Samsung SM-J600G, SM-J600F, SM-J600FN User Manual

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SM-J600F

SM-J600F/DS SM-J600FN SM-J600G SM-J600GF/DS

SM-J600FN/DS

SM-J600G/DS

User Manual

English. 05/2018. Rev.1.0

www.samsung.com

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Table of Contents

Basics

4 Read me first

6 Device overheating situations and

solutions

9 Device layout and functions

12 Battery

14 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)

20 Memory card (microSD card)

24 Turning the device on and off

25 Initial setup

27 Samsung account

29 Transferring data from your previous

device

34 Understanding the screen

44 Notification panel

46 Entering text

Apps and features

49 Installing or uninstalling apps

51 Bixby

59 Phone

64 Contacts

68 Messages

70 Internet

72 Email

73 Camera

85 Gallery

90 Multi window

93 Samsung Pay mini

93 Samsung Members

94 Samsung Notes

95 Calendar

96 Samsung Health

100 Voice Recorder

101 My Files

101 Clock

103 Calculator

104 Radio

105 Game Launcher

108 SmartThings

112 Sharing content

113 Google apps

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Settings

115 Introduction

115 Connections

116 Wi-Fi

119 Bluetooth

121 Data saver

121 NFC and payment (NFC-enabled

models)

124 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

125 SIM card manager (dual SIM

models)

125 More connection settings

127 Sounds and vibration

128 Dolby Atmos (surround sound)

128 Notifications

129 Display

158 Google

159 Accessibility

160 General management

161 Software update

162 User manual

162 About phone

Appendix

163 Troubleshooting

169 Removing the battery

130 Blue light filter

130 Changing the screen mode or

adjusting the display colour

132 Screensaver

132 Wallpapers and themes

133 Advanced features

135 Dual Messenger

136 Device maintenance

140 Apps

140 Lock screen

141 Smart Lock

141 Biometrics and security

143 Face recognition

146 Fingerprint recognition

149 Samsung Pass

153 Secure Folder

157 Cloud and accounts

158 Backup and restore

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

About phone

tap

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Depending on the region, you can view the regulatory information on the device. To view the information, launch the

information

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Status

Settings

app and tap

About phone

Settings

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app and

Regulatory

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

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Device overheating situations and solutions

When the device heats up while charging the battery

While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. If the battery becomes too hot, the charger may stop charging.

Do the following when the device heats up:

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Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again.

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If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved one.

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When using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal objects, magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the wireless charger.

The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models.

When the device heats up during use

When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods, your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any running apps and do not use the device for a while.

The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat. Depending on the functions and apps you use, these examples may not apply to your model.

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During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data

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When downloading large files

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When using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods

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When playing high-quality games for extended periods

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When recording videos for extended periods

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When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting

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When connecting to a TV

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While multitasking (or, when running many apps in the background)

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When using Multi window

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When updating or installing apps while recording videos

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When downloading large files during a video call

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When recording videos while using a navigation app

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When using large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts

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When using a navigation app in a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight

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When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature

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When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception

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When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable

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When the device’s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead

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When you are roaming

Do the following when the device heats up:

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Keep the device updated with the latest software.

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Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them.

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Close apps that increase battery consumption or that run in the background when not in use.

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Delete unnecessary files or unused apps.

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Decrease the screen brightness.

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If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

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Device limitations when the device overheats

When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models.

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If the device becomes hotter than usual, a device overheating message will appear. To lower the device’s temperature, the screen brightness and the performance speed will be limited and battery charging will stop. Running apps will be closed and you will only be able to make emergency calls until the device cools down.

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If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, a power off message will appear. Turn off the device, and wait until it cools down.

Precautions for operating environment

Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire.

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Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures.

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Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods.

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Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas, such as inside a car in the summertime.

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Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat, such as on an electric heating mat.

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Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers.

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Never use a damaged charger or battery.

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Device layout and functions

Package contents

Refer to the quick start guide for package contents.

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

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

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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

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

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

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Device layout

Speaker

Front camera

Volume key

SIM card tray

 Single SIM models:

Memory card tray

 Dual SIM models:

SIM card / Memory

card tray

Proximity sensor

Flash

Speaker

Power key

Touchscreen

Multipurpose jack

Rear camera

Fingerprint recognition

sensor

NFC antenna

(NFC-enabled models)

Earphone jack

Flash

GPS antenna

Main antenna

Microphone

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When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears.

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Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:

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If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device

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If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device

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If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection

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

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Do not cover the proximity sensor area with screen accessories, such as a screen protector or stickers. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

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

Hard keys

Volume key

Key Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

Power

Volume

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Press to turn on or lock the screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Power key

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Soft buttons

Show and hide

button

Recents button

When you turn on the device, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. Refer to

Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

Back button

Home button

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.

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

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.

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.

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Plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack.

Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

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

from the electric socket.

Reducing the battery consumption

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

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Optimise the device using the device maintenance feature.

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When you are not using the device, turn off the screen 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 that need to be synced.

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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 losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.

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Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.

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If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.

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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)

Installing the SIM or USIM card

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

For dual SIM models, you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. In some areas, data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted.

