SM-G920F SM-G920FQ SM-G920I User Manual English (EU). 03/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Basics 4 5 6 8 10 14 15 18 24 25 28 31 31 32 37 41 43 44 55 71 73 75 76 79 81 82 83 85 86 86 88 89 Read me first Package contents Device layout SIM or USIM card Battery Turning the device on and off Touchscreen Home screen Lock screen Notification panel Entering text Screen capture Opening apps Multi window Device and data management Connecting to a TV Sharing files with contacts Emergency mode Settings 91 91 93 95 95 96 97 97 100 102 103 103 Applications 45 46 49 51 53 54 Camera Gall
Table of Contents 104 104 105 105 110 113 113 114 115 115 116 116 117 117 117 Applications Wallpaper Themes Lock screen and security Privacy and safety Easy mode Accessibility Accounts Backup and reset Language and input Battery Storage Date and time User manual About device Appendix 118 Accessibility 133 Troubleshooting 138 Removing the battery (non-removable type) 3
Basics 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, model specifications, or device’s software. • Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device.
Basics • Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is approved by the FCC, you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the FCC ID, tap Apps → Settings → About device.
Basics Device layout Speaker LED indicator Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Touchscreen Power key SIM card tray Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Recents key Back key Headset jack Loud speaker Multipurpose jack Microphone Infrared port Microphone Flash GPS antenna Volume key Rear camera NFC antenna/Wireless charging coil Main antenna 6
Basics • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Keys Key Power Recents Home Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on or lock the screen.
Basics SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • 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 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray. Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole.
Basics 2 3 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 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. 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot.
Basics Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty. • If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected.
Basics Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • 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 touchscreen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device and the charger may heat up.
Basics Fast charging The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can use this feature to charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off. About Fast charging • Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power. The device supports Samsung’s Adaptive fast charging feature and Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.
Basics Wireless charging The device has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately). 1 Place the centre of the device’s back on the centre of the wireless charger. 2 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the wireless charger. You can check the remaining charge time on the screen. The actual remaining time may vary depending on the charging conditions.
Basics Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • Displays colours on the screen as grey tones. • Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. • Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off. • Deactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Battery → Ultra power saving mode, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Basics Touchscreen • Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. • The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
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 Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Home screen 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. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the 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. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more. • Wallpapers: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. • Widgets: Add widgets to the Home screen.
Basics Flipboard Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature. On the Home screen, tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category. To deactivate Flipboard Briefing, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, swipe to the right and deselect the tick box at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel.
Basics Creating folders 1 2 3 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap . To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.
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, swipe to the left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. 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. Creating folders 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.
Basics 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap . To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. 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 Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction. You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.
Basics PIN A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Fingerprint Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information.
Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Rearrange quick setting buttons. Quick setting buttons Launch Settings. Adjust the brightness. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick Connect. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more buttons. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.
Basics Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields. Tap MORE → Select search locations and select categories. Quick Connect Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them. • When connecting to a device that does not support the Quick connect feature, ensure that Wi-Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated. • Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content.
Basics Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 2 3 4 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Tap Share content and select a media category. Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device. The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category. Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.
Basics Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under Input languages, and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the depending on the last function that was used. • icon : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard.
Basics Copying and pasting 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold over 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. Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages. 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up.
Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured images in Gallery. You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. Refer to Motions and gestures for more information. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.
Basics Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Some apps may not support this feature.
Basics Split screen view 1 2 3 Tap to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window. The selected app will launch in the upper window. Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding 33 .
Basics Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • • : Switch locations between app windows. : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature.
Basics • : Minimise the window. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view 1 2 On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view. Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge. The app screen will appear in the pop-up view. Drag and drop content. Minimise the window. Close the app. Maximise the window.
Basics Moving pop-up windows To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location. Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view 1 2 On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view. Tap and hold the circle between the app windows. The selected app will launch in a pop-up window.
Basics Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • Mobile version (Smart Switch Mobile): Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. • Computer version: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch.
