SM-G850W User Manual English (CA). 09/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Read me first 41 42 Getting started 7 8 10 15 16 Tethering and Mobile hotspot Internet Motions & usability features Package contents Device layout Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen 44 48 48 53 54 Motions and gestures Air view Multi window Toolbox Increasing touch screen sensitivity Basics Personalizing 17 20 25 28 29 31 33 34 36 38 55 58 59 60 64 65 66 Using the touch screen Home screen layout Notifications and
Table of Contents Contacts S Health 73 74 108 109 110 112 114 120 123 126 128 130 130 Adding contacts Managing contacts Messages & email 77 80 Messages Email Camera 83 88 92 Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings Security features 132 Emergency mode 133 Help message 134 Severe weather notifications (Geo News) Gallery 95 97 Viewing photos or videos Gallery settings Useful apps and features Studio 98 99 100 101 102 About S Health Setting up a user profile S Health main screen Walking mat
Table of Contents Connecting with other devices 152 154 156 158 159 161 Accessibility 195 About Accessibility 196 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 196 Voice feedback (TalkBack) 207 Changing the font size 207 Magnifying the screen 207 Setting notification reminders 208 Reversing the display colours 208 Colour adjustment 209 Setting flash notification 209 Turning off all sounds 209 Caption settings 210 Adjusting the sound balance 210 Mono audio 210 Auto haptic 211 Assistive menu 213 Smart s
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) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information 6
Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Charger • Quick start guide • 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. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer.
Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Notification light Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Speaker Multipurpose jack Microphone GPS antenna Headset jack Flash Volume button Rear camera NFC antenna (on the battery) Back cover Main antenna 8
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 touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Buttons Button Function Power • Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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. • Only nano-SIM 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. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Getting started 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards. 3 Insert the battery.
Getting started 4 Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 2 3 Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.
Getting started Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting the device to it via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
Getting started • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
Getting started Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button 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 button, and then tap Power off. Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.
Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button 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 button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area. You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information.
Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. • The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
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.
Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. To customize the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.
Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
Basics Using My Magazine My Magazine displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in. To activate My Magazine, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, tap Home screen settings and tick My Magazine. On the Home screen, tap or scroll right to open My Magazine. Access additional options. To select the content to be displayed, tap → Settings, and then select the categories that interest you.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customize the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen. Access additional options.
Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Basics Icon Meaning Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications 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 notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards.
Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. View all quick setting buttons. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick connect. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Rearranging quick setting buttons To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap item, and then drag the item to another location.
Basics Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notifications panel. To close the quick setting panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards. Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them.
Basics • Mobile hotspot: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • Screen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. • NFC: Refer to NFC for more information. • Sync: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as calendar or email. • Smart stay: When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it. • Smart pause: When you activate this feature, playback pauses when you look away from the screen.
Basics Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap GALAXY Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap Free. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app’s price.
Basics Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps. On the Apps screen, tap → GALAXY Essentials. Or, on the Home screen, tap the GALAXY Essentials widget, and then tap next to an app. To download all apps in the list, tap Download all. Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap → Uninstall/disable apps. appears on the apps that you can disable. Select an app and tap Disable.
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. Suggested keywords Change the keyboard settings. Delete a preceding character. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice. Break to the next line. Enter numbers and punctuation marks. Enter a space.
Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the last function that was used. • depending on : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice. This feature is only available when Google voice typing is enabled (on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Language and input and tap Google voice typing). • : Switch to handwriting mode. Switch to the standard keyboard.
Basics • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging . Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold on text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 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.
Basics My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Search for files or folders. View storage information. Access additional options. View files by categories. View the download history. View files stored in the device. View files saved in cloud storage services. Tap and use the following options: • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen.
Basics Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap . To return to the My Files main screen, tap . Select a folder, tap , and then use the following options: • Select: Select files or folders to apply options. • Delete: Delete files or folders. • Create folder: Create a folder. • View as: Change the view mode. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home screen.
Basics Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Power saving mode, and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting 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.
Basics On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Ultra power saving mode, and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap U. power saving to activate it. Access additional options. Essential apps Add more apps to use. Remaining battery power To add an app to the Home screen, tap Estimated maximum standby time and select an app. To remove an app from the Home screen, tap → Remove, select an app with tap OK.
Basics Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Help. To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. Some apps may not include help information.
Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it. Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options.
Network connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the Wi-Fi networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network.
Network connectivity Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.
Network connectivity 3 Tick USB tethering. 4 On the computer, use your device’s mobile data connection. appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected. Internet Browsing webpages 1 2 3 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. 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.