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

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

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Single SIM models:

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Dual SIM models:

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SIM card tray 1:

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SIM card tray 2:

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

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

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

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Single SIM models: Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-

coloured contacts facing downwards.

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Dual SIM models: Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the tray 2.

Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it.

If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

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If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.

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Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.

Correct card installation

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Dual SIM models:

Nano-SIM card

Use only a nano-SIM card.

microSD card

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Removing the SIM or USIM card

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

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

Remove the SIM or USIM card.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models)

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

Launch the card and tap the switch to activate it.

Settings

app and tap

Connections



SIM card manager

. Select a SIM or USIM

Customising SIM or USIM cards

Launch the USIM card to access the following options:

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Icon

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Name

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Network mode

Settings

: Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card.

: Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card.

app, tap

: Select a network type to use with the SIM or USIM card.

Connections



SIM card manager

, and then select a SIM or

Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards

When two cards are activated, you can assign voice calls, messaging, and data services to specific cards.

Launch the preferences for your cards in

Settings

app, tap

Connections

PREFERRED SIM CARD



SIM card manager

, and then set the feature

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Memory card (microSD card)

Installing a memory card

Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website.

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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 will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card. To use the memory card, you must format it. If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card, contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the

My Files



SD card

folder.

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

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

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be disabled.

Place a memory card on the tray 2 with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Tray 1

Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.

If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or fall out of the tray.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

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If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.

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Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.

Tray 2

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Removing the memory card

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

Launch the

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SD card

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

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

Remove the memory card.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Settings

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Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from the misuse of external storage devices.

app and tap

UNMOUNT

Device maintenance



Storage

Formatting the memory card

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Storage settings

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

Launch the



SD card

Settings

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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.

app and tap

Format

Device maintenance

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Storage

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Storage settings

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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

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

Power off

Restarting the device

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

Volume Down key

Power key

Emergency mode

You can switch the device to emergency mode 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.

Activating emergency mode

To activate emergency mode, press and hold the Power key, and then 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.

Emergency mode

Deactivating emergency mode

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

Emergency mode

Turn off Emergency mode

. Alternatively, press and

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Initial setup

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.

The initial setup procedures may vary depending on the device’s software and your region.

Turn on the device.

Select your preferred device language and select .

Select a language.

Select a Wi-Fi network and connect to it.

If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup.

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.

Set a screen lock method to protect your device. You can protect your personal

information by preventing others from accessing your device. To set the screen lock method later, tap

No, thank you

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up to date and secure across all of your devices. Refer to information.

Samsung account for more

Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup.

The Home screen will appear.

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Samsung account

Introduction

Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can keep your data up to date and secure across your Samsung devices with Samsung Cloud, track and control your lost or stolen device, see tips and tricks from Samsung Members, and more.

Create your Samsung account with your email address.

To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit

account.samsung.com. For more information on Samsung accounts, launch the

and tap

Cloud and accounts



Accounts



Samsung account

 

Help

Settings

app

Registering your Samsung account

Registering a new Samsung account

If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one.

Launch the

Tap

Samsung account

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating your account.

Settings

app and tap



CREATE ACCOUNT

Cloud and accounts



Accounts



Add account

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Registering an existing Samsung account

If you already have a Samsung account, register it to the device.

Launch the

Tap

Samsung account

Enter your email address and password, and then tap

If you forget your account information, tap account information when you enter the required information.

If you want to verity your Samsung account password via your biometric data, such as fingerprints, tap

. Refer to Samsung Pass for more information.

Pass

Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap

Tap

DONE

Settings

to finish registering your Samsung account.

app and tap

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Verify identity with biometrics instead of password using Samsung

Cloud and accounts

Find ID

AGREE



Accounts

Reset password



Add account

. You can find your

Removing your Samsung account

When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed.

Launch the

Tap

Samsung account

REMOVE

Settings

, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap

app and tap

 

Remove account

Cloud and accounts



Accounts

REMOVE ACCOUNT

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Transferring data from your previous device

You can restore your data, such as images, contacts, messages, and apps from Samsung Cloud. You can also copy them from your previous device via Smart Switch.

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This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers.

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

Smart Switch

Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch. To use Smart Switch, launch the

Settings

download it from

app and tap

Galaxy Apps

Cloud and accounts

Play Store



Smart Switch

. If you do not have the app,

Transferring data from a mobile device

Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct.

On the previous device, launch Smart Switch.

If you do not have the app, download it from

On your device, launch the

Settings

Galaxy Apps

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

Play Store



Smart Switch

Place the devices near each other.

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On the previous device, tap

On your device, tap

Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.

WIRELESS



RECEIVE



SEND

and select the previous device type.

Transferring data using external storage

Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.

Transfer data from your previous device to external storage.

Insert or connect the external storage device to your device.

On your device, launch the



EXTERNAL STORAGE

Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from external storage.

Settings



RESTORE

app and tap

Cloud and accounts



Smart Switch

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Transferring backup data from a computer

Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.

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

On the computer, launch Smart Switch.

www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Back up data from your

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 device’s USB cable.

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

Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.

Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.

