About Quick connect | Samsung SM-G850F guide

Connecting with other devices

Quick connect

About Quick connect

Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers.

•Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content.

•Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with. For example, the device name can be shown as BT MAC.

Before using this feature

•When connecting to a device that supports the Quick connect feature, turn on the device’s screen to make it detectable.

•When connecting to a device that does not support the Quick connect feature, ensure that Wi-Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated.

Connecting to other devices

1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.

When the panel opens, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices.

2 Select a device to connect to.

The next steps may vary depending on the connected device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices.

To allow nearby devices to search for your device and connect to it, tap →Always ready to connect, and then tap the Always ready to connect switch to activate it.

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Samsung SM-G850F user manual About Quick connect, Before using this feature

Contents

English EU /2014. Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Adding contacts Managing contacts Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settingsViewing photos or videos Gallery settings Making calls Receiving calls Options during calls 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 Using the touch screen BasicsTapping Tapping and holding DraggingDouble-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 Play Store Installing or uninstalling appsInstalling apps Samsung Galaxy Apps Enabling apps Uninstalling or disabling appsDownloading suggested apps Managing apps Changing the keyboard layout Entering textKeyboard layout Changing the input language Switch to handwriting mode Using additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Screen capture About My Files My Files Viewing files Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions Power saving featurePower saving mode Ultra power saving mode Estimated maximum standby time Viewing help information Tap Connect Wi-FiNetwork connectivity Mobile data Adding Wi-Fi networks Activating Wi-Fi PasspointUsing Smart network switch Download booster Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspots Tick USB tethering Using the mobile hotspotUsing USB tethering Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable Browsing webpages Using Bluetooth tetheringTick Bluetooth tethering Internet Setting the homepage Managing the quick access list →Add to Quick accessManaging the webpage history Motions & usability features Motions and gesturesDirect call Smart alert Mute/PauseCovering screen with hand Smart pause Turning device over Palm swipe to capture Launching Multi window Air viewMulti window About 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 Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screen Changing the sorting method Managing the Apps screenManaging folders Managing panels Moving items Creating foldersYou can move folders only in the folder panel Tap Set wallpaper or Done Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaper Changing ringtones Fingerprint PasswordChanging the screen lock method Pattern Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognitionRegistering fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints Alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprintsManaging registered fingerprints Unlock the screen You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints Changing the alternative passwordVerifying the Samsung account password Unlocking the screen with fingerprints Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPalTick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember → Move to Private Private modeAbout private mode Hiding content Easy mode Viewing hidden contentManaging shortcuts Using Smart Switch with computers Using backup accountsUsing Samsung Smart Switch Using Smart Switch Mobile Removing accounts Setting up accountsUsing Samsung Kies Adding accounts Phone Making callsTap Phone on the Apps screen Making calls from the favourites list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Keypad Number predictionSpeed dial numbers Making an international call Missed calls Receiving callsAnswering a call Rejecting a call During a voice call Options during calls During a video call Creating contacts manually ContactsAdding contacts Moving contacts from other devices Sharing a contact Managing contactsEditing a contact Deleting a contact Managing groups Merging contacts with accountsImporting and exporting contacts Searching for contacts Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screenTap →Add shortcut to home screen Messages & email MessagesSending messages Adding contacts to the priority list Sending scheduled messages Viewing incoming messages Managing messages Setting up email accounts Accessing additional options Reading messages Camera Basic shootingTaking 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 Beauty face Tap Mode →Shot & moreShooting modes Auto Panorama When you are finished editing photos, tap Virtual tour Tap Mode →Virtual tour Dual Camera Camera settings Managing shooting modesDownloading shooting modes Without effect Camera Viewing content on the device GalleryViewing photos or videos Changing the sorting method Viewing content stored on other devicesAccessing additional options Accessing content on a nearby device Gallery settings Tap →SettingsUse the following options Tap Photo studio When you are finished editing the image, tap Done →Studio Photo studio Tap Collage studio Collage studio Tap Shot & more Shot & more Tap Video clip studio Video clip studio Enter a filename, and then tap OK to save the video Video trimmerTrim video segments Tap Studio on the Apps screen Tap Video trimmer Multimedia MusicPlaying music Creating playlists Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Accessing music on a nearby device Playing music by moodPlaying music stored on other