Basics 5 6 On your previous device, select data to send to your new device and tap SEND. On your new device, tap RECEIVE on the connection request pop-up window to receive the data. The data transfer will begin. 7 On both devices, tap FINISH when the data transfer is complete. Transferring data from a computer Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new device. 1 2 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
Basics Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer 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. The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly connect the device to the computer’s USB port. 1 2 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Basics Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. 1 2 3 4 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. On the computer, click the update button in the connection window. • Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is updating.
Basics Using a Google account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset, and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account. To restore data using a Google account, tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it. When you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored. Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device.
Basics Sharing screen You can mirror your device’s screen on a TV or vice versa. This feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature. Mirroring your device’s screen to a TV When your device recognises the registered TV while you are watching a video, the icon will appear on the device. Tap the icon to stream the video from your device to your TV.
Basics 2 3 Select the registered TV. Tap Briefing on TV. Time, weather, and schedule information will be displayed at the right side of the TV screen. Sharing files with contacts Share files with your contacts using the simple sharing feature. The following actions are an example of sharing images. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. 1 2 3 4 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select images to share. Tap Share → Contacts.
Basics Emergency mode Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode. Access additional options. Turn on the flash. Sound alarms. Send your current location information in a message. Make a call. Browse the Internet.
Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. 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 SEARCH to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap INSTALL.
Applications Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. • DISABLE: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. • UNINSTALL: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Applications 3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. Hide the keypad. Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call.
Applications Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone → MORE → Settings → Call rejection → Rejection messages, enter a message, and then tap . Missed calls If a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar.
Applications • Internet: Browse webpages. • Contacts: Open the contacts list. • S Planner: Open the calendar. • Memo: Create a memo. • : End the current call. During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: • : Switch between the front and rear cameras. • : End the current call. • : Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.
Applications To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts. To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone → LOG → a contact. Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device.
Applications Sharing profile Share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others using the profile sharing feature. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → your profile → Profile sharing, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Applications 3 Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Attach files. Send the message. Enter a message. 4 Enter emoticons. Tap SEND to send the message. Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 2 3 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. On the messages list, select a contact. View your conversation.
Applications Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. 1 2 3 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Access additional options. Refresh the current webpage. View your bookmarks, saved webpages, and recent history. Open the homepage. Open the browser's tab manager.
Applications Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. 1 2 3 Tap Email on the Apps screen. Enter the email address and password, and then tap NEXT. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap MORE → Settings → Add account. If you have more than one email accounts, you can set one as the default account.
Applications Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
Applications • To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap . Current mode Preview thumbnail Hide or show the setting icons. Record a video. Quick settings Take a photo. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Camera settings Shooting modes On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured.
Applications Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen while the security features are activated. Launching Camera quickly Press the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera. Camera always launches in auto mode.
Applications Tracking AF Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition. 1 2 3 4 On the preview screen, tap Tap and tap the Tracking AF switch to activate it. to return to the preview screen. Tap the subject you want to track. Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. Tracking a subject may fail in the following conditions: • The subject is too big or too small. • The subject moves excessively.
Applications Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Pro. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Select a colour effect. To create your own colour effect, tap Preset 1 or Preset 2. • : Change the focus mode. Drag the adjustment bar towards or to manually adjust the focus. To switch to auto focus mode, drag the adjustment bar towards AUTO.
Applications Separating the exposure area and the focus area If bright light affects the contrast or the subject is outside the auto focus area, use this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure. You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject. 1 On the preview screen, tap and hold the area to focus. 2 Drag the AF/AE frame to the exposure area. The AF/AE frame will appear on the focus area. The exposure area will be separated from the focus area.
Applications Selective focus Use the out-of-focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo. 1 2 3 4 5 On the preview screen, tap MODE → Selective focus. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. Tap to take a photo. Tap the preview thumbnail. 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.
Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. • Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall. Slow motion Record a video for viewing it in slow motion.
Applications Editing slow motion sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. Tap . The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section. Tap to pause playback. Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired point to trim segments of a video. Drag to select the area of the video to be played in slow motion.