Network connectivity Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings → Set homepage, and then select one of the following: • Current page: Set the current webpage as your homepage. • Quick access: Set the quick access list as your homepage. • Most visited sites: Set the list of most-visited webpages as your homepage. • Other: Set a preset webpage as your homepage. While viewing a webpage, tap to open the homepage.
Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it. While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.
Motions & usability features Smart alert On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Smart alert, and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it. 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. Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/Pause, and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it.
Motions & usability features Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again.
Motions & usability features Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it. Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in the Gallery → → Album → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others.
Motions & usability features Air view Hover over an item or the screen with your finger to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view, and then tap the Air view switch to activate it. Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously.
Motions & usability features 2 Tap at the left side of the screen to open the Multi window tray. Multi window tray handle 3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray. Then, drag it to one of the two windows. App icons marked with same time.
Motions & usability features Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps. 1 2 Launch two apps in a split-screen Multi window. Open the Multi window tray and tap → Create. The Multi window combination is added at the top of the Multi window tray. To delete Multi window combinations, open the Multi window tray, tap Multi window combination, and then tap OK.
Motions & usability features Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a white frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi window apps.
Motions & usability features • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. • : Close the app. Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window tray. 1 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Multi window, and then tap the Multi window switch to activate it.
Motions & usability features 3 Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi window tray. 4 Tap Done. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Toolbox, and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. appears on the screen. To launch an app, tap and select an app. To move the toolbox, tap and drag it to another location.
Motions & usability features Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display, and then tick Increase touch sensitivity. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activate it. • Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen. Other types of material may not be recognized. • For best results, tap the screen firmly while wearing gloves.
Personalizing Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen. To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Personalizing Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done. To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour. To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the folder. To move an app from a folder, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then drag it to a new location.
Personalizing Moving items On the 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 that appears at the top of the screen. You can move folders only in the folder panel. Creating folders 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap → Create folder. Alternatively, tap → Edit, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen.
Personalizing 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 2 3 4 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wallpaper. Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to. Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Personalizing 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 Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Personalizing Finger Scanner 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 button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button 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.
Personalizing 3 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button. Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered. If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognize your fingerprints. 5 6 7 Tap Done to finish scanning your fingerprint.
Personalizing Changing the alternative password You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints. 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Change alternative password. Scan a registered fingerprint or tap Enter backup password. Enter a new password and tap Continue. Enter the password again and tap OK. Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints.
Personalizing Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving. 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Web sign-in and 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’s sign in button. Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember.
Personalizing Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it.
Personalizing Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it. Enter the private mode unlock code. On the Apps screen, tap My Files → Private. All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.
Personalizing 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 data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch (for mobiles and computers). Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
Personalizing 3 4 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable. 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 with Samsung Kies for more information.
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favourites, and Contacts. View call and message logs. View favourite contacts. Enter the number using the keypad. View the contacts list. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character.
Phone Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts, and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg. Making calls from the favourites list You can easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list.
Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad, tap OK, and then select a contact. Alternatively, tap → Speed dial, select a number, and then select a contact. Making an international call Tap Keypad.
Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If a call notification pop-up window appears while you are using an app, tap Answer in the pop-up window. If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be answered. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Phone Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • 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. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
Contacts 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 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. 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.
Contacts 3 4 Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the business card and converts it to a contact entry. • If the device does not take the photo automatically, tap . • To take photos of business cards manually, tap → Auto capture → Off.
Contacts Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap . Creating a new group Tap , enter a group name, and then tap Save. Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done. Deleting a group Tap → Delete group, select user-added groups, and then tap Done.
Contacts Searching for contacts On the 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. • 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: • : Add to favourite contacts. • : Make a voice call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email.
Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 2 3 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap . Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Attach files. Send the message. Enter emoticons. Enter a message. 4 Tap to send the message.
Messages & email While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Quick responses: Select a message template and enter a message. • Insert smiley: Enter emoticons. • Add subject: Enter a subject. • Add slide: Add message slides. • Schedule message: Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent. • Discard: Cancel composing the message. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule message.
Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • View contact: View the contact’s information. • Add to Contacts: Add the contact to the contacts list. • Quick responses: Enter a message by selecting one from message templates.
Messages & email Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • Select: Select messages to apply options. • Delete: Delete all or selected messages. • Draft messages: View messages saved for later delivery. • Locked messages: View locked messages. • Scheduled messages: View scheduled messages. • Spam messages: View spam messages. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. • Settings: Change message settings.
