User's Manual

Apps and features
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When starting or ending Samsung DeX, running apps may be closed.
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Some apps or features may not be available when using Samsung DeX.
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To adjust the screen settings, use the connected TV or monitor’s display settings.
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Sound will be played through the smartphone’s speaker. To change the default
audio output, launch the
Settings app, select Samsung DeX , and then select the
Set default audio output switch to activate it.
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Favourite apps: Add frequently used apps to the Home screen and launch them quickly.
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Samsung DeX panel: You can use various useful features, such as locking the Samsung
DeX screen and viewing how to use Samsung DeX.
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Apps button: View and run your smartphone’s apps.
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Taskbar: View the apps that are currently running.
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Status bar: View your smartphone’s notifications and status. Status icons may appear
differently depending on your smartphone’s status. When you select
, the quick
setting buttons will appear. You can activate or deactivate certain smartphone features
using the quick setting buttons.
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Quick access toolbar: Use quick tools, such as screen keyboard or volume control.
Using the external display and smartphone simultaneously
While using Samsung DeX, you can use separate apps on the external display and your
smartphone simultaneously.
For example, while watching a video on the connected TV or monitor, you can create a note
on your smartphone.
On the connected TV or monitor, launch an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen. Then,
launch another app on your smartphone.
Locking the Samsung DeX screen
If you want to lock the external display and your smartphone’s screen while using Samsung
DeX, select
→
Lock DeX .
While using Samsung DeX, you cannot lock the external display and your
smartphone’s screen by pressing the Side key.