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1. 145 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth An introduction Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices a Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it and then tap SCAN The detected devices are listed 2 Select a device to pair with If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option Refer to the other device s user manuals 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on both devices to confirm 146 Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving da
2. The Edge screen settings screen will appear 2 Tap Night clock and tap the Night clock switch to activate it 3 Drag the circle for the start and end times to set the duration that the night clock stays on The Edge screen will stay on for the specified period Z The night clock feature can be set for a maximum of 12 hours e The night clock feature will deactivate when the battery power reaches 15 34 Basics Managing the Edge screen Adding panels to the Edge screen Add panels to the Edge screen or download panels from Galaxy Apps 1 Swipe upwards from the bottom of the Edge screen and tap amp Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edge screen settings screen will appear 2 Tap Manage panels 35 Basics 3 Tick panels to add to the Edge screen and tap Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view added panels Default panels 5 Downloading panels 1 Swipe upwards from the bottom of the Edge screen and tap Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edge screen settings screen will appear 2 Tap Manage panels 3 Swipe to the left and tap Galaxy Apps will launch When you launch the app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset read and agree to the terms and conditions 4 Select and download panels 36 Basics Rearranging panels 1 4 Swipe upwards from
3. Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with On the Settings screen tap Accounts Cloud Change sync backup and restore settings for your Samsung and Dropbox accounts On the Settings screen tap Cloud Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server e Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account e Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Easy mode Set the device to easy mode On the Settings screen tap Easy mode Standard mode Set the device to standard mode Easy mode Set the device to easy mode e Easy applications Select apps to apply simpler layouts 169 Settings Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device Refer to About Accessibility for more information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode Refer to Private mode for more information On the Settings screen tap Private mode and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it Private mode access type Set or change the unlock method to activate priv
4. Safety assistance 116 Emergency mode 117 Send help messages Useful apps 118 Car mode 120 S Finder 121 S Planner 123 S Health 125 SVoice 127 Music 129 Video 131 Internet 132 Voice Recorder 134 Clock 136 Calculator 136 Dropbox 137 Flipboard 137 Smart Remote 140 Evernote 141 PEN UP 141 Google apps Connecting with other devices 144 Quick Connect 146 Bluetooth 148 Wi Fi Direct 149 NFC 152 Screen Mirroring 154 MirrorLink 155 Mobile printing Table of Contents Device amp data manager 156 157 158 158 Updating the device Transferring files between the device and a computer Backing up and restoring data Performing a data reset Settings 159 159 159 160 164 169 171 175 An introduction Configuring settings Quick settings Connections Device Personalisation System Applications Accessibility 176 176 176 182 184 186 189 189 189 About Accessibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus Voice feedback TalkBack Vision Hearing Dexterity and interaction Answering or ending calls Using single tap mode Managing accessibility settings Troubleshooting Read me first Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use Descriptions are based on the device s default settings Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or device s software Content high quality content t
5. Use this app to post and share your sketches drawn with the S Pen Tap PEN UP on the All apps screen When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset tap Sign up or Sign in at the top of the screen Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Posting your artwork On the PEN UP main screen tap 4 Add your sketch enter details and then tap Y Viewing artwork On the PEN UP main screen select a post Tap s Save artwork to download the artwork to your device The artwork is saved in the PEN UP folder To open the folder open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album PEN UP a You can only download artwork permitted by owners Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more information To view more app information open the each app s main screen and tap Help 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 141 Useful apps Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location
6. Record sketching 2 Tap and write or draw a note Your actions are recorded in real time 3 To stop recording tap again Tap gt to view the recording Creating Photo notes Create notes by taking photos of content from various sources such as handwritten text or drawings You can apply the Photo note effect to make it easier to view text from a photo by deleting the background Using auto mode 1 On the All apps screen tap S Note gt gt A Alternatively on the Home screen tap gy on the S Note widget 2 Fit the edges of a subject inside the preview screen Turn the flash on or off Change the shooting mode Detected subject Open Gallery Show or hide viewfinder guides Take a photo 61 S Pen features 3 When the border around the subject turns blue tap to take a photo The device automatically applies the Photo note effect to the photo and inserts it into S Note 4 Edit the note s Note amp Handwriting mode FAEN l hs nc te see em WithihePhotonote efec n nd c Tap inthe S Note widget and write on the screen Tan J to select a pen ste such as Fountain pen a Calligraphy pen Without the Photo note effect Using manual mode 1 On the Photo note preview screen tap 78 to switch to manual mode 2 Tap amp to take a photo Or tap 4 to select a photo saved in the device 3 Drag the edges of the frame to select a section and then tap V 4 Edit sections to in
7. SETTINGS Speech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback e Use pitch changes Set the device to read aloud text at a low pitch when it is entered using a keyboard Keyboard echo Set the device to read aloud a word that you enter using a keyboard when you tap the space key Speak when screen is off Set the device to provide voice feedback when the screen is turned off Use proximity sensor Set the device to pause voice feedback when you place your hand over the sensor at the top of the device Shake to start continuous reading Set the device to read aloud the text displayed on the screen when you shake the device You can select from various shaking speeds 179 Accessibility Speak caller ID Set the device to read the caller s name aloud when you have an incoming call Vibration feedback Set the device to vibrate when you explore the screen Sound feedback Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen such as scrolling the screen and more Focus speech audio Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud Sound volume Adjust the volume that sound is played when you touch the screen to control it This feature is available when Sound feedback is selected Explore by touch Set the device to read aloud the items under your finger Automatically scroll lists Set the device to automatically scroll through the rest of the list not displayed on th
8. SM N915F SM N91 SFY SM N915G User Manual English EU 03 2015 Rev 1 0 www samsung com Table of Contents Read me first Getting started 7 Package contents 8 Device layout 10 SPen 13 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery 16 Charging the battery 19 Using a memory card 21 Turning the device on and off 21 Locking and unlocking the screen Basics 22 Using the touchscreen 25 Home screen layout 27 Edge screen 39 All apps screen 40 Indicator icons 41 Notification and quick settings panels 43 Opening apps 43 Installing or uninstalling apps 45 47 47 48 49 50 Entering text Screen capture Using the dictionary My Files Power saving feature Viewing help information S Pen features 51 52 54 55 56 5 7 64 64 Air command Action memo Smart select Image clip Screen write S Note Scrapbook Using the S Pen Motions amp usability features 68 71 76 77 Motions and gestures Multi window One handed operation Increasing touchscreen sensitivity Table of Contents Personalising 78 Managing the Home and All apps screens 80 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 81 Changing the screen lock method 82 My Places 85 Finger Scanner 90 Private mode 91 Easy mode 92 Transferring data from your previous device 93 Setting up accounts Phone amp contacts 95 Phone 99 Contacts Messages amp email 101 Messages 102 Email Camera amp gallery 104 Camera 113 Gallery
9. Edit tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder at the top of the screen 2 Enter a folder name 3 Tap tick the apps to move to the folder and then tap DONE 79 Personalising Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the All apps screen tap Settings Display and wallpaper Wallpaper 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to 3 Swipe to the left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen To select photos taken by the device s camera or other images tap From Gallery If you are setting the locked screen s wallpaper you can select images from various wallpaper categories 4 Tap SET AS WALLPAPER or SAVE The selected image will be set as the wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen Setting a Dynamic lock screen Use this feature to set the locked screen s wallpaper to change automatically based on your settings your location and weather and your interests 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the All apps screen tap Settings Display and wallpaper Wallpaper 2 Tap Lock screen 80 Personalising 3 Select a wallpaper option From Gallery Select images from Gallery The d
10. Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazine format Tap Flipboard on the All apps screen a This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup On the Flipboard main screen select from various news articles and subscriptions Smart Remote An introduction Use this app to connect to TVs set top boxes or projectors and use the device as a remote control 137 Useful apps Starting Smart Remote 1 Tap Smart Remote on the All apps screen Tap START 3 Select a country region and broadcast service The available TV programmes appear Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off browse channels or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control 1 Tap Smart Remote on the All apps screen 2 Tap 9 Next 3 Select the TV brand Ensure that the device s infrared port is facing the TV and tap Button 1 Then tap YES if the device turns on the TV If the device does not turn on the TV tap NO and then repeat this until the TV recognises the signal 138 Useful apps 5 Select a channel source Access additional options Turn the TV on or off Additional functions TV control menus Watching TV using the device Select a
11. Using the S Note widget You can launch some S Note features directly from the S Note widget On the Home screen tap an icon in the S Note widget Launch S Note Insert a voice memo Create a note in handwriting mode Create a note in text mode Create a Photo note Creating notes 1 Tap S Note on the All apps screen Alternatively on the Home screen tap SS in the S Note widget 2 Tap 3 Compose a note Tap Z to write or draw on the screen or tap L to enter text using the keyboard f Save Eraser mode E Handwriting mode Text mode Photo note lt Undo Redo i L S Pen and finger mode S Pen only mode Selection mode Add page a a vi More options 58 S Pen features Changing the pen settings When writing or drawing on the screen tap Z once more to change the pen type line thickness or pen colour Save the current setting as a pen v profile Open the preset pen profiles list Change the pen type q f h L IP Change the line thickness a SEEEEEE Change the pen colour IBM Select a new colour using the B ee colour picker Fountain pen L Calligraphy pen Using the line eraser 1 Tap 2 Tap an area to erase The whole line on the area will be erased The line eraser can erase your S Note line by line To only erase the area you touch with the S Pen tap once more and desel
12. a The payment services list may not include all available payment apps 150 Connecting with other devices Sending data Allow data exchange when your device s NFC antenna touches the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap NFC to activate it 2 Tap Android Beam or S Beam and tap the Android Beam or the S Beam switch to activate it Android Beam Send data via Bluetooth S Beam Send data via Wi Fi Direct This feature is optimal for large data transfers OO Select an item and touch the other device s NFC antenna to your device s NFC antenna D When Touch to beam appears on the screen tap your device s screen to send the item a Do not send copyright protected data via S Beam Doing so may violate copyright laws Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data If both devices try to send data simultaneously the file transfer may fail 151 Connecting with other devices Screen Mirroring An introduction Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents Screen Mirroring enabled devices AllShare Cast dongle and HomeSync a e This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider S
13. and then tick Auto haptic a Some apps may not support this feature Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps features and settings You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu 2 Tap the Assistant menu switch to activate it and then tap OK to enable single tap mode The assistive shortcut icon appears at the bottom right of the screen 3 Tap Dominant hand to move the assistive shortcut icon to a convenient location 186 Accessibility Accessing assistive menus The assistive shortcut icon appears as a floating icon for easy access to the assistive menus from any screen When you tap the assistive shortcut icon the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appear on the icon Tap the up or down arrow to move to other panels or swipe upwards or downwards to select other menus Using the cursor On the assistive menu tap Cursor You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor Also tap the screen to select items under the cursor Use the following options Select an item or scroll left or right on the screen AX Scroll up or down the screen gt Move the touch area to
14. Headset jack gt LED indicator le an Power key sr camera cen SST Proximity Light Gesture sensor Touchscreen e OO Edge screen Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Recents key ee Ay Back key Microphone _ Ny Microphone Multipurpose jack Microphone GPS antenna Sse Infrared port 7 e Volume key Flash Back cover e e NFC antenna on the Loud speaker TN battery Getting started Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water The colours on the curved screen may look different depending on your viewing position Power Recents Home Back Volume Function Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press twice to launch S Voice Press and hold to launch Google Tap to return to the previous screen Press to adjust the device volume Getting started S Pe
15. allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account SIM change alert Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen Go to website Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website Reactivation lock Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device Set up SIM card lock Change the SIM card lock settings Make passwords visible Set the device to display passwords as they are entered Security policy updates Set the device to check and download security updates Send security reports Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung 174 Settings Storage type Set a storage type for credential files e Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps Install from device storage Install encrypted certificates stored in the internal memory e Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Help View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap Help About device Access device information edit the device name or update device softw
