Contents
English EU /2015. Rev.1.0
Table of Contents
Adding contacts Managing contacts
Voice Voice Recorder Voice Search Car mode
Making calls Receiving calls During a call
Messages Google Mail
Finger Scanner Private mode
About Settings
Accessibility
Google Settings
Read me first
Instructional icons
Getting started
Device layout
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Getting started
Buttons
Package contents
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
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 card
Turning the device on and off
Holding the device
Locking and unlocking the device
Using the touch screen
Basics
Tapping
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Double-tapping
Flicking
Spreading and pinching
Indicator icons
Icon Meaning
Notifications and quick setting panels
Using the notifications panel
Using the quick setting panel
Home and Apps screens
Home screen
Using My Magazine
Home screen options
Apps screen
Opening apps
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps
Downloading suggested apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Play Store
Managing apps
Setting input languages
Entering text
Enabling apps
Using additional keyboard functions
Switch to handwriting mode
Changing the keyboard layout
Copying and pasting
Using the power saving feature
Power saving mode
Save battery power by limiting the device’s functions
Accessing help information
Managing the Home and Apps screens
Switching to easy mode
Personalising
Managing the Home screen
Moving and removing an item
Creating a folder
Managing panels
Moving items
Managing the Apps screen
Hiding apps
Creating folders
Changing the screen lock method
Pattern
Fingerprint
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Sounds and notifications
Setting wallpaper
Password
Changing ringtones
Moving contacts from other devices to your device
Setting up accounts
Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch
Adding accounts
Moving contacts using Samsung Kies
Using Smart Switch with computers
Connecting to a mobile network
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Network connectivity
Adding Wi-Fi networks
Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint
Forgetting Wi-Fi networks
Using Download booster
Using Smart network switch
Before using this feature
Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots
Using the mobile hotspot
You may incur additional charges when using this feature
Tick Bluetooth tethering
Using USB tethering
Using Bluetooth tethering
Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable
Motions & usability features
Control motions
Air browse
Direct call
Smart alert
Mute/Pause
Placing palm on screen
Turning device over
Palm swipe to capture
Smart pause
→ Screenshots folder
About Multi window
Air view
Multi window
Launching Multi window
Creating a Multi window combination
Adjusting the window size
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
One-handed operation
Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps
Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves
Increasing touch screen sensitivity
To delete a shortcut to a contact’s image or an app, tap
Phone
Making calls
Tap Phone on the Apps screen
Making calls from call logs or contact lists
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
During a call
During a voice call
During a video call
Contacts
Adding contacts
Managing contacts
Sharing a contact
Searching for contacts
Deleting a contact
Select a contact to delete, tap →Delete
Messages & email
Messages
Sending messages
Viewing incoming messages
Sending scheduled messages
Adding contacts to the priority list
Setting up email accounts
Google Mail
Reading messages
About taking photos or videos
Camera
Taking photos or videos
Camera etiquette
Viewing photos or videos
Camera
Using the HDR Rich tone effect
Using selective focus mode
Before using this mode
Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out Tap
Using the shooting mode
Launching Camera on the locked screen
Using shot & more mode
About shot & more mode
Tap Mode →Shot & more
Drama shot
Using dual camera mode
Using virtual tour mode
About virtual tour mode
Tap Mode →Virtual tour
Viewing photos
Using the zoom feature
Applying filter effects
Using remote viewfinder mode
Tap →Remote viewfinder
Changing Camera settings
Configuring settings
Reorganising camera shortcuts
Viewing content on the device
Gallery
Tap Gallery on the Apps screen
Viewing content stored on other devices
Select an option
Modifying content on the device
Using studio mode
Editing images
Editing videos
Tap →Studio →Video clip studio
Select videos to edit and tap Done
Gallery
Internet & SNS
Internet
Browsing webpages
ChatON
Chrome
Hangouts
Chatting with buddies
About S Health
Health features
Health
Tap S Health on the Apps screen
Starting S Health
Customising the S Health main screen
Using S Health menus
Tap to access various menus
→ Help
Measuring steps taken
Tap →Pedometer
Recording exercise information
Starting to exercise
Tap →Exercise
To finish exercising, tap Pause →STOP
Enter additional information and tap Save
Device saves the exercise information
Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode
About the coaching feature
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SET Workout Goal →Training goal
Set the exercise intensity and tap Next
Recording food intake
Using the additional menus
Tap →Partner apps
Using S Voice
Voice features
Setting the language
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
Voice Recorder
Recording voice memos
Saving files with contextual tags
Managing voice memos
Using the bookmarks list
Playing voice memos
Renaming voice memos
Car mode
About car mode
Voice Search
Starting car mode
Tap →Settings →Register Car →Add car
Registering a vehicle
Activating car mode automatically
