Samsung SM-T390 Instruction Manual

User Manual

SM-T390

English (EU). 10/2017. Rev.1.0

www.samsung.com

Table of Contents

Basics

4 Read me first

6 Device overheating situations and

solutions

9 Device layout and functions

14 Battery

18 Memory card (microSD card)

20 Protective case

21 Turning the device on and off

22 Initial setup

24 Samsung account

25 Transferring data from your previous

device

29 Understanding the screen

39 Notification panel

41 Entering text

Apps and features

44 Installing or uninstalling apps

46 Bixby

54 Contacts

57 Internet

59 Email

60 Camera

72 Gallery

77 S Pen features

83 Multi window

86 Samsung Notes

92 PEN.UP

94 Calendar

96 Samsung Flow

97 My Files

97 Clock

99 Calculator

99 Sharing content

100 Google apps

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Table of Contents

Settings

102 Introduction

102 Connections

103 Wi-Fi

105 Bluetooth

106 NFC and payment

109 More connection settings

110 Sounds and vibration

111 Notifications

111 Display

112 Blue light filter

112 Wallpaper

112 Advanced features

113 Device maintenance

115 Apps

Appendix

135 Troubleshooting

116 Lock screen and security

117 Face recognition

119 Fingerprint recognition

121 Samsung Pass

124 Secure Folder

128 Cloud and accounts

129 Users

131 Backup and restore

131 Google

132 Accessibility

132 General management

133 Software update

134 User manual

134 About tablet

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

information

.

Settings

app and tap

About tablet

→

Regulatory

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Maintaining water and dust resistance

Your device supports water- and dust-resistance. Follow these tips carefully to maintain the
water- and dust-resistance of your device. Failure to do so may result in damage to your
device.

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Do not immerse the device in fresh water deeper than 1.5 m or keep it submerged for
more than 30 minutes. If you immerse the device in any liquid other than fresh water,
such as salt water, ionised water, or alcoholic beverage, liquid will enter the device faster.

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Do not expose the device to water moving with force.

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If the device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the
device is exposed to other liquids, such as salt water, ionised water, or alcoholic beverage,
rinse it with fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If you do not follow
these instructions, the device’s performance and appearance may be affected.

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If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet, sound
may not be heard clearly during a call. After wiping the device with a dry cloth, dry it
thoroughly before using it.

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The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water.

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Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water­and dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requirements of classification IP68 as
described by the international standard IEC 60529-Degrees of Protection provided by
Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35 °C, 86-106 kPa, fresh water, 1.5 metre, 30
minutes). Despite this classification, it is still possible for your device to be damaged in
certain situations.

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

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Battery

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USB cable

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USB power adaptor

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Quick start guide

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S Pen

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Tweezers

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S Pen nibs

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Protective case

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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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Rear camera

Microphone

Device layout

Proximity/Light sensor

Touchscreen

Recents key

Home key (Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Front camera

Power key

Volume key

Back key

Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)

Flash

Back cover

GPS antenna

NFC antenna

Speaker

Earphone jack

Microphone

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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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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/light sensor area with screen accessories, such as a
screen protector or stickers. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

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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Press to open the list of recent apps.

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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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Press to return to the previous screen.

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Press and hold to access additional options for the current
screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Google

.

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S Pen

S Pen button

S Pen nib

Name Functions

Tweezers

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Use the S Pen to write, draw, or perform touch actions on the screen.
The Recents key and the Back key can be used with the S Pen.

S Pen nib

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Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional S Pen
features, such as the Air view feature.

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Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display
the Air command features.

S Pen button

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While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over
items to select them.

Tweezers

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Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib.

Replacing the S Pen nib

If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one.

Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it.

1

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Insert a new nib into the S Pen.

2

Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers.

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Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction.

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Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen.

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Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen. Doing so may cause damage
to the S Pen or your device.

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Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it. The S pen
may be damaged or the nib may be deformed.

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If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognise
the S Pen actions.

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The Recents key and the Back key can be used with the S Pen.

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For more information about the S Pen, visit the Samsung website.

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If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre.

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You can insert the S Pen into the top of the protective case. Refer to Installing the S

Pen for more information.

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Battery

Installing the battery

Remove the back cover.

1

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the

2

device’s contacts.

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Replace the back cover.

3

Ensure that the the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from
entering the device. Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the
device and cause damage.

Press

Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.

Removing the battery

Remove the back cover.

1

Pull out the battery.

2

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Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended
periods.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

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

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Use only USB Type-C cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged
if you use Micro USB cable.

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.

1

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

2

Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

3

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

4

from the electric socket.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.

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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, such as emails.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the screen brightness.

Battery charging tips and precautions

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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.

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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

Remove the back cover and battery.

1

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

2

My Files

→

SD card

folder.

Replace the battery and back cover.

3

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Removing the memory card

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

Launch the

→

SD card

Remove the back cover and battery.

1

Pull out the memory card.

2

Replace the battery and back cover.

3

Settings

→

UNMOUNT

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

.

Device maintenance

Formatting the memory card

→

Storage

→ →

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

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Settings

→

Format

app and tap

→

FORMAT

Device maintenance

.

