Connecting with other devices
Re-searching for devices
If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. Tap
and select the device from the list of detected devices.
Disconnecting devices
To deactivate the Quick Connect feature, tap
at the top of the screen. Alternatively, tap
.
Sharing content
Share content with the connected devices.
Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
Select a device from the list of detected devices.
Select a media category.
Select the content to share and tap Done.
Your device sends the content to the connected device.
Connecting to a TV
Connect the device to a TV and control the TV by using the device as a remote control.
Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
Ensure that the TV is turned on.
Select a TV from the list of detected devices.
When the device is connected to the TV, a remote control layout appears on the screen.
When you connect the device to a TV for the first time, tap Set up Remote control. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete connecting the devices.
3 Control the connected TV using the remote control.
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Table of Contents
Adding contacts Managing contacts
Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings
Making calls Receiving calls Options during calls
Messages
About Settings
Device & data manager
Read me first
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Do not detach or remove the back cover from the device
Instructional icons
Package contents
Getting started
Device layout
Buttons
Using the SIM or Usim card and battery
Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery
Insert the battery
Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery
Remove the back cover Pull out the battery
Replace the back cover
Charging the battery
Plug the USB cable into the multipurpose jack
Reducing the battery consumption
Using a memory card
Installing a memory card
Removing the memory card
Formatting the memory card
Turning the device on and off
Locking and unlocking the screen
Using the touch screen
Basics
Tapping
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Double-tapping
Flicking
Spreading and pinching
Home screen layout
Home screen
Home screen options
Using My Magazine
Apps screen
Indicator icons
Icon Meaning
Notifications and quick setting panels
Using the notifications panel
Adjusting the brightness
Rearranging quick setting buttons
Using the quick setting panel
Opening apps
Closing an app
Samsung Apps Galaxy Apps
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Play Store
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Downloading suggested apps
Enabling apps
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Changing the input language
Using additional keyboard functions
Changing the keyboard layout
Screen capture
Copying and pasting
My Files
About My Files
Viewing files
Ultra power saving mode
Power saving feature
Power saving mode
Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions
Access additional options
Viewing help information
Wi-Fi
Network connectivity
Mobile data
Forgetting Wi-Fi networks
Adding Wi-Fi networks
Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint
Using Smart network switch
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Using the mobile hotspot
You may incur additional charges when using this feature
About tethering and mobile hotspots
Tick Bluetooth tethering
Using USB tethering
Using Bluetooth tethering
Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable
Internet
Browsing webpages
→Add to Quick access
Setting the homepage
Managing the quick access list
Managing the webpage history
Motions & usability features
Motions and gestures
Direct call
Smart alert
Mute/Pause
Covering screen with hand
Palm swipe to capture
Turning device over
Air view
Toolbox
Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves
Increasing touch screen sensitivity
Personalising
Managing the Home and Apps screens
Managing the Home screen
Managing folders
Changing view mode
Managing the Apps screen
Managing panels
Moving items
Creating folders
You can move folders only in the folder panel
Changing ringtones
Setting wallpaper and ringtones
Setting wallpaper
Tap Set wallpaper or Done
Pattern
Password
Changing the screen lock method
Fingerprint
Finger Scanner
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
Managing registered fingerprints
You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Changing the alternative password
Verifying the Samsung account password
You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints
About private mode
Private mode
Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal
Hiding content
Viewing hidden content
Selected items will disappear from the screen
Using Samsung Smart Switch
Easy mode
Using backup accounts
Transferring data from your previous device
Using Samsung Kies
Using Smart Switch Mobile
Using Smart Switch with computers
Removing accounts
Setting up accounts
Adding accounts
Account
Phone
Making calls