16. always use these apps after fully charging the battery The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery 17 Getting started Fast charging The device has a built in fast charging feature You can use this feature to charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off About Fast charging e Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power The device supports Samsung s Adaptive fast charging feature and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2 0 To use Fast charging on your device connect it to a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging or Quick Charge 2 0 Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery e While charging the battery when the device is turned off the icon appears on the screen e While charging the battery when the device s screen is turned on a pop up window appears requesting you to turn the screen off Turn off the screen to increase the charging speed a You cannot use the built in fast charging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger e Ifthe device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device Getting started Using amemory card Installin
17. another location Q Magnify the area where the cursor is located X Close the touch area To change the cursor settings open the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Then customise settings in Touchpad and cursor settings Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Assistant plus tap the Assistant plus switch to activate it and then select apps 187 Accessibility Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Use the air gesture feature to turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device You can turn on the screen without pressing a key When you use this feature place the device on a flat surface or hold the device securely to prevent it from moving On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Air wake up and then tap the Air wake up switch to activate it Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Tap and hold delay and then select an option Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device s reaction to inputs while using apps 1 O
18. as Gallery and Video will display Air Button on the preview window You can perform various actions directly from the preview window using Air Button Air Button Z If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings S Pen Air view and then tap the Air view switch to activate it 65 S Pen 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 Direct pen input Fill in forms and write messages using your handwriting with the S Pen Writing in text fields 1 Hover the S Pen over a text field 2 Tap to open the handwriting field 66 S Pen features 3 Write with the S Pen When composing a message in Messages tap at the top of the handwriting field to switch to drawing mode A drawing will be inserted into the message as an attachment 4 When you are finished tap Writing in apps You can write directly on the screen with the S Pen when using some features and apps For example you can enter numbers on the dialling keypad or set an alarm time by writing on the handwriting field with the S Pen Z If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings S Pen Direct pen input and then tap the Direct pen input switch to activate it 67 Motions amp usability f
19. below Screen lock e Web sign in gt Verify Samsung account e Pay with PayPal a This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity e Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your fingers are clean and dry 85 Personalising The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device Do not drag your finger too quickly or slowly Drag your finger at a moderate speed to allow the device to recognise it In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device
20. contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages e When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again While moving error messages may appear repeatedly You cannot access some options without a subscription For more information contact your service provider Your device does not turn on e When the battery is completely discharged your device will not turn on Fully charge the battery before turning on the device The battery may not be inserted properly Insert the battery again e Wipe both gold coloured contacts and insert the battery again 190 Troubleshooting The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen the touchscreen may not function properly If you are wearing gloves if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips the touchscreen may malfunction The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or reinsert the battery and turn o
21. e Make sure to keep the blue frame inside the viewfinder window e The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits e The resolution of a photo may be affected by lighting conditions The top and bottom parts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions 107 Camera amp gallery HDR Rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas 1 Tap Camera on the All apps screen 2 Tap amp on the Edge screen to switch to the rear camera 3 Tap on the Edge screen on the preview screen The icon will change to 4 Tap to take a photo Without effect With effect Shooting modes Take photos using various shooting modes Tap Camera on the All apps screen Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE Auto 108 Camera amp gallery Rear cam selfie Use this mode to take self portraits using the rear camera 1 2 3 4 On the preview screen tap MODE Rear cam selfie Drag or adjust the frame to set the face detection area Compose your shot with the rear camera lens facing you Listen to the beeps to guide you as you adjust the composition When your face is positioned inside the face detection area the camera emits a warning tone beeps for a few seconds and
22. emails 1 Tap Email on the All apps screen 2 On the messages list tap a message to read 103 Camera amp gallery Camera An introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the All apps screen 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 104 Camera amp gallery Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Change camera settings lm otart recording a video Switch between the front and rear cameras SSS FS HDR Rich tone View photos and videos you have captured Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen 1 On the locked screen drag Key outside the large circle 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video a This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Z Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To c
23. flash gt Gs Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo 3 Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos To download more effects tap Download To change the order of effects or hide effects from the list tap Manage effects Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory 111 Camera amp gallery To access additional camera settings open the preview screen and tap 3 eee Beauty face Set the device to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Exposure value Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure ISO 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 White balance Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Metering modes Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted measures background light in the centre of the scene Spot measures the light value at a specific location Matrix averages the entire scene HDR Rich tone Use this to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and d
24. in Multi window Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options 72 Motions amp usability features Fa Switch locations between Multi window apps item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Switch to a floating icon Switch to the full screen view X Close the window Sharing content between app windows You can easily share content between apps such as Email and Internet by dragging and dropping it a Some apps may not support this feature 1 Launch Email and Internet in Multi window You can also launch them in pop up windows 3 Tap and hold text or an image in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window The selected item will be inserted into the Email window 73 Motions amp usability features Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Z If Multi window is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap Multi window to activate it Pop up Multi window 1 On the All apps screen launch an app to use in a pop up window 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in a pop up window M
25. manage photos and videos stored in the device Viewing images or videos 1 Tap Gallery on the All apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap Share via Edit Move to the previous screen lt T lt B T 7 More options Change player Delete Image and video preview thumbnails To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen 113 Camera amp gallery Viewing content stored in other devices Search for content stored in other devices and view it on your device Accessing content stored in Samsung Link devices To use this feature sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Registering Samsung accounts for more information On the Gallery main screen tap and select a device in Registered devices to access content You can view content from devices that are registered to Samsung link Visit link ssamsung com for more information a Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored in other devices via the mobile network Accessing content stored in nearby devices Search for nearby devices via Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct or a mobile hotspot to view content stored in them on your device 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devi
26. may not recognise your fingerprints 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Fingerprint manager 2 Read the on screen information and tap OK 3 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition area at the bottom centre of the screen 86 Personalising 4 Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint recognition area and then drag your finger downwards over the Home key Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered D Tap DONE to finish scanning your fingerprint Or tap REGISTER to register an additional fingerprint 6 When a screen appears requesting to register a backup password enter the backup password and then tap CONTINUE Enter the backup password again to verify it and then tap OK You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints 8 When a fingerprint lock pop up window appears tap OK You can use your fingerprints to unlock the screen 87 Personalising Deregistering fingerprints You can deregister your fingerprints using the fingerprint manager 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Fingerprint manager 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap E 3 Tapi Select 4 Tick fingerprints to deregister and tap TH Changing the backup password You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Cha
27. music stored in Samsung Link devices To use this feature sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Registering Samsung accounts for more information On the Music main screen tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play music You can play songs from devices that are registered to Samsung link Visit link ssamsung com for more information a Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi Fi or mobile network e You may incur additional charges when you access content stored in other devices via the mobile network Accessing music stored in nearby devices Search for nearby devices via Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct or a mobile hotspot to play music stored in them on your device 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it 2 On the Music main screen tap DEVICES 3 Select a device in Nearby devices to access and play music You can play songs from other devices that have the content sharing feature activated 128 Useful apps Video An introduction Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings Playing videos Tap Video on the All apps screen Select a video to play Skip to the previous Pause and resume video Tap and hold to playback move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move Change screen ratio forwards quickly Search fo
28. or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging e Ifthe device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Getting started After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket O Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device a 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 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps using the task manager Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate the Wi Fi feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Z e When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer
29. screen tap Wi Fi and then tick Smart network switch The device automatically switches from a Wi Fi network to a mobile network when the current Wi Fi network is weak or unstable When the Wi Fi network signal becomes strong the device switches from the mobile network back to the Wi Fi network Z Turn off Wi Fi to save the battery when not in use Once the device connects to a Wi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it Tap to view more options Tethering and Mobile hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable Connections can be made via Wi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot a You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices 161 Settings USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is u
30. screen lock method and utilise additional security features Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information 21 Basics Using the touchscreen O 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 a 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 Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with your finger or the S Pen 22 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return 23 Basics Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the All apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread
31. tap INSTALL When the installation is complete tap LINK MY ACCOUNT Follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your PayPal account and register your fingerprints 89 Personalising Private mode An introduction Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it In private mode you can hide items in Gallery Video Music Voice Recorder My Files and S Note Setting up private mode 1 2 3 4 On the All apps screen tap Settings Private mode Read the on screen information and tap NEXT Read the on screen information about using this feature and tap NEXT Tap START select a private mode access method and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup When the screen lock pop up window appears after the setup tap OK to change the screen lock method or tap SKIP Private mode is activated and the gl icon appears on the status bar Hiding content 1 2 On the All apps screen launch an app to hide items Select an item and tap Move to Private If private mode is not activated proceed to the next steps Read the on screen information and tap OK Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code The selected items will be moved to the private folder and disappear from the screen Z If you hide an item when private mode is not activated private mode will be enabled while the selected item is moved to the private folder a
32. tap Q nme eengeede Gout eres X a Ensure that the device is connected to a Wi Fi or mobile network to automatically search for your current location 83 Personalising 2 Tap NEXT 3 On the Manage shortcuts screen tap MANAGE or to add or delete shortcuts to various apps and features 4 Tap OK The My Places widget with your location settings will appear on the Home screen To change additional settings such as sound mode or Wi Fi network settings tap amp Custom settings Setting additional place information 1 On the My Places widget tap 2 Tap and select another place from the places list To add more places to the list tao MANAGE PLACES 3 Tap 9 or GET LOCATION INFORMATION to automatically search for your current location To manually search for a location enter an address or a keyword in the search field and tap Q 84 Personalising Tap SAVE D Tap or to add or delete shortcuts to various app and features 6 Tap When you visit an added place your preset location settings will appear on the My Places widget To change additional settings such as sound mode or Wi Fi network settings tap 4 Custom settings Finger Scanner An introduction In order for fingerprint recognition to function your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device After registering you can set the device to use your fingerprint for the features
33. the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Notification and quick settings panels Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel Swipe upwards on the screen 41 Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel Activate or deactivate options Launch Settings Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings View all quick setting buttons Launch Quick Connect various actions Clear all notifications Rearranging quick setting buttons To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notification panel tap a tap and hold an item and then drag the item to another location Using the quick settings panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notification panel To activate or deactivate more features open the quick settings panel To open the quick settings panel drag the status bar downwards using two fingers Alternatively tap a on the notification panel To close the quick settings panel swipe upwards on the screen Tap the buttons on the quick settings panel to activate or deactivate features You can access more detailed setting opti
