Table of Contents

Basics

4 Read me first

6Device overheating situations and solutions

9Device layout and functions

12Battery

14SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)

20Memory card (microSD card)

25Turning the device on and off

26Initial setup

28Samsung account

29Transferring data from your previous device

33Understanding the screen

42Notification panel

44Entering text

Apps and features

47Installing or uninstalling apps

49Bixby

58Phone

63Contacts

67Messages

70Internet

72Email

73Camera

86Gallery

92Multi window

96Samsung Pay mini

97Samsung Members

98Samsung Notes

99Calendar

100Samsung Health

104Voice Recorder

105My Files

105Clock

107Calculator

108Radio

109USB Backup

110S Secure

111Dual Messenger

112Samsung Connect

117Sharing content

118Google apps

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Contents

English /2018. Rev.1.2 Table of Contents Settings Appendix Basics Read me first Instructional icons Basics When the device heats up during use Device overheating situations and solutionsWhen the device heats up while charging the battery Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the latest software Device limitations when the device overheats Precautions for operating environment Package contents Device layout and functions Device layout Keys Battery Charging the battery Battery charging tips and precautions Reducing the battery consumption Use only a nano-SIM card Installing the SIM or Usim cardSIM or Usim card nano-SIM card Single SIM models Dual SIM models SIM card tray SIM card tray Removing the SIM or Usim card Gently press the SIM or Usim card into the tray to secure it Activating SIM or Usim cards Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM modelsSetting preferred SIM or Usim cards Customising SIM or Usim cards Installing a memory card Memory card microSD card Single SIM models Be damaged DisabledDual SIM models Removing the memory card → SD card →UNMOUNT Formatting the memory card → SD card →Format Deactivating emergency mode Emergency modeActivating emergency mode Turning the device on and off Initial setup Basics Registering your Samsung account Samsung accountIntroduction Registering a new Samsung account Tap Samsung account → →Remove account Enter your email address and password, and then tap SignTransferring data from your previous device Smart Switch Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct Viewing imported data Transferring backup data from a computerOn the computer, launch Smart Switch Restoring data Samsung CloudBacking up data Tapping Understanding the screenControlling the touchscreen Tapping and holding Swiping DraggingDouble-tapping Spreading and pinching Home screen and Apps screen Switching between Home and Apps screens Adding more apps Moving itemsCreating folders Moving apps from a folder Editing the Home screen Deleting a folder Icon Meaning Indicator iconsDisplaying all apps on the Home screen Lock screen Changing the screen lock method Capture a screenshot while using the deviceScreen capture Capturing a screenshot Access the notification settings Launch Settings Notification panel Using quick setting buttons Changing the input language Entering textKeyboard layout Changing the keyboard layout Additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Dictionary Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up Galaxy Apps Installing or uninstalling appsInstalling apps Play Store Managing apps Uninstalling apps and using app sleep modeSetting app permissions Enabling apps Bixby Starting Bixby Bixby Home screen will appear Bixby HomeOpening Bixby Home To close Bixby Home, swipe to the left on the screen Using recommended content on Bixby Home Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards Viewing Bixby cardsEditing Bixby cards list →Unpin Tap GET Started on the Upcoming Reminders card ReminderStarting Reminder Reminder intro page will appear Tap Save to save the reminder Creating remindersCreating reminders via the Reminder app Creating reminders while browsing the Internet Checking reminder notificationsCreating reminders from Bixby Home Tap Reminder Setting reminder details Viewing the reminders list Deleting reminders Customising Bixby settingsCompleting reminders Restoring reminders Make or answer voice and video calls PhoneMaking calls Making calls from the locked screen Using speed dialMaking calls from call logs or contacts list Making an international call Answering a call Receiving callsBlocking phone numbers Rejecting a call During a video call Options during callsDuring a voice call Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list Adding a phone number to ContactAdding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad Creating a new contact ContactsAdding contacts Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Synching contacts with your web accounts Searching for contactsImporting contacts Sharing contacts Saving and sharing profile Deleting contacts Creating groupsMerging duplicate contacts Sending a group message Send and view messages by conversation MessagesSending messages Tap To send the message Viewing messages Blocking unwanted messages Setting the message notification Setting a message reminder Internet Browsing webpages Changing security settings Using secret modeActivating secret mode Deactivating secret mode Using the quick menu Setting up email accounts Reading emails