Samsung SM-A8000 User Guide

User Manual

SM-A8000

English (HK). 12/2016. Rev.1.0

www.samsung.com/hk

Table of Contents

Basics

4 Read me first

5 Package contents

6 Device layout

8 Battery

12 SIM or USIM card

14 Memory card

17 Turning the device on and off

17 Touchscreen

20 Home screen

26 Lock screen

27 Notification panel

31 Entering text

33 Screen capture

33 Opening apps

Applications

45 Installing or uninstalling apps

46 Phone

49 Contacts

51 Messages

52 Internet

53 Email

54 Camera

62 Gallery

63 Smart Manager

65 S Planner

66 S Voice

68 Music

69 Video

70 Voice Recorder

34 Multi window

39 Device and data management

42 Connecting to a TV

43 Sharing files with contacts

44 Emergency mode

71 My Files

72 Memo

72 Clock

74 Calculator

75 Radio

76 Google apps

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Table of Contents

Settings

78 Introduction

78 Wi-Fi

80 Bluetooth

81 Flight mode

82 Mobile hotspot and tethering

83 Data usage

83 SIM card manager

84 Mobile networks

84 NFC and payment

87 More connection settings

88 Applications

89 Sounds and vibrations

90 Display

90 Wallpaper

90 Themes

91 Lock screen and security

95 Privacy and safety

98 Easy mode

98 Accessibility

99 Accounts

100 Backup and reset

101 Language and input

101 Battery

102 Storage

102 Date and time

102 User manual

102 About device

Appendix

103 Troubleshooting

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Basics

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, or
device’s software.

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to 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 softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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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,

Apps

→

you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the FCC ID, tap

About device

.

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Settings

→

Basics

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

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.

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Speaker

Device layout

Front camera

Microphone

Proximity/Light sensor

Touchscreen

Home key (Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Recents key

Multipurpose jack

Loud speaker

Power key

Back key

Headset jack

Microphone

GPS antenna

Rear camera

NFC antenna

Main antenna

Volume key

Flash

SIM card / Memory card
tray

SIM card tray

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

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Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Keys

Key Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

Power

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Press to turn on or lock the screen.

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Tap to open the list of recent apps.

Recents

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Tap and hold to launch the split screen view.

Home

Back

Volume

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Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to launch

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Google

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Battery

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 chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable

1

into the multipurpose jack.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

2

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger

3

from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.

Viewing the remaining charging time

While charging, open the Home screen and tap

The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the
charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you
charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Battery

.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

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Optimise the device using the Smart manager.

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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power 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 the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the screen brightness.

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Battery charging tips and precautions

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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately
when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes
before turning on the device.

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If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to
another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network
or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the
battery.

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Using a power source other than the USB power adaptor, 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 the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung
Service Centre.

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Power saving mode

Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

On the Home screen, tap
the switch to activate it.

To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the
preset level, tap

Start power saving

Apps

→

Settings

and select an option.

→

Battery

→

Power saving mode

, and then tap

Ultra power saving mode

Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device
performs the following:

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Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.

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Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.

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Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.

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Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.

On the Home screen, tap
then tap the switch to activate it.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Battery

→

Ultra power saving mode

, and

To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap

The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating
conditions.

MORE

→

Disable Ultra power saving mode

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SIM or USIM card

Installing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.

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Only nano-SIM cards work with the device.

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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For
more information about service availability, contact your service provider.

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray.

1

Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may
be damaged.

Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.

2

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2

1

Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing

3

downwards.

Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 1 (
USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 (

The SIM card tray 2 also serves as the memory card tray. However, you cannot place
both the SIM or USIM card and the memory card at the same time.

Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot.

4

2 ).

1 ) and the secondary SIM or

Removing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray.

1

Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.

2

Remove the SIM or USIM card.

3

Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot.

4

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Using dual SIM or USIM cards

If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for
a single device.

Activating SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap
and tap the switch to activate it.

Apps

→

Settings

→

SIM card manager

. Select a SIM or USIM card

Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap
tap

Name

or

Icon

. Set a display name and icon for each card.

Apps

→

Settings

→

SIM card manager

. Select a SIM or USIM card,

Switching between cards

When two SIM or USIM cards are activated, card selection icons appear on the dashboard of
the notification panel. Open the notification panel and then select a card.

Memory card

Installing a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.

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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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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 asks to reformat the
memory card.

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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.

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray.

1

Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may
be damaged.

Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot.

2

Place a memory card on the memory card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing

3

downwards.

Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.

4

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Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

On the Home screen, tap

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray.

1

Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot.

2

Remove the memory card.

3

Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.

4

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

DETAIL

→

SD card

Formatting the memory card

→

Unmount

.

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap

FORMAT

.

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.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

DETAIL

→

SD card

→

Format

→

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Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.

When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on­screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power key, and then tap

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If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the
Volume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

Touchscreen

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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.

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To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.

Power off

.

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Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the
device.

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It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen.

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Tapping

To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character
using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger.

Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

Dragging

To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

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Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

Swiping

Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe
upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.

Spreading and pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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Home screen

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays
widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.

To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the
bottom of the screen.

A widget

An app

Favourite apps

A folder

Screen indicators

Apps screen icon

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Home screen options

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access
the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home
screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen,
and more.

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Wallpapers

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Widgets

app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

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Themes

and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.

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Screen grid

and the Apps screen.

: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.

: Add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that launch specific

: Change the device’s theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons,

: Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen

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Flipboard Briefing

View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests
you using this feature.

On the Home screen, tap
or downwards to browse articles in each news category.

To deactivate Flipboard Briefing, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then,
swipe to the right and tap the

or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards

Briefing

switch to activate it.

Adding items

Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.

To add widgets, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen, tap
widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.

Widgets

, tap and hold a

Moving and removing an item

Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.

To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home
screen.

To remove an item, tap and hold the item. Then, drag it to

Remove

at the top of the screen.

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Creating folders

On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.

1

Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.

2

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.

Tap

3

To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.

