Samsung SM-G925F, SM-G925FQ, SM-G925I User Guide

SM-G925F SM-G925FQ SM-G925I

User Manual

English. 04/2015. Rev.1.1

www.samsung.com

Table of Contents

Basics

4 Read me first

5 Package contents

6 Device layout

8 SIM or USIM card

10 Battery

15 Turning the device on and off

16 Touchscreen

19 Home screen

26 Lock screen

27 Edge screen

33 Notification panel

36 Entering text

39 Screen capture

39 Opening apps

62 Email

63 Camera

79 Gallery

81 Smart Manager

83 S Planner

84 S Health

87 S Voice

89 Music

90 Video

91 Voice Recorder

93 My Files

94 Memo

94 Clock

96 Calculator

97 Google apps

40 Multi window

45 Device and data management

49 Connecting to a TV

51 Sharing files with contacts

52 Emergency mode

Applications

53 Installing or uninstalling apps

54 Phone

57 Contacts

59 Messages

61 Internet

Settings

99 Introduction

99 Wi-Fi

101 Bluetooth

103 Flight mode

103 Mobile hotspot and tethering

104 Data usage

105 Mobile networks

105 NFC and payment

108 More connection settings

110 Sounds and notifications

111 Display

Table of Contents

111 Edge screen

112 Motions and gestures

113 Applications

113 Wallpaper

113 Themes

114 Lock screen and security

118 Privacy and safety

121 Easy mode

122 Accessibility

122 Accounts

123 Backup and reset

124 Language and input

124 Battery

125 Storage

125 Date and time

126 User manual

126 About device

Appendix

127 Accessibility

142 Troubleshooting

147 Removing the battery

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Read me first

Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, model specifications, or device’s software.

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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

Settings

→

About device

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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SIM card tray

Infrared port

Device layout

Speaker

LED indicator

Proximity/Light sensor

Edge screen

Touchscreen

Recents key

Headset jack

Multipurpose jack

Front camera

Edge screen

Power key

Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor)

Back key

Loud speaker

Microphone

GPS antenna

Rear camera

NFC antenna/Wireless

charging coil

Flash

Volume key

Main antenna

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

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

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

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The colours on the curved screen may look different depending on your viewing position.

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.

Recents

Home

Back

Volume

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Tap to open the list of recent apps.

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Tap and hold to launch the split screen view.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

downwards.

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

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

Removing the SIM or USIM card

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

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

Remove the SIM or USIM card.

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

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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

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.

Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

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

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

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. 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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Fast charging

The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can use this feature to charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off.

About Fast charging

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Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power. The device supports Samsung’s Adaptive fast charging feature and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.

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To use Fast charging on your device, connect it to a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging or Quick Charge 2.0.

Increasing the charging speed

To increase the charging speed, turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery.

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While charging the battery when the device is turned off, the icon appears on the screen.

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You cannot use the fast charging feature when the screen is turned on. Turn off the screen to increase the charging speed.

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You cannot use the built-in fast charging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger.

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If the device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises, the charging speed may decrease automatically. This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device.

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Wireless charging

The device has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately).

Place the centre of the device’s back on the centre of the wireless charger.

You can check the remaining charging time on the screen. The actual remaining time may vary depending on the charging conditions.

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the wireless charger.

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When there are foreign materials between the device and the wireless charger, the device may not charge properly.

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If you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals, you may lose network reception.

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Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly.

Power saving mode

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

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

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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.

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.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Battery

→

Ultra power saving mode

→

Disable ultra power saving mode

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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

Power off

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Tapping and holding

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

Dragging

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

Double-tapping

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

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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

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

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

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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 deselect the tick box at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel.

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

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.

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

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.

Tap

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.

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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

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

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

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.

Tap

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.

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Indicator icons

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

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

Icon Meaning

No signal

Signal strength

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected

LTE network connected (LTE-enabled models)

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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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

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Pattern

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

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

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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

Edge screen

Introduction

Distinguish between up to five contacts by displaying assigned colours on the Edge screen. You can easily communicate with your favourite contacts using the tabs displayed on the Edge screen. The Edge screen can also display various items, such as news, without turning on the screen. You can also use it as a clock at night.

Setting the position of the Edge screen

Select the left or right Edge screen to activate it according to your preference.

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Edge screen

→

Edge screen position

and select a side.

Selecting notification items

Select items for providing notifications on the Edge screen via colour lighting and coloured tabs.

On the Apps screen, tap items.

Settings

→

Edge screen

→

Select notifications

, and then select

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Edge lighting

The Edge screen lights up when you receive a call or notification while the device’s screen is facing downwards.

On the Apps screen, tap to activate it.

The Edge screen lights up with an assigned colour when you receive a call or a notification from your priority contacts. Refer to Adding contacts to My people for adding contacts to the priority contacts list.

Settings

→

Edge screen

→

Edge lighting

, and then tap the switch

Quick reply

You can reject incoming calls using custom rejection messages. While the device’s screen is facing downwards, hold your finger on the sensor on the back of the device for two seconds to reject calls.

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

To edit the default rejection message, tap the message text under

Settings

→

Edge screen

→

Edge lighting

→

Quick reply

Quick reply messages

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People edge

The Edge screen can display a tab with an assigned colour when there is a missed notification from a priority contact.

On the Apps screen, tap activate it.

This feature is available on the Home screen, locked screen, and Apps screen.

Settings

→

Edge screen

→

People edge

, and then tap the switch to

Adding contacts to My people

Add frequently used contacts to the My people list and set them as your priority contacts.

Only contacts saved in

Drag the tab from the Edge screen towards the centre of the screen to open the My

people list.

Contacts

can be added to the My people list.

Select a colour by tapping and select a contact to add.

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To change the order of contacts, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to another location.

To delete a contact, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to screen.

To change the assigned colour for a contact, tap colour icon.

→

My people

Remove

at the top of the

, and then tap the contact’s

Viewing missed notifications from My people

When there is a missed notification from a My people contact, a tab with the contact’s assigned colour will appear on the Edge screen.

Drag the tab towards the centre of the screen to view the details. You can directly reply to the contact by tapping one of the communication options.

When the screen is off, you will receive My people notification alerts when you pick up the device. Open the My people list, tap activate it.

, and then tap the

Alert when picking up

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