CameraSending emails Tap Send to send the mail Using swipe gestures Launching Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Zooming in and out This feature is available only in Auto and Pro modesSharing your photos more easily Locking the focus AF and exposure AE Taking and uploading a photo Taking and sharing a photo More fun with live stickers Applying stickers randomly Pro mode Using shooting modesAuto mode Available options Take a series of photos of moving subjects Panorama modeContinuous shot mode Sports mode HDR Rich tone modeNight mode Applying beauty effects Sound & shot modeSelfie mode Wide selfie mode Using the Selfie focus feature Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode Camera settings Rear Camera Gallery Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures Select an image Viewing images and videosViewing images Searching for images Viewing videos Creating stories Viewing albumsViewing stories Tap →Create story Link will expire after a certain period Sharing storiesDeleting stories Deleting an image or a video Syncing images and videos with Samsung CloudDeleting images or videos Deleting multiple images and videos Multi window Split screen view Tap the Recents key to open the list of recently used apps Using additional options Adjusting the window size Minimising the split screen view Sharing text or images between windows Moving pop-up windows Samsung Pay miniPop-up view Here for pop-up view Samsung Members Creating notes When you are finished composing the note, tap SaveSamsung Notes Deleting notes Tap Save to save the event CalendarCreating events Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Samsung HealthCreating tasks Starting Samsung Health Using Samsung Health Monitor your health and fitness Together Steps Additional information Voice Recorder Tap to finish recording Enter a file name and tap Save My Files Setting alarmsLaunch the Clock app and tap Alarm Clock Creating clocks Stopping alarmsDeleting alarms Deleting clocks Timer Calculator Playing through the speaker RadioListening to the FM radio Launch the Radio app USB Backup Scanning radio stations Hiding apps SecureLocking apps Protect your privacy while using a Wi-Fi connection Dual Messenger Uninstalling a second app Samsung Connect Launch the Samsung Connect app Connecting to nearby devicesLaunch the Samsung Connect app. The dashboard will appear Follow the on-screen instructions to register devices Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT productsRegistering devices Adding locations Viewing and controlling registered devicesAdding devices and scenes by locations Launch the Samsung Connect app Tap Devices Adding scenes Adding automationsAdding devices to a location Sharing content Using additional features Google apps Google YouTubePhotos Duo Options IntroductionConnections Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings Wi-FiConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Wi-Fi Wi-Fi DirectTap Wi-Fi Direct Sending and receiving data Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Tap next to the device name to unpair Unpairing Bluetooth devicesSending and receiving data Tap Unpair Data saver Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Using the mobile hotspot SIM card manager dual SIM models Printing More connection settingsCustomise settings to control other features Adding printer plug-ins Printing content Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Select an option Wallpapers and themesScreensaver Advanced features Only downloaded apps can be hidden Device maintenance Power saving mode Using the quick optimisation featureBattery Managing the battery Device security StorageMemory Managing the memory Ultra data saving Apps Lock screen and security 138 Fingerprint recognition For better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Deleting fingerprints Using Samsung PassUsing fingerprints with Samsung Pay mini Unlocking the screen with fingerprints Registering Samsung Pass Smart LockSamsung Pass Read the on-screen instructions and tap Sign Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method Verifying the Samsung account passwordUsing Samsung Pass to sign in to websites Managing sign-in information Using Samsung Pass with appsDeleting your Samsung Pass data Tap Web sign-in information Secure Folder Tap Delete data →DELETE Setting up Secure Folder Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Adding apps Moving content to Secure FolderMoving content from Secure Folder Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Adding accountsHiding Secure Folder Removing apps from Secure Folder Restoring data Uninstalling Secure FolderCloud and accounts Using a Google account Backup and restoreUsing a Samsung account Accessibility Google You can add languages to use on your device General managementAdding device languages → Add language Website supports only some languages Software updateSecurity updates information About phone Troubleshooting Appendix Resetting the device Forcing restart Your battery is low. Charge the battery Calls are not connected Battery depletes faster than when first purchased Charge the battery Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Your device cannot find your current location Samsung Cloud does not work Ensure that you are connected to a network properly About Hevc Advance CopyrightTrademarks

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