Enter folder name

To change the folder colour, tap

and enter a folder name.

.

Managing panels

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.

To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap

To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to
the screen.

To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap

.

Remove

.

at the top of

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Apps screen

The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.

On the Home screen, tap
left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen.

Apps

to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the

Moving items

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

EDIT

On the Apps screen, tap

To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.

Creating folders

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

On the Apps screen, tap

1

EDIT

.

Tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.

2

Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.

3

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.

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Tap

4

Enter folder name

and enter a folder name.

To change the folder colour, tap

To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.

.

Indicator icons

Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table
below are most common.

The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the
status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.

Icon Meaning

No signal

/

/

Signal strength

Currently accessing SIM or USIM card

/

/

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected

LTE network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

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Icon Meaning

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Lock screen

Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the screen, press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction.

You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your
personal information.

On the Apps screen, tap
select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

Settings

→

Lock screen and security

→

Screen lock type

, and then

Pattern

Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.

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PIN

A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password
again to verify it.

Password

A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including
numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Fingerprints

Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen.

Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information.

Notification panel

Using the notification panel

When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear
on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the 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.

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Launch Settings.

Quick setting buttons

You can use the following functions on the notification panel.

Adjust the brightness.

Launch Quick connect.

Tap a notification and perform

various actions.

View more quick setting buttons.

Select a SIM or USIM card.

Clear all notifications.

Using quick setting buttons

Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons
area to view more buttons. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.

To rearrange buttons, tap
location.

→

EDIT

, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to another

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Quick connect

Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them.

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If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature,
activate its Wi-Fi Direct feature before launching

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Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the
shared content.

Quick connect

on your device.

Connecting to other devices

Open the notification panel and tap

1

If you are using this feature for the first time, select a visibility option and tap

When the panel opens, the Wi-Fi feature is activated automatically and the device
searches for nearby devices.

If you have installed Samsung Link on your device, the list of devices registered
with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen. For more information about
Samsung Link, visit link.samsung.com.

Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.

2

Quick connect

.

START

.

The next steps may vary depending on the connected device.

To change your device’s visibility setting, tap
select an option.

MORE

→

Set device visibility

Re-searching for devices

If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.

Tap

REFRESH

and select the device from the list of detected devices.

, and then

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Sharing content

Share content with the connected devices.

Open the notification panel and tap

1

Select a device from the list of detected devices.

2

Tap

3
4

Share content

Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device.

The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category.

and select a media category.

Quick connect

.

Smart View

View your device’s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection.

If a large screen, such as a TV, does not support the Screen mirroring feature, use compatible
accessories to enable the feature. Compatible accessories include HomeSync and an AllShare
Cast dongle.

To activate this feature on your device, open the notification panel and tap

→

Smart

. For more information about connecting your device and the large screen, refer to the

View

user manual for the large screen or the Screen mirroring-enabled accessory.

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This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network
connection.

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To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.

•

If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be
detected or connected.

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If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best
experience.

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Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and
more.

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.

Additional keyboard functions

Enter punctuation marks.

Enter numbers.

Enter a space.

Changing the input language

Tap →
language key to switch between the input languages.

Add input languages

, and then select the languages to use. Tap the input

Changing the keyboard layout

Hide the keyboard.

Delete a preceding character.

Break to the next line.

Change the input language.

Tap , select a language under
use.

On

3x4 keyboard

corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the

Languages and types

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, and then select a keyboard layout to

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Additional keyboard functions

•

: Add an item from the clipboard.

•

•

•

•

•

•

→

CANGJIE

→

STROKE

you are unsure about which stroke to enter.

→

HALF-SCREEN HANDWRITING

handwriting mode.

: Enter text by voice.

: Enter emoticons.

: Open the text editing panel.

: Switch to the qwerty keyboard.

: Switch to stroke mode. Tap stroke keys to enter a character. Tap when

or

FULL-SCREEN HANDWRITING

Start or pause entering text by
voice.

: Switch to

•

: Change the keyboard settings.

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text.

1

Drag or to select the desired text, or tap

2

Tap

Copy

or

Cut

3

The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap

4

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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Screen capture

Capture a screenshot while using the device.

Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured
images in

Gallery

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.

.

Opening apps

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.

To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap

Closing an app

Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps,

CLOSE ALL

tap

.

and select a recent app window.

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Basics

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.

Some apps may not support this feature.

Split screen view Pop-up view

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Basics

Split screen view

Tap to open the list of recently used apps.

1

Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window.

2

The selected app will launch in the upper window.

Select another app to launch.

3

You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding .

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Basics

Using additional options

When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between
the app windows to access the following options:

•

•

: Switch locations between app windows.

: Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an

item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window.

Some apps may not support this feature.

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•

: Minimise the window.

•

: Maximise the window.

•

: Close the app.

Adjusting the window size

Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.

Pop-up view

On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.

1

Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge.

2

The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.

Drag and drop content.

Minimise the window.

Close the app.

Maximise the window.

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Basics

Moving pop-up windows

To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location.

Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view

On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view.

1

Tap and hold the circle between the app windows.

2

The selected app will launch in a pop-up window.

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Device and data management

Transferring data from your previous device

You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch.

The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available.

•

Mobile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from

Galaxy Apps

•

Computer version: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can download
the app from www.samsung.com/hk/smartswitch.

•

Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.

•

Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/hk/smartswitch for details. Samsung
takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to
transfer.

or

Play Store

.

Transferring data from a mobile device

Transfer data from your previous device to your new device.

Download and install Smart Switch from

Launch
previous device.

Smart Switch

and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your

Galaxy Apps

or

Play Store

.

Transferring data from a computer

Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new
device.

On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/hk/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.

1

On the computer, launch Smart Switch.

2

If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a
program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.

Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.

3

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Basics

On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device.

4

Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.

Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable.

5

On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new device.

6

Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer

Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice
versa.

Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files.
Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.

The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.

Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

1

Open the notification panel, and then tap

2

Transferring media files

Transferring images

Tap
(MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.

Transfer files between your device and the computer.