34. then automatically takes a photo Selective focus Use the out of focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo 1 on Ae O On the preview screen tap MODE Selective focus Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Tap to take a photo Tap the preview thumbnail at the bottom right of the preview screen Tap 25 and select one of the following Near focus Make the subject stand out and blur the background around the subject Far focus Blur the subject and make the background stand out around the subject Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out 109 Camera amp gallery 6 Tap B a Itis recommended that you position subjects within 50 cm of the device Position the subject that you want to focus on close to the device e When taking photos ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background The distance should be more than three times the distance between the device and the subject e The quality of photos taken by the device can be affected in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving There is strong background light low levels of light or you are taking photos indoors The subject or background has no pattern or consists of a plain colour Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the preview screen tap MODE
35. 2 Tap K 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter recipients 2 H Select contacts from the contacts list Attach files T Enter emoticons Send the message Enter a message 4 Tap 3 to send the message 101 Messages amp email Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact a You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the All apps screen 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation In the message detail view tap to view more options Email An introduction Add your email accounts to receive emails and reply to them Setting up email accounts 1 Tap Email on the All apps screen Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time 2 Enter the email address and password and then tap NEXT To manually register a company email account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MANAGE ACCOUNTS If you have more than one email accounts you can set one as the default account Tap MANAGE ACCOUNTS Set default account 102 Messages amp email Sending emails 1 Tap Email on the All apps screen 2 Tap K at the bottom of the screen to compose a message 3 Add recipients and enter a message 4 Tap A to send the message Reading
36. Action memo screen tap View action memo list Select a memo to view and edit it Adding Action memo widgets on the Home screen After composing a memo tap and hold and then drag the memo to an empty area on the Home screen An Action memo widget is added to the Home screen and you can view and edit the memo Editing a memo as S Note file While composing a memo tap to open S Note and edit the memo in it The same pen colour that you were using in Action memo will be applied in S Note 53 S Pen features Smart select Collect the desired area of content appearing on the screen with the S Pen You can collect content from webpages or music and videos during playback 1 When there is content you want to collect such as a part of a webpage open the air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Drag the S Pen across the content you want to collect Save in Scrapbook Collect 3 Select an option to use with the collected item Save the item in Scrapbook e lt Share the item with others TT Extract text from the item You can copy the extracted text to the clipboard or insert it into messages notes and more For over 70 years Samsung has been dedicated to making a better wor Bl Ext ra Ct text through diverse businesses that today span advanced technology semiconductors skyscraper and plant construction petrochemicals fasnion medicine finance hotels and more Our flagshi
37. Move to another area and try again e When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user replaceable To have the battery replaced visit a Samsung Service Centre The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consumption increases when you use messaging features or some apps such as games or the Internet The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time 192 Troubleshooting Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when laun
38. Panorama Manage modes Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen or change the order of them 1 On the preview screen tap MODE Manage modes 2 Tick the modes to add to the modes list Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Shot amp more Take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes e Virtual tour Take photos in a space by moving forward or rotating left or right to capture different angles of the space Dual Camera Use the front and rear camera at the same time to capture a photo or record a video from both cameras simultaneously 110 Camera amp gallery Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the preview screen tap MODE Download Z 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 Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD or VGA e While recording videos in dual camera mode sound is recorded by the internal microphone Camera settings On the preview screen tap on the Edge screen The available options may vary depending on the mode and which camera is being used Yur Activate or deactivate the
39. Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export and then select an import option Select a file to import and tap DONE OK The accessibility settings will be updated according to the imported file Sharing accessibility settings files Share accessibility settings files with others via email Wi Fi Direct Bluetooth and more On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Share via Then select the accessibility files and tap Done Select a sharing method and follow the on screen instructions to share the files 189 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre please attempt the following solutions Some situations may not apply to your device When you turn on your device or while you are using the device it prompts you to enter one of the following codes Password When the device lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the device PIN When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card You can disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information
40. TTL ELLE i Delete a preceding character JG EE EEE ZN Enter punctuation marks E Vv ar i a Break to the next line Switch to handwriting mode Enter a space Changing the input language Tap and hold 4 tap 4 Select input languages and 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 Changing the keyboard layout Tap and hold T tap select a language under Input languages and then select a keyboard layout to use Z On 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears 45 Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appear instead of the 12 icon depending on the last function that was used amp Enter text by voice Change the language Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Tz Switch to handwriting mode Switch between number mode and character mode a This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Add an item from the clipboard 4 Change the keyboard settings Enter emoticons Switch to the floating keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Switch to the standard keyboard Ls 46 Basics Copying and pasting 1 Tap a
41. TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV 1 Tap Smart Remote on the All apps screen 2 Tap JUST FOR YOU TV SHOWS MOVIES or SPORTS 3 Select a TV programme and tap WATCH ON TV The selected programme will be shown on the connected TV 4 Tap g to change channels or adjust the volume The remote control panel appears on the screen Setting programme reminders 1 Select a TV programme that is currently not broadcasting 2 Tap REMIND ME to set an alarm to remind you of the TV programme s start time 139 Useful apps Evernote Use this app to create sync and share multimedia notes You can add tags to the notes or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can efficiently manage your ideas Tap Evernote on the All apps screen Sign in to your Evernote account If you do not have one create an Evernote account Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup a This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Composing notes You can create a note using images voice recordings and other attachments On the Evernote main screen tap New note While composing a note use the following options Set a reminder to the note Attach files or use additional options Take a photo and attach it to the note Access additional options Deleting notes On the notes list tap and hold a note and then tap Delete 140 Useful apps PEN UP
42. The panel will be added to the Edge screen panels list To share or delete the new panels tap Select tick panels to select and then tap lt or i He Q gt N 4 ites FL CG c Cg f a he Edit a panel All apps screen The All apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap 55 to open the All apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the All apps screen refer to Managing the All apps screen 39 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 Icon all Fl 4G yt PIMIKIN G 4t E yt 3G 4t H yt H 4t nE M Q ki ee oO wv Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress Missed call Smart stay feature activated New text or multimedia message Alarm activated S Pen detached Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required 40 Basics Icon Meaning ib Battery power level Z The status bar may not appear at the top of
43. Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps open the All apps screen and tap Uninstall disable apps The icon appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap DISABLE To uninstall downloaded apps open the All apps screen tap Downloaded apps gt Uninstall select an app and then tap UNINSTALL Alternatively on the All apps screen tap Settings Application manager select an app and then tap UNINSTALL Enabling apps On the All apps screen tap Show disabled apps select apps and then tap DONE Alternatively on the All apps screen tap Settings Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap ENABLE Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the All apps screen On the All apps screen tap Hide apps To display hidden apps tap Show hidden apps e amg apps Hide apps from the All apps screen only You can continue to use hidden apps Disabling apps Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device You cannot use disabled apps e Uninstalling apps Uninstall downloaded apps 44 Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Enter uppercase For all caps tap J twice BIT
44. V select an appropriate TV mode to get the best experience 153 Connecting with other devices MirrorLink Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor a Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to a Wi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable When they are connected access your device s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor Ending the MirrorLink connection Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle 154 Connecting with other devices Mobile printing An introduction Connect the device to a printer via Wi Fi or Wi Fi Direct and print images or documents a Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Printing Download plug in 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it The device searches for printers tha
45. a of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch Visit www samsung com smartswitch for more information a Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous device to your new device You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 1 On your device tap Smart Switch Mobile 2 On your device select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the on screen instructions If the previous device is an Android device ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the device Refer to the help for more information 92 Personalising Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data from selected manufacturer s mobile devices from a computer to your device You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch 1 Back up data from a previous device to the computer For more information contact the device s manufacturer 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies Refer to Connecting
46. ad files larger than 30 MB faster via Wi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously A stronger Wi Fi signal will provide a faster download speed a e This feature may not be supported by some devices You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network e When you download large files the device may heat up If the device exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If the Wi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection e This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging e Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings e VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Device Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and notifications Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification 164 Settings Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Vibra
47. ailable while you are using TalkBack Deactivating TalkBack 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack 2 Tap the TalkBack switch and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly 3 Tap OK and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly The device will stop voice feedback Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are using TalkBack Exploring the screen Place a finger on the screen and move your finger to explore the screen Select and hold on an item and the device reads aloud the item When you release your finger the item under your finger is selected Selecting items Tap an item to select it Or select and hold on an item while exploring the screen and then release your finger e Opening the selected item While selected items are read aloud when you hear the item you want release your finger from the item Then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly Selecting the previous item Quickly swipe upwards or to the left on the screen with one finger Selecting the next item Quickly swipe downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger Scrolling the lists Swipe upwards or downwards using two fingers e Returning to the previous page Swipe to the right using two fingers Moving to the next page Swipe to the left using two fingers 177 Accessibility Unlocking the screen Swipe in any direction w
48. allery Album Screenshots After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others a It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps Z If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Palm swipe to capture and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it 70 Motions amp usability features Multi window An introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in a split screen You can also run multiple apps at the same time in pop up windows Split screen Multi window Some apps such as Calculator and Contacts can only be launched in pop up windows when you drag them from the Multi window tray to the screen 1 Tap and hold to open the Multi window tray 2 Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen Then drag another app icon to a new location on the screen Apps marked with the icon can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time Tap an app marked with the icon and drag it to a new location to open the app in both windows To simultaneously launch the app in a pop up window tap the app and tap ae EEE EE 71 Motions amp usability features Launching Multi window from the list of recent apps 1 Tap co 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap amp to launch an app in Multi window 3 Select another app to launch
49. apture an image from the video while recording tap 105 Camera amp gallery Selfie Automatically taking self portraits When you are taking photos with the front camera place your finger on the sensor or use voice commands to automatically take a photo without tapping the shutter button 1 Tap Camera on the All apps screen 2 Tap a on the Edge screen to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Place your finger on the sensor at the back of the device and then lift it to take a photo of yourself You can also say Smile Cheese Capture or Shoot to take a photo To record a video say Record video pang Pt hh T s Sent 106 Camera amp gallery Wide selfie Take a wide self portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out 1 Tap Camera on the All apps screen 2 Tap i on the Edge screen to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Tap MODE Wide selfie 4 Face the front camera lens s Place your finger on the sensor at the back of the device and then lift it to take a photo of yourself You can also say Smile Cheese Capture or Shoot to take a photo To record a video say Record video 6 Slowly swivel the device left and then right to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the blue frame moves to each end of the white frame a