Applications Fast motion Record a video for viewing it in fast motion. You specify sections of your videos to be played in fast motion. The focal length may become shorter when using this mode. 1 2 3 4 5 On the preview screen, tap MODE → Fast motion. Tap to start recording. When you are finished recording, tap to stop. On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. Tap . The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section.
Applications 5 6 Drag to select the area of the video to be played in fast motion. To set a fast motion section more precisely, tap and hold , and then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame. Tap the fast motion section and use the following options: • Speed: Change the playback speed of the selected section. • Split: Divide the section into two parts. • Delete: Delete the section. 7 8 Tap to preview the video. Tap EXPORT to save the video.
Applications Virtual Shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles. You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo. 1 2 3 On the preview screen, tap MODE → Virtual Shot. Place a subject in the centre of the preview screen and tap . Move the device around the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos.
Applications Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. 1 2 3 4 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself. You can also tap the screen to take a photo. To take a photo using your palm, tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it. Show your palm to the front camera.
Applications Wide selfie Take a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out. 1 2 3 4 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Wide selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself. You can also tap the screen to take a photo. To take a photo using your palm, tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it.
Applications Interval shot Take series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want. 1 2 3 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Interval shot. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself. You can also tap the screen to take a photo. The device will take four photos at the two-second intervals. To take a photo using your palm, tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it.
Applications Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. To download more effects, tap Download. • : Use this to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. • : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Applications • Tracking AF: Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject or camera moves. • Video stabilisation: Activate anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurriness resulting from camera shake while recording a video. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
Applications 2 Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the previous screen. More options Share the image with others. Modify the image. Add the image to favourites. Delete the image. To hide or show the menus, tap the screen. Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.
Applications Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger. Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory.
Applications Using the Smart manager On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager and select a feature. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.
Applications S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events 1 2 3 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . Enter event details. Enter a title. Set a start and end date for the event. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Set an alarm. Enter the location of the event. Attach a map showing the location of the event. Add more details.
Applications Creating tasks 1 2 3 4 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap → Tasks. Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap . Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account service, and then tap the Sync Calendar switch to sync events and tasks with the account.
Applications Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Goals and programmes Trackers • GOALS: Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress. • PROGRAMMES: Use customisable exercise programmes. • TRACKERS: Monitor your activities, food intake, and body measurements.
Applications Additional information • S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. • The available functions, features and addable applications for S Health may vary from country to country due to different local laws and regulations. You should check the features and applications available in your specific region before use.
Applications S Voice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Setting a wake-up command You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. When launching S Voice for the first time, tap START and set your own wake-up command and a language to use with this app. To change the wake-up command, open the Apps screen and tap S Voice. Then, tap → Voice wake-up → Delete wake-up command to reset the current setting.
Applications 2 Say a voice command. If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap . This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period. Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents.
Applications Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap , select a category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Access additional options. Open the playlist. Pause and resume playback. Set the file as your favourite song. Adjust the volume. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the previous song. Tap and hold to rewind. Skip to the next song.
Applications Video Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Adjust the volume. Change screen ratio. Switch to the pop-up video player. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to rewind. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to fast-forward.
Applications Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations, such as in an interview. The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources. Recording voice memos 1 2 On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap Pause to pause recording. While recording a voice memo, tap Bookmark to insert a bookmark. Change the recording mode. Start recording. 3 Tap to finish recording.
Applications Changing the recording mode Tap to select a mode from the list. • Standard: This is the normal recording mode. Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them. • Interview: The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions. In this mode, both the top and the bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound. Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them.
Applications 3 To mute certain sound sources, tap muted. The icon will change to for the corresponding direction that sound is to be and the sound will be muted. Muted sound source Unmuted sound source My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. On the Apps screen, tap Tools → My Files. • Category: View files by category. • Local storage: View files stored in the device.