3

.

if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol

Transferring media files via USB

Updating the device

The device can be updated to the latest software.

→

Updating over the air

The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA)
service.

On the Apps screen, tap

When you tap the
be downloaded when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Settings

Download update automatically

→

About device

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→

Download updates manually

.

switch to activate it, updates will

Basics

Updating with Smart Switch

Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.

On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/hk/smartswitch to download and install

1

Smart Switch.

On the computer, launch Smart Switch.

2

Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.

3

If a software update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the device.

4

•

Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is
updating.

•

While updating the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer.
Doing so may interfere with the update process. Before updating, disconnect all
other media devices from the computer.

Backing up and restoring data

Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back
up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. You must sign in to
your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data. Refer to Accounts for more
information.

Using a Samsung account

On the Apps screen, tap
to back up, and then tap

To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the

Settings

BACK UP NOW

→

Backup and reset

→

Back up my data

.

Auto back up

switch to activate it.

, select the items

To restore data using a Samsung account, tap
device to restore the selected items.

Restore

. Current data will be deleted from the

Using a Google account

On the Apps screen, tap
switch to activate it. Tap

To restore data using a Google account, tap the
you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.

Settings

Backup account

→

Backup and reset

, and then tap the

and select an account as the backup account.

Automatic restore

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Back up my data

switch to activate it. When

Basics

Performing a data reset

Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you
back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for
more information.

On the Apps screen, tap

→

DEVICE

DELETE ALL

Settings

. The device automatically restarts.

→

Backup and reset

→

Factory data reset

Connecting to a TV

Introduction

Register a TV to your device to easily share content between them.

•

This feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that
support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature.

•

Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network
connection.

Registering a TV

→

RESET

Register a TV to your device. Once you register a TV, you can easily share the screen between
your device and TV.

Turn on the TV and place your device close to the TV.

1

Open the notification panel and tap

2

Select the TV and tap

3

Register TV

Quick connect

.

→

Scan for nearby devices

.

Sharing screen

You can mirror your device’s screen on a TV or vice versa.

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Basics

Mirroring your device’s screen to a TV

When your device recognises the registered TV while you are watching a video, the icon
will appear on the device. Tap the icon to stream the video from your device to your TV.

If the TV is turned off and registered with
your device’s screen will appear on the TV screen.

This feature is supported by the default video player app only.

Quick connect

Mirroring a TV screen to your device

Open the notification panel and tap

1

The registered TV appears on the list.

Select the registered TV.

2

Tap

3

TV TO MOBILE DEVICE

The TV screen will appear on your device.

.

Quick connect

, it will automatically turn on and

.

Sharing files with contacts

Share files with your contacts using the simple sharing feature. The following actions are an
example of sharing images.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Tap

1
2
3

Gallery

Select an image.

Tap

Share

To use this feature, your phone number must be verified.

on the Apps screen.

→

Simple sharing

.

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Select recipients and tap

4

•

If the recipients’ devices do not support the simple sharing feature, a link to the
files will be sent to them via text message. The link will expire after a certain period.

•

You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.

DONE

.

Emergency mode

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

Press and hold the Power key, and then tap

Emergency mode

.

Access additional options.

Turn on the flash.

Send your current location

information in a message.

Browse the Internet.

Remaining battery power and

usage time left

The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating
conditions.

Deactivating emergency mode

Sound alarms.

Make a call.

Add more apps to use.

Make an emergency call.

To deactivate emergency mode, tap
and hold the Power key, and then tap

MORE

→

Disable Emergency mode

Emergency mode

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. Alternatively, press

.

Applications

Installing or uninstalling apps

Galaxy Apps

Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung
Galaxy devices.

Tap

Galaxy Apps

This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Installing apps

on the Apps screen.

Browse apps by category or tap

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.

To change the auto update settings, tap →

then select an option.

SEARCH

to search for a keyword.

Settings

→

INSTALL

Auto update apps

. To purchase

, and

Play Store

Purchase and download apps.

Tap

Play Store

Installing apps

Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword.

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.

on the Apps screen.

INSTALL

. To purchase

To change the auto update settings, tap →

then select an option.

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Settings

→

Auto-update apps

, and

Applications

Managing apps

Uninstalling or disabling apps

On the Apps screen, tap
uninstall. Select an app and tap

Settings
UNINSTALL

•

•

→

Applications

.

DISABLE

UNINSTALL

: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.

: Uninstall downloaded apps.

EDIT

. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or

→

Application manager

Enabling apps

On the Apps screen, tap

Disabled

, select an app, and then tap

Settings

Phone

Introduction

DISABLE

→

Applications

ENABLE

or OK. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap

, select an app, and then tap

→

Application manager

.

DISABLE

→ →

or

Make or answer voice calls.

Making calls

Tap

1
2

Phone

Enter a phone number.

If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap

on the Apps screen.

to open the keypad.

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Applications

Tap or to make a voice call.

3

Add the number to the contacts

list.

Access additional options.

Preview the phone number.

Delete a preceding character.

Send a message.

Hide the keypad.

Making calls from the locked screen

On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.

Making calls from call logs or contacts list

Tap

LOG

or

CONTACTS

a call.

, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make

Making an international call

Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen.

1

Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears.

2

Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap or .

3

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Receiving calls

Answering a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.

Rejecting a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.

To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.

To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap

Settings

→

Quick decline messages

, enter a message, and then tap .

Phone

→

MORE

→

Missed calls

If a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view
the list of missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap
calls.

Phone

→

LOG

to view missed

Options during calls

During a voice call

The following actions are available:

•

Add call

•

Extra volume

: Dial a second call.

: Increase the volume.

•

Bluetooth

•

Speaker

into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears.

•

Keypad

•

Mute

•

Email

•

Message

: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.

: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak

/

Hide

: Open or close the keypad.

: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.

: Send an email.

: Send a message.

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Applications

•

Internet

•

Contacts

•

S Planner

•

Memo

•

: End the current call.

: Browse webpages.

: Open the contacts list.

