos.
1 Launch the
2 Select the album, tap
Gallery
app and tap
Add items
Albums
, and then copy or move the images or videos you want.
→ →
Create album
to create an album.
Stories
When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location
tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories.
Launch the
To add or delete images or videos, select a story and tap
Gallery
app, tap
Stories
, and then select a story.
→
Add
or
Edit
.
Syncing images and videos
Launch the
instructions to complete the sync. The
When your
saved in the cloud. You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your
Gallery
Gallery
app, tap →
app is synced with the cloud, pictures and videos you take will also be
Settings
Gallery
→
Cloud sync
app and the cloud will be synced.
, and then follow the on-screen
Gallery
app
and from other devices.
When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account, you can set the cloud
storage as Microsoft OneDrive.
Deleting images or videos
Launch the
Delete
Using the recycle bin feature
You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin. The files will be deleted after a
certain period.
Launch the
it.
To view files in the recycle bin, launch the
.
Gallery
Gallery
app, tap and hold an image, a video, or a story to delete, and then tap
app, tap →
Settings
Gallery
, and then tap the
app and tap →
Recycle bin
Recycle bin
switch to activate
.
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effect on or off.
Hide the pen
AR Zone
Introduction
AR Zone provides you AR related features. Choose a feature and capture fun pictures or
videos.
Launching AR Zone
Use the following methods to launch AR Zone:
•
Launch the
•
Launch the
Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
AR Zone
Camera
app.
app and tap
MORE
→
AR ZONE
.
AR Doodle
Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else. When the
camera recognises a face or space, the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves,
and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves.
1 Launch the
When the camera recognises the subject, the recognition area will appear on the screen.
2 Write or draw in the recognition area.
•
If you switch to the rear camera, you can also write or draw outside the recognition
area.
•
If you tap
Recognition
AR Zone
and then begin to doodle, you can record yourself doodling.
area
app and tap
AR Doodle
.
tools.
Enter text.
Delete doodle.
Change the pen
type and colour.
Turn the sound
Redo
Undo
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3 Tap to record a video.
4 Tap to stop recording the video.
You can view and share the video in
Gallery
.
Deco Pic
Capture pictures or videos with various stickers.
Launch the
AR Zone
app and tap
Deco Pic
.
Bixby
Introduction
Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently.
You can talk to Bixby or type text. Bixby will launch a function you request or show the
information you want. Visit www.samsung.com/bixby for more information.
Bixby is only available in some languages, and it may not be available depending on the
region.
Starting Bixby
Press and hold the Side key to launch Bixby. The Bixby intro page will appear. After you select
the language to use with Bixby, sign in to your Samsung account, and complete the setup by
following the on-screen instructions, the Bixby screen will appear.
Using Bixby
While pressing and holding the Side key, say what you want to Bixby, and then release your
finger from the key. Alternatively, say “Hi, Bixby” and say what you want.
For example, while pressing and holding the Side key, say “How’s the weather today?” The
weather information will appear on the screen.
If you want to know the weather tomorrow, while pressing and holding the Side key, just say
“Tomorrow?”
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If Bixby asks you a question during a conversation, while pressing and holding the Side key,
answer Bixby. Or, tap
If you are using headphones or Bluetooth audio devices, or start a conversation by saying “Hi,
Bixby”, you can continue the conversation without tapping the icon. Launch the
and tap
→ →
and answer Bixby.
Automatic listening
→
Hands-free only
Bixby
.
app
Waking up Bixby using your voice
You can start a conversation with Bixby by saying “Hi, Bixby”. Register your voice so that Bixby
will respond to your voice when you say “Hi, Bixby”.
1 Launch the
2 Tap the
Bixby
Wake with “Hi, Bixby”
app and tap → →
Voice wake-up
switch to activate it.
.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Now you can say “Hi, Bixby” and start a conversation.
Communicating by typing text
If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where
speaking is difficult, you can communicate with Bixby via text.
Launch the
During the communication, Bixby also will answer you through text instead of voice
feedback.
Bixby
app and tap , and then type what you want.
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Bixby Vision
Introduction
Bixby Vision is a service that provides various features based on image recognition. You can
use Bixby Vision to quickly search for information by recognising objects. Use a variety of
useful Bixby Vision features.
•
This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results
depending on the image size, format, or resolution.
•
Samsung is not responsible for the product information provided by Bixby Vision.
Launching Bixby Vision
Launch Bixby Vision using one of these methods.
