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Camera
•Review pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after capturing them.
•Remote viewfinder: You can control your device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance.
This feature may not be available depending on the device you want to connect to.
•White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
•Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
•Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
•The volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function.
•Voice control: Set the device to take photos with voice commands.
•Help: View help information for using the camera.
•Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
The available options vary depending on the mode used.
English EU /2014. Rev.1.1
Table of Contents
Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings
Viewing photos or videos Gallery settings
Making calls Receiving calls Options during calls
Adding contacts Managing contacts
About Settings
Flipboard Torch Magnifier Google apps
Read me first
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
Replace the back cover
Charging the battery
Reducing the battery consumption
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
Rearranging quick setting buttons
Using the quick setting panel
Opening apps
Closing an app
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps
Play Store
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Downloading suggested apps
Managing apps
Enabling apps
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Changing the input language
Changing the keyboard layout
Using additional keyboard functions
Switch to handwriting mode
Screen capture
Copying and pasting
My Files
About My Files
Viewing files
Power saving feature
Power saving mode
Ultra power saving mode
Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions
Estimated maximum standby time
Viewing help information
Wi-Fi
Network connectivity
Mobile data
Tap Connect
Adding Wi-Fi networks
Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint
Using Smart network switch
Download booster
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
About tethering and mobile hotspots
Using the mobile hotspot
Using USB tethering
Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable
Tick USB tethering
Using Bluetooth tethering
Tick Bluetooth tethering
Internet
Browsing webpages
Setting the homepage
Managing the quick access list
→Add to Quick access
Managing the webpage history
Motions & usability features
Motions and gestures
Direct call
Smart alert
Mute/Pause
Covering screen with hand
Turning device over
Smart pause
Palm swipe to capture
Air view
Multi window
About Multi window
Launching Multi window
Multi window tray handle
Creating a Multi window combination
Using Multi window options
Switch locations between Multi window apps
Some apps may not support this feature Close the app
Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray
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 the Apps screen
Managing folders
Managing panels
Changing the sorting method
Moving items
Creating folders
You can move folders only in the folder panel
Setting wallpaper and ringtones
Setting wallpaper
Changing ringtones
Tap Set wallpaper or Done
Password
Changing the screen lock method
Pattern
Fingerprint
Finger Scanner
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
Alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprints
Managing registered fingerprints
Unlock the screen
You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints
Changing the alternative password
Verifying the Samsung account password
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal
Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember
Private mode
About private mode
Hiding content
→ Move to Private
Easy mode
Viewing hidden content
Managing shortcuts
Using backup accounts
Using Samsung Smart Switch
Using Smart Switch Mobile
Using Smart Switch with computers
Setting up accounts
Using Samsung Kies
Adding accounts
Removing accounts
Phone
Making calls
Tap Phone on the Apps screen
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Making calls from the favourites list
Number prediction
Speed dial numbers
Making an international call
Tap Keypad
Receiving calls
Answering a call
Rejecting a call
Missed calls
Options during calls
During a voice call
During a video call
Contacts
Adding contacts
Moving contacts from other devices
Creating contacts manually
Managing contacts
Editing a contact
Deleting 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
Camera
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Launching Camera on the locked screen
Reorganising camera shortcuts
Selective focus
Camera etiquette
Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out Tap
Tap Mode →Shot & more
Shooting modes
Auto
Beauty face
When you are finished editing photos, tap
Panorama
Tap Mode →Virtual tour
Virtual tour
Dual Camera
Camera settings
Managing shooting modes
Downloading shooting modes
Without effect
Camera
Viewing content on the device
Gallery
Viewing photos or videos
Viewing content stored on other devices
Accessing additional options
Accessing content on a nearby device
Changing the sorting method
Gallery settings
Tap →Settings
Use the following options
When you are finished editing the image, tap Done →
Studio
Photo studio
Tap Photo studio
Collage studio
Tap Collage studio
Shot & more
Tap Shot & more
Video clip studio
Tap Video clip studio
Video trimmer
Trim video segments Tap Studio on the Apps screen
Tap Video trimmer
Enter a filename, and then tap Save to save the video
Multimedia
Music
Playing music
Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone
Creating playlists
Accessing music on a nearby device