50. are On the Settings screen tap About device Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device On the Settings screen tap Application manager Default applications Select a default setting for using apps On the Settings screen tap Default applications Application settings Customise app settings On the Settings screen tap Application settings 175 Accessibility About Accessibility Improve accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have impaired vision hearing and reduced dexterity On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home key three times quickly e Accessibility gt TalkBack e Negative colours e Interaction control On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Direct access and then tap the Direct access switch to activate it Then select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly Voice feedback TalkBack Activating TalkBack When you activate TalkBack the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack 2 Tap the TalkBack switch to activate it 176 Accessibility 3 Tap OK The device will start voice feedback a Some features are not av
51. ark areas Tap to take pics Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Video stabilisation Activate anti shake to reduce or eliminate blurriness resulting from camera shake while recording a video Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo a To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be 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 Storage location Select the memory location for storage Save as flipped Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Voice control Set the device to take photos or record videos with voice commands The volume key Set the device to use the Volume key to control the shutter or zoom function 112 Camera amp gallery Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them e Manage shortcuts Reorganise shortcuts to frequently used options Reset settings Reset the camera settings View help information for using the camera Gallery An introduction View and
52. ata collection is limited to providing the service that you have requested including providing additional information to enhance your wellness back up sync data data analysis and statistics or to develop and provide better services But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by S Health by using the Reset data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have shared with social networks or transferred to storage devices you must delete them separately You assume full responsibility for the inappropriate use of data shared on social networks or transmitted to others Use caution when sharing your personal data with others If the device is connected to measuring devices verify the communication protocol to confirm proper operation If you use a wireless connection such as Bluetooth or ANT the device may be affected by electronic interference from other devices Avoid using the device near other devices that transmit radio waves The content used in the S Health app may vary depending on the software version of the app The services provided with the app are subject to change or the cancellation of support without prior notice Available S Health functions and services may vary depending on the local laws and regulations in your region Some funct
53. ate mode Auto disable Set the device to exit private mode automatically when the screen turns off Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Finger Scanner for more information On the Settings screen tap Finger Scanner Fingerprint manager Register or delete fingerprint information e Change backup password Set a backup password to use if the device does not recognise your fingerprint Screen lock Change the screen lock method e Web sign in Set the device to verify registered accounts using fingerprints Verify Samsung account Set the device to verify your Samsung account with fingerprints Pay with PayPal Set the device to verify your PayPal account and to authorise purchases using your fingerprints a This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 170 Settings System Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for all menus and apps e Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung keyboard Change the Samsung keyboard settings a The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Google voice typing Change the voice input settings Language Select a language for handwriting recognitio
54. attery percentage Set the device to display the percentage of the battery remaining on the status bar Storage View memory information for your device On the Settings screen tap Storage O Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device 173 Settings Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Security Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Encrypt device Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Encrypting data may take more than an hour Before encrypting data connect the charger to fully charge the battery and do not unplug it until data encryption is complete Encrypt external SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card O If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Remote controls Set the device to
55. atus bar and the Edge screen Open the notification panel or tap on the Edge screen to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Home screen tap Logs to view missed calls Z To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Home screen and tap 3 gt Settings Call Call rejection Rejection messages 97 Phone amp contacts Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available e Increase the volume e Add call Dial a second call Keypad Open the keypad End call End the current call Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears e Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options e SWITCH Switch between the front and rear cameras e MUTE Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you END CALL End the current call Video calling with dual camera mode will be provided for up to 3 minutes After 3 minutes the device will turn off the rear camera for optimal performance 98 Phone amp contacts Contacts An introduction Create new contacts or manage conta
56. ces switch to activate it 2 On the Gallery main screen tap 3 Select a device in Nearby devices You can view images and videos from other devices that have the content sharing feature activated 114 Camera amp gallery Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap T at the top of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete Alternatively tap Select 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap Ti at the top of the screen You can also tap Delete tick the images or videos to delete and then tap DONE to delete multiple items 115 Safety assistance Emergency mode Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption Some apps and functions will be restricted Activating emergency mode 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance Emergency mode and tap the Emergency mode switch to activate it Alternatively press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode 2 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap OK 3 Read the on screen information and tap ENABLE Access additional options Turn on the flash Sound alarms Send your current location Make a call information in a message Browse the Internet Add more apps to use Make an emergency call Remaining battery power and estimated bat
57. ching the camera try the following e Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview e The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com 193 Troubleshooting e Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly e Your device supports multimedia files that are au
58. cts on the device Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the All apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Tap SAVE To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages tap Logs and then tap a contact s image 99 Phone amp contacts Searching for contacts On the All apps screen tap Contacts Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly e 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 ye Add to favourite contacts e C E Make a voice or video call o Compose a message Compose an email 100 Messages amp email Messages An introduction Send text messages SMS or multimedia messages MMS and view messages by conversation Sending messages a You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the All apps screen
59. d default When you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen the reading units change in reverse order Configuring settings for shortcut gestures You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack SETTINGS Manage gestures Select a gesture and then assign a feature to it 178 Accessibility Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen TalkBack pauses Adding and managing image labels You can assign labels to images on the screen The device reads aloud the labels when the images are selected Add labels to unlabelled images by using the local contextual menu Open the local contextual menu by dragging your finger upwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus When you hear the add label menu release your finger to add labels To view the labels open the All apps screen and tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack SETTINGS Manage customised labels Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack
60. d to collect your location data Recent location requests View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage Location services View the location services your device is using My places Save your favourite locations for use with apps that require location information Your device will provide relevant information and services by recognising saved locations using Maps Wi Fi or Bluetooth NFC and sharing Change the settings for various sharing features On the Settings screen tap NFC and sharing NFC Change settings for using the NFC feature Refer to NFC for more information Nearby devices Change the settings for sharing content with nearby devices All devices must support Wi Fi Direct or be connected to the same Wi Fi network or a mobile hotspot Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Mobile printing for more information Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature to share your display with others Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information MirrorLink Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle s head unit monitor Refer to MirrorLink for more information 163 Settings More networks Customise settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More networks Download booster Set the device to downlo
61. drag your finger on the pop up window until you hear the character you want and release it Vision Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Font size Magnifying the screen Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Magnification gestures and then tap the Magnification gestures switch to activate it Zooming in and out Quickly tap the screen three times to zoom in on a specific area Quickly tap the screen three times again to return to the normal view Exploring the screen by scrolling Drag two or more fingers across the magnified screen Adjusting zoom ratio Pinch two or more fingers on the magnified screen or spread them apart You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding While holding the screen drag your finger to explore the screen Release your finger to return to the normal view a Keyboards on the screen cannot be magnified e When this feature is activated the performance of some apps such as Phone and Calculator may be affected 182 Accessibility Hover zoom Use this feature to magnify content shown on the screen by hovering a pen over it On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Visio
62. e a If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice To change the voice memo system language open the All apps screen and tap Voice Recorder Settings Language 63 S Pen features Scrapbook Collect content from various sources to create your own digital scrapbook While viewing webpages or videos you can select and add a desired area to scrapbooks a This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Viewing scrapbooks When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset read and agree to the terms and conditions and then set a sync option 1 Tap Scrapbook on the All apps screen 2 Tap A to select a category and select a scrapbook If there is a link below the scrapbook content tap the link to go to the source 3 Tap to edit it You can add a title text memos or tags to the scrapbook 4 Tap SAVE to save the changes Using the S Pen An introduction Write draw or perform touch actions with the S Pen You can easily access additional features by pressing the S Pen button 64 S Pen features 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
63. e Settings screen tap S Pen Air command Set the device to display the air command features when you hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button Air view Activate the air view feature to perform various actions with the S Pen Pointer Set the device to display the S Pen pointer when hovering the S Pen over the screen Direct pen input Set the device to display the handwriting field icon when hovering the S Pen over a text input field S Pen alerts Set the device to display a pop up alert and emit a sound if you walk when the touchscreen is off and S Pen is removed from the device Disable pen detection Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen S Pen sound Set the device to make writing sounds when you write or draw on the screen with the S Pen S Pen vibration feedback Set the device to vibrate when you write or draw on the screen with the S Pen Detachment options Set the device to automatically launch Action memo or display the air command features when the S Pen is removed from the slot Attach detach sound Set the device to emit a sound when the S Pen is inserted or removed from the slot Attach detach vibration Set the device to vibrate when the S Pen is inserted or removed from the slot 167 Settings Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device On the Settings screen tap Mo
64. e screen and read the items aloud Single tap selection Set the device to open the selected item by tapping it once Launch Explore by touch tutorial View the tutorial about using the Explore by touch feature Manage gestures Assign actions to perform using finger gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for more information Manage customised labels View the labels you added Resume from suspend Select a method to resume voice feedback when TalkBack is paused Developer settings Set options for app development Using the device with the screen turned off Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on your screen private The screen does not turn on when you press the Home key or tap the screen Currently activated features do not turn off when the screen is off On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Dark screen You can activate or deactivate this feature by pressing the Power key twice 180 Accessibility Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Speak passwords Setting text to speech features Change the settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility V
65. eatures Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Direct call While viewing call message or contact details pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call Z If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Direct call and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it 68 Motions amp usability features Smart alert If you have missed calls or new messages the device will vibrate when you pick it up This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Z If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Smart alert and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it Mute Pause Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms 69 Motions amp usability features Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms Z If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures Mute Pause and then tap the Mute Pause switch to activate it Palm swipe to capture Place the side of your hand on the screen and swipe it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot To view the saved screenshot open the All apps screen and tap G