→

Storage

→

→

Storage settings

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Protective case

Installing the protective case

Insert the top of the device into the case, and then press the other side of the case firmly to
install it.

Removing the protective case

Twist the top edge of the case until the device protrudes from it, and then remove the device
from the case.

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Installing the S Pen

Insert the S Pen into the top of the protective case.

Do not insert the S Pen backwards into the protective case.

Turning the device on and off

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

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

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

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

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

Power off

.

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Initial setup

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

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

Turn on the device.

1

Select your preferred device language.

2

Select a language.

Select a Wi-Fi network and connect to it.

3

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.

4

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

5

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

No, thank you

.

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Sign in to your Samsung account. You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data

6

up to date and secure across all of your devices. Refer to Samsung account for more
information.

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

7

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, 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

.

Registering your Samsung account

Registering a new Samsung account

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

Launch the

1

Tap

2
3

Samsung account

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

Registering an existing Samsung account

Settings

app and tap

→

CREATE ACCOUNT

Cloud and accounts

.

→

Accounts

→

Add account

Settings

app

.

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

Launch the

1

Tap

2

Samsung account

Settings

app and tap

.

Cloud and accounts

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→

Accounts

→

Add account

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Enter your email address and password, and then tap

3

If you forget your account information, tap
your account information when you enter the required information and security code
displayed that is on the screen.

Tap

4

DONE

to finish registering your Samsung account.

Forgotten your ID or password?

SIGN IN

.

You can find

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

1

Tap

2
3

Samsung account

Tap OK, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap

Settings

app and tap

→ →

Remove account

Cloud and accounts

.

→

Accounts

.

CONFIRM

.

Transferring data from your previous device

You can transfer contacts, images, and other data from a previous device to your device via
Smart Switch or Samsung Cloud.

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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.

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Transferring data via Smart Switch

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

The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available.

•

Mobile version

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

Galaxy Apps

•

Computer version

download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch.

or

Play Store

: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can

.

Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct

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

On both devices, download and install Smart Switch from

1

Place the devices near each other.

2

Launch

3

On the previous device, tap

4

On your device, tap

5

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

6

Smart Switch

WIRELESS

on both devices.

WIRELESS

→

RECEIVE

→

SEND

→

CONNECT

and select the previous device type.

Galaxy Apps

.

or

Play Store

.

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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 www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Back up data from your
previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.

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

1

On the computer, launch Smart Switch.

2

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

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

3

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

4

Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.

Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.

5

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

6

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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
to Samsung account for more information.

Backing up data

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

1

Launch the

2

•

•

•

Settings

If your device supports Samsung Cloud, launch the

accounts

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

settings

.

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

→

Samsung Cloud

app, tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Backup settings

→

Restoring data

On your new device, launch the

1

→

Cloud

Tap and select the previous device from the devices list.

2

Restore

.

Settings

app and tap

Settings

, and then back up your data.

Samsung Cloud

Cloud and accounts

app, tap

→

Backup

Cloud and

→

Samsung

Tick the data types you want to restore and tap

3

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RESTORE NOW

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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.

•

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

•

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

•

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 or the S Pen when you use the touchscreen.

Tapping

Tap the screen.

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Tapping and holding

Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds.

Dragging

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

Double-tapping

Double-tap the screen.

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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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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.

A folder

Screen indicators

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, press the
Home key or the Back key.

Home screen Apps screen

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.

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Basics

Creating folders

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

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

1

another app.

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

2

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

•

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

•

Moving apps from a folder

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

•

Deleting a folder

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

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.

•

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

•

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

•

Deleting panels: Tap on the panel.

•

Wallpapers

•

Widgets

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

•

Home screen settings

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

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

: Change the Home screen settings.

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

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Basics

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

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

Location services being used

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery charging

Battery power level

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Basics

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.

The screen is locked with

Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen.

Swipe

, the default screen lock method.

Changing the screen lock method

To change the screen lock method, launch the

Screen lock type

When you set a pattern, PIN, password, face, or fingerprint for the screen lock method, you

, and then select a method.

Settings

app, tap

Lock screen and security

→

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.

•

Swipe

•

Pattern

•

PIN

•

Password

the screen.

•

None

•

Face

information.

•

Fingerprints

recognition for more information.

: 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

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

Lock screen and security

→

Secure lock settings

, and then tap the

Settings

Auto

factory reset

switch to activate it.

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Basics

Screen capture

Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the
captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area.

Capturing a screenshot

Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots will be saved in

Gallery

•

•

•

After capturing a screenshot, use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the
screen:

•

.

Key capture: Press and hold the Volume Down key and the Power key simultaneously.

Swipe capture: Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen.

Air command capture: Detach the S Pen from the slot to open the Air command panel,
and then tap

•

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

•

If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated, launch the

Advanced features

Scroll capture

Screen write

: Capture content that continues across multiple screens, such as a

.

, and then tap the

Palm swipe to capture

Settings

switch to activate it.

app, tap

webpage. When you tap
more content will be captured.