Messages & email Sending messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Save the message for later delivery. Discard the message. Attach images, videos and others. Send the message. Access additional options. Add recipients. Add a CC or BCC. Enter a subject. Insert files into the message, or use editing options. Enter a message. Add recipients from the contacts list.
Messages & email Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Delete the message. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options. Open attachments. Mark the message as a reminder. Forward the message. Reply to all recipients. Go to the previous or next message. Reply to the message.
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 2 3 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . • To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap . Display current mode.
Camera • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems. Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen.
Camera 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. Selective focus Use the out-of-focus effect to blur the background and make your subject stand out. Without effect 1 2 3 4 5 With effect Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap → Selective focus to activate it.
Camera 6 Tap 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. 7 Tap . • It is recommended that you position subjects between 10-50 cm from the device. Position the subject that you want to focus on close to the device.
Camera Remote viewfinder Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely to take photos or record videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device. 1 2 3 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap → Remote viewfinder. Tap Easily connect via NFC or Wi-Fi Direct settings to connect to another device. • Easily connect via NFC: Activate the NFC feature on both devices.
Camera Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto. Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Beauty face. Shot & more Use this mode to take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes. The device identifies the photos with in Gallery.
Camera 4 Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos. • Best photo: Take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with . • Best face: Take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image. Tap the white frame on each face and choose the best individual pose for each subject from the poses that appear at the bottom of the screen.
Camera Virtual tour Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, or rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery. 1 2 3 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap MODE → Virtual tour. Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the preview screen.
Camera 5 Repeat this action to take more photos. To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail. To delete the last photo that was taken, tap Undo. 6 To finish, tap . Dual Camera When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa.
Camera Managing shooting modes Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Manage modes. Downloading shooting modes Download more shooting modes from GALAXY Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Download. Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. • Picture size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality.
Camera • Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos. • Selective focus: Use this to take a photo with an out-of-focus effect. Refer to Selective focus for more information. • Recording mode: Change the recording mode. • Video stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving. • Audio zoom: Make the sound from the zoomed subject louder while recording. • Effects: Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos.
Camera • Review pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after capturing them. • Remote viewfinder: Set the device to use as a viewfinder and control the other device to take photos or record videos. Refer to Remote viewfinder for more information. • White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. • Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
Gallery Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Send the image to others. Modify the image. Move to the previous screen. Access additional options. Search for other devices to view the image. Delete the image.
Gallery Viewing content stored on other devices Search for photos and videos that are stored on other devices and view them on your device. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. All devices must support Wi-Fi Direct or be connected to the same access point. Accessing content on a nearby device To use this feature, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Nearby devices, and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it. Refer to Nearby devices for more settings.
Gallery • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • Print: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Move to Private: Move files to the private folder. This option appears once you activate Private mode. Refer to Private mode for more information. • Settings: Change the Gallery settings. The available options may differ depending on the selected file.
Studio Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 2 3 4 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Photo studio. Select an image to edit. Edit the image by applying various effects. Apply effects to the image. Apply effects to an image of a person. Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image. Decorate the image by adding stickers, inserting a frame, or drawing on the image. Crop, rotate, or resize the image. 5 When you are finished editing the image, tap Done → 98 .
Studio 6 Select a save option and tap OK. The edited photo is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → Album → Studio. → Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. 1 2 3 4 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Collage studio. Select images to combine and tap Done. Edit the image by applying various effects. Adjust the margins or corner roundness. Shuffle your pictures and use a randomly selected layout and background. Select a layout.
Studio Shot & more Apply various effects to the images you have taken. Only photos taken in shot & more mode can be selected. 1 2 3 4 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Shot & more. Select an image to edit. Edit the image by applying various effects. Create an image that shows motion trails. 5 Create the best possible image. Erase moving objects from the background. Save the best photo. Make the subject appear to be moving quickly. When you are finished editing the image, tap .
Studio Video clip studio Edit or create videos with multiple images and videos. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. 1 2 3 4 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Video clip studio. Select videos to edit and tap Done. You can also select images to create a video. Edit the video by applying various effects. Select background music. Discard the video clip. Save the video clip. Change the order of videos or images in the video clip, or add more files.
Studio 5 6 When you are finished editing the video, tap . Select a save option and tap Done. The edited video is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → Album → Studio. → Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 2 3 4 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Video trimmer. Select a video to edit. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, tap Done.
Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Access additional options. Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite song. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Open the playlist. Add the song to a playlist. Skip to the previous song. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback.
Multimedia To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings, and then tick Smart volume. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing. Smart volume may not be activated for some files. To set a personalized sound while listening to songs with a headset, tap → Settings → Adapt Sound → On.