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

Viewing imported data

You can view the imported data on the same app from your previous device.

If your new device does not have the same apps to view or play the imported data, the data will be saved to a similar app. For example, if you import memos and your device does not have the Memo app, you can view the memos in the

Samsung Notes

app.

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Samsung Cloud

Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your new device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer

Samsung account for more information.

Backing up data

On your previous device, sign in to your Samsung account.

Launch the

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Settings

If your device supports Samsung Cloud, launch the

accounts

Back up

tap

The data backup method may vary depending on your model.

Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be backed up, launch

Settings

the under

BACKUP AND RESTORE

app, select the backup option, and back up your data.



Samsung Cloud

, and then back up your data.

app, tap

Restoring data

On your new device, launch the

Cloud

Select your previous device under

, select your device under

Cloud and accounts

, and then tap

Settings

BACKUP AND RESTORE

app and tap

Settings

BACKUP AND RESTORE



Samsung Cloud

Back up

Cloud and accounts

and tap

app, tap

, select your device

Restore data

Cloud and



Samsung

Tick the data types you want to restore and tap

RESTORE

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Syncing data

You can sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices.

On your new device, launch the

Cloud

Tap 

Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with.

Settings



Sync settings

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts



Samsung

Checking data

You can check the saved items and used memory of your Samsung Cloud. Launch the

Settings

r

app and tap

You can immediately check your used memory and saved items, such as,

SAMSUNG NOTES

page. You can change the settings or check the saved data.

You can check the backup data in your Samsung account by using the

RESTORE

option. Select your device and tap

Cloud and accounts

, and

SAMSUNG CLOUD DRIVE



Samsung Cloud

. Tap each card and enter the next

Restore data

BACKUP AND

GALLERY

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Basics

Understanding the screen

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

Tapping

Tap the screen.

Tapping and holding

Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds.

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Dragging

Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position.

Double-tapping

Double-tap the screen.

Swiping

Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right.

Spreading and pinching

Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.

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Navigation bar (soft buttons)

When you turn on the device, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment.

Show and hide

button

Recents button

Back button

Home button

Button Function

Show and hide

Recents

r

Double-tap to pin or hide the navigation bar.

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Tap to open the list of recent apps.

r

Tap to return to the Home screen.

Home

r

Back

Tap and hold to launch the

r

Tap to return to the previous screen.

Google Assistant

app.

Displaying or hiding the navigation bar

Using the Show and hide button at the left side of the navigation bar, you can set the navigation bar to be hidden or pinned on the screen when you use apps or features. The navigation bar is pinned by default.

If you want to view files or use apps in full screen, double-tap the Show and hide button to hide the navigation bar.

To show the navigation bar again, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen.

r

On certain screens, such as the Home screen, the navigation bar will always be displayed and the Show and hide button will not appear.

r

Even after you pin the navigation bar, it can be hidden while using some apps or features, such as a video player.

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Basics

Setting the navigation bar

Launch the

r

Show and hide button

Settings

app, tap

: Add a button to hide or pin the navigation bar. You can set

Display



Navigation bar

, and then select an option.

whether or not to display the button for each app.

r

BACKGROUND COLOUR

r

Button layout

: Change the order of the buttons on the navigation bar.

: Change the navigation bar’s background colour.

Home screen and Apps screen

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

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

The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.

A widget

An app

Bixby Home indicator. View your

customised content.

Navigation bar (soft buttons)

A folder

A screen indicator

Favourite apps

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Basics

Switching between Home and Apps screens

On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen.

To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button.

Home screen Apps screen

If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area and tap



Apps button



Show Apps button



APPLY

. The Apps button will be added at the

Home screen settings

bottom of the Home screen.

Apps button

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Moving items

Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen, tap and hold an item on the Apps screen, and then drag it to the top or bottom of the screen. A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen.

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

Creating folders

Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps.

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over

another app.

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

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap enter a folder name.

r

Adding more apps

Tap

ADD APPS

by dragging it to the folder.

on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap

Enter folder name

ADD

. You can also add an app

and

r

Moving apps from a folder

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

r

Deleting a folder

Tap and hold a folder, and then tap folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen.

Delete folder

. Only the folder will be deleted. The

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Basics

Editing the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels.

r

Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap .

r

Moving panels: Tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

r

Deleting panels: Tap on the panel.

r

Wallpapers

r

Themes

and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.

r

Widgets

information and convenient access on your Home screen. Tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. The widget will be added on the Home screen.

r

Home screen settings

Home screen and more.

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

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

: Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide

: Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the

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Displaying all apps on the Home screen

Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap



settings

You can now access all your apps by swiping to the left on the Home screen.

Home screen layout



Home screen only



APPLY

Home screen

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)

Preferred SIM or USIM card for calls (dual SIM models)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected

LTE network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

Location services being used

Call in progress

Missed call

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

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Icon Meaning

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery charging

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, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.

If the screen is off, press the Power key to turn on the screen.

Locked screen

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Changing the screen lock method

To change the screen lock method, launch the

, and then select a method.

type

When you set a pattern, PIN, password, face, or fingerprint for the screen lock method, you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

r

Swipe

r

Pattern

r

Password

the screen.

r

None

r

Face

information.

r

Fingerprints

recognition

: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.

