Locking and unlocking the screen

Getting started

Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.

You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information.

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Samsung SM-G850F user manual Locking and unlocking the screen

Contents

English EU /2014. Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings Viewing photos or videos Gallery settingsMaking calls Receiving calls Options during calls Adding contacts Managing contacts About Settings Flipboard Torch Magnifier Google apps Read me first Instructional icons Package contents Getting started Device layout Buttons Using the SIM or Usim card and battery Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Replace the back cover 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 Flicking Spreading and pinching Home screen layout Home screen Home screen options Using My Magazine Apps screen Indicator icons Icon Meaning Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel Rearranging quick setting buttons Using the quick setting panel Opening apps Closing an app Installing or uninstalling apps Installing appsSamsung Galaxy Apps Play Store Uninstalling or disabling apps Downloading suggested appsManaging apps Enabling apps Entering text Keyboard layoutChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layout Using additional keyboard functions Switch to handwriting mode Screen capture Copying and pasting My Files About My Files Viewing files Power saving feature Power saving modeUltra power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions Estimated maximum standby time Viewing help information Wi-Fi Network connectivityMobile 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 the mobile hotspot Using USB tetheringConnect your device to the computer via the USB cable Tick USB tethering Using Bluetooth tethering Tick 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 Turning device over Smart pause Palm swipe to capture Air view Multi windowAbout Multi window Launching Multi window Multi window tray handle Creating a Multi window combination 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 Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves Increasing touch screen sensitivity Managing the Home and Apps screens PersonalisingManaging the Home screen Managing the Apps screen Managing foldersManaging panels Changing the sorting method Creating folders Moving itemsYou can move folders only in the folder panel Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaperChanging ringtones Tap Set wallpaper or Done Password Changing the screen lock methodPattern Fingerprint For better fingerprint recognition Finger ScannerRegistering fingerprints Alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprints Managing registered fingerprintsUnlock the screen You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints Changing the alternative password Verifying the Samsung account 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 Private mode About private modeHiding content → Move to Private Viewing hidden content Easy modeManaging shortcuts Using backup accounts Using Samsung Smart SwitchUsing Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computers Setting up accounts Using Samsung KiesAdding accounts Removing accounts Making calls PhoneTap Phone on the Apps screen Making calls from call logs or contacts list Making calls from the favourites list Number prediction Speed dial numbersMaking an international call Tap Keypad Receiving calls Answering a callRejecting a call Missed calls Options during calls During a voice call During a video call Contacts Adding contactsMoving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manually Managing contacts Editing a contactDeleting 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 Sending scheduled messages Adding contacts to the priority list Viewing incoming messages Setting up email accounts Managing messages Accessing additional options Reading messages Basic shooting CameraTaking photos or recording videos Launching Camera on the locked screen Reorganising camera shortcuts Selective focus Camera etiquette Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out Tap Remote viewfinder Tap →Remote viewfinder Tap Mode →Shot & more Shooting modesAuto Beauty face When you are finished editing photos, tap Panorama Tap Mode →Virtual tour Virtual tour Dual Camera Managing shooting modes Camera settingsDownloading shooting modes Without effect Camera Gallery Viewing content on the deviceViewing photos or videos Viewing content stored on other devices Accessing additional optionsAccessing content on a nearby device Changing the sorting method Tap →Settings Gallery settingsUse the following options When you are finished editing the image, tap Done → StudioPhoto studio Tap Photo studio Collage studio Tap Collage studio Shot & more Tap Shot & more Video clip studio Tap Video clip studio Video trimmer Trim video segments Tap Studio on the Apps screenTap Video trimmer Enter a filename, and then tap OK to save the video Music MultimediaPlaying music Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Creating playlists Playing music by mood Accessing music on a nearby devicePlaying music stored on other devices Using the pop-up video player VideoPlaying videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Accessing a video on a nearby device Sharing or deleting videosEditing videos Playing videos stored on other devices Health features HealthAbout S Health Tap S Health on the Apps screen Setting up a user profile Health main screen Using S Health menus Tap to access various menus Walking mate Tap →Pedometer Viewing your step count in a graph Resetting the daily step records Exercise mateStarting