66. ect Erase line by line You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar To clear the note tap Erase all Even with a smaller eraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part 59 S Pen features Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving resizing or transforming 1 When there is handwriting or a drawing on the note tap lt gt 2 Tap or draw a line around the input to select and edit it To move the input to another location select the input and then drag it to a new location To resize the input select the input and drag the frame handle lt Pg g T ok m 3 Use one of the following options F Change the input properties such as layout size colour or thickness f Refine or convert handwriting or drawings X Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste 5l Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste If Delete the input Magnified handwriting mode Tap Show Magnified note and drag the magnifier frame to an area The area in the magnifier frame appears in the magnified window at the bottom of the screen You can precisely enter or correct the handwriting 60 S Pen features Sketch recording You can record your actions while composing a note 1 Tap
67. ect Flipboard Briefing 26 Basics Edge screen An introduction Answer a call or check notifications directly on the Edge screen Conveniently launch apps or play music from the Edge screen instead of using the main screen Using the Edge screen You can view call or message alerts and other notifications from the Edge screen You can also add more panels to the Edge screen to use the desired features Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view a desired panel To add panels to the Edge screen refer to Managing the Edge screen Edge screen Main screen 2 Basics Using the Quick tools You can turn on the torch record voices or use other convenient functions directly from the Edge screen Drag downwards from the top of the Edge screen to view the Quick tools To close the Quick tools drag the bottom of the Edge screen upwards Ruler Stopwatch Timer Torch Voice Recorder 28 Basics Activating the Edge screen only You can activate the Edge screen and view the clock and notifications while the main screen is Off Swipe upwards then downwards or vice versa on the Edge screen to activate it and then swipe to the left or right to view the desired information To launch apps or view notification details press the Home key to turn on the main screen ree Using the Edge screen from the locked screen From the locked screen you can view notifications and user added panel
68. ed view tap to view more options My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Using My Files Tap My Files on the All apps screen Search for files or folders Access additional options View files by category View the download history sss View files stored in the device se 48 Basics Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device s functions On the All apps screen tap Settings Power saving Power saving mode and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap Power saving to activate it Select from the following options Restrict background data Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection Restrict performance Limit various options such as turning off the backlight for the Recents key and the Back key Greyscale mode Display colours on the screen as grey tones Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates the Wi Fi and Bluetooth features 1 On the All apps screen tap Settin
69. een when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it Fingerprint Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Finger Scanner for more information My Places Quickly access useful features associated with your frequently visited places by automatically recognising your location 82 Personalising Adding a My Places widget To add the widget tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold the My Places widget and then drag it to the Home screen My Places Where are you now Select a category to set location information and preferences Setting place information When you visit a place with preset location information the device automatically recognises your location and displays shortcuts to preset features The device also applies the settings that you set for the place 1 On the My Places widget select a place to set location information and shortcuts For example tap Home to set location information for your home Your current location will appear under Address To automatically search for your location again tap Q To manually search for a location enter an address or a keyword in the search field and
70. ent e Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with For example the device name can be shown as BT MAC Connecting to other devices When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect When the panel opens the Wi Fi and the Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices 2 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions The next steps may vary depending on the connected device To allow nearby devices to search for your device and connect to it tap Set device visibility Make your device visible and then select an option 144 Connecting with other devices Re searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list search for the device Tap and select the device from the list of detected devices Deactivating the Quick connect feature To deactivate the Quick connect feature drag downwards from the top of the screen Alternatively tap gt Sharing content Share content with the connected devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices 3 Select a media category Select the content to share and tap DONE Your device sends the content to the connected device
71. ents and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The battery contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the battery carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC tags If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature you can use the device to make payments conveniently 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap NFC to activate it 149 Connecting with other devices 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the device s screen is unlocked Otherwise the device will not read NFC tags or receive data Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments you must register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap NFC to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader 3 Tap Tap and pay and select an app to set the default payment app
72. eting mode 3 To mute certain sound sources tap amp for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted The icon will change to amp and the sound will be muted Unmuted sound source 9 Muted sound source 133 Useful apps Clock An introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Alarm On the All apps screen tap Clock Alarm Setting alarms 1 Tap 2 Set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat and then set other various alarm options 3 Tap DONE The saved alarm is added to the alarms list 4 To activate or deactivate alarms tap next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Drag X outside the large circle to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option drag ZZ outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap Select select alarms and then tap Tf 134 Useful apps World clock On the All apps screen tap Clock World clock Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the globe and then tap To apply summer time tap tap and hold a clock and then tap Deleting clocks Tap Select select clocks and then tap Stopwatch 1 On the All apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap START to time an event To record lap times
73. evice will display the images on the locked screen at the interval you set Live weather The device will display high quality images on the locked screen based on the time weather and your location information My interests Select categories that interest you The device will display high quality images on the locked screen based on your interests a You may incur additional charges when using this feature This feature may not work properly depending on your region Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the All apps screen tap Settings Sounds and notifications To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap Ringtones select a ringtone and then tap OK To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a ringtone tap ADD To set a ringtone for notifications tap Notification ringtone select a ringtone and then tap OK Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information On the All apps screen tap Settings Lock screen Screen lock and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it a If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it 81 Personalising Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the scr
74. f damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap 5 Settings Storage Format SD card FORMAT SD CARD ERASE EVERYTHING 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 20 Getting started 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 on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Pal amp yn a e a a a E i E E a i a a e a e a a Fd S ta ay Cree tae Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction You can change the
75. g a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device O 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 Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the back cover Z e Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards e When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder Getting started Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap 5 Settings Storage Unmount SD card 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the memory card 3 Replace the back cover O Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse o
76. gs Power saving Ultra power saving mode and then tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap U power saving to activate it 2 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and then tap OK 49 Basics 3 Read the on screen information about the mode and tap ENABLE To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap Disable ultra power saving mode DISABLE The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps open the All apps screen and tap Settings Help To view help information for an app while you are using the app tap Help a Some apps may not include help information 50 S Pen features Air command Remove the S Pen from the slot or hover the S Pen over any part of the screen and press the S Pen button to access four useful features With the air command features you can perform various actions Action memo Vy Image clip 7 jaa Screen write Kt Action memo Write memos quickly and link actions to them You can make calls send messages search the web and more Refer to Action memo for more information T Smart select Collect content quickly Refer to Smart select for mo
77. h the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 14 Getting started 4 Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery 15 Getting started Charging the battery Using the battery charger Charge the battery before using it for the first time or before using it after it has been unused for an extended period Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device a Ifthe 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 Using a power source other than the USB power adaptor such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty a e Ifthe device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device e While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan
78. hat 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 Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung 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 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 You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use the Wi Fi feature 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 Modifying the device s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data c
79. information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies amp TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from the Play Store Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others 142 Useful apps Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google 143 Connecting with other devices Quick Connect An introduction Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them a e When connecting to a device that does not support the Quick connect feature ensure that Wi Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared cont
80. ions On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tick Flash notification Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds such as media sounds and the caller s voice during a call On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tick Turn off all sounds Caption settings On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Samsung subtitles CC or Google subtitles CC and then tap the Samsung subtitles CC or the Google subtitles CC switch to activate it Select an option for configuring the caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset 1 Connect a headset to the device and wear it 2 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound balance 3 Drag the adjustment bar to the left or right and adjust the sound balance and then tap SET 184 Accessibility Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headset speakers Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing and then tick Mono audio Sound detectors Set the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying Baby crying detector 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing S
81. ions of S Health may not be provided depending on your region S Health functions are intended for fitness and informational purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure mitigation treatment or prevention of disease 124 Useful apps S Voice An introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking Starting S Voice 1 Tap S Voice on the All apps screen Alternatively press the Home key twice a This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 3 View the tutorial or tap START to skip the tutorial Setting the language Tap Settings Language and then select a language The selected language is applied to S Voice only not to the language displayed on the device Using S Voice 1 Tap S Voice on the All apps screen Alternatively press the Home key twice When S Voice is launched the device begins voice recognition 2 Say a voice command If the device recognises the command the device will perform the corresponding action To repeat a voice command or say a different command tap amp 125 Useful apps Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words e Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your sur
82. ision Text to speech options and then use the following functions Samsung text to speech engine Google Text to speech engine Select an engine for the text to speech feature Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Listen to an example Listen to the spoken text for an example If the device cannot read examples aloud tap Install voice data to download and install voice data for the text to speech feature Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly When you touch the keyboard with your finger the device reads aloud the character keys under your finger When you hear the character you want release your finger from the screen to select it The character is entered and the device reads the text aloud If Rapid key input is not activated release your finger from the character you want and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly To activate the rapid key input feature open the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Rapid key input 181 Accessibility Entering additional characters Tap and hold a key on the keyboard to enter additional characters available for the key A pop up window appears above the key showing available characters To select a character
83. ithin the locked screen area using two fingers e Opening the notification panel Drag the top of the screen downwards using two fingers e Opening the quick settings panel Drag the top of the screen downwards using three fingers You can configure finger gesture settings for TalkBack in Manage gestures Refer to Configuring finger gesture settings for more information Configuring finger gesture settings When using TalkBack you can use finger gestures to perform various actions such as returning to the previous screen opening the Home screen and more Configure finger gestures before using them Configuring settings for vertical gestures You can use two part vertical gestures by dragging your finger upwards and downwards from the bottom of the screen or vice versa On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision TalkBack SETTINGS Manage gestures Two part vertical gestures Then select one of the following features Move to the first and last items on screen When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the first item at the top of the screen is selected When you drag your finger downwards and then upwards on the screen the last item at the bottom of the screen is selected e Cycle through reading granularities When you drag your finger upwards and then downwards on the screen the reading unit changes The reading unit changes to page paragraph line word character an