: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.

: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.

: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock

: Do not set a screen lock method.

: Register your face to unlock the screen. Refer to Face recognition for more

: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint

for more information.

Settings

app, tap

Lock screen



Screen lock

You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Launch the app, tap screen lock method, and then tap the

Lock screen



Secure lock settings

, unlock the screen using the preset

Auto factory reset

switch to activate it.

Settings

Screen capture

Capture a screenshot while using the device.

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

You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. If this feature is not activated, launch the

to capture

and tap the switch to activate it.

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

Gallery

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features



Palm swipe

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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.

You can open the notification panel, even on the locked screen.

You can use the following functions on the notification panel.

Quick setting buttons

View the notification details and

perform various actions.

Access the notification settings.

Launch Settings.

Preferred SIM or USIM card for each option. Tap to access the SIM card manager. (dual SIM models)

Clear all notifications.

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Using quick setting buttons

Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons.

To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.

To rearrange buttons, tap another location.



Button order

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

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Basics

Entering text

Keyboard layout

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

r

When the keyboard is opened for the first time, the keyboard setup screen will appear. Set the input language, keyboard type, and keyboard settings and then tap

START

r

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 uppercase. For all caps, tap

it twice.

Enter symbols.

View more keyboard functions.

Delete a preceding character.

Break to the next line.

Enter a space.

Changing the input language

Tap  languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key.

Languages and types



MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES

, and then select the

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Basics

Changing the keyboard

Tap to change the keyboard.

To change the keyboard type, tap select the keyboard type you want.

r

If the keyboard button ( ) does not appear on the navigation bar, launch the

Settings

the

r

On a corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

app, tap

Show Keyboard button

3x4 keyboard

General management

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



Additional keyboard functions

Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

r

: Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. To return to the keyboard functions list, tap

r

: Enter emoticons.

r

: Enter stickers.

Languages and types



Language and input

switch to activate it.

, select a language, and then

, and then tap

r

: Attach animated GIFs.

r

: Enter text by voice.

r

: Change the keyboard settings.

r

 : Add an item from the clipboard.

 : Change the keyboard for one-handed operation.

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Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text.

Drag or to select the desired text, or tap

Tap

Copy

Cut

The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

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

To paste text that you have previously copied, tap

Select all

Paste

Clipboard

to select all text.

and select the text.

Dictionary

Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages.

Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up.

If the word you want to look up is not selected, drag

Tap



If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device, tap next to a dictionary to download it.

Dictionary

on the options list.

or to select the desired text.

Move to Manage dictionaries



View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window.

To switch to the full screen view, tap definitions. In the detailed view, tap

Search Web

to use the word as a search term.

. Tap the definition on the screen to view more

to add the word to your favourite words list or tap

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Apps and features

Installing or uninstalling apps

Galaxy Apps

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

Open the

Samsung

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

folder and launch the

Galaxy Apps

app.

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.

To change the auto update settings, tap  then select an option.

Settings



INSTALL

Auto update apps

. To purchase

, and

Play Store

Purchase and download apps.

Launch the

Play Store

app.

Installing apps

Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.

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

To change the auto update settings, tap  then select an option.

Settings



INSTALL

Auto-update apps

. To purchase

, and

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Apps and features

Managing apps

Uninstalling or disabling apps

Tap and hold an app and select an option.

r

Disable

r

Uninstall

Enabling apps

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

: Uninstall downloaded apps.

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Apps

 

Disabled

, select an app, and then tap

ENABLE

Setting app permissions

For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your device. When you open an app, a pop-up window may appear and request access to certain features or information. Tap the app.

To view your app permission settings, launch the and tap

To view or change app permission settings by permission category, launch the and tap grant permissions.

Permissions

Apps

 

If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not function properly.

. You can view the app’s permissions list and change its permissions.

App permissions

ALLOW

on the pop-up window to grant permissions to

Settings

. Select an item and tap the switches next to apps to

app and tap

Apps

. Select an app

Settings

app

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Apps and features

Bixby

Introduction

Bixby provides various contents you need by analysing your usage patterns and your routine.

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To use the Bixby feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

r

To use the Bixby feature, you must register and sign in to your Samsung account.

Starting Bixby

When you launch Bixby for the first time, the Bixby intro page will appear. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account according to the on-screen instructions and agree to the terms and conditions.

Swipe to the right on the Home screen.

Check the Bixby intro page and tap

Tap

If you are already signed in, this step will not appear.

Tap

DONE

Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap

The Bixby Home screen will appear.

and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account.

to finish registering your Samsung account.

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Apps and features

Bixby Home

On the Bixby Home screen, you can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine.

Opening Bixby Home

Swipe to the right on the Home screen.

The Bixby Home screen will appear.

Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content.

Access additional options.

Recommended content

To close Bixby Home, swipe to the left on the screen.

Upcoming reminder

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Apps and features

Using recommended content on Bixby Home

When you open Bixby Home, you can view the content that is frequently updated as Bixby cards. Swipe upwards or downwards to view the Bixby cards.