to exercise Tap →Exercise Enter 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 functions 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 Managing weight Tap UpdateEntering 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 Installing additional S Health apps Viewing your recorded weight in a graphTap →More apps Tap More and select an app Health settings 130 Security features Emergency modeAbout emergency mode Activating emergency mode Deactivating emergency mode Setting help messagesHelp message About help message Severe weather notifications Geo News Sending help messagesAbout severe weather notifications Geo News Receiving notifications Using the geo news widget Useful apps and features Searching for content→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category Finder Planner Starting S Planner Creating events or tasks Tap Save to save the event or task Deleting events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accountsSharing events or tasks Setting the language Using S VoiceVoice About S Voice Waking up S Voice in standby mode Changing the wake-up commandCorrecting unwanted voice commands Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command Alarm Setting alarmsStopping alarms Deleting alarms Timer World clockStopwatch Creating clocks Calculator MemoComposing memos Searching for memosPage Recording voice memos Voice RecorderSaving files with contextual tags Playing voice memos Using the bookmarks listManaging voice memos Dropbox Renaming voice memosManaging categories Open files in the favourites list View notifications Editing subscriptions FlipboardCreating personalised magazines Torch Magnifier Google apps Google Settings Play NewsstandPlay Games Drive Bluetooth About Bluetooth Sending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSending an image Wi-Fi Direct Unpairing Bluetooth devicesAbout Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to other devices Ending the device connection On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Wi-FiOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery Using the NFC feature About NFC Making a purchase with the NFC feature Sending data Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it Beam Quick connect Before using this featureAbout Quick connect Sharing content Disconnecting devicesJoining Group Play Re-searching for devices Select a media category and select the content to access Exploring computers Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Viewing content on a TV Stopping viewing the content Connecting to a printer Printing contentMobile printing Adding printer plug-ins Device can be upgraded to the latest software Device & data managerUpgrading the device Upgrading over the air Transferring files between the device and a computer Connecting as a media deviceDevice MTP Connecting with Samsung Kies Using a Google accountTap Settings on the Apps screen Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data Performing a data reset Using a Samsung account About Settings SettingsWi-Fi Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Setting Network notificationTap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep To use options, tap Scan Search for available networks Bluetooth On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspotDownload booster Tethering and Mobile hotspot Flight mode Data usage Default messaging app LocationMore networks Mobile networks Nearby devices Printing Screen Mirroring Haptic feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap keysSound Display Screen modeFont Wallpaper LED indicatorLock screen Multi window Notification panel Easy mode AccessibilityToolbox Set the device to use the toolbox Private mode Blocking modeFinger Scanner Motions and gestures Air view Accounts Backup and resetCloud Default Language and inputLanguage Samsung keyboard Google voice typing Keyboard swipe Date and time Text-to-speech optionsNotification readout Pointer speed Safety assistance Battery Power saving Security StorageAccount Registration Add or view your Samsung account Help Set up SIM card lockAbout device Default applications Application managerCall Answering and ending calls Call-related pop-ups Call accessoriesCall alerts More settings Ringtones and keypad tones Contacts Gallery Internet Safe mode Messages Planner Voice 197 Accessibility About Accessibility Voice feedback TalkBack Using the Home button to open accessibility menusActivating or deactivating TalkBack → TalkBack →Settings, and then tick Explore by touch Controlling the screen with finger gestures Configuring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for vertical gestures Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu Changing reading units using two-part vertical gesturesRelease 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 Setting notification reminders Changing the font sizeMagnifying the screen To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval Colour adjustment Reversing the display colours Turning off all sounds Setting flash notificationSamsung subtitles CC Adjusting the sound balance Some apps may not support this featureMono audio Auto haptic Assistive menu Accessing assistive menusDisplaying the assistive shortcut icon Using enhanced assistive menus Using the cursorEditing the assistive menus Setting tap and hold delay options Tap the Interaction control switch to activate itSmart scroll Interaction control Answering and ending calls Using single tap modeChange the method of answering or ending calls Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a fileImporting an accessibility settings file Sharing accessibility settings files 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 in the device has been lost Copyright