•

Draw

•

Crop

•

Share

: Write or draw on the screenshot.

: Crop a portion from the screenshot. The cropped area will be saved in

: Share the screenshot with others.

If the options are not visible on the captured screen, launch the

Advanced features

, and then tap the

Scroll capture

, the screen will automatically scroll down and

Smart capture

Settings

switch to activate it.

Gallery

app, tap

.

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Basics

Switch between user accounts

Notification panel

When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more
information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.

To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel,
swipe upwards on the screen.

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

You can use the following functions on the notification panel.

Quick setting buttons

Tap a notification and perform

various actions.

Access the notification

settings.

or add new user accounts.

Launch Settings.

Clear all notifications.

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Basics

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 emails, create memos, and
more.

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

Delete a preceding character.

Enter uppercase. For all caps,

tap it twice.

Break to the next line.

Move the cursor.

Enter symbols.

Switch to handwriting mode.

Enter a space.

Changing the input language

Tap and hold , tap →
then select the 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

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Basics

Additional keyboard functions

Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon
depending on the last function that was used.

•

: Enter text by voice.

Change the voice input

settings.

•

: Switch to handwriting mode.

Start or pause entering text by
voice.

Switch to the standard

keyboard.

Change the keyboard settings.

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

•

: Add an item from the clipboard.

•

: Enter emoticons.

•

: Switch to the floating or split keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another

location by dragging the tab.

•

: Change the keyboard settings.

View information about
editing handwriting.

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Basics

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text.

1

Drag or to select the desired text, or tap

2

Tap

Copy

or

Cut

3

The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

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

4

To paste text that you have previously copied, tap

.

Select all

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.

1

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

Tap

More

→

2

Dictionary

on the options list.

or to select the desired text.

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

View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window.

3

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

Move to Manage dictionaries

→

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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

→

Auto update apps

INSTALL

. 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.

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Settings

→

INSTALL

Auto-update apps

. To purchase

, and

Apps and features

Managing apps

Uninstalling apps and using app sleep mode

Tap and hold an app and select an option.

•

Disable

•

Sleep

the background.

•

Uninstall

Enabling apps

Launch the

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

: Put apps in sleep mode to save the battery by preventing them from running in

: Uninstall downloaded apps.

→

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 analyses your usage patterns and routine and provides recommended features.

•

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

•

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

Starting Bixby

Bixby saves data about your usage patterns and routine to your Samsung account and
provides recommended features.

On the Home screen, swipe to the right.

1

Read the on-screen information about the app and tap

2

Tap

3

4

SIGN IN

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

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.

NEXT

NEXT

.

.

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Apps and features

Using 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.

To open Bixby Home, swipe to the right on the Home screen.

Reminder

Recommended content

•

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

•

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

Upcoming reminder

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, Bixby Home will show your day’s
schedule and play your favourite songs. In the evening, you can set alarms, check your daily
activity, and view your friends’ feeds.

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Apps and features

Viewing Bixby cards

Checking your morning alarm

At night, Bixby Home will show your alarm for the following morning.

You can check your alarm information. You can also edit the alarm by tapping the card. To
turn off the alarm, tap the switch next to the alarm to deactivate it.

Checking a reminder

If you have added reminders, the most recent reminder will appear on the Bixby Home
screen.

On the Bixby Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to scroll to the Reminder card.

You can check the reminder information. If the reminder has a checklist, you can complete
individual items on the checklist.

To view the reminders list, tap

UPCOMING REMINDERS

.

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Apps and features

Using additional Bixby cards

•

View the most recent event created in your planner. Tap a card to view its details or tap
the area below the task to view other events scheduled on the same day.

•

Check today’s weather for your current area in real time and view your location
information.

•

Preview the photos and videos you have taken today.

•

View updated news.

Editing Bixby cards list

•

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

.

•

To hide a card from the list, tap →

Hide for now

.

Pin to top

. To unpin a card, tap

•

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

→

Apps with cards

→

Cards

and tap the switches next to items to

and then download an app.

Bixby settings

On the Bixby Home screen, tap →

•

Cards

•

Apps with cards

Home screen.

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

: Check the available apps that can be shown as cards on the Bixby

Settings

.

.

•

Notifications

•

Privacy

•

About Bixby

: Set whether to receive cards and marketing information.

: Customise the settings for Bixby.

: View Bixby version and legal information.

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Apps and features

Reminder

Schedule notifications or to-do items or use location reminders. You can also create a
reminder to view a webpage later while browsing the Internet.

•

To use this feature, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi.

•

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

•

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

Starting Reminder

You can start Reminder from Bixby Home.

On the Home screen, swipe to the right.

1

The Bixby Home screen will appear.

Tap

2

GET STARTED

The Reminder intro page will appear.

on the

UPCOMING REMINDERS

card.

Make sure the

3

The reminder composition screen will appear.

If you add the

Reminder

Add icon on Home screen

Reminder

app from the Home screen.

app icon ( ) to the Home screen, you can launch the

option is ticked and tap

50

START

.