: Open the calendar.

: Create a memo.

Contacts

Introduction

Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.

Adding contacts

Creating contacts manually

Tap

1
2
3

4

To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap

Phone

Contacts

Tap and select a storage location.

Enter contact information.

•

: Add an image.

•

/ : Add or delete a contact field.

Tap

SAVE

. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. Enter the

on the Apps screen.

.

number and tap

To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages, open the Apps
screen and tap

Add to Contacts

Phone

→

LOG

.

→ a contact →

CREATE CONTACT

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.

Applications

Importing contacts

Import contacts from storage services to your device.

On the Apps screen, tap

IMPORT

and select an import option.

Contacts

→

MORE

→

Settings

→

Import/Export contacts

Searching for contacts

On the Apps screen, tap

Use one of the following search methods:

•

Scroll up or down the contacts list.

•

Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it
quickly.

•

Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.

Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:

•

: Add to favourite contacts.

•

: Make a voice call.

Contacts

.

→

•

•

: Compose a message.

: Compose an email.

Sharing profile

Share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others using the
profile sharing feature.

•

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing
feature on their device.

On the Apps screen, tap
to activate it. To use this feature, your phone number must be verified.

To set additional items to share, tap

To set a contact group to share your profile with, select a contact group under

Contacts

→ your profile →

Shared profile info

Profile sharing

and select items.

, and then tap the switch

Share with

.

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Applications

Messages

Introduction

Send and view messages by conversation.

Sending messages

You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming.

Tap

1

Messages

on the Apps screen.

Tap .

2

Add recipients and enter a message.

3

Enter recipients.

Enter a message.

Attach files.

Tap or to send the message.

4

Select contacts from the
contacts list.

Enter emoticons.

Select a SIM or USIM card.

Viewing messages

Messages are grouped into message threads by contact.

You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.

Tap

1

Messages

on the Apps screen.

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Applications

On the messages list, select a contact.

2

View your conversation.

3

Internet

Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to
access them conveniently.

Tap

1
2

Internet

Tap the address field.

on the Apps screen.

Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go.

3

To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.

Access additional options.

Refresh the current webpage.

Open the homepage.

View your bookmarks, saved
webpages, and recent history.

Move to the previously visited

page.

Open the browser's tab
manager.

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Applications

Email

Setting up email accounts

Set up an email account when opening

Tap

1
2

3

To set up another email account, tap

If you have more than one email account, you can set one as the default account. Tap

→

Email

Enter the email address and password, and then tap

To manually register a company email account, tap

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Settings

on the Apps screen.

→

MORE

→

Set default account

Email

MORE

for the first time.

SIGN IN

MANUAL SETUP

→

Settings

.

→

.

Add account

.

.

Sending emails

Tap to compose an email.

1

MORE

Add recipients and enter an email text.

2

Tap

3

SEND

to send the mail.

Reading emails

On the emails list, tap an email to read.

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Applications

Current mode

Camera

Introduction

Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings.

Basic shooting

You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in

Tap

Camera

Camera etiquette

•

Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission.

•

Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited.

•

Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s
privacy.

on the Apps screen.

Gallery

.

Taking photos or recording videos

Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.

1

Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.

2

•

Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.

•

To capture an image from the video while recording, tap

Capture

.

•

To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on
the centre of the screen, tap

Hide or show the

Quick settings

Camera settings

.

Preview thumbnail

setting icons.

Record a video.

Take a photo.

Switch between the
front and rear
cameras.

Shooting modes

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Applications

On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to
the left to view photos and videos you have captured.

•

The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.

•

The camera automatically shuts off when unused.

•

Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in
some modes that require high resolutions.

•

The front camera features a wide-angle lens. Minor distortion may occur in wide­angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems.

•

The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high
resolution.

Launching Camera on the locked screen

To quickly take photos, launch

On the locked screen, drag

•

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

Some camera features are not available when you launch
screen while the security features are activated.

Camera

outside the large circle.

on the locked screen.

Launching Camera quickly

Press the Home key twice quickly to launch

Some camera features are not available when you launch

screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated.

Camera. Camera

Auto mode

Camera

always launches in auto mode.

Camera

from the locked

from the locked

Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the photo.

On the preview screen, tap

MODE

→

Auto

.

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Applications

Pro mode

Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and
ISO value.

On the preview screen, tap
then tap

•

•

stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects.
However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos.

•

receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.

to take a photo.

: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range.

: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for

: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor

MODE

→

Pro

. Select options and customise the settings, and

Panorama

Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a
wide scene.

On the preview screen, tap

To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips:

MODE

→

Panorama

.

•

Move the camera slowly in one direction.

•

Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder.

•

Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain
wall.

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Applications

Selfie

Take self-portraits with the front camera.

On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.

1

Tap

2
3
4

MODE

Face the front camera lens.

When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself.

→

Selfie

.

To take a photo using your palm, tap
Show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, the device will take a
photo after a few seconds.

and tap the

Gesture control

switch to activate it.

Wide selfie

Take a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out.

On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.

1

Tap

2
3
4

MODE

Face the front camera lens.

When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself.

To take a photo using your palm, tap
Show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, the device will take a

→

Wide selfie

.

and tap the

Gesture control

switch to activate it.

photo after a few seconds.

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Applications

Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self-portrait.

5

The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the
viewfinder window.

•

Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window.

•

The subjects should remain still while taking wide self-portraits.

•

The resolution of a photo may be affected by lighting conditions.

•

The top and bottom parts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be
cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions.

Continuous shot

Take a series of photos of moving subjects.

On the preview screen, tap

Tap and hold

to take several photos continuously.

MODE

→

Continuous shot

.

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HDR (Rich tone)

Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.

On the preview screen, tap

Interval shot

MODE

Without effect With effect

→

HDR (Rich tone)

.

Take series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want.

On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.

1

Tap

2
3

4

MODE

When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself.

The device will take four photos at the two-second intervals.

To take a photo using your palm, tap
Show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, the device will take a
photo after a few seconds.