Applications Memo Create memos and organise them by category. On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Memo. Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • Category: Create or set a category. • Image: Insert images. • Voice: Make a voice recording to insert. • Tasks: Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks. To save the memo, tap SAVE. To edit a memo, tap a memo, and then tap the content of the memo.
Applications Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD. To set an alarm with various alarm options, tap OPTIONS, set alarm options, and then tap SAVE. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list. Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.
Applications 3 Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. Timer 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer. Set the duration, and then tap START. To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap KEYPAD. Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off. Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator.
Applications Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. Chrome Search for information and browse webpages. Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.
Applications 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+.
Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap EDIT. Then, tick items to add or deselect items to remove. Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
Settings 3 Tap CONNECT. Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. 1 2 On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
Settings Ending the device connection 1 2 3 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The device displays the connected devices in the list. Tap the device name to disconnect the devices. Bluetooth Introduction Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth.
Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Select a device to pair with. The detected devices are listed. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.
Settings Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 2 3 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. Tap next to the device name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode. Mobile hotspot and tethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available.
Settings Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. 1 2 On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot. Tap the switch to activate it. The icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list. To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap MORE → Configure Mobile hotspot and select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap SAVE.
Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks. • Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). • Network mode: Select a network type. • Network operators: Search for available networks and manually register a network. NFC and payment Introduction Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products.
Settings 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. Making payments 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.
Settings Sending data Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna. 1 2 3 4 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment → NFC, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it. Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna. When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
Settings More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings. • Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more information. • MirrorLink: Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle’s head unit monitor. Refer to MirrorLink for more information.
Settings 4 Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. To add printers manually, tap MORE → Add printer → ADD PRINTER. To change print settings, tap MORE → Printing settings. Printing content While viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share → Print → printers, and then select a printer.
Settings Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Download booster. • This feature may not be supported by some devices. • You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network. • When you download large files, the device may heat up.
Settings • Notifications on lock screen: Set whether or not to show the content of notifications on the locked screen. • App notifications: Change the notification settings for each app. • LED indicator: Set the device to turn on the notification light when you have missed calls, messages, or notifications. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. • Font: Change the font size and type.
Settings • 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. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface. • Mute: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device’s screen downwards.
Settings Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked screen, and icons. On the Settings screen, tap Themes. To download more themes, tap STORE. Lock screen and security Options Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security. The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected. • Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method.
Settings Fingerprint recognition In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your fingerprint for the features below: • Screen lock • Web sign-in • Verify Samsung account • Pay with PayPal This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Settings Registering fingerprints 1 2 3 4 5 6 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprint → Add fingerprint. Place your finger on the Home key. Lift your finger when the device vibrates, and then place it on the Home key again. Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered. When a screen appears requesting to register a backup password, enter the backup password, and then tap CONTINUE. Enter the backup password again to verify it, and then tap OK.
Settings Changing the backup password You can change the password that you use as a backup to scanning your fingerprints. 1 2 3 4 5 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprint. Scan a registered fingerprint, or tap BACKUP PASSWORD and enter the backup password. Tap Change backup password. Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE. Enter the password again and tap OK. Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password.
Settings 3 4 5 6 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. You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage. Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints.
Settings Privacy and safety Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety. On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety. • Location: Change settings for location information permissions. • Private mode: Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal content. Refer to Private mode for more information. • Report diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung.
Settings Hiding content 1 2 On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items. Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private. If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. The selected items will be moved to the private folder. Viewing hidden content You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated. 1 2 3 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Settings Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off. 1 2 3 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it.
Settings Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. Switching to easy mode 1 2 3 On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode. Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout. Tap DONE. Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → DONE. Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap app.
Settings Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. 1 2 3 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account. Select an account service. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync.
Settings Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data. • Restore: Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your Samsung account. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
Settings Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. • BATTERY USAGE: View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. • Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for powersaving mode. Refer to Power saving mode for more information.
Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. • Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones.
Appendix Accessibility About Accessibility Improve accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have impaired vision, hearing, and reduced dexterity. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility. Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direct access, and then tap the switch to activate it. Then, select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three times quickly.