•
In the
•
In the
•
In the
•
If you added the Bixby Vision app icon to the Apps screen, launch the
Camera
Gallery
Internet
app, tap
app, select an image and tap .
app, tap and hold an image and tap
MORE
on the shooting modes list and tap
Search with Bixby Vision
Using Bixby Vision
1 Launch Bixby Vision.
2 Select a feature you want to use.
•
•
•
•
: Recognise QR codes and view information.
: Search for information of products.
: Search for images similar to the recognised object online and related information.
: Recognise text from documents or images and translate it.
The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service
BIXBY VISION
.
Bixby Vision
.
app.
provider.
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routines.
Bixby Routines
Introduction
Add your repeated usage patterns as routines and use your device more conveniently.
For example, a ‘before bed’ routine will perform actions, such as turning on silent mode and
dark mode, to not be jarring on your eyes and ears when you use the device before going to
bed.
Adding routines
1 Launch the
2 On the
routines.
•
•
Recommendation
Discover
You can set the conditions and actions of routines on the
If you want to set the routine’s running condition to manual, tap
option will appear only when there are no running conditions set. When a pop-up
window appears, tap
access it quickly.
Settings
list
app and tap
list, select a routine you want or tap
Add
Advanced features
. You can add the routine to the Home screen as a widget and
→
Bixby Routines
Add routine
Discover
.
to add your own
list.
Start manually
. This
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Adding recommended routines
When your device learns your usage patterns, it will recommend adding useful or frequently
used features as routines.
When the recommendation notification appears, tap
View all
and add it as your own routine.
Using routines
Running auto routines
Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected.
Running manual routines
For manual routines which you set the running condition as
them manually by tapping the button whenever you want.
Launch the
then tap
Home screen.
Settings
next to the routine you want to run. Alternatively, tap the routine’s widget on the
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Bixby Routines
Viewing running routines
Start manually
→
, you can run
My routines
, and
Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel. To view a routine’s details,
tap the notification.
You can also quickly stop running routines. On the notification panel, tap
Stop
routine and tap
.
next to a
Managing routines
Launch the
Your routines will appear.
To deactivate a routine, tap the routine
To delete routines, tap
Settings
app and tap
→
Delete
Advanced features
→
→
Disable this routine
, tick routines to delete, and then tap
→
Bixby Routines
or tap .
→
My routines
Delete
.
.
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Multi window
Introduction
Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run
multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view.
Split screen view Pop-up view
Some apps may not support this feature.
Split screen view
1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.
2 Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap
3 On the apps list, select another app to launch.
Launching apps from the Edge panel
1 While using an app, drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
2 Tap and hold an app, drag it to the left, and then drop it where
appears.
Open in split screen view
Drop here to open
.
The selected app will launch in the split screen view.
You can set to launch an app in the split screen view by tapping it once. Tap → and
Tap
tap
activate it, you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge
panel.
under
Open in split screen view
. If you tap the
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Adding app pairs
Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the split screen
view with a single tap.
1 In the split screen view, tap the circles between the app windows.
2 Tap .
The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge panel as an
app pair.
Adjusting the window size
Drag the circles between the app windows to adjust the size of the windows.
When you drag the circles between the app windows to the edge of the screen, the window
will be maximised.
Pop-up view
1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.
2 Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap
The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
If you tap the Home button while using a pop-up window, the window will be minimised
and displayed as an app icon. To use the pop-up window again, tap the app icon.
Launching apps from the Edge panel
1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
2 Tap and hold an app, drag it to the left, and then drop it where
appears.
view
The selected app will launch in the pop-up view.
Moving pop-up windows
Open in pop-up view
Drop here for pop-up
.
To move a pop-up window, tap the window’s toolbar and drag it to a new location.
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Enter a title.
Samsung Notes
Introduction
Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen.
You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes.
Creating notes
1 Launch the
You can change the input method by tapping
Reading mode
Manage pages.
Samsung Notes
app, tap , and then create a note.
or .
Share
Insert files.
2 When you are finished composing the note, tap the Back button to save it.
If you want to save the note in another file format, tap
Save as file
.
→
Deleting notes
Tap and hold a note to delete and tap
Delete
.
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Composing notes with handwriting
On the note composer screen, tap to draw or write in your own handwriting.
You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two
fingers on it.
Eraser
Highlighter
and edit.
Straighten Convert
Select
S Pen to text
If finger input does not work, tap →
UndoPen
handwriting
to text.
Redo
Finger drawing on
writing pad
Change
styles.
