Samsung SM-G901FZWADTM manual Opening apps, Installing or uninstalling apps, Samsung Apps

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Basics

Opening apps

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.

To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an app icon to open.

Closing an app

Tap →, and then tap End next to an app to close it. To close all running apps, tap End all. Alternatively, tap →.

Installing or uninstalling apps

Samsung Apps

Use this app to purchase and download dedicated Samsung apps.

Tap Samsung 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.

By default, the device automatically updates any installed app when a new version is available. To change the default setting or to update apps manually, tap →Settings

→Auto update apps, and then select an option.

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Contents English EU /2014. Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Adding contacts Managing contacts Voice Voice Recorder Voice Search Car modeMaking calls Receiving calls During a call Messages Google MailFinger Scanner Private mode About Settings224 Google Settings Using single tap modeUsing other useful features 202Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Device layoutMaintaining water and dust resistance Getting startedButtons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Remove the back cover Pull out the battery Removing the SIM or Usim card and batteryReplace the back cover Charging the battery Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory card Removing the memory card Formatting the memory cardTurning the device on and off Holding the deviceLocking and unlocking the device Basics Using the touch screenTapping Dragging Tapping and holdingDouble-tapping Flicking Spreading and pinchingIndicator icons Icon MeaningNotifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panelAdjusting the brightness Using the quick setting panel Basics Home and Apps screens Home screenHome screen options Using My Magazine Apps screen Opening apps Installing or uninstalling appsInstalling apps Samsung AppsDownloading suggested apps Uninstalling or disabling appsPlay Store Managing appsEntering text Setting input languagesEnabling apps Using additional keyboard functions Changing the keyboard layoutCopying and pasting Power saving mode Using the power saving featureSave battery power by limiting the device’s functions Access additional options Accessing help information Managing the Home and Apps screens Switching to easy modePersonalising Managing the Home screenCreating a folder Moving and removing an itemManaging panels Hiding apps Changing view modeManaging the Apps screen Moving itemsChanging the screen lock method PasswordPattern Fingerprint Setting wallpaperChanging ringtones Tap Set wallpaper or DoneMoving contacts from other devices to your device Setting up accountsMoving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch Adding accountsMoving contacts using Samsung Kies Using Smart Switch with computersConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Connecting to a mobile networkNetwork connectivity Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Adding Wi-Fi networksForgetting Wi-Fi networks Using Download booster Using Smart network switchBefore using this feature Tethering devices and using mobile hotspotsUsing the mobile hotspot You may incur additional charges when using this featureTick Bluetooth tethering Using USB tetheringUsing Bluetooth tethering Connect your device to the computer via the USB cableControl motions Motions & usability featuresAir browse Direct call Smart alertCovering screen with hand Mute/PauseTurning device over Smart pause Palm swipe to captureScreenshots folder About Multi window Air viewMulti window Launching Multi windowMulti window tray handle Creating a Multi window combination Adjusting the window sizeOpen the Multi window tray and tap Using Multi window options Switch locations between Multi window appsSome apps may not support this feature Close the app Rearranging apps on the Multi window trayToolbox One-handed operation Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing glovesIncreasing touch screen sensitivity To delete a shortcut to a contact’s image or an app, tapMaking calls PhoneTap Phone on the Apps screen Making calls from call logs or contact lists Making calls from the favourites listMaking an international call Number predictionSpeed dial numbers Tap KeypadRejecting a call Receiving callsAnswering a call Missed callsDuring a call During a voice callDuring a video call Moving contacts from other devices ContactsAdding contacts Creating contacts manuallyDeleting a contact Managing contactsEditing a contact Sharing a contactMerge contacts with accounts Managing groupsImporting and exporting contacts Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Searching for contactsTap →Add shortcut to home screen Messages Messages & emailSending messages Sending scheduled messages Adding contacts to the priority listViewing incoming messages Setting up email accounts Managing messagesReading messages Google Mail Sending messagesReading messages About taking photos or videos CameraTaking photos or videos Camera etiquetteViewing photos or videos CameraUsing the HDR Rich