Appendix Voice feedback (TalkBack) Activating or deactivating TalkBack When you activate TalkBack, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features when you tap it once. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Galaxy TalkBack, and then tap the switch to activate it. The device will start voice feedback. To deactivate TalkBack, tap the switch and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
Appendix • Swiping to the left then right in one motion: Scroll up the screen. • Swiping to the right then left in one motion: Scroll down the screen. • Swiping upwards then downwards in one motion: Move to the first item on the screen. • Swiping downwards then upwards in one motion: Move to the last item on the screen. Two finger gestures • Tapping: Pause or resume voice feedback. • Tapping twice: Start, pause, or resume playback.
Appendix Using the contextual menu While you are using TalkBack, swipe to the left or right with three fingers. The contextual menu will appear and the device will read the options aloud. Swipe to the left or right with three fingers to scroll through the options. When you hear the option you want, swipe upwards or downwards to use the option or adjust the settings for the option. For example, when you hear Media Volume, you can adjust the volume by swiping upwards or downwards.
Appendix • Vibration feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you explore the screen. • Sound feedback: Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen, such as scrolling the screen, and more. • Focus on speech audio: Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud. • Sound feedback volume: Adjust the volume that sound is played when you touch the screen to control it. This feature is available when Sound feedback is activated.
Appendix Setting text-to-speech features Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is activated, such as languages, speed, and more. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Text-to-speech options, and then use the following functions: • Preferred TTS engine: Select an engine for the text-to-speech feature. • Speech rate: Adjust the speed for the text-to-speech feature.
Appendix Vision Writing voice memos to voice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them. You can record and assign a voice memo to an NFC-enabled voice label. The voice memo is played back when you place your device near the label. Turn on the NFC feature before using this feature. 1 2 3 4 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Voice Label. The voice recorder will launch. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.
Appendix • Exploring the screen by scrolling: Drag two or more fingers across the magnified screen. • Adjusting zoom ratio: Pinch two or more fingers on the magnified screen or spread them apart. You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding. While holding the screen, drag your finger to explore the screen. Release your finger to return to the normal view. • Keyboards on the screen cannot be magnified.
Appendix Colour adjustment Adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in distinguishing colours. The device changes the colours into more recognisable colours. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Colour adjustment, and then tap the switch to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the colour adjustment procedure. Hearing Sound detectors Set the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying.
Appendix 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 tap the Flash notification switch to activate it. 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 tap the Turn off all sounds switch to activate it.
Appendix Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headset speakers. Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tap the Mono audio switch to activate it. Auto haptic When the auto haptic feature is activated, the device will vibrate with the sound when playing music, watching videos, or playing games.
Appendix Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps, features, and settings. You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu. 2 Tap the switch to activate it. 3 Tap Dominant hand to move the assistive shortcut icon to a convenient location.
Appendix To change the cursor settings, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu. Then, customise settings in Touchpad and cursor settings. Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu → Assistant plus, tap the switch to activate it, and then select apps.
Appendix 4 5 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. The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device’s hard keys will be disabled. To deactivate interaction control mode, press and hold the Home key and the Volume key down simultaneously. Direction lock Create a directional combination to unlock the screen.
Appendix Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering and ending calls. Select the desired method. Using single tap mode When an alarm sounds or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging the button. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility, and then tap the Single tap mode switch to activate it.
Appendix 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.
Appendix The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touchscreen may malfunction. • The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. • Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
Appendix Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • 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.
Appendix Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery. • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Appendix Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Appendix Removing the battery (non-removable type) • These instructions are only for your service provider or an authorised repair agent. • Damage or faults caused by the unauthorised removal of the battery are not covered by the warranty. • To remove or replace the battery, contact your service provider or an authorised repair agent. 1 2 3 Remove the SIM card tray from the device before starting battery removal. Remove the back cover. Loosen and remove the screws as shown in the image below.
Appendix 4 Remove the circuit board. 5 Disconnect the battery connector as shown in the image below. 6 Remove the battery.
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