For example, on the way to the office in the morning, you can view your day’s schedule and play your favourite music on the Bixby Home screen. In the evening, you can view alarms, check your daily activity, and view your friends’ feeds.

The content and order of the cards update automatically at a specified interval. To manually update cards, swipe downwards on the screen.

Editing Bixby cards list

r

To pin a card to the top of the Bixby Home screen, tap 



Unpin

r

To hide a card from the list, tap 

Hide for now

Pin to top

. To unpin a card, tap

r

To stop displaying a card on the list, tap 

Don’t show again

Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards

Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen.

On the Bixby Home screen, tap add or delete them.

If an app is not installed on the device, you must install it to use it. On the Bixby Home



screen, tap

Settings



Settings



Cards



Cards

and then download an app.

and tap the switches next to items to

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Apps and features

Reminder

Create reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later. You will receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder.

r

To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

r

To fully use this feature, you must register and sign in to your Samsung account.

r

To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated.

Starting Reminder

You can start Reminder from Bixby Home.

Swipe to the right on the Home screen.

The Bixby Home screen will appear.

Tap

GET STARTED

The Reminder intro page will appear.

on the

UPCOMING REMINDERS

card.

Add the app icon to the Home screen.

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Apps and features

Tap

START

Add Reminder on Home screen

If the app (

) from the Home screen.

option is ticked, you can launch the

Reminder

Creating reminders

Create reminders with various methods. Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder with a specified time or location setting. You can also save various content, such as a single memo or webpage address, and view it later.

For example, create a reminder to alert you to ‘Water the flowers when I get home’.

Launch the

Tap

Write a reminder

Set conditions

WHEN I ARRIVE AT

Reminder



app.

and enter ‘Water the flowers’.

Pick a place



DONE

and set the location to home.

Tap

SAVE

When you arrive at home, the ‘Water the flowers’ notification will appear.

to save the reminder.

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Apps and features

Checking reminder notifications

At the preset time or location, a notification pop-up window will appear. Tap

SNOOZE

Viewing the reminders list

Launch the reminder.

Reminder

app to view your reminders list. To view reminder details, select a

COMPLETE

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Apps and features

Setting reminder details

Add or edit reminder details, such as frequency, date and time, or location.

Select a reminder to edit and tap

Edit

Edit the conditions and tap

Reminder information

Reminder conditions

Add an image.

Completing reminders

SAVE

EDIT

. Alternatively, swipe right on a reminder and tap

Checklist

Repeat interval

Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete.

On the reminders list, select a reminder and tap a reminder.

COMPLETE

. Alternatively, swipe to the left on

Restoring reminders

Restore reminders that have been completed.

On the reminders list, tap 

Tick items to restore and tap

Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times.

Completed

RESTORE



EDIT

Deleting reminders

To delete a reminder, swipe right on a reminder and tap tap and hold a reminder, tick reminders to delete, and then tap

Delete

. To delete multiple reminders,

DELETE

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Apps and features

Customising Bixby settings

On the Bixby Home screen, tap 

r

Samsung account

r

HOME CARDS

–

Cards

r

GENERAL

–

Auto-update Bixby

using your mobile network.

–

Notifications

information, and more.

–

Privacy

experience. You can also delete Bixby interaction data.

–

About Bixby

: Select apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen.

You can incur additional charges when using this feature.

: Set to use Bixby’s interactive and customised services to enhance your

: View your Samsung account information.

: Set the device to update Bixby software automatically even when

: Set to receive notifications about Bixby Home cards, marketing

: View the Bixby version and legal information.

Settings

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Apps and features

Phone

Introduction

Make or answer voice and video calls.

Making calls

Launch the

If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap

Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.

For dual SIM models, tap

Preview the phone number.

Phone

Create a new contact.

app and enter a phone number.

or to make a voice call.

to open the keypad.

Access additional options.

Add the number to an existing contact.

Delete a preceding character.

Hide the keypad.

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Apps and features

Making calls from call logs or contacts list

Tap

RECENTS

make a call.

CONTACTS

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

If this feature is deactivated, launch the

Swipe to call or send messages

the

Settings

switch to activate it.

app, tap

Advanced features

, and then tap

Using speed dial

Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.

To set a number to speed dial, tap dial number, and then add a phone number.

To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10 and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.

For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1, tap 2, and then tap and hold 3.

CONTACTS

 

Speed dial numbers

, select a speed

Making calls from the locked screen

On the locked screen, drag outside the circle.

Making an international call

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

Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears.

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

For dual SIM models, enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap

or .

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Apps and features

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 You can send a text message or a sticker to reject a call. If reminder will be saved to alert you of the rejected call one hour later.

To create various rejection messages, launch the

decline messages

, enter a message, and then tap .

Phone

SEND MESSAGE

Add reminder

app, tap 

bar upwards.

is selected, a

Settings



Quick

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, launch the calls.

Phone

app and tap

RECENTS

to view missed

Blocking phone numbers

Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.

Launch the

Phone

app and tap 

Settings



Block numbers

Tap , select contacts, and then tap

To manually enter a number, tap tap

When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be logged in the call log.