84. king properly take it to a Samsung Service Centre If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it KY The Recents key and the Back key can be used with the S Pen For more information about the S Pen visit the Samsung website 12 Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery a Only microSIM cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Remove the back cover N 4 A NQ AN 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 Getting started 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot Ifa memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 3 Insert the battery wit
85. leting folders 1 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the apps panel 2 Tap x at the top of the panel 3 Tap and hold a folder and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Tap OK gt DONE K The apps in a folder will not be deleted when you delete the folder Checking notifications You can view notification information such as incoming calls new messages and device alerts from the Edge screen When you have incoming calls or new messages while playing games or watching movies on your device alerts will appear on the Edge screen 32 Basics Answering or rejecting calls You can answer or reject calls using the Edge screen while the main screen is on or an app is running When a call comes in drag amp or amp to the right or left on the Edge screen Samsung Viewing messages You can view messages on the Edge screen When a message comes in tap R4 on the Edge screen Messages launches on the main screen and you can view the message details Samsung Z When a call comes in while the main screen is turned off the main screen turns on p and a call alert will appear on it 33 Basics Using the night clock Use the night clock to keep the Edge screen active You can view the date and the clock from the Edge screen without turning on the main screen 1 Swipe upwards from the bottom of the Edge screen and tap Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen
86. n Hover zoom and then tap the Hover zoom switch to activate it Drag the zoom percentage bar to the left or right or tap Magnifier size to change the magnifier settings When this feature is activated you cannot use some other features such as the air command air view direct pen input and TalkBack features Setting notification reminders Use this feature to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Notification reminder and then tap the Notification reminder switch to activate it To set an interval between alerts tao Reminder interval Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision and then tick Negative colours Colour adjustment Use this feature to adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in distinguishing colours The device changes the colours into more recognisable colours On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Vision Colour adjustment and then tap the Colour adjustment switch to activate it Follow the on screen instructions to complete the colour adjustment procedure 183 Accessibility Hearing Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls new messages or notificat
87. n S Pen button TN S Pen nib DN CE Ca Tweezers Name Functions Use the S Pen to write draw or perform touch actions on the screen S Pen nib 7 Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional S Pen features such as Air Button and the air view feature Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the air command features S Pen button While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Tweezers e Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib 10 Getting started Removing the S Pen sunnaga o ue of t amp a a annuun When you remove the S Pen from the slot the device launches Action memo or displays the air command features depending on the S Pen detachment option setting To change the setting open the All apps screen and tap Settings S Pen Detachment options Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it 11 Getting started 2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen AN Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers O Do not reuse old nibs Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen 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 a e Ifthe S Pen is not wor
88. n You can search for files containing handwriting in the selected language Text to speech options Change the text to speech settings e Notification readout Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls messages or events e Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time a If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually 171 Settings Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format Safety assistance Activate the Safety assistance features On the Settings screen tap Safety assistance Emergency mode Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions such as calling Refer to Emergency mode for more information Geo News Set the device to receive notifications for severe weather conditions To use this feature y
89. n screen tap s Sync now to sync events and tasks with your accounts To add accounts to sync with tap Calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a green circle is displayed next to the account name To change an account s syncing option open the All apps screen tap Settings Accounts and then select an account service 122 Useful apps S Health An introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness Set fitness goals check your progress and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness Starting S Health When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 1 Tap S Health on the All apps screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 4 Based on your physical statistics the device calculates your standard basal metabolic rate BMR and recommends a daily calorie intake The recommendation may not be accurate for all ages body compositions or nutritional needs S Health main screen You can view the key information from S Health menus and use shortcuts to directly access S Health menus Tap S Health on the All apps screen Tap Main screen Z To access more information about S Health functions open the S Health main screen and tap Help 123 Useful apps Additional information The purpose for such d
90. n the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Dexterity and interaction Interaction control 2 Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Home key and the Volume key down simultaneously while using an app 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict D Tap DONE The device displays the restricted area The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the devices hard keys will be disabled To deactivate interaction control mode press and hold the Home key and the Volume key down simultaneously 188 Accessibility Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Answering and ending calls Select the desired method Using single tap mode When an alarm sounds or a call comes in tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging the button On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility and then tick Single tap mode Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Export the current accessibility settings in a file On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Manage accessibility Import Export and then select an export option Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings On the All apps screen tap
91. n the device to regain functionality 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 If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the All apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Calls are not connected Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected 191 Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna e When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station
92. nd hold over text 2 Drag or amp to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously The image is saved in the Screenshots folder To open the folder open the All apps screen and tap Gallery gt Album Screenshots After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others You can also capture screenshots using other methods Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information a It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps Using the dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or amp to select the desired text 47 Basics 2 Tap Dictionary If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device follow the on screen instructions to install one 3 View the definition To view more definitions tap Z In the detailed view tap y amp to add the word to your favourite words list or tap SEARCH WEB to use the word as a search term In the detail
93. nd will be disabled again once the transfer is complete 90 Personalising Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Private mode and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap Private mode to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code 3 On the All apps screen tap My Files Private All items moved in private mode appear on the screen Unhiding content 1 In the private folder select items to unhide 2 Tap Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to The items will be moved to the selected folder Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen Switching to easy mode 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Easy mode Easy mode 2 Tick apps to apply a simpler layout 3 Tap DONE 91 Personalising Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Easy settings Easy mode Standard mode DONE Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google or Samsung account Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information Using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer dat
94. ng an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it to Create folder at the top of the screen 2 Enter a folder name 3 Tap select the apps to move to the folder and then tap DONE 78 Personalising Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel swipe to the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Managing the All apps screen Changing the sorting method On the All apps screen tap Sort by and select a sorting method Moving items On the All apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To move an item to a new panel drag it to Create page at the top of the screen Creating folders 1 On the All apps screen tap Create folder Alternatively tap
95. ng files between the device anda computer Move audio video image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa O Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage a The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port Connecting as a media device 1 2 3 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable Open the notification panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed Transfer files between your device and the computer Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices 1 2 On the computer download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website On the computer launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer using a USB cable Transfer files between your device and the computer Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information 157 Device amp data manager Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later Yo
96. nge backup password 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap E 3 Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE 4 Enter the password again and tap OK Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Verify Samsung account and then tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it Enter your Samsung account password and tap CONFIRM 88 Personalising Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Web sign in and then tap the Web sign in switch to activate it Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint Enter your user name and password and then tap the webpage sign in button Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints a This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 2 3 4 On the All apps screen tap Settings Finger Scanner Pay with PayPal Tick FIDO Ready support and PayPal and then
97. ome files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify a Wi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected If you play videos or games on a TV select an appropriate TV mode to get the best experience 152 Connecting with other devices Viewing content ona TV Before you connect a TV to your device connect the TV and the screen mirroring enabled device To set up the connection refer to the device s user manual The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle 1 Connect the screen mirroring enabled device to the TV using an HDMI cable 2 On the TV select a connection mode such as HDMI mode to connect an external device 3 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on the TV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name in the list and enter the PIN shown on the TV screen D Open or play a file and then control the display with the keys on your device Ending the Screen Mirroring connection On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Screen Mirroring Z To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you play videos or games on a T
98. ons when you tap and hold a button 42 Basics Opening apps On the Home screen or the All apps screen select an app icon to open it To open the list of recently used apps tap Eland select an app window to open it Closing an app Tap amp and then tap END next to an app to close it To close all running apps tap END ALL Alternatively tap X Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Galaxy Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Galaxy Apps on the All apps screen a This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap Q to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price K To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the All apps screen 43 Basics Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap Q to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions K To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps
99. ontrol the device while you are driving You can listen to messages and music by using voice commands and without touching the device Do not look at the screen or perform functions with your hands while driving a e Navigation maps your current location and other navigational data may differ from actual location information You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving e You may incur additional charges when using the navigation feature This mode may not be available depending on the region or service provider e This mode is not supported in some languages Starting car mode When you register a vehicle to your device you can listen to the sound from the device via the car s speakers You can also set the device to activate car mode automatically when it connects to the vehicle and more When running this app for the first time follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup 1 Open the quick settings panel and tap Car mode to activate it 118 Useful apps 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup When the Bluetooth permission request window appears tap YES to allow a vehicle to search for your device and connect them via Bluetooth a e Before registering your vehicle start the vehicle and turn on the radio While you are registering a vehicle to the device
100. orruption or loss These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Read me first Instructional icons AN Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice essential information for using the device functional limitations of using the device usage charge information or legal notices 5 O Note notes usage tips or additional information Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items Device Battery e Quick start guide a The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices e Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice e You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty e Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories refer to the Samsung website Getting started Device layout