Apps and features

Creating reminders

Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder with a specified time and 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 ‘take your medicine at 9 AM’.

Launch the

1

Tap

2

Tap

3

Reminder

Write a reminder

Set conditions

→

app.

and enter ‘Take medicine’.

Specific date and time

and set the time to ‘9 AM’.

Tap

SAVE

4

to save the reminder.

Creating reminders while browsing the Internet

While browsing the Internet, you can create reminders to view a webpage, such as a news
site, later.

While browsing the Internet, tap →

1

Tap

2

Reminder

The webpage address will be saved as a reminder automatically.

To set the data, time, or location manually, tap

.

Share

.

.

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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. You can view your reminders list. To view reminder details, select a

COMPLETE

or

Setting reminder details

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

Select a reminder to edit and tap

1

Edit the conditions and tap

2

Reminder information

Reminder conditions

Add an image.

SAVE

EDIT

.

.

Checklist

Repeat interval

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Apps and features

Completing reminders

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

On the reminders list, select a reminder and tap
window appears, tap

COMPLETE

.

COMPLETE

. Or, when a notification pop-up

Restoring reminders

Restore reminders that have been completed.

On the reminders list, tap →

1

Tick items to restore and tap

2

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

Completed items

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

.

53

Apps and features

Contacts

Introduction

Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.

Adding contacts

Creating a new contact

Launch the

1

Enter contact information.

2

Contacts

app, tap , and then select a storage location.

Add an image.

Enter contact information.

Open more information fields.

3

Tap

SAVE

.

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Apps and features

Importing contacts

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

Launch the

1

IMPORT

Select a storage location to import contacts from.

2

Tick VCF files or contacts to import and tap

3

Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap

4

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
select the account to sync with, and then tap

Settings

app, tap

Cloud and accounts

Contacts (Samsung account)

→

Accounts

, select an account name,

or

Sync Contacts

→

.

Searching for contacts

Launch the

Use one of the following search methods:

•

Scroll up or down the contacts list.

•

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

•

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

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

•

•

Contacts

: Add to favourite contacts.

: Compose an email.

app.

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Apps and features

Sharing contacts

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

Launch the

1

Select contacts and tap

2

Select a sharing method.

3

Contacts

app and tap →

SHARE

.

Share

.

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

1

Tick contacts and tap

2

Contacts

app and tap →

MERGE

.

Manage contacts

→

Merge contacts

.

Deleting contacts

Launch the

1

Select contacts and tap

2

Contacts

app and tap →

DELETE

.

Delete

.

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Apps and features

Bookmark the current

Internet

Introduction

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

Browsing webpages

Open the

1

Tap the address field.

2

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

3

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

Samsung

Move between pages.

Close the tab.

Open a new tab.

folder and launch the

webpage.

Internet

app.

Refresh the current webpage.

Access additional options.

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

Open the homepage.

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Apps and features

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

Tap →
use a password for secret mode.

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

Turn on Secret mode

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

. If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether to

Changing security settings

You can change your password.

Tap

→

Settings

registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password, tap the
switch to activate it. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information about using your
fingerprints.

→

Privacy

→

Secret mode security

→

Change password

. To set your

Fingerprints

Deactivating secret mode

Tap →

Turn off Secret mode

.

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Apps and features

Email

Setting up email accounts

Set up an email account when opening

Open the

1

Enter the email address and password, and then tap

2

To manually register an email account, tap

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

3

To set up another email account, tap

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

→ →

Samsung

Set default account

folder and launch the

.

Email

→ →

for the first time.

Email

MANUAL SETUP

app.

SIGN IN

Add account

.

.

.

Sending emails

Tap to compose an email.

1

→

Add recipients and enter an email text.

2

Tap

3

SEND

to send the mail.

Reading emails

When
emails, swipe downwards on the screen.

Tap an email on the screen to read it.

Email

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

59

Apps and features

Camera

Introduction

Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings.

Camera etiquette

•

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

•

Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited.

•

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

Launching Camera

Launch the

•

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.

•

If the device and external environment have significantly different temperature,
humidity can accumulate in the Camera window. To remove moisture quickly,
remove the back cover and replace it.

Camera

app.

Camera

app from the

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Apps and features

Using swipe gestures

Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions. You can change the
shooting mode, switch between cameras, or apply filters or other effects.

Switching cameras

On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras.

Rear camera preview Front camera preview

61

Apps and features

Changing shooting modes

On the preview screen, swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list.

Select a shooting mode you want.

Rear camera preview Shooting modes

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Apps and features

Applying filters and other effects

On the preview screen, swipe to the left to open the list of filters and other effects. You can
apply a unique effect to your photos or videos.

After selecting a filter or effect, tap the preview screen and take a photo or record a video.

To remove the applied filter or effect, open the filters and effects list and tap

This feature is only available in some shooting modes.

Remove effect

.

Rear camera preview Filters and other effects

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Apps and features

Current mode

Basic shooting

Taking photos or recording videos

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

1

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

2

Camera settings

Make faces
appear brighter
and clearer.

Preview
thumbnail

Change the flash

setting.