.
Easy
Auto-fix
shapes
Using the eraser
When you want to erase handwriting from a note, tap and select an area to erase.
Alternatively, select an area while pressing and holding the S Pen button.
To change the eraser type, tap
•
Stroke eraser
•
Area eraser
: Erase the line you select.
: Erase only the area you select. You can adjust the size of the eraser by
dragging the size adjustment bar.
Even with a smaller eraser, you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part.
once more.
Lock
canvas.
Editing handwritten notes
Edit handwritten notes using various editing options, such as cutting, moving, or resizing.
1 When there is handwriting on the note, tap
To change the shape of the selection, tap
.
once more.
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2 Tap or draw a line around the input to select.
•
To move the input to another location, select the input, and then drag it to a new
location.
•
To change the size of the selection, tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that
appears.
3 Edit the input using the available options.
Straightening content horizontally
You can horizontally straighten your handwriting and drawings.
After writing or drawing on the screen, tap
.
Converting handwriting to text
Tap and write on the screen with the S Pen. The handwriting will be replaced with text
right away.
Alternatively, after writing on the screen, tap
If you drag
with the text, tap
or , you can select the handwriting you want. To replace the handwriting
Convert
.
. Options will appear in the preview window.
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Changing styles
You can change the style of your handwriting and drawings.
After writing or drawing on the screen, tap
want. Then, point the S Pen toward where you want to apply the style. When the
appears, tap where you want to change the style.
twice and select a colour or line thickness you
Using the easy writing pad
Use the easy writing pad to enter your handwriting more easily.
On the note composer screen, tap
writing pad.
. The input field will be magnified and appear as the easy
icon
Easy writing
pad
Automatically fixing shapes
Tap and draw a shape. The shape will be fixed.
Recording voice to notes
Make a recording of your voice while creating a note, and then the content will be
synchronised with the recording.
On the note composer screen, tap
Select a note from the list and tap
while recording will be displayed on the screen along with the recording.
→
Voice recording
to play the recording. Then the content you created
and create a note.
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Adding memos to PDF files
Launch the
the PDF file.
Samsung Notes
app, tap , and then select a PDF file. You can add memos to
Pinning a note to the Home screen
Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it.
1 Launch the
2 Select a note and tap
The note will be added to the Home screen.
Samsung Notes
→
Pin to home screen
app.
.
Samsung Members
Samsung Members
and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others
in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest news and tips.
offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis,
Samsung Members
can help
you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.
Samsung Kids
You can restrict children’s access to certain apps, set their usage times, and configure settings
to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device.
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
(
Kids
cannot find
starting Samsung Kids for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
On the Samsung Kids screen, select the app you want to use.
Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the
Parental controls
) on the quick panel, tap and drag the button over to add it. When
feature or closing Samsung Kids.
Using parental control features
(
Kids
) to activate it. If you
You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history.
On the Samsung Kids screen, tap
→
Parental controls
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Closing Samsung Kids
To close Samsung Kids, tap the Back button or tap →
your unlock code.
Close Samsung Kids
, and then enter
Samsung Flow
Introduction
Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone and use them
conveniently, such as checking notifications or sharing contents.
Samsung Flow must be installed on both devices that you want to connect. If Samsung Flow
is not installed, download it from
•
This feature is only available on some Samsung Android devices.
•
To use this feature, you must activate Bluetooth feature on your tablet and your
smartphone.
Galaxy Store
or
Play Store
.
Connecting your tablet and smartphone
1 On your smartphone, launch Samsung Flow.
2 On your tablet, launch the
Samsung Flow
app.
3 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list.
4 Accept the connection request on both devices.
5 Confirm the passkey on both devices.
The devices will be connected.
If your smartphone supports fingerprint recognition feature, set up Samsung Pass
on your smartphone to connect the devices more easily and securely using your
fingerprint.
Checking notifications on your tablet
When you receive new notifications on your smartphone, tap
NOTIFICATIONS
to check the
notifications on your tablet.
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Sharing contents
You can share your smartphone’s contents with your tablet.
Samsung Global Goals
The Global Goals, which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015,
consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society. These goals have the power to end
poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change.
With Samsung Global Goals, learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a
better future.
Samsung TV Plus
Select the channels like you would use a TV and enjoy various video content free of charge.
Launch the
Samsung TV Plus
app.
Galaxy Shop
Access the Samsung website and view various information related to products.
Launch the
Galaxy Shop
app.
PENUP
PENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen. Post your artwork,
view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.