Tap Phone on the Apps screen
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Making calls from the favourites list
Making an international call
Number prediction
Speed dial numbers
Tap Keypad
Rejecting a call
Receiving calls
Answering a call
Missed calls
Options during calls
During a voice call
During a video call
Moving contacts from other devices
Contacts
Adding contacts
Creating contacts manually
Deleting a contact
Managing contacts
Editing a contact
Sharing a contact
Managing groups
Merging contacts with accounts
Importing and exporting contacts
Searching for contacts
Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen
Tap →Add shortcut to home screen
Messages & email
Messages
Sending messages
Sending scheduled messages
Adding contacts to the priority list
Viewing incoming messages
Setting up email accounts
Managing messages
Accessing additional options
Reading messages
Taking photos or recording videos
Camera
Basic shooting
Tap Camera on the Apps screen
Launching Camera on the locked screen
Reorganising camera shortcuts
Remote viewfinder
Camera etiquette
Tap →Remote viewfinder
Beauty face
Shooting modes
Auto
Shot & more
When you are finished editing photos, tap
Tap Mode →Virtual tour
Panorama
Virtual tour
Continuous shot
HDR Rich tone
Managing shooting modes
Downloading shooting modes
Camera settings
Camera
Viewing content on the device
Gallery
Viewing photos or videos
Accessing additional options
Selecting a sorting option
Editing photos or videos
Photo studio
Tap →Studio →Photo studio
Collage studio
Tap →Studio →Collage studio
Shot & more
Tap →Studio →Video trimmer
Video trimmer
Trim video segments Tap Gallery on the Apps screen
Enter a filename, and then tap OK to save the video
Gallery settings
Tap →Settings
Multimedia
Music
Playing music
Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone
Creating playlists
Viewing a list of recommended songs
Playing music by mood
Accessing music on a registered device
Accessing music on a nearby device
Playing music stored on other devices
Video
Playing videos
Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play
Editing videos
Using the pop-up video player
Sharing or deleting videos
Capturing images
Accessing a video on a registered device
Accessing a video on a nearby device
Playing videos stored on other devices
About S Health
Health features
Health
Tap S Health on the Apps screen
Setting up a user profile
Health main screen
Using S Health menus
Tap to access various menus
Walking mate
Tap →Pedometer
Viewing your step count in a graph
Starting to exercise
Resetting the daily step records
Exercise mate
Tap →Exercise
To finish exercising, tap Pause →Stop
Enter additional information and tap Done
Device saves the exercise information
Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode
Tap and use the following functions
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Set workout goal →Training effect goal
Set the exercise intensity and tap Next
Viewing a log of burnt calories
Recording food intake
Viewing calorie intake in a graph
Entering information about frequently-eaten food
Managing weight
Tap Update
Tap →My food
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Resetting weight record
Viewing your recorded weight in a graph
Entering data by using accessory devices
To reset the daily weight record, tap →Reset daily data →OK
Installing additional S Health apps
Health settings
Tap →More apps
→ Password, and then set a password
About emergency mode
Security features
Emergency mode
Activating emergency mode
Help message
Deactivating emergency mode
Setting help messages
About help message
About severe weather notifications Geo News
Severe weather notifications Geo News
Sending help messages
Receiving notifications
Using the geo news widget
Watch notifications
Useful apps and features
Kids Mode
Starting Kids Mode
Kids mode home screen
Kids mode play area
General Configure kids mode settings
Parental control
Finder
Searching for content
→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category
Managing the search history
Planner
Starting S Planner
Creating events or tasks
Tap S Planner on the Apps screen
Tap Save to save the event or task
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Deleting events or tasks
Sharing events or tasks
Voice
Setting the language
Using S Voice
About S Voice
Correcting unwanted voice commands
Waking up S Voice in standby mode
Changing the wake-up command
Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command
Stopping alarms
Alarm
Setting alarms
Deleting alarms
Stopwatch
Timer
World clock
Creating clocks
Composing memos
Calculator
Memo
Searching for memos
Page
Voice Recorder
Recording voice memos
Saving files with contextual tags
Using the bookmarks list
Playing voice memos
Managing voice memos
Managing categories
Dropbox
Renaming voice memos
Tap Turn on Camera Upload
Flipboard
Editing subscriptions
Creating personalised magazines
Connecting to a TV
Smart Remote
About Smart Remote
Using the device as a remote control
Torch
Watching TV using the device