Switch between

the front and rear

cameras.

Shooting modes

•

Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. Or, drag
on the zoom bar towards

•

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

•

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

•

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

on the adjustment bar towards or .

.

or .

Take a photo.

Record a video.

Filter effects

•

•

•

•

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

The camera automatically shuts off when unused.

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

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

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Apps and features

Changing shooting modes

On the preview screen, swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list and select a mode.

•

Auto

: Take the best possible photos by setting the device to adjust the exposure and

colour of photos automatically.

•

Pro

: Adjust the exposure value, ISO sensitivity, and white balance manually while taking

photos.

•

Panorama

vertical direction.

•

Continuous shot

•

HDR (Rich tone)

soft and rich colours.

•

Night

: Create a panorama by taking consecutive photos in either a horizontal or

: Take a series of photos of moving subjects.

: Take multiple shots in various exposures and combine them to create

: Take brighter and clearer photos in low-light without using the flash.

•

Tag shot

•

Sports

•

Sound & shot

•

Animated GIF

•

Selfie

•

Wide selfie

: Take a photo with the current location tag and weather information.

: Take a photo of fast-moving subjects.

: Take a photo with sound.

: Create an animated photo by taking a series of photos.

: Take selfie shots and apply various effects.

: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit more people into your photos.

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

.

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Pro mode

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

On the shooting modes list, tap

to take a photo.

Pro

. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap

Available options

•

•

•

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

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

: 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.

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

can set the colour temperature.

Panorama

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:

•

Move the camera slowly in one direction.

•

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

•

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

On the shooting modes list, tap

1

Tap and move the device slowly in one direction.

2

Tap to stop taking photos.

3

Panorama

.

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Without effect With effect

Continuous shot

Take a series of photos of moving subjects.

On the shooting mode list, tap

Tap and hold

to take several photos continuously.

Continuous shot

.

HDR (Rich tone)

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

On the shooting mode list, tap

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

HDR (Rich tone)

.

Night

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

On the shooting mode list, tap

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

Night

.

Tag shot

Take a photo with the current location tag and weather information.

On the shooting mode list, tap

Tag shot

.

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Sports

Take a photo of fast-moving subjects.

On the shooting mode list, tap

Sports

.

Sound & shot

Take a photo with sound. The device identifies the photos with in

On the shooting modes list, tap

Sound & shot

.

Gallery

.

Animated GIF

Create an animated photo from a series of photos.

On the shooting mode list, tap

Animated GIF

.

Selfie

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

1

camera for self-portraits.

On the shooting modes list, tap

2

Face the front camera lens.

3

When the device detects your face, show your palm to the front camera.

4

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.

Selfie

.

Shooting methods

,

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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

1

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

2

take a photo of yourself.

•

Skin Tone

•

Slim Face

•

Large Eyes

: Make your skin appear brighter and clearer.

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

: Make your eyes appear bigger.

.

Selfie

mode.

Wide selfie

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

1

camera for self-portraits.

On the shooting modes list, tap

2

Face the front camera lens.

3

When the device detects your face, show your palm to the front camera.

4

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.

Wide selfie

.

Shooting methods

,

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

5

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

Camera settings

Quick settings

On the preview screen, use the following quick settings.

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

•

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

Centre-weighted

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

calculate the exposure of the shot.

•

: Activate or deactivate the flash.

•

: Set the device to record sound before or after taking a photo.

Matrix

averages the entire scene.

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Camera settings

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

REAR CAMERA

•

Picture size

quality photos, but they will take up more memory.

•

Video size

quality videos, but they will take up more memory.

•

Timer

FRONT CAMERA

•

Picture size

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

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

quality photos, but they will take up more memory.

•

Video size

quality videos, but they will take up more memory.

•

Save pictures as previewed

scene, when taking photos with the front camera.

•

Shooting methods

•

Timer

COMMON

•

Full screen view (16:9)

ratio.

•

Grid lines

•

Location tags

•

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

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

: Select shooting options to use.

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

: Set the device to preview photos or videos using the full screen

: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.

: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.

GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed, such
as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.

•

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

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•

Review pictures

•

Storage location

•

Floating Camera button

screen. This feature is available only in

•

Volume key function

zoom in or out.

•

Reset settings

: Set the device to show photos after capturing them.

: Select the memory location for storage.

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

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

: Reset the camera settings.

Gallery

Introduction

Auto

and

Selfie

modes.

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

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Apps and features

Access additional options.

Viewing images and videos

Viewing images

Launch the

1

Select an image.

2

Display on a large screen.

Gallery

Modify the image.

app and tap

PICTURES

.

Add the image to favourites.

Share the image with others.

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

Collage

, and then select images. You can select up to six images for your collage.

Searching for images

Launch the
people, documents, shooting mode, and more.

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

Gallery

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

Delete the image.

Animate

or

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Apps and features

Display your

Access additional

Viewing videos

Launch the

1

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

2

Display on a large

Skip to the

previous video.

Tap and hold to

Rewind or

fast-forward by

dragging the bar.

