Severe weather notifications Geo News | Samsung SM-G850F specs

Security features

Sending help messages

In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power button three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The messages include your location information.

Severe weather notifications (Geo News)

About severe weather notifications (Geo News)

Use this feature to receive notifications about severe weather conditions close to your current location.

•The feature identifies your location and provides you with information about severe weather conditions if they occur in your area. The information provided may differ depending on the service provider in your current location.

To view information about severe weather conditions and the regions and languages that the information is available in, visit www.samsung.com/geonews.

•To receive severe weather notifications, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

•This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Receiving notifications

On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Safety assistance →Geo News, and then tap the Geo News switch to activate it.

Pop-up notifications

Tick Geo News notification pop-ups.

The device displays severe weather notifications in a pop-up window. You can make an emergency call or send help messages to preset contacts from the pop-up window.

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Contents

English EU /2014. Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Viewing photos or videos Gallery settings Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settingsMaking calls Receiving calls Options during calls Adding contacts Managing contacts Flipboard Torch Magnifier Google apps About Settings Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Package contents Device layout Buttons Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Using the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Basics Using the touch screenTapping Dragging Tapping and holdingDouble-tapping Spreading and pinching Flicking Home screen Home screen layout Home screen options Using My Magazine Apps screen Icon Meaning Indicator icons Using the notifications panel Notifications and quick setting panels Rearranging quick setting buttons Using the quick setting panel Closing an app Opening apps Installing apps Installing or uninstalling appsSamsung Galaxy Apps Play Store Downloading suggested apps Uninstalling or disabling appsManaging apps Enabling apps Keyboard layout Entering textChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layout Switch to handwriting mode Using additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Screen capture About My Files My Files Viewing files Power saving mode Power saving featureUltra power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions Estimated maximum standby time Viewing help information Network connectivity Wi-FiMobile data Tap Connect Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Adding Wi-Fi networksUsing Smart network switch Tethering and Mobile hotspot Download boosterAbout tethering and mobile hotspots Using USB tethering Using the mobile hotspotConnect your device to the computer via the USB cable Tick USB tethering Tick Bluetooth tethering Using Bluetooth tetheringInternet Browsing webpages Setting the homepage →Add to Quick access Managing the quick access listManaging the webpage history Motions and gestures Motions & usability featuresDirect call Mute/Pause Smart alertCovering screen with hand Smart pause Turning device over Palm swipe to capture Multi window Air viewAbout Multi window Launching Multi window Multi window tray handle Creating a Multi window combination Switch locations between Multi window apps Using Multi window options Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray Some apps may not support this feature Close the app Toolbox Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves Managing the Home and Apps screens PersonalisingManaging the Home screen Managing folders Managing the Apps screenManaging panels Changing the sorting method Creating folders Moving itemsYou can move folders only in the folder panel Setting wallpaper Setting wallpaper and ringtonesChanging ringtones Tap Set wallpaper or Done Changing the screen lock method PasswordPattern Fingerprint For better fingerprint recognition Finger ScannerRegistering fingerprints Managing registered fingerprints Alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprintsUnlock the screen You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints Verifying the Samsung account password Changing the alternative passwordUnlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal Using fingerprints to sign in to accountsTick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember About private mode Private modeHiding content → Move to Private Viewing hidden content Easy modeManaging shortcuts Using Samsung Smart Switch Using backup accountsUsing Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computers Using Samsung Kies Setting up accountsAdding accounts Removing accounts Making calls PhoneTap Phone on the Apps screen Making calls from the favourites list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Speed dial numbers Number predictionMaking an international call Tap Keypad Answering a call Receiving callsRejecting a call Missed calls During a voice call Options during calls During a video call Adding contacts ContactsMoving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manually Editing a contact Managing contactsDeleting a contact Sharing a contact Merging 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 Adding contacts to the priority list Sending scheduled messages Viewing incoming messages Managing messages Setting up email accounts Accessing additional options Reading messages Basic shooting CameraTaking photos or recording videos Reorganising camera shortcuts Launching Camera on the locked screen Camera etiquette Selective focus Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out Tap Tap →Remote viewfinder Remote viewfinder Shooting modes Tap Mode →Shot & moreAuto Beauty face Panorama When you are finished editing photos, tap Virtual tour Tap Mode →Virtual tour Dual Camera Managing shooting modes Camera settingsDownloading shooting modes Without effect Camera Gallery Viewing content on the deviceViewing photos or videos Accessing additional options Viewing content stored on other devicesAccessing content on a nearby device Changing the sorting method Tap →Settings Gallery settingsUse the following options Studio When you are finished editing the image, tap Done →Photo studio Tap Photo studio Tap Collage studio Collage studio Tap Shot & more Shot & more Tap Video clip studio Video clip studio Trim video segments Tap Studio on the Apps screen Video trimmerTap Video trimmer Enter a filename, and then tap OK to save the video Music MultimediaPlaying music Creating playlists Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Playing music by mood Accessing music on a