You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the

Block unknown callers

switch to activate the feature.

DONE

Enter phone number

, enter a phone number, and then

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Apps and features

Options during calls

If the area around the rear camera and the fingerprint recognition sensor is covered, unwanted noises may incur during a call. Remove accessories, such as a screen protector or stickers, around the rear camera area.

During a voice call

The following actions are available:

r

: Access additional options.

r

Add call

call, the first call will be resumed.

: Dial a second call. The first call will be put on hold. When you end the second

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

r

Record

r

Extra volume

r

Bluetooth

r

Speaker

the device away from your ears.

r

Mute

r

Keypad

r

: Record a call conversation.

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

: Increase the volume.

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

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

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

Hide

: Open or close the keypad.

: End the current call.

During a video call

Tap the screen to use the following options:

r

: Access additional options.

r

Camera

: Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you.

r

Switch

r

Mute

r

Speaker

the device away from your ears.

: Switch between the front and rear cameras.

: End the current call.

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

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

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Apps and features

Adding a phone number to Contact

Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad

Launch the

Enter the number.

If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap

Tap

CREATE CONTACT

number to an existing contact.

Phone

app.

to create a new contact, or tap

to open the keypad.

UPDATE EXISTING

Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list

Launch the

Tap a caller’s image, or tap a phone number 

Tap

Create contact

an existing contact.

Phone

app and tap

to create a new contact, or tap

RECENTS

Details

Update existing

to add the

to add the number to

Adding a tag to a phone number

You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contact. This allows you to view the caller’s information when they call without having them listed in Contact.

Launch the

Tap a caller’s image, or tap a phone number 

Tap

Add tag

When a call comes from that number, the tag will show under the number.

Phone

, enter a tag, and then tap

app and tap

RECENTS

DONE

Details

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Apps and features

Contacts

Introduction

Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.

Adding contacts

Creating a new contact

Launch the

Enter contact information.

Select a storage location.

Scan contact information from a

Contacts

business card.

app, tap , and then select a storage location.

Add an image.

Enter contact information.

Open more information fields.

Depending on the selected storage location, the types of information you can save may vary.

Tap

SAVE

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Importing contacts

Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device.

Launch the

IMPORT

Select a storage location to import contacts from.

Tick VCF files or contacts to import and tap

Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap

Contacts

app and tap 

Manage contacts

DONE

IMPORT



Import/Export contacts

Synching contacts with your web accounts

Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung account.

Launch the

sync with.

Tap

Sync account

Settings

and tap the

app, tap

Cloud and accounts

Sync Contacts

switch to activate it.



Accounts

and select the account to



For the Samsung account, tap it.



Sync settings

and tap the

Contacts

switch to activate

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Searching for contacts

Launch the

Use one of the following search methods:

r

Scroll up or down the contacts list.

r

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

r

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

Tap the contact’s image, or tap the contact’s name actions:

r

Contacts

: Add to favourite contacts.

/ : Make a voice or video call.

: Compose a message.

: Compose an email.

app.



Details

. Then take one of the following

Sharing contacts

You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.

Launch the

Select contacts and tap

Select a sharing method.

Contacts

app and tap 

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Saving and sharing profile

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

r

The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

r

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

Launch the

Tap

EDIT

Tap 

To use the profile sharing feature, your phone number must be verified. You can view your contacts’ updated profile information in

To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with, tap to share, and then select an option.

Contacts

, edit your profile, and tap

Profile sharing

app and select your profile.

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

SAVE

Contacts

Share with

, select an item

Merging duplicate contacts

When you import contacts from other storages, or sync contacts with other accounts, your contacts list may include duplicate contacts. Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list.

Launch the

Contacts

app and tap 

Manage contacts



Merge contacts

Tick contacts and tap

MERGE

Deleting contacts

Launch the

Select contacts and tap

To delete contacts one by one, open the contacts list and tap a contact’s image or tap a contact’s name

Contacts



Details

app and tap 

DELETE

. Then tap 

Delete

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Messages

Introduction

Send and view messages by conversation.

Sending messages

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

Launch the

Add recipients and tap

Enter a message.

To record and send a voice message, tap and hold release your finger. The recording icon appears only while the keyboard is hidden.

Messages

Recipient

Attach files.

app and tap .

START

, say your message, and then

Access additional options.

Make a call to the recipient.

Send the message.

Enter a message.

Tap to send the message.

For dual SIM models, tap

Enter stickers.

or to send the message.

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Viewing messages

Messages are grouped into message threads by contact.

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

Launch the

On the messages list, select a contact.

View your conversation.

To reply to the message, tap SIM models, tap

Messages

or .

app and tap

Enter message

CONVERSATIONS

, enter a message, and then tap . For dual

Blocking unwanted messages

Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list.

Launch the

Block numbers

Tap

INBOX

To manually enter a number, tap

Messages

and select a contact. Or, tap

app and tap 

Enter number

Settings

CONTACTS



, enter a phone number, and then tap .

Block numbers and messages

, select contacts, and then tap



DONE

Setting the message notification

You can change notification sound, display options, and more.