Lock the playback

Gallery

videos.

screen.

rewind.

screen.

app and tap

PICTURES

.

options.

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

Pause and resume
playback.

Change screen
ratio.

Switch to the

pop-up video

player.

Create a GIF
animation.

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.

Viewing albums

You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums. The animations or collages
you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list.

Launch the

Gallery

app, tap

ALBUMS

, and then select an album.

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Viewing stories

When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location
tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories. To create stories automatically, you
must capture or save multiple images and videos.

Creating stories

Create stories with various themes.

Launch the

1

Tap →

2

Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap

3

Enter a title for the story and tap

4

To add images or videos to a story, select a story and tap

To remove images or videos from a story, select a story, tap
remove, and then tap

Gallery

Create story

app and tap

→

STORIES

.

CREATE

Remove from story

.

DONE

.

ADD

.

Deleting stories

Launch the

1

Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap

2

Gallery

app and tap

STORIES

DELETE

.

.

.

→

.

Edit

, tick images or videos to

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Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud

You can sync images and videos saved in
other devices. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud.
Refer to Samsung account for more information.

Launch the
activate it. Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung
Cloud.

Gallery

app, tap →

Settings

Gallery

, and then tap the

with Samsung Cloud and access them from

Samsung Cloud

switch to

Deleting images or videos

Deleting an image or a video

Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen.

Deleting multiple images and videos

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

1

Tick the images or videos to delete.

2

Tap

3

DELETE

.

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Apps and features

S Pen features

Air command

To open the Air command panel, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button.
You can also tap the Air command icon.

You can access useful features and frequently used apps.

View all notes

Create note

Smart select

Screen write

Air command settings

•

Create note

more information.

•

View all notes

•

Smart select

•

Screen write

to Screen write for more information.

•

Add shortcuts

: Launch

: Launch

: Collect content quickly. Refer to Smart select for more information.

: Capture, edit, and write memos on screenshots, and then share them. Refer

: Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel. Refer

Samsung Notes

Samsung Notes

Air command icon

Add shortcuts

and create a new note. Refer to Samsung Notes for

and view all notes.

to Add shortcuts for more information.

•

: Change the Air command settings.

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Apps and features

Air command icon

When the Air command panel is closed, the Air command icon will remain on the screen. You
can open the Air command panel by tapping the icon.

To move the icon, tap

and drag it to a new location.

Smart select

Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving.

When there is content you want to capture, such as a part of an image, open the Air

1

command panel and tap

Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you

2

want to select.

Auto select

Tap

If text is included in the selected area, tap
from the selected area.

Pin to screen

Tap

to automatically reshape the selected area.

to pin the selected area to the screen.

Smart select

.

Extracted text

to recognise and extract text

Select an option to use with the selected area.

3

•

Draw

: Write or draw on the screen.

•

Share

•

Save

: Share the selected area with others.

: Save the selected area in

Gallery

.

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Apps and features

Screen write

Capture screenshots to write or draw on them.

When there is content you want to capture, open the Air command panel and tap

1

.

write

The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears on the
screen.

If you capture content that continues across multiple screens, such as a webpage, tap

2

Scroll capture

allow you to select

Write a memo on the screenshot.

3

to capture more content. The screen will automatically scroll down and

SCROLL CAPTURE

again. When you are finished capturing, tap

Screen

DONE

.

Select an option to use with the screenshot.

4

•

Crop

: Crop the screenshot.

•

Share

•

Save

: Share the screenshot with others.

: Save the screenshot in

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

Gallery

.

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Add shortcuts

Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel.

On the Air command panel, tap
panel.

To edit shortcuts, open the Air command panel and tap

You can also remove the

Create note

Add shortcuts

shortcut.

and select apps or functions to open from the

→

Shortcuts

.

Air view

Hover over an item on the screen with the S Pen to perform various functions.

Previewing information

Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window.

Using Air Button

Hovering the S Pen over items in some apps, such as
preview window. You can perform various actions directly from the preview window using Air
Button.

Air Button

Gallery

, will display Air Button on the

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Apps and features

If this feature is not activated, launch the

→

Pen

Air view

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Pen Select

While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select
multiple items or text. You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another
app or share them with others.

S

Direct pen input

Fill in forms and write messages using your handwriting with the S Pen.

Hover the S Pen over a text field.

1

Tap to open the handwriting field.

2

Write with the S Pen.

3

If this feature is not activated, launch the

→

Pen

Direct pen input

Settings

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

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app, tap

Advanced features

→

S

Apps and features

Screen off memo

You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it.

To activate this feature, launch the
tap the

When the screen is off, hover the S Pen over the screen, press the S Pen button, and then write
a memo with the S Pen. When you are finished writing the memo, tap
will be saved in

Screen off memo

Samsung Notes

switch to activate it.

Settings

.

app, tap

Advanced features

SAVE

→

S Pen

. Then, the memo

, and then

To view memos, open the Apps screen and then tap

Screen off memo

.

Samsung Notes

→

COLLECTIONS

→

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Apps and features

Multi window

Introduction

Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run
multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view.

