Samsung SM-G901FZBABAL, SM-G901FZBABOG, SM-G901FZBADTM, SM-G901FZBAFTM, SM-G901FZDAATL, SM-G901FZDABAL, SM-G901FZDABOG, SM-G901FZDADTM, SM-G901FZDAFTM, SM-G901FZKAATL, SM-G901FZKABAL, SM-G901FZKABOG, SM-G901FZKACOS, SM-G901FZKADBT, SM-G901FZKADTM, SM-G901FZKAEUR, SM-G901FZKAFTM, SM-G901FZKAVD2, SM-G901FZKAVGR, SM-G901FZWAATL, SM-G901FZWABAL, SM-G901FZWABOG, SM-G901FZWACOS, SM-G901FZWADBT, SM-G901FZWADTM, SM-G901FZWAEUR, SM-G901FZWAFTM, SM-G901FZWAVGR Home screen options

Basics

Home screen options

Tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen.

Contents

Page Table of Contents Read me first Getting started Basics Personalising Phone Contacts Messages & email Camera Gallery Multimedia Security Safety Utilities Connecting with other devices Troubleshooting Accessibility Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Device layout Maintaining water and dust resistance Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Page Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Charging the battery Page 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 Basics Using the touch screen Tapping Tapping and holding Dragging Double-tapping Flicking Spreading and pinching Indicator icons Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel Adjusting the brightness Using the quick setting panel Download booster U. power saving Mobile hotspot Sync Smart stay Home and Apps screens Home screen Home screen options Using My Magazine Apps screen Opening apps Closing an app Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Installing apps Play Store Downloading suggested apps Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Enabling apps Entering text Setting input languages Changing the keyboard layout Using additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Using the power saving feature Power saving mode Remove Accessing help information Personalising Switching to easy mode Managing shortcuts Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Moving and removing an item Creating a folder Managing panels Managing the Apps screen Changing view mode Hiding apps Moving items Creating folders Changing the screen lock method Pattern PIN Password Fingerprint Setting wallpaper Changing ringtones Setting up accounts Adding accounts Removing accounts Moving contacts from other devices to your device Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch Moving contacts using Samsung Kies Network connectivity Connecting to a mobile network Connecting to a Wi-Finetwork Adding Wi-Finetworks Activating Wi-FiPasspoint Forgetting Wi-Finetworks Using Download booster Using Smart network switch Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots About tethering and mobile hotspots Using the mobile hotspot Before using this feature Using USB tethering Using Bluetooth tethering Motions & usability features Control motions Air browse Direct call Smart alert Mute/Pause Covering screen with hand Turning device over Smart pause Palm swipe to capture Air view Multi window About Multi window Launching Multi window Page Creating a Multi window combination Adjusting the window size Using Multi window options Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray Toolbox One-handedoperation Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps Increasing touch screen sensitivity Phone Making calls Making calls from call logs or contact lists Making calls from the favourites list Number prediction Speed dial numbers Making an international call Receiving calls Answering a call Rejecting a call Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers Missed calls During a call During a voice call During a video call Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manually Creating contacts from business cards Managing contacts Editing a contact Deleting a contact Sharing a contact Managing groups Creating a new group Adding contacts to a group Deleting a group Sending a message or email to group’s members Searching for contacts Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Messages & email Messages Sending messages Sending scheduled messages Adding contacts to the priority list Viewing incoming messages Managing messages Email Setting up email accounts Reading messages Google Mail Sending messages Reading messages Camera Taking photos or videos About taking photos or videos Viewing photos or videos Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect Using selective focus mode Before using this mode Launching Camera on the locked screen Using the shooting mode Using shot & more mode About shot & more mode Drama shot Using dual camera mode Using virtual tour mode About virtual tour mode Viewing photos Applying filter effects Using the zoom feature Using remote viewfinder mode Changing Camera settings Reorganising camera shortcuts Configuring settings Face detection ISO Tap to take pics Video size Recording mode Storage location Review pics/videos Remote viewfinder Grid lines The volume key Gallery Viewing content on the device Viewing content stored on other devices Modifying content on the device Using studio mode Editing images Editing videos Accessing additional options Tagging faces Using Tag buddy Internet & SNS Internet Browsing webpages Managing favourite webpages Managing the webpage history Chrome Hangouts S Health About S Health S Health features Starting S Health Customising the S Health main screen Using S Health menus Measuring steps taken Daily step goal Reset daily data Share via User manual Viewing your step count in a graph Recording exercise information Starting to exercise Pause Stop Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode Scan Running Set workout goal →Training effect goal Page Viewing a log of burnt calories Recording food intake Viewing calorie intake in a graph Entering information about frequently-eatenfood Managing weight Entering data by using accessory devices Resetting weight record Viewing your recorded weight in a graph Using the additional menus Configuring settings for S Health Set password Voice features S Voice About S Voice Setting the language Using S Voice Waking up S Voice in standby mode Changing the wake-upcommand Disabling voice feedback Correcting unwanted voice commands Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Saving files with contextual tags Playing voice memos Using the bookmarks list Managing voice memos Renaming voice memos Managing categories Voice Search Car mode About car mode Starting car mode Registering a vehicle Activating car mode automatically Adding shortcuts to frequently-visitedplaces Using car mode menus Making calls Making a call using voice commands Making a call by tapping the menu Using the navigation feature Navigating to a preset