Launch the

activate it.

Change the notification settings.

Setting a message reminder

You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications. If this feature is not activated, launch the

reminder

, and then tap the switch to activate it. Then, tap the

Messages

app, tap 

Settings



Notifications

app, tap

, and then tap the switch to

Accessibility

Messages



Notification

switch to activate it.

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Internet

Introduction

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

Browsing webpages

Open the

Tap the address field.

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

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

To switch between tabs quickly, swipe to the left or right on the address field.

Bookmark the current webpage.

Samsung

folder and launch the

Internet

app.

Access additional options.

Refresh the current webpage.

Open the homepage.

Quick menu

Move between pages.

View your bookmarks, saved webpages, and recent browsing history.

Open the browser's tab manager.

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Using secret mode

In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a password and your fingerprint.

Activating secret mode

In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap using this feature for the first time, set whether to use a password for secret mode.

In secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture.

In secret mode, the device will change the colour of the toolbars.

Tabs



TURN ON SECRET MODE

Changing security settings

You can change your password or the lock method.

Tap



Settings

registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password, tap the switch to activate it. Refer to fingerprints.



Privacy



Secret mode security

Fingerprint recognition for more information about using your



Change password

. To set your

Fingerprints

Deactivating secret mode

In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap

Tabs



TURN OFF SECRET MODE

. If you are

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Setting up email accounts

Set up an email account when opening

Open the

Enter the email address and password, and then tap

To manually register an email account, tap

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

To set up another email account, tap

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

 

Samsung

Set default account

folder and launch the

for the first time.

MANUAL SETUP

 

app.

Add account

Sending emails

Tap to compose an email.



Add recipients and enter an email text.

Tap

SEND

to send the mail.

Reading emails

When emails, swipe downwards on the screen.

Tap an email on the screen to read it.

is open, the device will automatically retrieve new emails. To manually retrieve

If email syncing is disabled, new emails cannot be retrieved. To enable email syncing, tap it.

  your account name, and then tap the

Sync account

switch to activate

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Camera

Introduction

Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings.

Camera etiquette

r

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

r

Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited.

r

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

Launching Camera

Use the following methods to launch Camera:

r

Launch the

r

Press the Power key twice quickly.

r

On the locked screen, drag outside the circle.

r

Camera

Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Some camera features are not available when you launch the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set.

If photos you take appear blurry, clean the camera lens and try again.

app.

Camera

app from the

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Basic shooting

Taking photos or recording videos

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

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

Shooting modes

Current mode

r

To adjust the brightness of photos or videos, tap the screen. When the adjustment bar appears, drag

on the adjustment bar towards or .

Switch between the front and rear cameras.

Preview thumbnail

Take a photo.

Record a video.

Camera settings

Options for current shooting mode

r

To capture an image from the video while recording, tap .

r

To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To use auto focus mode, tap

r

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

r

The camera automatically shuts off when unused.

r

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

r

Your device’s camera features a wide-angle lens. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems.

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Adding another camera button

Add another camera button to the location you want on the screen to capture photos more conveniently.

Drag

to the preview screen.

If another camera button is not added, tap on the preview screen and tap the

Floating Camera button

switch to activate it.

Zooming in and out

Use various methods to zoom in or out.

r

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

r

Control the zoom with one finger. Drag on the zoom bar towards or .

Zooming features are available only when using the rear camera.

Using the focus and exposure features

You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources.

Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a photo.

This feature is available only in

AUTO

and

PRO

modes.

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More fun with live stickers

Capture photos and videos with various live stickers. As you move your face, stickers will track with your movements. You can also record a lovely and funny sticker that keeps moving in a video.

On the shooting modes list, tap

Tap and select a sticker.

STICKERS

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

Applying stickers randomly

You can apply stickers randomly, instead of selecting one from the stickers list.

Tap

Random

repeatedly until the sticker you want appears.

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Using shooting modes

To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen.

Select a shooting mode you want.

You can edit the shooting modes list. On the preview screen, tap 

modes

. Alternatively, tap and hold the shooting modes list on the preview screen.

Edit camera

Auto mode

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

On the shooting modes list, tap

AUTO

Beauty mode

Take a photo with lightened skin tone and modified facial features.

On the shooting modes list, tap

To apply beauty effect, tap information.

BEAUTY

and select options. Refer to Applying beauty effects for more

Pro mode

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

On the shooting modes list, tap

to take a photo or tap to record a video.

PRO

. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap

Available options

r

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

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

r

: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects. However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos.

r

: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. You can set the colour temperature.

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Panorama mode

Using panorama mode, take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.

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

r

Move the camera slowly in one direction.

r

Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device, the device will automatically stop taking photos.

r

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

On the shooting modes list, tap

Tap and move the device slowly in one direction.

Tap to stop taking photos.

PANORAMA

Night mode

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

On the shooting modes list, tap

NIGHT

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HDR (Rich tone) mode

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

On the shooting modes list, tap

HDR (RICH TONE)

Without effect With effect

Continuous shot mode

Take a series of photos of moving subjects.

On the shooting modes list, tap

Tap and hold

to take several photos continuously.