Tick photos you want to save and tap

→

Interval shot

.

and tap the

SAVE

.

Gesture control

switch to activate it.

Night

Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.

On the preview screen, tap

MODE

→

Night

.

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Applications

Anti-fog

Take a photo or video in misty conditions.

On the preview screen, tap

MODE

→

Anti-fog

.

Downloading modes

Download more shooting modes from

On the preview screen, tap

Some downloaded shooting modes do not have access to every feature. Swiping
right to view the modes list and swiping left to view captured images and videos may
not be available.

MODE

Galaxy Apps

→

Download

.

.

Camera settings

Quick settings

On the preview screen, use the following quick settings.

The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.

•

: Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos.

•

: Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo.

•

: Apply beauty effects to the preview screen of self-portraits. You can adjust the skin

tone, correct the face shape, and more.

•

: Activate or deactivate the flash.

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Camera settings

On the preview screen, tap .

The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.

•

Picture size (rear)

resolution will result in higher quality photos, but they will take up more memory.

•

Video size (rear)

resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more memory.

•

Gesture control

portraits.

•

Save pictures as previewed

scene, when taking photos with the front camera.

/

Picture size (front)

/

Video size (front)

: Set the device to detect your palm, so you can use it to take self-

: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original

: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher

: Select a resolution for videos. Using a higher

•

Grid lines

•

Location tags

•

•

•

Review pictures

•

Quick launch

quickly.

•

Voice control

You can say “Smile”, “Cheese”, “Capture”, or “Shoot” to take a photo. To record a video, say
“Record video.”

•

Storage location

•

Volume keys function

: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.

: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.

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 photos when you upload them to the Internet.
To avoid this, deactivate the location tag setting.

: Set the device to show photos after capturing them.

: Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice

: Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands.

: Select the memory location for storage.

: Set the device to use the Volume key to control the shutter or

zoom function.

•

Reset settings

: Reset the camera settings.

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Gallery

Introduction

View and manage photos and videos stored in the device.

Viewing images or videos

Tap

1
2

Gallery

Select an image or a video.

on the Apps screen.

Video files show the

Move to the previous screen.

Share the image with others.

icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap .

More options

Modify the image.

Delete the image.

To hide or show the menus, tap the screen.

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Applications

Deleting images or videos

Deleting an image or a video

Select an image or a video and tap

Delete

at the bottom of the screen.

Deleting multiple images and videos

On the Gallery main screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete.

1

Tick the images or videos to delete.

2

Tap

3

DELETE

.

Smart Manager

Introduction

The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM,
and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your
finger.

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Applications

Using the quick optimisation feature

On the Apps screen, tap

The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions.

•

Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory.

•

Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.

•

Scanning for malware.

Smart Manager

→

CLEAN ALL

.

Using the Smart manager

On the Apps screen, tap

Battery

Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery
levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are
consuming an excessive amount of battery power.

The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs

Smart Manager

and select a feature.

out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating
conditions.

Storage

Check the status of used and available memory capacity. You can delete unused and residual
files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more.

RAM

Check the amount of available RAM. You can close background apps and reduce the amount
of RAM you are using to speed up your device.

Device security

Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware.

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Applications

S Planner

Introduction

Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.

Creating events

Tap

1
2

S Planner

Tap or double-tap a date.

on the Apps screen.

If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap

Enter event details.

3

Enter a title.

Set a start and end date for the

event.

Select a calendar to use or sync

Set an alarm.

Enter the location of the event.

Add more details.

with.

Attach a map showing the
location of the event.

.

4

Tap

SAVE

to save the event.

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Applications

Creating tasks

Tap

1

S Planner

on the Apps screen.

Tap →

2

Enter task details and tap

3

To add more details, tap

Tap

4

SAVE

Tasks

to save the task.

.

TODAY

.

or

TOMORROW

to set a due date.

Syncing events and tasks with your accounts

On the Apps screen, tap

Sync Calendar

To add accounts to sync with, open the Apps screen and tap

calendars

switch to sync events and tasks with the account.

→

Add account

Settings

. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in.

→

Accounts

, select an account service, and then tap the

S Planner

S Voice

→

MORE

→

Manage

Introduction

Perform various tasks simply by speaking.

Setting a wake-up command

You can launch

When launching

To change the wake-up command, open the Apps screen and tap

Voice wake-up
Set wake-up command

To set the device to launch
tap

and tap the

S Voice

S Voice

→

using your own wake-up command.

for the first time, tap

Delete wake-up command

→

START

S Voice

Wake up in secured lock

, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

using the wake-up command while the device is locked,

START

to reset the current setting. Tap the switch, tap

switch to activate it.

and set your own wake-up command.

S Voice

. Then, tap →

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Applications

Using S Voice

Say the preset wake-up command.

1

Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap

When

Say a voice command.

2

If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action.
To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap

S Voice

This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period.

is launched, the device begins voice recognition.

S Voice settings

S Voice

.

View examples of voice
commands.

.

Tips for better voice recognition

•

Speak clearly.

•

Speak in quiet places.

•

Do not use offensive or slang words.

•

Avoid speaking in dialectal accents.

The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands
depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

Setting the language

On the Apps screen, tap

The selected language is applied to

the device.

S Voice

→ →

Language

S Voice

, and then select a language.

only, not to the language displayed on

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Applications

Music

Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings.

Tap

Music

Select a category, and then select a song to play.

Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen.

on the Apps screen.

Access additional options.

Access the sound quality and
effects settings.

Set the file as your favourite

song.

Turn on shuffle.

Skip to the previous song. Tap

and hold to rewind.

Open the playlist.

Change the repeat mode.

Skip to the next song. Tap and
hold to fast-forward.

Pause and resume playback.

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Applications

Access additional

Video

Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.

Tap

Video

Select a video to play.

on the Apps screen.

Rewind or

fast-forward by

dragging the bar.

options.

Pause and resume
playback.

Adjust the volume.

Change screen ratio.

Skip to the previous

video. Tap and hold

to rewind.