Multimedia Playing music by mood Use this feature to play music that suits your mood. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap → Music square. Songs are automatically categorized by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells. Song categories are based on available information about the song. Some songs may not be categorized in mood cells. Playing music stored on other devices Search for music that is stored on other devices and play it on your device.
Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Adjust the volume. Search for other devices to play the file. Access additional options. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Pause and resume playback. Change screen ratio. Switch to the pop-up video player. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly.
Multimedia Capturing images To use this feature, during playback, tap → Settings, tick Capture, and then tap Close. Tap to capture an image from the video during playback. Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Tap and hold a video, tap , and then select a sharing method. Tap → Delete, select videos, and then tap Done. Editing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video, tap → Edit → Studio → Video trimmer.
S Health About S Health Use this app to set your calorie intake and calorie burning levels based on your physical statistics. You can use it to record the actual calories you eat and burn. Also, the app recommends exercises and provides health tips to help you maintain a balanced lifestyle. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. S Health features While using S Health, you can access the following features: • Pedometer: Count the steps that you take. • Exercise: Set and manage your exercise goals.
S Health Setting up a user profile When running this app for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then set up a user profile. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Read the on-screen information about the app and tap Next. Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Sign in to your Samsung account or create a new account. Choose whether to use auto backup to back up your date automatically then tap Next.
S Health S Health main screen View a summary that shows your current step count and the calories you have burnt or eaten. You can also reorganize shortcuts for easy access to S Health menus and change the background image on the S Health main screen. On the S Health main screen, tap → Edit favourites, and then tap S Health main screen. To delete shortcuts, tap to add shortcuts to the . Access the S Health menu screen. Access additional options.
S Health Using S Health menus Tap to access various menus. • Pedometer: Measure your step count and check burnt calories. Refer to Walking mate for more information. • Exercise: Record exercise duration and check burnt calories. Refer to Exercise mate for more information. • Heart Rate: Measure and view your heart rate. • Food: Record and manage calorie intake. Refer to Recording food intake for more information. • Weight: Record and manage weight changes. Refer to Managing weight for more information.
S Health Walking mate The device counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. It also measures the calories you have burnt using a sensor. 1 2 Tap → Pedometer. Tap Start and start walking. The device measures your step count, distance travelled, and burnt calories, and displays them in real-time. View the logs of your daily steps. Access additional options. View and manage accessory device connections. Move to a specific date of step count records.
S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Daily step goal: Change the target number of steps. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily step count. • Device data to view: Select a device to view information recorded by the pedometer. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Notice: View the notice information. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • User manual: View more information about using this feature.
S Health Resetting the daily step records The device accumulates each day’s step records. To reset the daily step count, tap → Reset daily data → OK. Exercise mate Record your exercise information and burnt calories using S Health’s exercise feature. You can view your exercise and burnt calorie records in a graph and share the data with others. Tap → Exercise.
S Health 2 Start exercising and use various features on the screen. Tap to lock the screen and display exercise information only. To unlock the screen, tap and hold . Take a photo of the exercise location. View a map of places you have exercised. Exercise type View and manage accessory device connections. Information displayed during exercise such as speed, time, and more. Tap to show more items. Activate or deactivate the audio guide. Control music playback.
S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Set maximum heart rate: Set the device to automatically update your maximum heart rate based on your profile and previous heart rate measurements. Or, set your heart rate to be manually updated and enter it yourself. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily exercise data. • Notice: View the notice information. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • User manual: View more information about using this feature.
S Health 1 2 3 4 Wear the heart rate monitor. On the Exercise main screen, tap → Scan. Select your heart rate monitor from the detected devices list. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your heart rate monitor to your device.
S Health 5 When connection is made, tap Running on the Exercise main screen. View the connection status. 6 7 Tap Set workout goal → Training effect goal. Tap Auto in the pop-up window to automatically set the maximum heart rate. The maximum heart rate is the fastest heart rate an individual can achieve through exercise. If you know your maximum heart rate, enter it manually. If you set the maximum heart rate to be measured automatically, the device will calculate it using “210 - 0.65 x age”.
S Health 8 Set the exercise intensity and tap Next. Set the training intensity at one of the three available levels. 9 Set the exercise duration and tap Done. If you set the exercise duration shorter than the recommended duration, the exercise intensity will increase to achieve the TE. 10 On the Exercise main screen, activate or deactivate the voice guide, select background music, and then tap Start. 11 Start exercising.