tone effect Using selective focus modeBefore using this mode Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out TapUsing the shooting mode Launching Camera on the locked screenTap Mode →Shot & more Using shot & more modeAbout shot & more mode Download Download more shooting modes from Samsung AppsDrama shot Using dual camera mode About virtual tour mode Using virtual tour modeTap Mode →Virtual tour Viewing photos Using the zoom feature Applying filter effectsUsing remote viewfinder mode Tap →Remote viewfinderConfiguring settings Changing Camera settingsReorganising camera shortcuts Camera Camera Gallery Viewing content on the deviceTap Gallery on the Apps screen Viewing content stored on other devices Select an optionUsing studio mode Modifying content on the deviceEditing images Tap →Studio →Video clip studio Editing videosSelect videos to edit and tap Done Accessing additional options Tagging facesUsing Tag buddy Internet Internet & SNSBrowsing webpages Managing favourite webpages AccessChrome Managing the webpage historyHangouts About S Health Health featuresHealth Tap S Health on the Apps screenStarting S Health Customising the S Health main screen Using S Health menus Tap to access various menusMeasuring steps taken Tap →PedometerViewing your step count in a graph Starting to exercise Resetting the daily step recordsRecording exercise information Tap →ExerciseEnter additional information and tap Done To finish exercising, tap Pause →StopDevice saves the exercise information Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode Tap and use the following functions116 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 weightTap Update Tap →My foodResetting weight record Entering data by using accessory devicesTo reset the daily weight record, tap →Reset daily data →OK Tap →More apps Using the additional menusViewing your recorded weight in a graph Tap More and select an appConfiguring settings for S Health → Password, tick Set password, and then set a password Using S Voice Voice featuresSetting the language VoiceCorrecting unwanted voice commands Waking up S Voice in standby modeChanging the wake-up command Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up commandVoice Recorder Recording voice memosPlaying voice memos Using the bookmarks listSaving files with contextual tags Renaming voice memos Voice SearchManaging voice memos Managing categoriesCar mode About car modeTap →Settings →Register Car →Add car Starting car modeRegistering a vehicle Bluetooth, and then tap Done Activating car mode automaticallyTap →Settings →Registered Places Adding shortcuts to frequently-visited placesUsing car mode menus Making calls Making a call using voice commandsSending a message using voice commands Making a call by tapping the menuNavigating to a preset destination Using the navigation featureSending a message by entering text Navigating to a destination Playing music using voice commandsListening to music Playing music by tapping the screenRegister Car Edit suggested contactsMusic MultimediaPlaying music Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Creating playlistsAccessing music on a nearby device Accessing music on a registered devicePlaying music stored on other devices Playing videos Using the pop-up video playerVideo Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to playPlaying videos stored on other devices Accessing a video on a registered deviceSharing or deleting videos Capturing imagesWatching videos Accessing a video on a nearby deviceYouTube Sharing videosGoogle+ FlipboardPhotos Play Movies & TV Play BooksPlay Games Play Music Play NewsstandFinger Scanner SecurityFor better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprintsUnlock the screen Unlocking the screen with fingerprints Changing the alternative passwordManaging registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprintsTap Install under Fido Ready support Verifying the Samsung account passwordUsing fingerprints for purchases via PayPal Tap Link under PayPal accountHiding content Private modeAbout private mode → Move to PrivateViewing hidden content About emergency mode SafetyEmergency mode Activating emergency modeDeactivating emergency mode SafetyAbout sending help messages Setting help messagesSending help messages Adding primary contactsAbout severe weather notification Geo News Severe weather notification Geo NewsReceiving notifications Watch notifications Using the geo news widgetTap the Geo News widget on the Home screen Utilities Searching for content→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category FinderPlanner Starting S PlannerTap S Planner on the Apps screen Creating events or tasksTap Save to save the event or task Deleting events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accountsSharing events or tasks Stopping alarms AlarmSetting alarms CalculatorWorld clock TimerStopwatch Dropbox DriveTap Turn on Camera Upload Searching the device GoogleGoogle Now Kids Mode Kids mode home screen169 Kids mode play area Parental controlMagnifier Searching for locations MapsMemo Getting directions for a destinationComposing memos My FilesAbout My Files Searching for memosViewing files Searching for files or foldersViewing storage information TorchAdding FTP server shortcuts to the device Connecting