Launch the
PENUP
app.
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Calendar
Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner.
Creating events
1 Launch the
If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap
2 Enter event details and tap
Calendar
app and tap or double-tap a date.
Save
.
.
Syncing events with your accounts
1 Launch the
select the account to sync with.
2 Tap
To add accounts to sync with, launch the
Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a blue circle is
displayed next to the account name.
Sync account
Settings
and tap the
app, tap
Accounts and backup
Calendar
switch to activate it.
Calendar
app and tap
→
Manage accounts
→ →
, and then
Add account
.
Reminder
Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you
set.
•
To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated. Location reminders
may not be available depending on the model.
Starting Reminder
Launch the
Reminder app icon (
Calendar
app and tap →
) will be added to the Apps screen.
Reminder
. The Reminder screen will appear and the
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Creating reminders
1 Launch the
2 Tap
Write a reminder
Reminder
app.
or , enter the details, and then tap
Save
.
Completing reminders
On the reminders list, select a reminder and tap
Restoring reminders
Restore reminders that have been completed.
1 On the reminders list, tap
2 Select a category and tap
3 Select a reminder to restore and tap
Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded again.
→
Completed
Edit
.
Restore
Complete
.
.
.
Deleting reminders
To delete a reminder, select a reminder and tap
hold a reminder, tick reminders to delete, and then tap
Delete
. To delete multiple reminders, tap and
Delete
Voice Recorder
Record or play voice recordings.
1 Launch the
2 Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.
•
Tap to pause recording.
•
While making a voice recording, tap
3 Tap
4 Enter a file name and tap
Voice Recorder
to finish recording.
app.
Save
BOOKMARK
.
to insert a bookmark.
.
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Changing the recording mode
Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen.
•
Standard
•
Speech-to-text
on-screen text. For best results, keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and
clearly in a quiet place.
: This is the normal recording mode.
: The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to
If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking,
the device will not recognise your voice. Before using this feature, tap the current
language to set the voice memo system language.
My Files
Access and manage various files stored in the device.
Launch the
To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap
To search for files or folders, tap
My Files
app.
Analyse storage
.
.
Clock
Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a
specific duration.
Launch the
Clock
app.
Calculator
Perform simple or complex calculations.
Launch the
You can see the calculation history on the screen.
To clear the history, tap
To use the unit conversion tool, tap
or temperature, into other units.
Calculator
app.
Clear history
.
. You can convert various values, such as area, length,
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Game Launcher
Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from
place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily.
Launch the
•
•
Game Launcher
If
Game Launcher
features
Games downloaded from
on the Game Launcher screen. If you cannot see your games, drag the Library panel
upwards and tap
, and then tap the
app and select the game you want.
does not appear, launch the
Game Launcher
→
Add apps
Play Store
and
Galaxy Store
.
Play Store
Settings
switch to activate it.
and
Galaxy Store
app, tap
will be automatically shown
into one
Advanced
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Drag the Library panel upwards, tap and hold a game, and then tap
Launcher
.
Remove from Game
Changing the performance mode
You can change the game performance mode.
Launch the
then select the mode you want.
•
Focus on performance
playing games.
•
Balanced
•
Focus on power saving
Battery power efficiency may vary by game.
Game Launcher
: This balances the performance and the battery usage time.
app, tap →
: This focuses on giving you the best possible performance while
: This saves battery power while playing games.
Game performance
→
Game performance
, and
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Game Booster
Game Booster lets you play games in a better environment. You can use Game Booster while
playing games.
To open the Game Booster panel while playing games, tap
navigation bar is hidden, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to show it. If you have
set the navigation bar to use
open Game Booster.
•
•
•
•
•
•
: Configure settings for Game Booster.
Priority mode
alarms to prevent your game from being disturbed.
Monitoring temperature
the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps
from running in the background when there is not enough memory.
Navigation button lock
tap
Touch protection
touchscreen, drag the lock icon in any direction.
Screenshot
on the navigation bar.
: Set the device to block incoming calls and all notifications except for
: Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played. To unlock the
: Capture screenshots.
Swipe gestures
/
Monitoring memory
: Hide the buttons on the navigation bar. To display the buttons,
, open the notification panel and tap
: Set the device to automatically adjust
on the navigation bar. If the
Tap to
•
Record
•
•
: Record your game sessions. To stop recording, tap .