S Health Viewing a log of burnt calories Compare your burnt calorie records for a period by viewing them in a graph. On the Exercise main screen, tap . View the logs of your daily exercise. Access the S Health menu screen. View and manage accessory device connections. View hourly, daily or monthly records in a graph. Total burnt calories View your burnt calories in a graph. Return to the previous screen. Heart Rate Measure and record your heart rate.
S Health • Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately. • Do not move your body or move your finger from the sensor while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately. • Do not apply excessive force to the sensor with your finger. • Do not wear gloves or a bandage on your finger while taking heart rate measurements.
S Health Viewing heart rate records in a graph View and compare your heart rate records for a period in a graph. On the Heart rate main screen, tap . Tap and use the following functions: • Reset daily data: Reset the daily heart rate data. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • User manual: View more information about using this feature.
S Health Recording food intake Record your daily food intake and manage your calorie consumption. 1 2 3 Tap → Food. Tap next to the meal. Enter the meal information and tap Done. • To search for a food, tap Search and select it from the search results. • To select from a food list sorted into categories, tap Category. • To select from the frequently-eaten foods, tap Frequent. • To select from the My food list, tap My food. 4 Enter additional food information and tap Save.
S Health Tap and use the following functions: • Daily calorie goals: Change your daily calorie intake goal. • My food: Enter the frequently-eaten foods. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily calorie intake data. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • User manual: View more information about using this feature. Use the calorie information in Food for personal reference only. The data provided may not be accurate at all times and is subject to change.
S Health Entering information about frequently-eaten food Save information about food that you eat frequently. You can quickly update your calorie intake by adding saved food information instead of entering the information each time you eat it. 1 2 3 4 5 Tap → My food. Tap Add food item, enter the food name and its calorie information, and then tap Save. Enter the amount that you eat and tap OK. The food information is added to the My food list.
S Health Managing weight Record your weight information and monitor weight changes. 1 2 3 Tap → Weight. Tap Update. Enter your weight and tap Save. Whenever you change your weight, the device applies it to your profile. View and manage accessory device connections. View the logs of your daily weight. Access additional options. Move to a specific date to view weight records. Weight information Height information Update your weight information. View weight records in a graph.
S Health Resetting weight record To reset the daily weight record, tap → Reset daily data → OK. Viewing your recorded weight in a graph Compare your weight records for a period by viewing them in a graph. Tap on the Weight main screen. View the logs of your daily weight. Access the S Health menu screen. View and manage accessory device connections. View hourly, daily or monthly records in a graph. Weight information View your weight records in a graph. Return to the previous screen.
S Health Viewing sleep information Samsung wearable accessories can monitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get by detecting body movements while you sleep. You can pair accessories with the device and sync the records. The sleep information feature is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical or medical use. 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap S Health → Sleep. Tap Accessories then tap beside the paired accessory containing the sleep data you want to sync.
S Health Viewing sleep information in a graph View and compare your sleep information for a period in a graph. On the Sleep main screen, tap . View the logs of your sleep information. Access the S Health menu screen. View and manage accessory device connections. View hourly, daily or monthly records in a graph. Selected measurement. View your sleep information in a graph. Return to the previous screen.
S Health Installing additional S Health apps You can download and install various apps that are compatible with this app. 1 2 3 Tap → More apps. Tap More and select an app. Follow the on-screen instructions and install the app. S Health settings On the S Health main screen, tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • Profile: Edit your physical statistics. • Accounts: Sign in to your Samsung account to manage S Health data online. • Password: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health.
S Health • The personal information collected by S Health may be stored on the device for informative purposes only. Samsung does not receive, store, nor transmit your personal information. (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.
Security features Emergency mode About emergency mode Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send your location information to others in a message. Activating emergency mode Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode.
Security features 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. Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode. Alternatively, tap → Disable Emergency mode. Emergency mode is deactivated. Help message About help message You can preset contacts to send a message to in an emergency.
Security features Sending help messages In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power button three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The messages include your location information. Severe weather notifications (Geo News) About severe weather notifications (Geo News) Use this feature to receive notifications about severe weather conditions close to your current location.
Security features Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about severe weather conditions in your region in the Geo News widget. On the Home screen, scroll left and tap the Geo News widget. Access additional options.
Useful apps and features S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change the view mode. Access additional options. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. Tap and use the following: • Go to: Move to a specific date. • Delete: Delete events or tasks. • Search: Search for events or tasks. • Calendars: Select the calendars to display. • Sync: Sync events and tasks with your accounts. • Settings: Change settings for S Planner.
Useful apps and features Creating events or tasks 1 2 3 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. Select either event or task and enter details. • 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. Select an item. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Enter a title.