with other devices About NFCUsing the NFC feature Making a purchase with the NFC featureAbout Bluetooth BluetoothSending data Sending an image Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSending and receiving data On the Apps screen, tap Gallery Select an imageTap next to the device’s name to unpair Unpairing Bluetooth devicesReceiving an image Tap UnpairBeam Tap S Beam and drag the S Beam switch to the rightSending data Quick connect Connecting to other devicesAbout Quick connect Disconnecting devices Sharing contentConnecting to a TV Re-searching for devicesControl the connected TV using the remote control Joining Group PlaySelect a media category and select the content to access Exploring computersSmart Remote Before using this appAbout Smart Remote Using the device as a remote control Alarm goes off at the preset time Watching TV using the deviceSetting programme reminders Select a TV programme to watchScreen Mirroring About Screen MirroringViewing content on a TV Stopping viewing the contentConnecting to a printer Using the mobile printing featurePrinting content Upgrading the device Device can be upgraded to the latest softwareDevice & data manager Upgrading over the airTransferring files between the device and a computer Connecting as a media deviceDevice MTP Tap Settings on the Apps screen Connecting with Samsung KiesUsing a Google account Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my dataTap Backup and reset →Factory data reset Performing a data resetUsing a Samsung account Then sign into your Samsung accountAbout Settings SettingsWi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Setting Wi-Fi sleep policySetting Network notification Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepDownload booster BluetoothOn the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Tethering and Mobile hotspotFlight mode Data usageMore networks Default messaging appLocation Mobile networksPrinting On the Settings screen, tap PrintingNearby devices Download to Select a memory location for saving media filesScreen Mirroring SoundDisplay Screen modeFont Wallpaper LED indicatorLock screen Multi window Notification panelToolbox Easy modeAccessibility One-handed operationPrivate mode Blocking modeFinger Scanner Motions and gestures Air viewAccounts Backup and resetCloud Language DefaultLanguage and input Samsung keyboardVoice search Google voice typingKeyboard swipe Notification readout Date and timeText-to-speech options Pointer speedAccessories Safety assistanceBattery Power saving StorageSecurity Set up SIM card lockAccount Registration Add or view your Samsung account Help About deviceCall Default applicationsApplication manager Answering and ending callsCall-related pop-ups Call accessoriesCall alerts More settings Ringtones and keypad tonesContacts Gallery InternetSafe mode MessagesPlanner VoiceGoogle Settings Accessibility AccessibilityUsing the Home button to open accessibility menus Setting the accessibility shortcutTalkBack Activating or deactivating TalkBackControlling the screen with finger gestures Configuring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for vertical gesturesConfiguring settings for shortcut gestures Release your finger when you hear Change granularity Changing reading units by using the local contextual menuChanging reading units using two-part vertical gestures Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want→ Settings →Manage customised labels Pausing TalkBackUsing the quick navigation feature Adding and managing image labelsConfigure settings for TalkBack for your convenience Configuring settings for TalkBackSpeech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback Using the device with the screen turned off Reading passwords aloud Using the rapid key input featureSetting text-to-speech features Changing keyboard input language Entering text using the keyboardEntering additional characters Editing textChanging the font size Magnifying the screen Setting notification remindersTo set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval Colour adjustment Reversing the display coloursTurning off all sounds Setting flash notificationCustomising caption settings Samsung captionUsing baby crying detector Adjusting the sound balanceUsing mono audio Google captionAccessing assistive menus Using auto hapticUsing the assistive menus Displaying the assistive shortcut iconUsing enhanced assistive menus Using the cursorEditing the assistive menus Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Using the smart scroll featureUsing interaction control mode Setting tap and hold delay optionsSet the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Saving accessibility settings in a file Using single tap modeConfiguring accessibility settings Answering or ending callsSharing accessibility settings files Importing an accessibility settings fileViewing accessibility services Using other useful features Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messagesTouch screen responds slowly or improperly Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery Ensure that the charger is connected properlyYour device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored on the device has been lost Copyright

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