Some apps may not support this feature.

Split screen view

Tap to open the list of recently used apps.

1

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

2

The selected app will launch in the upper window.

In the lower window, swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch.

3

To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps, tap

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APP LIST

and select an app.

Apps and features

Using additional options

Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options.

Switch locations between
app windows.

Close the currently
selected app.

Switch the selected
window to a pop-up view.

Adjusting the window size

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

When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen,
the window will be maximised.

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Apps and features

Minimising the split screen view

Press the Home key to minimise the split screen view. The icon will appear on the status
bar. The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain
active in the minimised split screen view.

To close the minimised split screen view, open the notification panel and tap the
the Multi window notification.

icon on

Sharing text or images between windows

Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in
the selected window and drag it to a location in another window.

Some apps may not support this feature.

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Pop-up view

Tap to open the list of recently used apps.

1

Swipe upwards or downwards, tap and hold an app window, and then drag it to

2

here for pop-up view

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

.

Minimise the window.

Close the app.

Maximise the window.

Drop

Moving pop-up windows

To move a pop-up window, tap the window’s toolbar and drag it to a new location.

Samsung Notes

Introduction

Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by writing or drawing on the screen with
the S Pen. You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes.

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Apps and features

Enter text using the keyboard.

Creating notes

Launch the

1

You can also open the Air command panel and tap the

Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note.

2

Image

Tap

Voice

Tap
immediately.

Write or draw with pens.

Samsung Notes

to insert an image by selecting from

to record a voice recording and insert it into the note. Voice recording will start

Paint with brushes.

app and tap

ALL

→ .

Gallery

Create note

or by taking a photo.

Insert a voice recording.

Insert an image.

shortcut.

When you are finished composing the note, tap

3

SAVE

.

Composing notes in handwriting mode

On the note composer screen, tap

Selection mode

Eraser mode

Pen

to write or draw with the S Pen.

Undo

Redo

Pen mode

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Apps and features

Changing the pen settings

When writing or drawing on the screen, tap to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen
colour.

Change the pen type.

Change the line thickness.

Change the pen colour.

Select a new colour using the
colour picker.

Using the line eraser

When you want to erase handwriting from a note, tap .

1

Tap an area to erase.

2

The whole line on the area will be erased. The line eraser can erase your note line by line.

•

To only erase the area you touch with the S Pen, tap once more and tap

touched area

bar.

•

To clear the note, tap

•

You can also erase an area in pen mode by tapping it while pressing and holding
the S Pen button.

. You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment

ERASE ALL

.

Erase

•

Even with a smaller eraser, you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended
part.

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Apps and features

Editing handwritten notes

Edit handwritten notes using various editing options, such as cutting, moving, resizing, or
transforming.

When there is handwriting on the note, tap .

1

To change the shape of the selection, tap

Tap or draw a line around the input to select.

2

To move the input to another location, select the input, and then drag it to a new
location.

To change the size of the selection, tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that
appears.

once more.

Edit the input using the available options.

3

•

Cut

: Cut out the input. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and

then tap

•

Copy

then tap

•

Delete

•

To front

•

To back

Paste

: Copy the input. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and

Paste

: Delete the input.

: Send the input to the front.

: Send the input to the back.

.

.

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Apps and features

Insert the painting into the

Painting with brushes

On the note composer screen, tap

When you are finished, tap

DONE

Brush

to paint with various brushes.

to insert your painting into the note.

You can post your painting to PEN.UP to share it with others.

Change the brush’s radius or

opacity.

Change the brush colour.

note.

Select a new colour using the
colour picker.

Undo

Redo

Eraser mode

Inserting images into a note

On the note composer screen, tap

GALLERY

or

OTHER

to select an image. The image will be inserted into your note.

Image

. Tap

CAMERA

Inserting voice recordings into a note

On the note composer screen, tap
The voice recording will be inserted into your note.

Voice

to make a voice recording. Tap to stop recording.

Post the painting to PEN.UP.

→ to take a photo, or tap

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Apps and features

Pinning a note to the Home screen

Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it.

Launch the

1

category.

Select a note and tap →

2

The note will be added to the Home screen.

On the Home screen, tap and hold a note to move or resize it. To replace the note with
another one, tap

Samsung Notes

Pin to home screen

→

CHANGE NOTE

app, tap

.

ALL

, or tap

.

COLLECTIONS

, and then select a

Deleting notes

Launch the

1

category.

Tap and hold a note to delete.

2

To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete.

Samsung Notes

app, tap

ALL

, or tap

COLLECTIONS

, and then select a

3

Tap .

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Apps and features

View your recent activity

PEN.UP

Introduction

PEN.UP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen. Post your
artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.

history.

Your profile

View artwork by category.

Post your artwork.

You can sign in to PEN.UP with your Samsung or Google account or other SNS
accounts.

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Apps and features

Posting your artwork

Post your artwork created in

Open the

1

Add your artwork to post and enter a title, description, and hashtag.

2

Select where to post the

Share your artwork with your

Samsung

Enter a title.