Tap →Settings →Registered Places
Adding shortcuts to frequently-visited places
Using car mode menus
Navigating to a destination
Using the navigation feature
Navigating to a preset destination
Say Navigation or tap Navigation
Multimedia
Music
Playing music
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
YouTube
Accessing a video on a registered device
Accessing a video on a nearby device
Playing videos stored on other devices
Flipboard
Google+
Photos
Play Games
Play Music
Play Newsstand
Security
Finger Scanner
For better fingerprint recognition
Password, and then tap Continue
Registering fingerprints
Unlock the screen
Managing registered fingerprints
Changing the alternative password
Verifying the Samsung account password
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
About private mode
Private mode
Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal
Hiding content
→ Move to Private
Viewing hidden content
Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them
Selected items will disappear from the screen
About emergency mode
Safety
Emergency mode
Activating emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Safety
About sending help messages
Setting help messages
Sending help messages
Adding primary contacts
Receiving notifications
Severe weather notification Geo News
About severe weather notification Geo News
Pop-up notifications
Using the geo news widget
Finder
Searching for content
Utilities
Managing the search history
Creating events or tasks
Planner
Starting S Planner
Tap S Planner on the Apps screen
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Tap Save to save the event or task
Calculator
Deleting events or tasks
Sharing events or tasks
Alarm
Clock
World clock
Dropbox
Timer
Drive
Stopwatch
Google
Tap Turn on Camera Upload
Kids Mode
Kids mode home screen
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Kids mode play area
Parental control
Kids Store Download apps for kids from Galaxy Apps
Searching for locations
Magnifier
Maps
Getting directions for a destination
Composing memos
Memo
Adding and managing categories
Searching for memos
My Files
Connecting with other devices
About NFC
Using the NFC feature
Making a purchase with the NFC feature
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Sending data
Sending an image
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
On the Apps screen, tap Gallery Select an image
Tap next to the device’s name to unpair
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Receiving an image
Tap Unpair
Tap S Beam and drag the S Beam switch to the right
Beam
Sending data
Connecting to other devices
Quick Connect
About Quick connect
Deactivating the Quick connect feature
Sharing content
Connecting to a TV
Re-searching for devices
Control the connected TV using the remote control
Joining Group Play
Exploring computers
About Smart Remote
Before using this app
Smart Remote
Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen Tap Start
Using the device as a remote control
Tap Just for YOU, TV SHOWS, MOVIES, or Sports
Watching TV using the device
Setting programme reminders
Tap Remind ME
Screen Mirroring
About Screen Mirroring
Viewing content on a TV
Stopping viewing the content
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Screen Mirroring
Using the mobile printing feature
Connecting to a printer
Printing content
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
Device automatically restarts
Settings
About Settings
Wi-Fi
Setting Network notification
Bluetooth
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
Wi-Fi Direct
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Flight mode
On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Data usage
More networks
Default messaging app
Location
Mobile networks
Printing
On the Settings screen, tap Printing
Nearby devices
Download to Select a memory location for saving media files
Display
Screen Mirroring
Sounds and notifications
Font
Screen mode
LED indicator
Wallpaper
Lock screen
Multi window
One-handed operation
Notification panel
Toolbox
Set the device to use the toolbox
Easy mode
Accessibility
Private mode
Finger Scanner
Motions and gestures
Accounts
Backup and reset
Air view
Cloud
Language
Default
Language and input
Samsung keyboard
Text-to-speech options
Reset settings Reset Samsung keyboard settings
Google voice typing
Keyboard swipe
Date and time
Notification readout
Pointer speed
Safety assistance
Accessories
Battery
Power saving
Storage
Security
Set up SIM card lock
Help
Google Settings
Default applications
About device
Accessibility
Accessibility
Using the Home button to open accessibility menus
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
Changing keyboard input language
Editing text
Entering text by voice
Reading aloud information from documents or images
Changing the input language
Changing the font size
Using document mode
Using colour/pattern mode
To extract text from a stored image, select →Load image
Reversing the display colours
Setting notification reminders
Magnifying the screen
To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval
Colour adjustment
Setting flash notification
Turning off all sounds
Samsung caption
Customising caption settings
Adjusting the sound balance
Google caption
Using mono audio
Using baby crying detector
Using auto haptic
Using the cursor
Using the assistive menus
Accessing assistive menus
Displaying the assistive shortcut icon
Using enhanced assistive menus
Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature
Setting tap and hold delay options
Editing the assistive menus
Using interaction control mode
Answering or ending calls
Set the method for answering or ending calls
Using single tap mode
Configuring accessibility settings
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 on the device has been lost
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