Useful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. 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 Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, and then select an account service.
Useful apps and features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various functions. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings, and then deselect Open via the home key. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Setting the language Tap → Settings → Language, and then select a language.
Useful apps and features 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 launch S Voice when the device is in standby mode. Tap → Settings → Voice wake-up → Set wake-up command. Disabling voice feedback Tap → Disable Voice feedback.
Useful apps and features Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list. • Snooze: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. • Smart alarm: Set a time and tone for the smart alarm.
Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply daylight savings time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap . Deleting clocks Tap → Delete, select clocks, and then tap Done. Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Stop to stop timing. To clear lap times, tap Reset.
Useful apps and features Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the 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 To clear the history, tap to hide the keypad. → Clear history. Memo Use this app to create memos and organize them by category. Tap Memo on the Apps screen.
Useful apps and features Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. On the memos list, tap → Manage categories. To add a new category, tap To delete a category, tap , enter a category name, and then tap OK. next to the category. To rename a category, tap and hold a category name, enter a new name for the category, and then tap OK. To change the category order, tap position.
Useful apps and features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. While recording a voice memo, tap to pause recording. To cancel to insert a bookmark. Access additional options. Recording elapsed time Start recording. Change the recording mode. Display the list of voice memos. To set the device to remove background noise, tap → Settings, and then tick Noise reduction.
Useful apps and features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Skip a silent portion in the voice memo. • : Insert bookmarks in the voice memo. • / : Pause or resume playback. • / : Skip to the previous or next voice memo. Using the bookmarks list You can mark specific points in a voice memo with bookmarks.
Useful apps and features Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo, tap → Rename, enter a new name for the voice memo, and then tap OK. Managing categories Tap → Edit categories → , enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap Done. To change or assign voice memo categories, in the list of voice memos, tap and hold the voice memo. Then, tap → Change category, and then select the category. To filter voice memos by category, tap → Filter by category, and then select the category.
Useful apps and features Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalized magazine format. Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. 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.
Useful apps and features Torch Use this widget to turn the flash on or off to improve visibility. To add it to the Home screen, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold the Torch widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. Tap the Torch widget on the Home screen to turn it on or off. Magnifier Use this widget to magnify text or objects with the rear camera.
Useful apps and features 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.
Useful apps and features 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. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google+.
Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • 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.
Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. 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.
Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list. Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
Connecting with other devices 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 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image. Tap → Wi-Fi Direct, and then select a device to transfer the image to. Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device.
Connecting with other devices NFC About NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments 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.
Connecting with other devices 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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it. Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.
Connecting with other devices S Beam Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. 1 2 3 4 5 Activate the S Beam feature on the receiving device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap NFC to activate it. Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it. Select a file and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
Connecting with other devices Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring 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, HomeSync) • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. • To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.
Connecting with other devices Viewing content on a 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 2 3 4 Connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV using an HDMI cable. On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device.
Connecting with other devices Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. 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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing → Download plug-in, and search for a printer plug-in in Play Store. Select a printer plug-in and install it.
Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update now. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer.
Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage. • Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the device on the connected computer. After you finish playing the file, disconnect the device from the computer.
Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Transfer files between your device and the computer. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
Device & data manager Using a Samsung account 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign in to your Samsung account. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up. To restore data, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud → Restore, select the items, and then tap Restore now. Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device.
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . You can change the view mode to a grid layout, separate tabs, or a list. Tap → View as and select a view mode. QUICK SETTINGS View the list of your favourite setting options. To edit the list of favourite setting options, tap → Edit quick settings, select a setting option, and then tap Done.
Settings To use options, tap . • Scan: Search for available networks. • Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • Advanced: Customize Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN. • Help: View help information for Wi-Fi. Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Tap → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
Settings 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. To use more options, tap . • Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. • Received files: View received files via Bluetooth. • Rename device: Change the device name. • Help: View help information for Bluetooth.
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 used as a wireless modem for the computer. 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 customize the limit settings. On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.
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 method 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.
Settings CONNECT AND SHARE NFC Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. • Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. • S Beam: Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. • Tap and pay: Set the default payment app for mobile payments.
Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. On the Settings screen, tap Screen Mirroring. SOUND AND DISPLAY Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sound. • Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.
Settings • Sound when tapped: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Vibrate when tapped: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • SAMSUNG APPLICATIONS: Change the notification settings for each app. • Music effects: Select a sound effect to apply when you adjust to music. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. • Font: – – Font style: Change the font type for display text.
Settings • Daydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock. • LED indicator: – – Charging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while the battery is charging. – – Low battery: Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low. – – Notifications: Set the device to turn on the notification light when you have missed calls, messages, or notifications.