You can set to open the Game Booster panel from the navigation bar while the
navigation bar is set to
during game
Available options may vary depending on the game.
and tap the
Swipe gestures
Navigation gestures
. On the Game Booster panel, tap →
switch to activate it.
Launching apps in pop-up windows while playing games
You can launch apps in pop-up windows while playing a game.
Tap
and select an app from the apps list.
Block
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SmartThings
Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products with your tablet.
To view more information, launch the
1 Launch the
2 Tap
SmartThings
→
Device
app.
.
SmartThings
app and tap →
How to use
3 Select a device and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.
•
Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the
shared content.
•
The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region. Available features
may differ depending on the connected device.
•
Connected devices’ own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty.
When errors or defects occur on the connected devices, contact the device’s
manufacturer.
Sharing content
.
Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of
sharing images.
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2 Tap and select a sharing method you want.
You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.
Quick Share
Sharing content with nearby devices
Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth, or with SmartThings
supported devices.
1 Launch the
2 On the other device, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
Quick Share
(
Gallery
) to activate it.
app and select an image.
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3 Tap
→
Quick Share
and select a device to transfer the image to.
4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device.
This feature does not support sharing videos with TVs or SmartThings supported
devices. To watch videos on TV, use the Smart View feature.
Setting who can find your device
Set who is allowed to find and send content to your device.
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
it.
2 Tap and hold (
The Quick Share settings screen will appear.
Quick Share
).
3 Select an option.
•
Contacts only
•
Everyone
: Only allow Samsung users in your contacts to share with your device.
: Allow any nearby devices to share with your device.
Quick Share
) to activate
Link Sharing
Share large files. Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via a
Web link.
1 Launch the
2 Tap
The link for the image will be created.
3 Select a sharing option.
Gallery
→
Share as link
app and select an image.
.
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Music Share
Introduction
The Music Share feature allows you to share your Bluetooth speaker that is already connected
to your device with another person. You can also listen to the same music on your Galaxy
Buds and another person’s Galaxy Buds.
This feature is available only on devices that support the Music Share feature.
Sharing a Bluetooth speaker
You can listen to music on your tablet and your friend’s smartphone via your Bluetooth
speaker.
1 Make sure that your tablet and your Bluetooth speaker are connected.
Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect.
2 On your tablet, launch the
Advanced
You can use additional features, such as setting who to share your device with, by tapping
Music Share
, and then tap the
.
Settings
Music Share
app, tap
Connections
switch to activate it.
→
Bluetooth
→ →
3 On your friend’s smartphone, select your speaker from the list of the Bluetooth devices.
4 On your tablet, accept the connection request.
Your speaker will be shared.
When you play music via your friend’s smartphone, the music playing via your tablet will
be paused.
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Listening to music together with Galaxy Buds
You can listen to music on your tablet together through your Buds and your friend’s Buds.
This feature is supported only on the Galaxy Buds series.
1 Make sure that your tablet, your friend’s smartphone, and a pair of Buds are connected to
each other.
Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect.
2 On your friend’s smartphone, launch the
→
Advanced
You can use additional features, such as setting who to share your device with, by tapping
Music Share
, and then tap the
.
Music Share
3 On your tablet, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap
4 Tap
Music Share
and select your friend’s Buds from the detected devices list.
Settings
app, tap
switch to activate it.
Connections
→
Bluetooth
Media
5 On your friend’s smartphone, accept the connection request.
When you play music via your tablet, you can listen to it together via both Buds.
Smart View
→
.
View your device’s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen
mirroring-enabled TV or monitor.
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (
Smart View
).
2 Select a device to mirror your device’s screen or display content.
When you play a video with Smart View, the resolution may vary depending on the TV
model.
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Daily Board
Introduction
Daily Board lets you use your tablet as a picture frame or bulletin board when it is charging
with a USB cable or charging dock. You can enjoy a slide show with your favourite images and
view information, such as the time, weather, or your calendar. You can also create a note and
control music while using it.
Launching Daily Board
1 Charge the device with a USB cable or charging dock.
To connect the device to a charging dock, slide the device into the charging dock to
bring the device’s connectors and charging dock’s charging terminals into contact with
each other.
2 Open the notification panel and tap
The Daily Board main screen will appear and you can see the clock, weather, or calendar.
Tap here to start Daily Board.
Using Daily Board
Playing the slide show
You can use your device as a picture frame. Enjoy slide shows of your favourite images on
Daily Board.
On the Daily Board main screen, swipe to the right to play a slide show.
To add your favourite images to display to a slide show, launch the
Advanced features
the album.