CONTINUOUS SHOT

Sports mode

Take clearer photos of fast-moving subjects, such as a person running or a pet in motion.

On the shooting modes list, tap

You must first add this mode to the shooting modes list before you can use it. On the preview screen, tap

SPORTS



Edit camera modes



Rear camera

, and then tick

Sports

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Selfie mode

Take self-portraits with the front camera. You can preview various beauty effects on the screen.

On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front

camera for self-portraits.

On the shooting modes list, tap

Face the front camera lens.

Tap to take a photo.

Alternatively, show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, a countdown timer will appear. When the time is up, the device will take a photo.

To use various shooting options for the front camera, tap  and then tap the switches to activate them.

Using the selfie flash

When taking self-portraits with the front camera in low-light situations, the touchscreen can serve as a flash.

On the preview screen, tap touchscreen will flash.

repeatedly until you reach . When you take a photo, the

SELFIE

Shooting methods

Applying beauty effects

You can modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before taking selfportraits.

This feature is available only in

On the preview screen, tap .

Select the options below to apply beauty effects to your face on the preview screen and

take a photo of yourself.

r

Skin

: Make your skin appear brighter and clearer.

r

Face

: Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer.

r

Eyes

: Make your eyes appear bigger.

SELFIE

mode.

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Selfie focus mode

Take selfies that focus on your face by blurring the background.

On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front

camera for self-portraits.

On the shooting modes list, tap

Face the front camera lens.

Tap to take a photo.

Alternatively, show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, a countdown timer will appear. When the time is up, the device will take a photo.

To use various shooting options for the front camera, tap  and then tap the switches to activate them.

Applying beauty effects

You can adjust the skin tone before taking self-portraits.

On the preview screen, tap .

Select the options to apply beauty effects to your face and take a photo of yourself.

SELFIE FOCUS

Shooting methods

r

Colour

r

Skin

: Adjust the screen colour tone.

: Make your skin appear brighter and clearer.

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Wide selfie mode

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

On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front

camera for self-portraits.

On the shooting modes list, tap

Face the front camera lens.

Tap to take a photo.

Alternatively, show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, a countdown timer will appear. When the time is up, the device will take a photo.

To use various shooting options for the front camera, tap  and then tap the switches to activate them.

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

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

WIDE SELFIE

Shooting methods

r

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

r

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

r

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.

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Customising camera settings

Options for current shooting mode

On the preview screen, use the following options.

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

r

: Turn on and off the full preview screen.

r

: Activate or deactivate the flash.

Do not use the flash close to your eyes. Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes.

r

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

r

: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.

Centre-weighted

exposure of the shot. calculate the exposure of the shot.

uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the

Spot

uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to

Matrix

averages the entire scene.

Camera settings

On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode.

REAR CAMERA

r

Picture size

quality photos, but they will take up more memory.

r

Video size

quality videos, but they will take up more memory.

r

Timer

: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher

: Select a resolution for videos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher

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

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FRONT CAMERA

r

Picture size

: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher

quality photos, but they will take up more memory.

r

Video size

: Select a resolution for videos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher

quality videos, but they will take up more memory.

r

Timer

r

Save pictures as previewed

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

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

scene, when taking photos with the front camera.

r

Shooting methods

: Select shooting options to use.

COMMON

r

Edit camera modes

r

Grid lines

: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.

: View available shooting modes or edit the shooting modes list.

r

Location tags

r

: 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.

r

Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the location tag setting.

r

Review pictures

r

Quick launch

: Set the device to show photos after capturing them.

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

quickly.

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

r

Storage location

: Select the memory location for storage. This feature will appear when

you insert a memory card.

r

Floating Camera button

screen.

r

Press Volume key to

in or out.

: Add a camera button that you can place anywhere on the

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

r

Reset settings

r

Members

: Reset the camera settings.

: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung

for more information.

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Apps and features

Gallery

Introduction

View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories.

Viewing images

Launch the

Select an image.

Gallery

Add a sticker.

app and tap

PICTURES

Access additional options.

Add the image to favourites.

Draw on the image.

Apply a filter or effect.

Modify the image.

Share the image with others.

Delete the image.

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You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images. Tap 

Create collage

, and then select images.

Searching for images

Launch the locations, or documents.

To search for images by entering keywords, tap the search field.

Gallery

app and tap to view images sorted by category, such as types,

Viewing videos

Launch the

Select a video to play. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail.

Tap to play the video.

Skip to the

previous video.

Tap and hold to

Capture the

current screen.

Gallery

rewind.

app and tap

PICTURES

Create GIF

Access additional options.

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

Rewind or

fast-forward by

dragging the bar.

Lock the playback

screen.

Switch to the

pop-up video

player.

Pause and resume playback.

Change screen ratio.

Create an animated GIF.

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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Viewing the details of images and videos

You can view file details, such as people, location, and basic information. If there is auto created content, such as a story or a GIF, the content will also be displayed.

While viewing an image or on the video preview screen, drag upwards on the screen. File details will appear.

You can also view related content by tapping information on the screen.

Edit information.

File details

People information

Location information

Auto created content