Switch to the
pop-up video player.

Skip to the next
video. Tap and hold
to fast-forward.

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.

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Applications

Voice Recorder

Introduction

Use different recording modes for various situations. The device can convert your voice to
text.

Recording voice memos

On the Apps screen, tap

1

Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.

2

Tap

While recording a voice memo, tap

to pause recording.

Change the recording mode.

工具

→

Voice Recorder

Bookmark

.

to insert a bookmark.

Start recording.

Tap to finish recording.

3

Enter a file name and tap

4

SAVE

.

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Applications

Changing the recording mode

Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen.

•

STANDARD

•

VOICE MEMO

text. For best results, keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a
quiet place.

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.

: This is the normal recording mode.

: The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on-screen

My Files

Access and manage various files stored in the device.

On the Apps screen, tap

View files by category or view files stored in the device.

To check the status of used and available memory, tap

To search for files or folders, tap

工具

→

My Files

SEARCH

.

.

STORAGE USAGE

.

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Applications

Memo

Create memos and organise them by category.

On the Apps screen, tap

工具

→

Memo

.

Composing memos

Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following
options:

•

Category

•

Tasks

•

Image

•

Drawing

•

Voice

To save the memo, tap

To edit a memo, tap a memo, and then tap the content of the memo.

: Create or set a category.

: Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks.

: Insert images.

: Write or draw memos to insert. You can select pen thickness and colour.

: Make a voice recording to insert.

SAVE

.

Searching for memos

Tap

SEARCH

keyword.

on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the

Clock

Introduction

Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a
specific duration.

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Applications

Alarm

On the Apps screen, tap

Clock

→

Alarm

.

Setting alarms

Set an alarm time and tap

To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field.

To set an alarm with various alarm options, tap

SAVE

.

To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list.

SAVE

.

OPTIONS

, set alarm options, and then tap

Stopping alarms

Tap

DISMISS

SNOOZE

to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, tap

to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.

Deleting alarms

Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms.

World Clock

On the Apps screen, tap

Creating clocks

Enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap .

Deleting clocks

Tap on a clock.

Clock

→

World Clock

.

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Applications

Stopwatch

On the Apps screen, tap

1

Tap

2
3

START

To record lap times while timing an event, tap

Tap

STOP

To restart the timing, tap

To clear lap times, tap

to time an event.

to stop timing.

Clock

RESUME

RESET

→

.

Stopwatch

.

.

LAP

.

Timer

On the Apps screen, tap

1

Set the duration, and then tap

2

To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap the duration input field.

Clock

→

Timer

START

.

.

Tap

3

DISMISS

when the timer goes off.

Calculator

Perform simple or complex calculations.

Tap

Calculator

Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If
disabled, tap

To see the calculation history, tap

KEYPAD

To clear the history, tap

.

on the Apps screen.

to display the scientific calculator.

HISTORY

HISTORY

→

CLEAR HISTORY

. To close the calculation history panel, tap

.

Auto rotate

is

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Applications

Record a song from the FM radio.

Radio

Listening to the FM radio

Tap

Radio

Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.

on the Apps screen.

The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the
first time.

Tap

to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list.

Turn the FM radio on or off.

Enter radio station frequency

Fine-tune the frequency.

Add the current radio station to
the favourites list.

Access additional options.

manually.

Search for an available radio
station.

View the list of available stations.

Scan and save available stations
automatically.

Scanning radio stations

Tap

Radio

Tap

STATIONS

available stations automatically.

Select the radio station you want from the stations list.

on the Apps screen.

→

SCAN

, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves

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Applications

Google apps

Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google
account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts for more information.

To view more app information, access each app’s help menu.

Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the
region or service provider.

Chrome

Search for information and browse webpages.

Gmail

Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.

Maps

Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various
places.

Play Music

Discover, listen to, and share music on your device.

Play Movies & TV

Download videos to watch from

Play Store

.

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Applications

Drive

Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.

YouTube

Watch or create videos and share them with others.

Photos

Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.

Hangouts

Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls
while you are chatting.

Google

Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.

Voice Search

Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase.

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Settings

Introduction

Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by
configuring various setting options.

On the Apps screen, tap

To search for settings by entering keywords, tap

To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap
to remove.

Settings

.

SEARCH

EDIT

. Then, tick items to add or deselect items

.

Wi-Fi

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other
network devices.

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.

2

Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.

Tap

3

CONNECT

Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that
network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device
connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap

FORGET

.

.

Wi-Fi

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

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Settings

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Tap

2

3

Wi-Fi Direct

The detected devices are listed.

If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
Wi-Fi Direct feature.

Select a device to connect to.

The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct
connections request.

.

Wi-Fi

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

Sending and receiving data

You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions
are an example of sending an image to another device.

Tap

1
2
3
4

Gallery

Select an image.

Tap

Share

Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.

If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without
the connection request procedure.

on the Apps screen.

→

Wi-Fi Direct

, select a device to transfer the image to, and then tap

Ending the device connection

Tap

Wi-Fi

1

Tap

2

The device displays the connected devices in the list.

on the Settings screen.

Wi-Fi Direct

.

SHARE

.

Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.

3

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Settings

Bluetooth

Introduction

Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

•

Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via Bluetooth.

•

Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.

•

Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

•

Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).

Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth
feature.

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

On the Settings screen, tap

1

The detected devices are listed.

Select a device to pair with.

2

If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
visibility option. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.

Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.

Bluetooth

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.

3

The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection
request.

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Settings

Sending and receiving data

Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media
files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image
to another device.

Tap

1
2
3

Gallery

Select an image.

Tap

Share

If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
visibility option.

on the Apps screen.

→

Bluetooth

, and then select a device to transfer the image to.

Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.

4

Unpairing Bluetooth devices

Tap

1
2

3

Bluetooth

The device displays the paired devices in the list.

Tap next to the device name to unpair.

Tap

Unpair

on the Settings screen.

.

Flight mode

This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

On the Settings screen, tap

Flight mode

.

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Settings

Mobile hotspot and tethering

Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other
devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi,
USB, or Bluetooth.