Settings • Clock size: Change the clock size. • Show date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. • Camera shortcut: Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • Unlock effect: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen.
Settings Toolbox Set the device to use the toolbox. On the Settings screen, tap Toolbox, and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. View the apps list to display in the toolbox. To edit the apps list, tap Edit. PERSONALIZATION 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. • EASY APPLICATIONS: Select apps to apply simpler layouts.
Settings Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. On the Settings screen, tap Blocking mode, and then tap the Blocking mode switch to activate it. Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode. On the Settings screen, tap Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it.
Settings MOTION Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Motions 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.
Settings USER AND BACKUP Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. 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. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
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. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(US): Select a default keyboard layout.
Settings • Auto punctuate: Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. • Keyboard swipe: – – None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. – – Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard. – – Cursor control: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. – – Flick input: Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you tap and hold a key, and then flick your finger upwards.
Settings • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • Bluetooth headset: Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected. Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .
Settings • Set time: Set the current time manually. • 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 emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to Emergency mode for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance.
Settings Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. • Display battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. 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 powersaving mode.
Settings Storage View memory information for your device. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. 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 upgrade the device. 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.
Settings • 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: – – Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.
Settings 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. Call Customize the settings for calling features. On the Settings screen, tap Call. • Call rejection: Reject calls from specified phone numbers automatically. Add phone numbers to the reject list.
Settings • Call-related pop-ups: – – Call notification pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window when you receive an incoming call while using apps. – – In-call status pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window that shows the status of a call while using apps. • Show caller information: Set the device to display the caller’s recent social networking activity when a call comes in. • Call alerts: – – Vibrate when answered: Set the device to vibrate when the other party answers a call.
Settings • More settings: – – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – – Auto area code: Set the device to automatically insert a prefix (area or country code) before a phone number. – – Call barring: Block incoming or outgoing calls. – – Call waiting: Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress. – – Auto redial: Activate auto redial for calls that were not connected or that were cut off.
Settings Contacts Change settings for using contacts. On the Settings screen, tap Contacts. • Import/export: Import or export contacts. • Contacts to display: Select which contacts to display. • Swipe to call or send msg: Set the device to make a call or send a message when you drag a contact to the left or right in the contacts list. • Only contacts with phones: Set the device to display contacts that only have a phone number. • Sort by: Select an option for sorting contacts.
Settings Gallery Change settings for using Gallery. On the Settings screen, tap Gallery. • Sync via Wi-Fi only: Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is activated. • Tag buddy: Set the device to display contextual tags. • Face tag: Register the faces in the image as face tags. Internet Change settings for using Internet. On the Settings screen, tap Internet. • Account: Sign in to a Samsung account. • Set homepage: Set a default homepage.
Settings Messages Change settings for using messages. On the Settings screen, tap Messages. • Default messaging app: Select the default app to use for messaging. • Display: Change settings for the messaging window, such as the font size, background colour, and more. • Quick responses: Add or edit the message template. • Text messages: Change settings for text messages. • Multimedia messages: Change settings for multimedia messages.
Settings S Planner Change settings for using S Planner. On the Settings screen, tap S Planner. • First day of week: Select the first day of a week. • Show week numbers: Set the device to display the number of weeks in a year. • Hide declined events: Set the device to hide events if you have declined invitations to them. • Hide completed tasks: Set the device to hide completed tasks. • Weather: Set the device to display the weather forecast.
Settings • Auto start speakerphone: Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with S Voice. • Show body of message: Set the device to display the text of a new message. • Check missed events: Set the device to launch S Voice and alert you to missed notifications when a headset is connected and you press the headset button. • Personal briefing: Set the device to display events saved in S Planner while using S Voice.
Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment.
Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Negative colours • Interaction control On the 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 button three times quickly.
Accessibility When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more. When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items aloud. Firstly, the device reads aloud items on the screen when you tap them. Then, the device will perform the function or open the app if you tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
Accessibility • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next page: Scroll the screen to the left with two fingers. • Unlocking the screen: Scroll the screen in any direction within the locked screen area with two fingers.
Accessibility Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings → Manage gestures. Select a gesture, and then assign a feature to it.
Accessibility Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area. Or, you can set the device to read text in other reading units, such as lines or paragraphs. Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu 1 2 3 4 Select some text to read.
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. When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods. To change the method of resuming TalkBack, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings → Resume from suspend. Then, select an option.
Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings. Alternatively, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings. • Speech volume: Adjust the volume level for voice feedback.