devices Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Using the pop-up video playerVideo Playing videos Playing videos stored on other devices Accessing a video on a nearby deviceSharing or deleting videos Editing videos Tap S Health on the Apps screen Health featuresHealth About S Health 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 Tap →Exercise Resetting the daily step recordsExercise mate Starting to exercise To finish exercising, tap Pause →Stop Enter additional information and tap DoneDevice 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 →My food Managing weightTap Update Entering information about frequently-eaten food Entering data by using accessory devices Resetting weight recordTo reset the daily weight record, tap →Reset daily data →OK Tap More and select an app Installing additional S Health appsViewing your recorded weight in a graph Tap →More apps Health settings 130 Activating emergency mode Security featuresEmergency mode About emergency mode About help message Deactivating emergency modeSetting help messages Help message Receiving notifications Severe weather notifications Geo NewsSending help messages About severe weather notifications Geo News Using the geo news widget Finder Useful apps and featuresSearching for content → Settings →Select filters or Select search category Starting S Planner Planner Tap Save to save the event or task Creating events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Deleting events or tasksSharing events or tasks About S Voice Setting the languageUsing S Voice Voice Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command Waking up S Voice in standby modeChanging the wake-up command Correcting unwanted voice commands Deleting alarms AlarmSetting alarms Stopping alarms Creating clocks TimerWorld clock Stopwatch Searching for memos CalculatorMemo Composing memosPage Voice Recorder Recording voice memosSaving files with contextual tags Using the bookmarks list Playing voice memosManaging voice memos Open files in the favourites list View notifications DropboxRenaming voice memos Managing categories Flipboard Editing subscriptionsCreating personalised magazines Magnifier Torch Google apps Drive Google SettingsPlay Newsstand Play Games About Bluetooth Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving dataSending an image Connecting to other devices Wi-Fi DirectUnpairing Bluetooth devices About Wi-Fi Direct On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Wi-Fi Ending the device connectionOn 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 Before using this feature Quick connectAbout Quick connect Re-searching for devices Sharing contentDisconnecting devices Joining Group Play 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 Adding printer plug-ins Connecting to a printerPrinting content Mobile printing Upgrading over the air Device can be upgraded to the latest softwareDevice & data manager Upgrading the device Connecting as a media device Transferring files between the device and a computerDevice MTP Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data Connecting with Samsung KiesUsing a Google account Tap Settings on the Apps screen Using a Samsung account Performing a data reset Settings About SettingsWi-Fi To use options, tap Scan Search for available networks Setting Wi-Fi sleep policySetting Network notification Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Tethering and Mobile hotspot BluetoothOn the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Download booster Data usage Flight mode Mobile networks Default messaging appLocation More networks Printing Nearby devices Haptic feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap keys Screen MirroringSound Screen mode DisplayFont LED indicator WallpaperLock screen Notification panel Multi window Set the device to use the toolbox Easy modeAccessibility Toolbox Blocking mode Private modeFinger Scanner Air view Motions and gestures Backup and reset AccountsCloud Samsung keyboard DefaultLanguage and input Language Keyboard swipe Google voice typing Pointer speed Date and timeText-to-speech options Notification readout Safety assistance Power saving Battery Storage SecurityAccount Registration Add or view your Samsung account Set up SIM card lock HelpAbout device Answering and ending calls Default applicationsApplication manager Call Call accessories Call-related pop-upsCall alerts Ringtones and keypad tones More settings Contacts Internet Gallery Messages Safe mode Voice Planner 197 About Accessibility Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus Voice feedback TalkBackActivating 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 Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want Changing reading units by using the local contextual menuChanging reading units using two-part vertical gestures Release your finger when you hear Change granularity Pausing TalkBack Using the quick navigation featureAdding and managing image labels Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenienceSpeech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback Using the device with the screen turned off Using the rapid key input feature Reading passwords aloudSetting text-to-speech features Entering text using the keyboard Entering additional charactersEditing text Entering text by voice To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval Setting notification remindersChanging the font size Magnifying the screen Reversing the display colours Colour adjustment Setting flash notification Turning off all soundsSamsung subtitles CC Auto haptic Adjusting the sound balanceSome apps may not support this feature Mono audio Accessing assistive menus Assistive menuDisplaying the assistive shortcut icon Using the cursor Using enhanced assistive menusEditing the assistive menus Interaction control Setting tap and hold delay optionsTap the Interaction control switch to activate it Smart scroll Using single tap mode Answering and ending callsChange the method of answering or ending calls Sharing accessibility settings files Managing accessibility settingsSaving accessibility settings in a file Importing an accessibility settings file 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