101. ou need to download and install the required app Send help messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients Refer to Send help messages for more information Manage primary contacts Add or edit the recipients for help messages Accessories Change the accessory settings On the Settings screen tap Accessories Dock sound Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock Audio output Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices Some devices may not support the surround sound setting 172 Settings Power saving Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Refer to Power saving feature for more information On the Settings screen tap Power saving Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Fast charging Set the device to use the fast charging feature Refer to Fast charging for more information Display b
102. ound detectors Baby crying detector and tap the switch to activate it 2 Read the on screen information and tap OK 3 Tap to start using the baby crying detector The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log Doorbell detector 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing Sound detectors Doorbell detector and tap the switch to activate it 2 Read the on screen information and tap OK OO Tap to make a recording of your doorbell When you are finished recording tap NEXT 4 Tap and ring your doorbell to check if it is recorded correctly When the device detects the doorbell sound tap OK To change the doorbell sound tap Change doorbell sound When the doorbell detector is set up tap P to start using the doorbell detector The device will vibrate when it detects the doorbell sound 185 Accessibility Changing the alert settings Tap Settings to use the following options Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification Vibrations Change the vibration pattern Flash notification Set the flash to blink when detecting sound Auto haptic When the auto haptic feature is activated the device will vibrate with the sound when playing music watching videos or playing games It will also vibrate when buttons are tapped in supported apps On the All apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Hearing
103. ove content Switch to the full screen view 74 Motions amp usability features Moving or closing pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the circle on a window and drag it to a new location To close the window tap the circle at the top of the window and tap X Launching pop up windows from the split screen Multi window 1 On the split screen Multi window tap an app window to launch it in a pop up window 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window Launching pop up windows from the Multi window tray Tap and hold 5 to open the Multi window tray Tap an app icon in the Multi window tray to launch it in a pop up window Z If Multi window is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings Multi window and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap Multi window to activate it 75 Motions amp usability features One handed operation An introduction You can switch to one handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand On the All apps screen tap Settings Display and wallpaper One handed operation Reducing the screen size Tap Reduce screen size and tap the Reduce screen size switch to activate it To switch to one handed operation mode hold the device in one hand Then quickly drag your thumb from the edge of the screen to the centre of the sc
104. p company Samsung Electronics leads the global market in high tech electronics manufacturing and digital media Through innovative reliable products and services talented people a responsible approach to business and global citizenship and collaboration with our partners and customers Samsung is taking the world in imaginative new directions iy Save the item in the collected items list to collect more content 54 S Pen features Collecting multiple items Tap LY to add content to your collected items list to use it later To collect additional content tap on the collected items pop up window To view collected items tap the collected items pop up window You can share delete or save multiple items at once To individually select an item in the collected items list tap and hold an item K To delete the collected items tap and hold the collected items list pop up window and then drag it to Delete at the top of the screen Image clip Use the S Pen to draw a closed shape around the area you want to save or share You can crop part of an image 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of an image open the air command panel and tap Image clip 2 Draw around an area to select it with the S Pen Reshape the selected area by selecting a shape icon on the toolbar or tap to automatically reshape the selected area 53 S Pen features 3 Select an option to use with the selected a
105. place the device near the vehicle Registering more vehicles Tap MORE Settings My cars ADD Using car mode menus Use car mode menus using voice commands to make calls send messages navigate to places or play music You can also tap each menu icons on the screen 1 Open the quick settings panel and tap Car mode to activate it Open the menu screen Access additional a options Activate the voice ay Hi G alaxy es command feature Lu x 7 D Car mode menus Phone Messages Navigation Music 2 On the car mode main screen say Hi Galaxy 3 When the amp icon appears say a voice command to launch the desired menu You can also use quick voice commands To view examples of quick voice commands tap MORE Example commands 119 Useful apps Using the navigation feature Select a location precisely by tapping and holding your finger on the map Or use a voice command to navigate to a destination 1 Open the quick settings panel and tap Car mode to activate it 2 On the car mode main screen say Hi Galaxy 3 Say Navigation Say a keyword or the address for the location The device will automatically begin guiding you to the location S Finder An introduction Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content Open the notification panel and tap S Finder Enter a keyword in the search field or tap amp and say a keyword To get more refined re
106. r other devices to play the file on Access additional options Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward drag your finger left or right on the playback screen 129 Useful apps Playing videos stored in other devices Search for videos stored in other devices and play them on your device Tap Video on the All apps screen Accessing videos stored in Samsung Link devices To use this feature sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Registering Samsung accounts for more information On the Video main screen tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play the video You can play videos from devices that are registered to Samsung link Visit link ssamsung com for more information a Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi Fi or mobile network You may incur additional charges when you access content stored in other devices via the mobile network Accessing videos stored in nearby devices Search for nearby devices via Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct or a mobile hotspot to play videos stored in them on your device 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings NFC and sharing Nearby devices and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it 2 On
107. r the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case e This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur e Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly 195 Copyright Copyright 2015 Samsung Electronics This manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide e Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners
108. re information Image clip Draw around an area of the screen you want to save or share Refer to Image clip for more information i Screen write Capture edit and write memos on screenshots and then share them Refer to Screen write for more information Z If this feature is not activated open the All apps screen tap Settings S Pen Air command and then tap the Air command switch to activate it 51 S Pen features Action memo Open the Action memo pad and create memos to perform various actions using the written or drawn information 1 On the air command panel tap Action memo 2 Write or draw a memo 3 Tapih The entire memo will be selected If you want to use specific information from the memo tap the outside of the selected area to deselect the memo and draw around the information to use it Erase the memo Save the memo Write a memo or change the pen Access additional options colour Discard the memo Select an input Add the memo as a widget to the Home screen Available functions for the selected memo information Edit the memo as S Note file Adjust the size of the memo pad 52 S Pen features 4 Select an app to use with the selected memo information The selected app will launch from Action memo Make a call e ga Q Eg r Create a task Create a contact Search for a location Send a message Search the web Send an email Viewing memos On the
109. rea Save the selected area in Scrapbook lt Share the selected area with others Screen write Capture screenshots to write or draw on them 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of a webpage open the air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears on the screen 2 Write a memo on the screenshot 3 Select an option to use with the screenshot lt Share the screenshot with others V Save the screenshot To view the saved screenshot open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album Screenshots a It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps 56 S Pen features S Note An introduction Create custom notes by recording your thoughts and ideas You can insert multimedia files and create Photo notes Starting S Note 1 Tap S Note on the All apps screen Alternatively on the Home screen tap Min the S Note widget Read the on screen information about the app and tap NEXT Select cover styles and tap NEXT Select a default note template and tap NEXT O A W N Select an account to sync your notes with and tap START If you are not signed in to the selected account follow the on screen instructions to sign in to the account If you sync your notes with an account you can view them on other devices by registering the account on other devices 5 7 S Pen features
110. reen and back again 76 Motions amp usability features One handed input Tap One handed input and tap the One handed input switch to activate it Tap 4 or gt to adjust the position of the dialling keypad in call buttons and other input panels for easy one handed access Side key panel Tap Side key panel and tap the Side key panel switch to activate it Use your device more easily with one hand by having the Recents key the Home key and the Back key and other selected functions as buttons at the side of the screen A 5 Increasing touchscreen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves On the All apps screen tap Settings Display and wallpaper and then tick Increase touch sensitivity Alternatively open the quick settings panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activate it a e Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen Other types of material may not be recognised e This feature may not work properly when you are using S view K For best results tap the screen firmly while wearing gloves 71 Personalising Managing the Home and All apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the All apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving and removi
111. rk Access additional options Scroll through available E recording modes Current recording mode Display the list of voice memos Change the recording mode Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 132 Useful apps Changing the recording mode Tap amp to select a mode from the list Normal This is the normal recording mode Interview The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions In this mode both the top and the bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the amp icon next to them Meeting The microphone is sensitive to sounds from various directions Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them Voice memo The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the T icon next to them a If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap Settings Language to set the voice memo system language Playing selected voice memos When you review interview or meeting recordings you can mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording 1 Tap Voice Recorder on the All apps screen 2 Tap and select a voice memo recorded in me
112. roundings or how you speak Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period it automatically switches to standby mode Tap the microphone icon or say Hi Galaxy to the device to resume voice recognition Changing the wake up command You can change the wake up command from Hi Galaxy The wake up command is used to resume voice recognition when the device is in standby mode Tap Settings Voice wake up Set wake up command Using wake up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen you can use various functions with preset wake up commands Tap Settings Voice wake up Wake up while locked 126 Useful apps Music An introduction Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings Playing music Tap Music on the All apps screen Select a song to play Search for other devices to play the file on Access additional options Adjust the volume a Set the file as your favourite Over thd Horizon song San fung Bran usic Turn on shuffle Change the repeat mode Open the playlist Add the song to a playlist Skip to the previous song Tap Skip to the next song Tap and and hold to rewind hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback 127 Useful apps Playing music stored in other devices Search for music stored in other devices and play it on your device Tap Music on the All apps screen Accessing
113. s and use the Quick tools To launch apps or view notification details unlock the main screen 29 Basics Launching apps Launch apps directly from the Edge screen You can add frequently used apps to the apps panel on the Edge screen and access them conveniently 1 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the apps panel 2 Scroll up or down the apps list and select an app The selected app will launch on the main screen 30 Basics Adding or deleting apps on the apps panel Manage apps on the apps panel You can add frequently used apps to the apps panel on the Edge screen and access them conveniently 1 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the apps panel 2 Tap amp at the top of the panel 3 Tap and hold an app in list on the left side of the screen Then drag the app to the list on the right edge of the screen To remove an app from the apps panel tap and hold an app in the list on the right edge of the screen Then drag the app to the list on the left side of the screen 4 When you are finished tap DONE The app will be added to the apps panel 31 Basics Adding folders 1 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the apps panel 2 Tap amp at the top of the panel 3 Tap and hold an app and drag it to Create folder at the top of the screen To add more apps to the created folder tap and hold an app and drag it to the folder Tap DONE De
114. sed as a wireless modem for the computer Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it The kl icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in the Wi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap Configure hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap SAVE 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from the Wi Fi networks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services On the Settings screen tap Flight mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Tap to view more options 162 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location and then tap the Location switch to activate it Mode Select a metho
115. sert into S Note Drag the frame around the section to adjust the size of a recognised section ai V Manually add a section to be recognised Delete the section _ 2 Drag the frame around the section to adjust the size Enable or disable the Photo note effect E D Tap V to insert the selected sections into the note 62 S Pen features Editing Photo notes Edit sections inserted into S Note 1 Tap and hold a section and tap Convert to edit The text image on the section will be vectorised and transformed into coloured lines for you to edit Tap lt gt and draw a line around the section you want to edit Select an editing option I Change the input properties such as layout size colour or thickness e amp Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste 1 Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste TJ Delete the input Creating notes with voice memos 1 O A W N On the All apps screen tap S Note gt gt Insert Voice memo Alternatively on the Home screen tap in the S Note widget Read the terms and conditions and tap AGREE Read the on screen information about using this feature and tap OK Tap e to start recording Speak into the microphone Your voice will be converted into text Tap to insert the converted text into the not