nearby devicePlaying music stored on other devices Video Using the pop-up video playerPlaying videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Sharing or deleting videos Accessing a video on a nearby deviceEditing videos Playing videos stored on other devices Health Health featuresAbout S Health Tap S Health on the Apps screen Setting up a user profile Health main screen Tap to access various menus Using S Health menus Tap →Pedometer Walking mate Viewing your step count in a graph Exercise mate Resetting the daily step recordsStarting to exercise Tap →Exercise Enter additional information and tap Done To finish exercising, tap Pause →StopDevice saves the exercise information Tap and use the following functions Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode 120 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 Tap Update Managing weightEntering information about frequently-eaten food Tap →My food Resetting weight record Entering data by using accessory devicesTo reset the daily weight record, tap →Reset daily data →OK Viewing your recorded weight in a graph Installing additional S Health appsTap →More apps Tap More and select an app Health settings 130 Emergency mode Security featuresAbout emergency mode Activating emergency mode Setting help messages Deactivating emergency modeHelp message About help message Sending help messages Severe weather notifications Geo NewsAbout severe weather notifications Geo News Receiving notifications Using the geo news widget Searching for content Useful apps and features→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category Finder Starting S Planner Planner Tap Save to save the event or task Creating events or tasks Deleting events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accountsSharing events or tasks Using S Voice Setting the languageVoice About S Voice Changing the wake-up command Waking up S Voice in standby modeCorrecting unwanted voice commands Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command Setting alarms AlarmStopping alarms Deleting alarms World clock TimerStopwatch Creating clocks Memo CalculatorComposing memos Searching for memosPage Recording voice memos Voice RecorderSaving files with contextual tags Playing voice memos Using the bookmarks listManaging voice memos Renaming voice memos DropboxManaging categories Open files in the favourites list View notifications Editing subscriptions FlipboardCreating personalised magazines Magnifier Torch Google apps Play Newsstand Google SettingsPlay Games Drive About Bluetooth Bluetooth Sending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSending an image Unpairing Bluetooth devices Wi-Fi DirectAbout Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to other devices Ending the device connection On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Wi-FiOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery About NFC Using the NFC feature Sending data Making a purchase with the NFC feature Beam Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it Quick connect Before using this featureAbout Quick connect Disconnecting devices Sharing contentJoining Group Play Re-searching for devices Exploring computers Select a media category and select the content to access About Screen Mirroring Screen Mirroring Stopping viewing the content Viewing content on a TV Printing content Connecting to a printerMobile printing Adding printer plug-ins Device & data manager Device can be upgraded to the latest softwareUpgrading the device Upgrading over the air Transferring files between the device and a computer Connecting as a media deviceDevice MTP Using a Google account Connecting with Samsung KiesTap Settings on the Apps screen Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data Using a Samsung account Performing a data reset About Settings SettingsWi-Fi Setting Network notification Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyTap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep To use options, tap Scan Search for available networks On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot BluetoothDownload booster Tethering and Mobile hotspot Data usage Flight mode Location Default messaging appMore networks Mobile networks Printing Nearby devices Screen Mirroring Haptic feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap keysSound Display Screen modeFont Wallpaper LED indicatorLock screen Notification panel Multi window Accessibility Easy modeToolbox Set the device to use the toolbox Private mode Blocking modeFinger Scanner Air view Motions and gestures Accounts Backup and resetCloud Language and input DefaultLanguage Samsung keyboard Keyboard swipe Google voice typing Text-to-speech options Date and timeNotification readout Pointer speed Safety assistance Power saving Battery Security StorageAccount Registration Add or view your Samsung account Help Set up SIM card lockAbout device Application manager Default applicationsCall Answering and ending calls Call-related pop-ups Call accessoriesCall alerts Ringtones and keypad tones More settings Contacts Internet Gallery Messages Safe mode Voice Planner 197 About Accessibility Accessibility Voice feedback TalkBack Using the Home button to open accessibility menusActivating or deactivating TalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures → TalkBack →Settings, and then tick Explore by touch Configuring settings for vertical gestures Configuring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units using two-part vertical gestures Changing reading units by using the local contextual menuRelease your finger when you hear Change granularity Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want Using the quick navigation feature Pausing TalkBackAdding and managing image labels Configure 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 Entering additional characters Entering text using the keyboardEditing text Entering text by voice Changing the font size Setting notification remindersMagnifying the screen To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval Reversing the display colours Colour adjustment Turning off all sounds Setting flash notificationSamsung subtitles CC Some apps may not support this feature Adjusting the sound balanceMono audio Auto haptic Assistive menu Accessing assistive menusDisplaying the assistive shortcut icon Using enhanced assistive menus Using the cursorEditing the assistive menus Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it Setting tap and hold delay optionsSmart scroll Interaction control Answering and ending calls Using single tap modeChange the method of answering or ending calls Saving accessibility settings in a file Managing accessibility settingsImporting an accessibility settings file Sharing accessibility settings files Using other useful features Your device displays network or service error messages Troubleshooting Touch screen responds slowly or improperly Ensure that the charger is connected properly Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored in the device has been lost Copyright