destination Navigating to a destination Listening to music Playing music using voice commands Playing music by tapping the screen Page Multimedia Music Playing music Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Creating playlists Playing music stored on other devices Accessing music on a registered device Accessing music on a nearby device Video Playing videos Using the pop-upvideo player Capturing images Sharing or deleting videos Playing videos stored on other devices Accessing a video on a registered device Accessing a video on a nearby device YouTube Watching videos Sharing videos Uploading videos Flipboard Google+ Photos Play Books Play Movies & TV Play Games Play Music Play Newsstand Security Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Managing registered fingerprints Changing the alternative password Unlocking the screen with fingerprints Verifying the Samsung account password Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal Private mode About private mode Hiding content Viewing hidden content Safety Emergency mode About emergency mode Activating emergency mode Deactivating emergency mode Sending help messages About sending help messages Adding primary contacts Setting help messages Sending help messages Severe weather notification (Geo News) About severe weather notification (Geo News) Receiving notifications Warning notifications Watch notifications Using the geo news widget Utilities S Finder Searching for content Managing the search history S Planner Starting S Planner Creating events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Deleting events or tasks Sharing events or tasks Calculator Clock Alarm Setting alarms Stopping alarms World clock Creating clocks Deleting clocks Stopwatch Timer Drive Dropbox Google Searching the device Google Now Kids Mode Kids mode home screen Page Kids mode play area Parental control Magnifier Maps Searching for locations Getting directions for a destination Memo Adding and managing categories My Files About My Files Viewing files Searching for files or folders Viewing storage information Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Torch NFC About NFC Using the NFC feature Making a purchase with the NFC feature Sending data Bluetooth About Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Sending an image Receiving an image Unpairing Bluetooth devices S Beam Sending data Quick connect About Quick connect Connecting to other devices Re-searchingfor devices Disconnecting devices Sharing content Connecting to a TV Joining Group Play Exploring computers Smart Remote About Smart Remote Before using this app Using the device as a remote control Watching TV using the device Setting programme reminders Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Viewing content on a TV Stopping viewing the content Using the mobile printing feature Connecting to a printer Printing content Device & data manager Upgrading the device Upgrading over the air Upgrading with Samsung Kies Transferring files between the device and a computer Connecting as a media device Connecting with Samsung Kies Backing up and restoring data Using a Google account Using a Samsung account Performing a data reset Settings About Settings QUICK SETTINGS NETWORK CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Setting Wi-Fisleep policy Setting Network notification Wi-FiDirect Download booster Bluetooth Tethering and Mobile hotspot Flight mode Data usage Location More networks Default messaging app Mobile networks VPN CONNECT AND SHARE NFC Nearby devices Printing Screen Mirroring SOUND AND DISPLAY Sound Display Wallpaper Lock screen Multi window Notification panel Toolbox One-handedoperation PERSONALISATION Easy mode Accessibility Blocking mode Private mode Finger Scanner MOTION Motions and gestures Air view USER AND BACKUP Accounts Cloud Backup and reset SYSTEM Language and input Language Default Samsung keyboard Google voice typing Voice search Text-to-speechoptions Notification readout Pointer speed Date and time Safety assistance Accessories Battery Power saving Storage Security Help About device APPLICATIONS Application manager Default applications Call •Call-related pop-ups: notification pop-ups In-call status •More settings: Caller forwarding area code barring Contacts Email Gallery Internet Messages S Planner S Voice Google Settings Accessibility Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus Setting the accessibility shortcut TalkBack Activating or deactivating TalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures Configuring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for vertical gestures Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu Changing reading units using two-partvertical gestures Pausing TalkBack Using the quick navigation feature Adding and managing image labels Configuring settings for TalkBack Using the device with the screen turned off Using the rapid key input feature Reading passwords aloud Setting text-to-speechfeatures Entering text using the keyboard Entering additional characters Changing keyboard input language Editing text Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Setting notification reminders Reversing the display colours Colour adjustment Setting flash notification Turning off all sounds Customising caption settings Samsung caption Google caption Adjusting the sound balance Using mono audio Using baby crying detector Using auto haptic Using the assistive menus Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Accessing assistive menus Using the cursor Editing the assistive menus Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Using the smart scroll feature Setting tap and hold delay options Using interaction control mode Answering or ending calls Using single tap mode Configuring accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Importing an accessibility settings file Sharing accessibility settings files Viewing accessibility services Using other useful features Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or improperly Your device freezes or has fatal errors Reset device Erase everything Calls are not connected Sound echoes during a call The battery icon is empty The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approvedchargers) The battery depletes faster than when first purchased Your device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the camera Photo quality is poorer than the preview Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Another Bluetooth device is not located A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Your device cannot find your current location Data stored on the device has been lost A small gap appears around the outside of the device case Copyright Trademarks