Accessibility • 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. When you hear the item you want, release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly to open it.
Accessibility Using the rapid key input feature Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard. You can use this feature to enter characters instead of releasing your finger and double-tapping on the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Rapid key input. Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while TalkBack is activated.
Accessibility 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 buttons 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.
Accessibility Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is read aloud, use the following actions: • Deleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. • Selecting text using selection mode: Activate selection mode to select and listen to the text. To activate selection mode, open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control → Start selection mode. Scroll to the left or right to listen to the text before or next to the currently-selected text.
Accessibility Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps. On the 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.
Accessibility Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognize text on the screen more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the contrast between black and white. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Negative colours.
Accessibility Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications. On the 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 Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Turn off all sounds.
Accessibility Google caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the Google subtitles (CC) switch to activate it. Use the following options: • Language: Select a display language for the caption. • Text size: Change the font size. • Caption style: Change the caption style. Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset. To adjust the sound balance, connect a headset to the device.
Accessibility Assistive menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon. Control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon without exploring the screen. When this feature is launched, Single tap mode is activated. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu.
Accessibility Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. 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. • / : Scroll up or down the screen.
Accessibility Smart scroll Set the device to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device. You can use this feature while viewing emails or webpages. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Smart scroll, and then tap the Smart scroll switch to activate it. Use the following options: • Tilting head: Set the device to scroll the screen up or down when you tilt your head upwards or downwards.
Accessibility 3 4 5 Press and hold the Home button and the Volume button down simultaneously while using an app. Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict. Tap Done. The device displays the restricted area. If you tap the screen or press buttons, such as the Home button, they will not work in this area. To deactivate interaction control mode, press and hold the Home button and the Volume button down simultaneously.
Accessibility Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Export the current accessibility settings in a file. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Manage accessibility → Import/ Export, select an export option, and then tap OK. The accessibility settings file is saved to the selected storage location. Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings.
Accessibility Using other useful features • Using S Voice: You can use S Voice to perform various functions using voice commands. Launch S Voice and make calls, send messages, and view tasks. Refer to S Voice for more information. • Searching by voice: Use voice commands to search for webpage content. Use this feature when you are on the move and cannot use your hands to enter text. • Using the notifications panel: Drag the status bar downwards to open the notifications panel.
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.
Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touch screen may malfunction. • The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Troubleshooting Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button 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. • 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. Move to another area and try again.
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.
Troubleshooting • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized 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.
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 for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
Health and Safety This safety information contains content for mobile devices. Some content may be not applicable to your device. To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read the safety information about your device before using the device. Warning: Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations can cause serious injury or death. Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets • Unsecured connections can cause electric shock or fire.
Health and Safety • Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device and charger from damage • Avoid exposing your device and battery to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery.
Health and Safety Do not use your device in a hospital, on an aircraft, or in an automotive equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency • Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker, if possible, as your device can interfere with the pacemaker. • To minimize possible interference with a pacemaker, use your device only on the side of your body that is opposite the pacemaker.
Health and Safety • Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion. Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle • While driving, safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility. Never use your mobile device while driving, if it is prohibited by law. For your safety and the safety of others, use your common sense and remember the following tips: • Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed dial and redial.
Health and Safety so may cause the screen to malfunction, result in damage to the device, or cause the battery to explode. • Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time (on the dashboard of a car, for example). • Store the battery at temperatures from 0 °C to 45 °C. Do not store your device with metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces • Your device may be scratched or may malfunction.
Health and Safety physician. Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset • Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. • E xposure to loud sounds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident. • Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music. • In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the headset.
Health and Safety • If bent or deformed, your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction. Ensure maximum battery and charger life • Avoid charging your device for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life. • Over time, unused device will discharge and must be recharged before use. • Disconnect the charger from power sources when not in use. • Leaving batteries unused over time may reduce their lifespan and performance.
Health and Safety • Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your manufacturer’s warranty. Handle SIM cards, memory cards and cables with care • When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device, make sure that the card is inserted or the cable is connected to the proper side. • Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or device.
Health and Safety Malware and viruses To protect your device from malware and viruses, follow these usage tips. Failure to do so may result in damages or loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service • Do not download unknown applications. • Do not visit untrusted websites. • Delete suspicious messages or email from unknown senders. • Set a password and change it regularly. • Deactivate wireless features, such as Bluetooth, when not in use.
Health and Safety Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal non-commercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorized by the content owner or service provider.
Health and Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if they cause damage or a defect to the device.
Health and Safety All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model devices do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR value for the G850Wis: Head: 1.08 W/kg Body: 1.
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