On the Settings screen, tap

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

•

Mobile hotspot

with computers or other devices.

•

Bluetooth tethering

connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.

•

USB tethering

a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless
modem for the computer.

: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection

: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with

Mobile hotspot and tethering

: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data

.

Using the mobile hotspot

Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other
devices.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Tap the switch to activate it.

2

The
networks list.

To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap
select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap

On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks

3

list.

On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.

4

icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi

Mobile hotspot and tethering

MORE

→

Configure Mobile hotspot

→

Mobile hotspot

SAVE

.

.

and

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Settings

Data usage

Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Mobile data

•

Set mobile data limit

To change the monthly reset date for the monitoring period, tap

: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.

Data usage

: Set a limit for mobile data usage.

.

→

Change cycle

Limiting data usage

On the Settings screen, tap

1

activate it.

Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit.

2

Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level.

3

The device will alert you when the warning level is reached.

Data usage

and tap the

Set mobile data limit

switch to

.

SIM card manager

Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to Using dual SIM

or USIM cards for more information.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Calls

: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls.

•

Text messages

•

Mobile data

•

Dual SIM always on

card during a call.

When this feature is enabled, you may incur additional charges for call forwarding
depending on the region or service provider.

: Select a SIM or USIM card for sending messages.

: Select a SIM or USIM card for data service.

SIM card manager

: Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM

.

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Settings

Mobile networks

Configure your mobile network settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Data roaming

•

Network mode SIM 卡 1

•

Access Point Names

•

Network operators

: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.

Mobile networks

/

Network mode SIM 卡 2

: Set up access point names (APNs).

: Search for available networks and manually register a network.

.

: Select a network type.

NFC and payment

Introduction

Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information
about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for
transportation or events after downloading the required apps.

The device contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the device carefully to avoid
damaging the NFC antenna.

Using the NFC feature

Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product
information from NFC tags.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

NFC and payment

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

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Settings

Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.

2

The information from the tag appears.

Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC
tags or receive data.

Making payments with the NFC feature

Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile
payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service
provider.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.

2

To set the default payment app, open the settings screen and tap

and pay

, and then select an app.

The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.

NFC and payment

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

NFC and payment

→

Tap

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Settings

Sending data

Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC
antenna.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Tap

2
3
4

Android Beam

Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.

When

Touch to beam.

If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail.

and tap the switch to activate it.

NFC and payment

appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

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Settings

More connection settings

Options

Customise settings to control other features.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Printing

for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more
information.

•

MirrorLink

vehicle’s head unit monitor. Refer to MirrorLink for more information.

•

VPN

: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search

: Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the

: Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).

More connection settings

.

Printing

Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a
printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.

Some printers may not be compatible with the device.

Adding printer plug-ins

Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Select a printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.

2

The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your
device.

To add printers manually, tap

To change print settings, tap

More connection settings

MORE

MORE

→

Add printer

→

Printing settings

→

→

Printing

ADD PRINTER

.

.

.

Printing content

While viewing content, such as images or documents, tap

printers

, and then select a printer.

Share

→

Print

→ →

All

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Settings

MirrorLink

Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle’s
head unit monitor.

On the Settings screen, tap

Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1.1 or higher.

More connection settings

→

MirrorLink

.

Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink

When using this feature for the first time, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth.

1

Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information.

Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable.

2

When they are connected, access your device’s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor.

Ending the MirrorLink connection

Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle.

Applications

Manage the device’s apps and change their settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Application manager

•

Default applications

•

Application settings

Applications

: View and manage the apps on your device.

: Select a default setting for using apps.

: Customise the settings for each app.

.

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Settings

Sounds and vibrations

Change settings for various sounds on the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Sound mode

•

Vibrate while ringing

•

Volume

notifications.

•

Vibration intensity

•

Ringtone

•

Vibration pattern

•

Notification sounds

•

Touch sounds

touchscreen.

•

Screen lock sounds

•

Charging sound

•

Vibration feedback

: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode.

: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.

: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and

: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.

: Change the ringtone and notification sound settings.

: Select a vibration pattern.

: Change the notification settings for each app.

: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the

: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen.

: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger.

: Set the device to vibrate when you tap or and for other

Sounds and vibrations

.

actions, such as tapping and holding items.

•

Dialling keypad tones

•

Keyboard sound

•

Keyboard vibration

•

Sound quality and effects

: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.

: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.

: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.

: Configure additional sound settings.

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Settings

Display

Change the display settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Brightness

•

Font

: Change the font size and type.

•

Screen mode

•

Icon frames

•

Smart stay

looking at the display.

•

Screen timeout

backlight.

•

Screensaver

connected to a dock.

: Adjust the brightness of the display.

: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast.

: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.

: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are

: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s

: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or

Wallpaper

Display

.

Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.

On the Settings screen, tap

Wallpaper

.

Themes

Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked
screen, and icons.

On the Settings screen, tap

To download more themes, tap

Themes

.

MORE THEMES

.

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Settings

Lock screen and security

Options

Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.

On the Settings screen, tap

The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.

•

Screen lock type

•

Info and app shortcuts

•

Notifications on lock screen

locked screen and select which notifications to display.

•

Secure lock settings

•

Fingerprints

your Samsung account. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information.

•

Find My Mobile

mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen
device.

•

Unknown sources

: Change the screen lock method.

: Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to

: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find my

Lock screen and security

: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen.

: Set whether or not to show notification content on the

: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.

: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown

.

sources.

•

Encrypt device

device is lost or stolen. To use your encrypted device, you must decrypt the device’s
data every time you turn on the device. You can set whether your device’s data will be
decrypted automatically or whether an unlock code is required. It is not possible to back
up or restore data when it is encrypted. If you enter the unlock code incorrectly several
times in a row and reach the attempt limit, your device will perform a factory data reset.

•

Encrypt SD card

If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device
will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the
device.

•

Other security settings

: Encrypt your device’s data to prevent others from accessing it if the

: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.

: Configure additional security settings.