Playing music by mood
Playing music stored on other devices
Using the pop-up video player
Video
Playing videos
Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play
Accessing a video on a nearby device
Sharing or deleting videos
Editing videos
Playing videos stored on other devices
Health features
Health
About S 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
Resetting the daily step records
Exercise mate
Starting to exercise
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
Managing weight
Tap Update
Entering information about frequently-eaten food
Tap →My food
Entering data by using accessory devices
Resetting weight record
To reset the daily weight record, tap →Reset daily data →OK
Installing additional S Health apps
Viewing your recorded weight in a graph
Tap →More apps
Tap More and select an app
Health settings
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Security features
Emergency mode
About emergency mode
Activating emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Setting help messages
Help message
About help message
Severe weather notifications Geo News
Sending help messages
About severe weather notifications Geo News
Receiving notifications
Using the geo news widget
Useful apps and features
Searching for content
→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category
Finder
Planner
Starting S Planner
Creating events or tasks
Tap Save to save the event or task
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Deleting events or tasks
Sharing events or tasks
Setting the language
Using S Voice
Voice
About S Voice
Waking up S Voice in standby mode
Changing the wake-up command
Correcting unwanted voice commands
Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command
Alarm
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
Deleting alarms
Timer
World clock
Stopwatch
Creating clocks
Calculator
Memo
Composing memos
Searching for memos
Page
Voice Recorder
Recording voice memos
Saving files with contextual tags
Using the bookmarks list
Playing voice memos
Managing voice memos
Dropbox
Renaming voice memos
Managing categories
Open files in the favourites list View notifications
Flipboard
Editing subscriptions
Creating personalised magazines
Torch
Magnifier
Google apps
Google Settings
Play Newsstand
Play Games
Drive
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Sending an image
Wi-Fi Direct
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
About Wi-Fi Direct
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
Sharing content
Disconnecting devices
Joining Group Play
Re-searching for devices
Select a media category and select the content to access
Exploring computers
Screen Mirroring
About Screen Mirroring
Viewing content on a TV
Stopping viewing the content
Connecting to a printer
Printing content
Mobile printing
Adding printer plug-ins
Device can be upgraded to the latest software
Device & data manager
Upgrading the device
Upgrading over the air
Connecting as a media device
Transferring files between the device and a computer
Device MTP
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Using a Google account
Tap Settings on the Apps screen
Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data
Performing a data reset
Using a Samsung account
Settings
About Settings
Wi-Fi
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
Setting Network notification
Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
To use options, tap Scan Search for available networks
Bluetooth
On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Download booster
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Flight mode
Data usage
Default messaging app
Location
More networks
Mobile networks
Nearby devices
Printing
Haptic feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap keys
Screen Mirroring
Sound
Screen mode
Display
Font
LED indicator
Wallpaper
Lock screen
Multi window
Notification panel
Easy mode
Accessibility
Toolbox
Set the device to use the toolbox
Blocking mode
Private mode
Finger Scanner
Motions and gestures
Air view
Backup and reset
Accounts
Cloud
Default
Language and input
Language
Samsung keyboard
Google voice typing
Keyboard swipe
Date and time
Text-to-speech options
Notification readout
Pointer speed
Safety assistance
Battery
Power saving
Storage
Security
Account Registration Add or view your Samsung account
Set up SIM card lock
Help
About device
Default applications
Application manager
Call
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
→ TalkBack →Settings, and then tick Explore by touch
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
Configuring finger gesture settings
Configuring settings for vertical gestures
Configuring settings for shortcut gestures
Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu
Changing reading units using two-part vertical gestures
Release your finger when you hear Change granularity
Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want
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
Setting notification reminders
Changing the font size
Magnifying the screen
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
Some apps may not support this feature
Mono audio
Auto haptic
Accessing assistive menus
Assistant menu
Displaying the assistive shortcut icon
Using the cursor
Using enhanced assistive menus
Editing the assistive menus
Setting tap and hold delay options
Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it
Smart scroll
Interaction control
Using single tap mode
Answering and ending calls
Change the method of answering or ending calls
Managing accessibility settings
Saving accessibility settings in a file
Importing an accessibility settings file
Sharing accessibility settings files
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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