Setting programme reminders
Done
Chrome
Magnifier
Google apps
Google Mail
Play Movies & TV
Maps
Play Music
Play Books
Google
Google Settings
Hangouts
Voice Search
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Sending an image
About Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Connecting to other devices
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Wi-Fi
Ending the device connection
On the Apps screen, tap Gallery
Using the NFC feature
About NFC
Making a purchase with the NFC feature
Sending data
Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it
Beam
Before using this feature
Quick connect
About Quick Connect
Control the connected TV using the remote control
Sharing content
Disconnecting devices
Re-searching for devices
Screen Mirroring
About Screen Mirroring
Viewing content on a TV
Stopping viewing the content
Connecting to a printer
Printing content
Mobile printing
Upgrading the device
Device can be upgraded to the latest software
Device & data manager
Upgrading over the air
Connecting as a media device
Transferring files between the device and a computer
Device MTP
Tap Settings on the Apps screen
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Using a Google account
Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data
Performing a data reset
Using a Samsung account
Settings
About Settings
Wi-Fi
Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
Setting Network notification
To use options, tap Scan Search for available networks
On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Bluetooth
Flight mode
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Data usage
Location
Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs
Default messaging app
Select the default app to use for messaging
More networks
Printing
On the Settings screen, tap Printing
Nearby devices
Screen Mirroring
Sound and Display
Sound
Screen mode
Display
Font
LED indicator
Wallpaper
Lock screen
Notification panel
Toolbox
Blocking mode
Easy mode
Accessibility
Private mode
Finger Scanner
Motions and gestures
Accounts
Backup and reset
Air view
Cloud
Language
Default
Language and input
Samsung keyboard
Sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched
Google voice typing
Keyboard swipe
Notification readout
Date and time
Text-to-speech options
Pointer speed
Safety assistance
Battery
Power saving
Storage
Set up SIM card lock
Security
Account Registration Add or view your Samsung account
Help
About device
Call
Default applications
Application manager
Answering and ending calls
Call accessories
Call-related pop-ups
Call alerts
More settings
Ringtones and keypad tones
Contacts
Gallery
Internet
Safe mode
Messages
Planner
Voice
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Accessibility
About Accessibility
Using the Home button to open accessibility menus
Voice feedback TalkBack
Activating or deactivating TalkBack
Some features are not available while you are using TalkBack
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
Configuring finger gesture settings
Configuring settings for vertical gestures
Configuring settings for shortcut gestures
Release your finger when you hear Change granularity
Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu
Changing reading units using two-part vertical gestures
Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want
→ Settings →Manage customised labels
Pausing TalkBack
Using the quick navigation feature
Adding and managing image labels
Configuring settings for TalkBack
Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience
Speech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback
Using the device with the screen turned off
Using the rapid key input feature
Reading passwords aloud
Setting text-to-speech features
Entering text using the keyboard
Entering additional characters
Editing text
Entering text by voice
Magnifying the screen
Setting notification reminders
Changing the font size
To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval
Colour adjustment
Reversing the display colours
Setting flash notification
Turning off all sounds
Samsung subtitles CC
Adjusting the sound balance
Mono audio
Google caption
Accessing assistive menus
Assistive menu
Displaying the assistive shortcut icon
Using the cursor
Using enhanced assistive menus
Editing the assistive menus
Setting tap and hold delay options
Interaction control
Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen
Saving accessibility settings in a file
Using single tap mode
Managing accessibility settings
Answering or ending calls
Importing an accessibility settings file
Sharing accessibility settings files
Viewing accessibility services
Using other useful features
Troubleshooting
Your device displays network or service error messages
Touch screen responds slowly or improperly
Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery
Ensure that the charger is connected properly
Your device is hot to the touch
Another Bluetooth device is not located
Data stored in the device has been lost
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