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Fingerprint recognition

In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be
registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your
fingerprint for the features below:

•

Screen lock

•

Web sign-in

•

Verify Samsung account

•

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to
enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor
confusing two different fingerprints is very low. However, in rare cases where
separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical.

For better fingerprint recognition

When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that
may affect the feature’s performance:

•

The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not
scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.

•

The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition
sensor to malfunction. Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity.

•

Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your fingers are clean and dry.

•

The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.

•

The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.

•

If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints.
Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger.

•

To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to
perform tasks on the device.

•

In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature
in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a
metal object.

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Registering fingerprints

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

2

If you have not set a screen lock method, create one.

Tap

3
4

5

Add fingerprint

Place your finger on the Home key.

Lift your finger when the device vibrates, and then place it on the Home key again.

.

Lock screen and security

→

Fingerprints

.

Repeat this action by moving your finger upwards or downwards until the fingerprint is
registered.

When a fingerprint lock pop-up window appears, tap
unlock the screen.

ENABLE

to use your fingerprint to

Deleting fingerprints

You can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint manager.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

2

Tap

EDIT

3

Tick fingerprints to delete and tap

4

.

Lock screen and security

REMOVE

.

→

Fingerprints

.

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Verifying the Samsung account password

Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead
of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

2

Tap the

3

Sign in to your Samsung account.

4

Samsung account

Lock screen and security

switch to activate it.

→

Fingerprints

Galaxy Apps

.

Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts

You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

2

Lock screen and security

→

Fingerprints

.

.

Tap the

3

Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint.

4

Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in button.

5

Tick

6

You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the
webpage.

Web sign-in

Sign in using your fingerprints

switch to activate it.

and tap

REMEMBER

.

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Privacy and safety

Options

Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Location

•

App permissions

You can also edit the permission settings.

•

Private mode

content. Refer to Private mode for more information.

•

Report diagnostic info

usage information to Samsung.

•

Send SOS messages

key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the
recipients. Refer to Send SOS messages for more information.

: Change settings for location information permissions.

: View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them.

: Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal

Privacy and safety

: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and

: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power

.

Private mode

Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.

Activating private mode

On the Settings screen, tap

1

to activate it.

If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to
set up a private mode access code.

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.

2

Private mode is activated and the

You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated. To
hide items stored in the private folder, deactivate private mode.

Privacy and safety

icon appears on the status bar.

→

Private mode

, and then tap the switch

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Hiding content

On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items.

1

Select an item and tap

2

If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset
private mode access code.

The selected items will be moved to the private folder.

MORE

→

Move to Private

.

Viewing hidden content

You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

to activate it.

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.

2

On the Apps screen, tap

3

Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen. For bookmarks, you can view

Privacy and safety

工具

→

My Files

→

→

Private mode

Private

.

, and then tap the switch

them with the

Unhiding content

In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide.

1

Tap

2
3

MORE

Select a folder to move the items to, and then tap

The items will be moved to the selected folder.

Internet

→

Remove from Private

app.

.

DONE

.

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Automatically deactivating private mode

You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns
off.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

to activate it.

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.

2
3

Tap the

Auto disable

When the

private folder if the screen turns off during transfer.

Auto disable

switch to activate it.

Privacy and safety

option is enabled, the device will fail to transfer files to the

→

Private mode

, and then tap the switch

Send SOS messages

In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends
messages to your primary contacts. The messages include your location information.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

switch to activate it.

Privacy and safety

→

Send SOS messages

, and then tap the

Follow the on-screen instructions to add primary contacts if you have not already done

2

so.

To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the

Attach pictures

The
provider.

switch to activate it.

Attach pictures

option may not be available depending on the region or service

Attach audio recording

Adding primary contacts

On the Settings screen, tap

→

ADD

. Tap

to

add an existing contact as a primary contact.

Create contact

Privacy and safety

and enter contact information or tap

→

Send SOS messages

→

Send messages

Select from contacts

or

to

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Easy mode

Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on
the Home screen.

Switching to easy mode

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Select apps under

2

Tap

3

Returning to standard mode

Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap

DONE

DONE

.

.

Easy applications

Easy mode

to apply a simpler layout.

→

Easy mode

Settings

.

→

Easy mode

→

Standard mode

→

Managing shortcuts

To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then select an
app.

To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, swipe to the right and tap

To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap

EDIT

and select an app or contact with .

.

Accessibility

Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Vision

•

Hearing

impairment.

•

Dexterity and interaction

have reduced dexterity.

: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users.

: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing

Accessibility

: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who

.

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•

Direction lock

•

Direct access

Home key three times quickly.

•

Notification reminder

checked at the interval.

•

Answering and ending calls

•

Single tap mode

button instead of dragging it.

•

Manage accessibility

other devices.

•

Services

: View accessibility services installed on the device.

: Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen.

: Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the

: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the

: Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not

: Change the method of answering or ending calls.

: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with

Accounts

Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.

Adding accounts

Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the
best experience with your device.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Select an account service.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

3

To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync.

Accounts

→

Add account

.

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Registering Samsung accounts

You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore
data saved in the device to your Samsung account. Register your Samsung account to the
device to conveniently use Samsung services.

On the Settings screen, tap

1

Tap

2
3

Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps requiring your Samsung
account without the sign in procedure.

Samsung account

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

.

Accounts

→

Add account

.

Removing accounts

On the Settings screen, tap
and then tap

MORE

→

Accounts

Remove account

, select an account name, select the account to remove,

.

Backup and reset

Change the settings for managing settings and data.

On the Settings screen, tap

•

Back up my data

server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.

•

Restore

Samsung account.

•

Back up my data

•

Backup account

•

Automatic restore

the Google server when apps are reinstalled.

•

Auto restart

optimal performance.

•

Reset settings

deleting data.

: Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your

: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung

: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server.

: Set up or edit your Google backup account.

: Set the device to automatically optimise and restart at preset times for

: Return the device’s settings to the factory default settings without

Backup and reset

: Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from

.

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