→
Daily Board
→
Slideshow
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→
Select albums
Settings
, and then select
app, tap
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Making a note on Daily Board
You can use your device as a bulletin board to make a note on Daily Board.
1 Swipe to the left on the Daily board main screen and tap .
2 Select a pen and write or draw on the screen.
3 Tap
Done
The note you make will be pinned to Daily Board.
.
Controlling the music
You can control music playback easily on Daily Board.
Tap
and select an app to control playback.
Configuring settings for Daily Board
Configure various settings for Daily Board and make Daily board more personalised.
Launch the
•
Slideshow
show, such as the image order, transition speed, and style. You can also set the clock or
weather information shown on the slide show.
•
Time, weather, and calendar
Settings
app and tap
: Select the images to add to the slide show and change the settings for slide
Advanced features
: Change the setting for Daily Board main screen.
→
Daily Board
.
•
Memo
•
SmartThings
•
Music
•
Dark mode
dark mode.
•
Turn off as scheduled
feature, tap
•
Labs
•
About Daily Board
: Turn the memo feature on Daily Board on or off.
: Set the device to show SmartThings devices and scenes on the Daily Board.
: Turn the music controller feature on Daily Board on or off.
: Apply dark mode to the Daily Board. You can also set the schedule to apply
: Set the schedule to close Daily Board. When activating this
Set time
: Use a new feature of the Daily Board.
to set the time to close Daily Board.
: View the Daily Board version and legal information.
Closing Daily Board
To close Daily Board, tap the Home button or the Back button.
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On tablet screen On external display
Samsung DeX
Introduction
Samsung DeX is a service that allows you to use your tablet like a computer by connecting
the tablet to an external display, such as a TV or monitor, or to the Keyboard Cover.
Accomplish tasks you want done on your tablet quickly and easily on a large screen using a
keyboard and mouse. While using Samsung DeX, you can simultaneously use your tablet.
Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung.
Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not
officially supported are not covered by the warranty.
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Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX
Connecting to the Keyboard Cover
Use your tablet like a computer by connecting the Keyboard Cover.
Gently press the device until the device’s keyboard dock port connects with the connector of
the Keyboard Cover.
When you tap
•
To set the device to switch to Samsung DeX automatically when connecting the
Keyboard Cover, launch the
and then tap the
activate it.
•
While using the Keyboard Cover, you can easily launch Samsung DeX with a simple
key combination (
Start
, the Samsung DeX screen will appear.
Settings
Auto start when Book Cover Keyboard is connected
Fn
+
DeX
).
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Samsung DeX
switch to
,
•
You can also launch Samsung DeX from quick settings without Keyboard Cover.
(
DeX
Swipe downwards on the notification panel and tap
•
To use the device upright, attach the backside of the Keyboard Cover to the back of
the device.
).
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Wired connections to external displays
You can connect your tablet to an external display using an HDMI adaptor (USB Type-C to
HDMI).
1 Connect an HDMI adaptor to your tablet.
2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI adaptor and to a TV or monitor’s HDMI port.
3 On your tablet’s screen, tap
Without changing your tablet’s screen, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the
connected TV or monitor.
Start
.
HDMI adaptor
(USB Type-C to HDMI)
HDMI cable
To switch to Samsung DeX directly when connecting the HDMI adaptor, launch the
Settings
when HDMI is connected
app, tap
Advanced features
switch to activate it.
→
Samsung DeX
, and then tap the
Auto start
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Connecting to a TV wirelessly
You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your tablet to a TV wirelessly.
1 On your tablet, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap and hold
DeX
).
(
2 Select a TV from the detected devices list and tap
Some TVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on.
Start now
.
3 If the connection request window appears on the TV, accept the request.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
When they are connected, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the TV.
•
It is recommended to use a Samsung Smart TV manufactured after 2019.
•
Make sure that screen mirroring is supported on the TV you want to connect to.
Controlling the Samsung DeX screen
Controlling with Keyboard Cover’s keyboard
When you use Samsung DeX with the Keyboard Cover, you can use Keyboard Cover’s
keyboard to control the Samsung DeX screen.
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Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse
You can use a wireless keyboard/mouse. Refer to the respective device’s manual for more
information.
•
You can set the mouse pointer to flow from the external display to the tablet’s screen.
Launch the
Flow pointer to tablet screen
the
•
You can also use the external keyboard on the tablet’s screen.
Settings
app, select
Samsung DeX
switch to activate it.
→
Mouse/trackpad
, and then select
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