Enter a description.

artwork.

other SNS accounts.

Samsung Notes

folder, launch the

or other drawing apps to PEN.UP.

PEN.UP

app, and then tap .

Add your artwork to post.

Add hashtags.

Select a category.

Tap

3

POST

.

Posting artwork from other apps

To post your artwork from

→

tap

PEN.UP

.

Gallery

or other drawing apps, select the artwork from an app and

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Apps and features

Viewing artwork

Select a post you want to view. While viewing artwork, you can add comments or set it as a
favourite. You can also download artwork or set one as your wallpaper.

Set the artwork as a favourite.

View the users who like the
artwork.

Repost the artwork.View comments and add a

comment.

To download artwork, tap →
You can only download artwork permitted by owners.

Save artwork

. Downloaded artwork will be saved in

Calendar

Introduction

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

Gallery

.

Creating events

Launch the

1

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

Calendar

app and tap or double-tap a date.

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.

Apps and features

Select a calendar to use or sync

Set a start and end date for the

Enter event details.

2

event.

Enter a title.

Set an alarm.

Enter the location of the event.

Add a note.

Add more details.

Change the event's colour.

with.

Attach a map showing the
location of the event.

Tap

SAVE

3

to save the event.

Creating tasks

Launch the

1

Tap and enter task details.

2

Tap

3

SAVE

Calendar

to save the task.

app and tap

VIEW

→

Tasks

.

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Apps and features

Syncing events and tasks with your accounts

Launch the
and then tap

To add accounts to sync with, launch the

Add account

will appear on the list.

Settings

Calendar (Samsung account)

. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, it

app, tap

Cloud and accounts

or

Sync Calendar

Calendar

→

Accounts

app and tap →

, select an account service,

.

Manage calendars

→

Samsung Flow

Introduction

Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone. You can share
contents between the connected devices.

Samsung Flow must be installed on both devices that you want to connect. If Samsung Flow
is not installed, download it from

Galaxy Apps

or

Play Store

.

•

This feature is only available on some Samsung Android devices.

•

To use this feature, you must register your fingerprint on your smartphone.

Connecting your tablet and smartphone

On your smartphone, launch

1

If you have not registered your fingerprint, a pop-up window requesting to add a
fingerprint will appear.

On your tablet, open the

2

If you are using this feature for the first time, tap

Tap

3

SCAN FOR DEVICES

Samsung Flow

Samsung

.

.

folder and launch the

START

Samsung Flow

.

app.

Select your smartphone from the detected devices list, and then tap

4

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CONNECT

.

Apps and features

My Files

Access and manage various files stored in the device.

Open the

View files that are stored in each storage. You can also view files in your device or a memory
card by category.

To free up the device’s storage, tap

To search for files or folders, tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap

, and then speak a keyword.

Samsung

folder and launch the

→

Get more space

My Files

app.

.

Clock

Introduction

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

ALARM

Launch the

Setting alarms

Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set
other various alarm options, and then tap

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

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

Stopping alarms

Tap

DISMISS

SNOOZE

Deleting alarms

Clock

to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.

app and tap

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

ALARM

.

SAVE

.

Tap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap

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DELETE

.

Apps and features

WORLD CLOCK

Launch the

Clock

app and tap

WORLD CLOCK

.

Creating clocks

Tap , enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap

Deleting clocks

Tap and hold a clock, tick clocks to delete, and then tap

DELETE

.

STOPWATCH

Launch the

1

Tap

2

START

To record lap times while timing an event, tap

Clock

to time an event.

app and tap

STOPWATCH

.

LAP

.

ADD

.

Tap

3

STOP

To restart the timing, tap

To clear lap times, tap

to stop timing.

RESET

RESUME

.

.

TIMER

Launch the

1

Set the duration, and then tap

2

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

Tap

3

DISMISS

Clock

app and tap

when the timer goes off.

TIMER

START

.

.

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Apps and features

Calculator

Perform simple or complex calculations.

Launch the

You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen.

To clear the history, tap

To use the unit conversion tool, tap
or temperature, into other units.

Calculator

app.

CLEAR HISTORY

.

. You can convert various values, such as area, length,

Sharing content

Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of
sharing images.

Launch the

1

Tap and select a sharing method, such as email.

2

Gallery

app and select an image.

When you have a communication or sharing history, the people you contacted
will appear on the sharing options panel. To directly share content with them via
the corresponding app, select a person’s icon. If the feature is not activated, launch

Settings

the
activate it.

app, tap

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, and then tap the

Direct share

switch to

Apps and features

Using additional features

•

Transfer files to device

The visibility settings must be activated on the devices.

•

View content on TV (Smart View)

screen via a wireless connection.

When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices.
Tap the notification to view or download the image.

: Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth.

: View your device’s displayed content on a larger

Google apps

Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google
account to access some apps.

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

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

Chrome

Search for information and browse webpages.

Gmail

Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.

Maps

Find your location on the map, search the world map, and view location information for
various places around you.

Play Music

Discover, listen to, and share music on your device. You can upload music collections stored
on your device to the cloud and access them later.

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