116. setting options Configuring settings Tap Settings on the All apps screen to access the Settings screen To search for settings by entering keywords tap Q K You can change the view mode from list view to separate tabs Tap gt View as gt Tab view Quick settings Create a list of frequently used settings Tap Edit quick settings Tick items to add or deselect items to remove and then tap DONE 159 Settings Connections Wi Fi Activate the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Select a network from the Wi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 2 Tap CONNECT Adding Wi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the Wi Fi networks list you can add it manually 1 Tap Add Wi Fi network at the bottom of the list 2 Enter the network name in Network SSID 3 Select the security type 4 Enter the password if it is not an open network and then tap CONNECT 160 Settings Using Smart network switch Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages download content and more On the Settings
117. sults tap the filter buttons under the search field and then select a tag Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields Tap Settings Select search category and tick categories 120 Useful apps Managing the search history Your past searches are saved automatically To delete a search history item tap next to an item To set the device to not save the search history tap Settings and deselect Use search history S Planner An introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the All apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Tap the top left of the screen to select either event or task and enter details e Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a specific date You can set an optional priority setting 121 Useful apps Select an item Select a calendar to use or sync with Enter a title 9 Attach a map showing the location of the event Set a start and end date for the 4 event E Seta reminder for the event Add more details 4 Tap SAVE to save the event or task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the S Planner mai
118. t are connected to the same Wi Fi network as your device To add printers manually tap Add printer ADD PRINTER To change print settings tap Settings Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents tap Print and then select a printer 155 Device amp data manager Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over the air FOTA service On the All apps screen tap Settings About device Software updates Update now K Tick Auto update to automatically check for available updates To download updates only when a Wi Fi connection is activated tick Wi Fi only Updating with Samsung Kies Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 2 On the computer launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer using a USB cable OO Follow the on screen instructions to update the device O Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is updating e While updating the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing so may interfere with the update process Before updating disconnect all other media devices from the computer 156 Device amp data manager Transferri
119. t feature Select a device to connect to Accept the Wi Fi Direct connection request on the other device to confirm Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the All apps screen Select an image Tap lt Wi Fi Direct and then select a device to transfer the image to Accept the Wi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure 148 Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Wi Fi Direct connection request If the devices are already connected the image will be received on your device without the connection request procedure The received image is saved in the Download folder To open the folder open the All apps screen and tap Gallery gt Album Download Ending the device connection 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi 2 Tapi Wi Fi Direct The device displays the connected devices in the list 3 Tap END CONNECTION OK to disconnect the devices NFC An introduction Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make paym
120. ta Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 Tap Gallery on the All apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap lt Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the Bluetooth connection request The received image is saved in the Download folder To open the folder open the All apps screen and tap Gallery Album Download Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair 147 Connecting with other devices Wi Fi Direct An introduction Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 2 3 4 On the All apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direc
121. ter the number using the View the contacts list keypad Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list 00000000000 Preview the phone number Le Ze 3 is Se 6 7m g 9 O 8 Delete a preceding character a a 95 Phone amp contacts Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making calls from the favourites list Select a contact and tap to add the contact to the favourite contacts list Open the Favourites screen and select a contact to call Making an international call 1 Tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap 96 Phone amp contacts Receiving calls Answering a call When the main screen is off The main screen turns on and a call alert will appear on it To answer a call drag outside the large circle When the main screen is on or an app is running A call alert will appear on the Edge screen To answer a call drag K Rejecting a call When the main screen is off The main screen turns on and a call alert will appear on it To reject a call drag outside 6 the large circle When the main screen is on or an app is running A call alert will appear on the Edge screen To reject a call drag 6 Missed calls If a call is missed the s4 icon appears on the st
122. tery standby time i The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions 116 Safety assistance Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Disable Emergency mode DISABLE Alternatively press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode DISABLE Send help messages In an emergency situation quickly press the Power key three times The device sends messages to your primary contacts The messages include your location information To use this feature register your primary contacts first Adding primary contacts 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance 2 Tap Manage primary contacts Create primary contact 3 Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact Setting help messages 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Safety assistance 2 Tap Send help messages and then tap the Send help messages switch to activate it 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and then tap OK To send help messages with audio recordings or photos tick Send sound recording or Send pictures The Send pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider 117 Useful apps Car mode An introduction Use this mode to c
123. the Video main screen tap DEVICES 3 Select a device in Nearby devices to access and play the video You can play videos from other devices that have the content sharing feature activated 130 Useful apps Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently Browsing webpages 1 Tap Internet on the All apps screen 2 Tap the address field To change the search engine tap the search engine icon next to the web address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To search the web by voice tap To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the webpage window SSS F manager Access additional options a Read an article in reading mode Refresh the current webpage Open the homepage z View saved pages h EE R View bookmarked webpages Move to the previously visited page 131 Useful apps Voice Recorder An introduction Use different recording modes for various situations such as in an interview or a meeting The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources Recording voice memos 1 Tap Voice Recorder on the All apps screen 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap X While recording a voice memo tap 4 to insert a bookma
124. the bottom of the Edge screen and tap 3 Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edge screen settings screen will appear Tap Manage panels Reorder Tap and hold a panel and drag it to the desired location When you move a panel under the icon the panel will be set as the main panel Tap Creating your own panels Create your own Edge screen panels by adding handwriting or applying various effects to images a User added panels will be available when the screen is locked 1 Swipe upwards from the bottom of the Edge screen and tap Alternatively open the All apps screen and tap Settings Edge screen The Edge screen settings screen will appear Tap Express me Tap and select the desired image 37 Basics 4 Drag the image on the screen to specify the area to set as a panel Then use the available editing options Rotate Rotate or flip the image Effect Apply various effects to the image Image Add extra images into the image e Object Add extra objects such as colours or patterns to the image 5 0 ao D Tap when you are done You can use the following icons to edit the panel Change the panel image e Add handwriting to the panel Add text to the panel Apply a text or image effect to the panel 6 Tap DONE The panel will be added to the Express me panels list 38 Basics r Tap the new panel
125. thorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are a Windows XP user ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to use Wi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations 194 Troubleshooting Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible fo
126. tions Add or select a vibration pattern Notification ringtone Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages Display and wallpaper Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display and wallpaper Brightness Set the brightness of the display Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Font Change the font size and type One handed operation Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Refer to One handed operation for more information Screen rotation Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Screen mode Change the screen mode Auto adjust screen tone Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock LED indicator Set the device to turn the LED indicator on or off Touch key light duration Set the duration that the Recents key and the Back key s backlight remains on Increase touch sensitivity Set the device to allow use of the touchscreen with gloves on Depending on the type of material you wear while touching the de
127. tions and gestures Direct call Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call message or contact details Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device Mute Pause Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms when you cover the screen with your palm or turn the device over Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen Edge screen Change the settings for using the Edge screen On the Settings screen tap Edge screen Manage panels Manage panels that you can use on the Edge screen You can download additional panels from Galaxy Apps Express me Create or delete your own panels to use on the Edge screen Information stream Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the Edge screen s backlight You can also customise settings for displaying stock sports or news information on the Edge screen Night clock Set the Edge screen to stay on in night mode You can set the duration that night mode stays on Edge screen text Enter the message displayed on the Edge screen Use Edge screen on left Allow the interface to automatically rotate 180 when you rotate the device 180 a This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 168 Settings Personalisation Accounts
128. two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out 24 Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget A Edge screen Screen indicators Launch Phone 25 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options Customise the Home screen by adding deleting or rearranging Home screen panels You can also set the Home screen wallpaper add widgets to the Home screen and more Flipboard Briefing Use this feature to view the latest articles in various categories You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature 1 On the Home screen tap amp or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing 2 Tap START READING when launching this feature for the first time 3 Swipe upwards to browse articles in each news category K To deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then tap Home screen settings and desel
129. u must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the All apps screen 2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data 3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account Using a Samsung account On the All apps screen tap Settings Accounts Samsung account Backup tick the items to back up and then tap BACK UP NOW BACK UP To set the device to automatically back up data tick Auto back up Z e To restore data using a Google account open the All apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset and then tick Automatic restore When you reinstall apps backed up settings and data will be restored To restore data using a Samsung account open the All apps screen and tap Settings Accounts Samsung account Restore Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the All apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING The device automatically restarts 158 Settings An introduction Customise settings for a wide range of functions and apps You can make your device more personalised by configuring various
130. vice some commands may not be recognised 165 Settings Lock screen Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Change the screen lock method The following options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Show information Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Camera shortcut Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen a This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Action memo on lock screen Set the device to launch Action memo when you double tap the locked screen with the S Pen while pressing and holding the S Pen button Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Multi window Set the device to use Multi window On the Settings screen tap Multi window and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it Open in split screen view Set the device to activate the Multi window feature when you open files from My Files Video or attachments in messages Pop up view shortcut Set the device to display the app screen in a pop up window when you drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge of the screen Notification panel Rearrange the quick setting buttons displayed on the notification panel On the Settings screen tap Notification panel 166 Settings S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen On th
131. while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To clear lap times tap RESET To restart the timing tap RESUME Timer 1 On the All apps screen tap Clock Timer 2 Set the duration and then tap START 3 Drag X outside the large circle when the timer goes off 135 Useful apps Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Using the calculator Tap Calculator on the All apps screen Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator If Screen rotation is disabled tap Scientific calculator To see the calculation history tap WY to hide the keypad To clear the history tap W CLEAR HISTORY Dropbox Use this app to save and share files with others via Dropbox cloud storage When you save files to Dropbox your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other devices that have Dropbox installed a This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Tap Dropbox on the All apps screen When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup On the Dropbox main screen use the following functions e 23 Upload or open files Tap Upload here to upload files e View the uploaded images or videos Tap X to share or delete files or create albums X Open files in the favourites list View notifications 136 Useful apps
132. with Samsung Kies for more information Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and tick items to sync 93 Personalising Removing accounts On the All apps screen tap Settings Accounts select an account and then tap gt Remove account Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services 1 On the All apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Tap SIGN IN 4 Enter your account s email address and password and then tap SIGN IN Once your Samsung account has been registered you can use apps requiring your Samsung account without the sign in procedure 94 Phone amp contacts Phone An introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Tap amp on the Home screen 2 Tap Keypad and enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call View call and message logs View favourite contacts En

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