User Manual
SM-G901F
Table of Contents
Motions & usability features
Read me first Getting started
Basics
Voice features
Table of Contents
Phone
Contacts
Safety
Connecting with other devices
Settings
Multimedia
Accessibility
Troubleshooting
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Instructional icons
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Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Note notes, usage tips, or additional information
Getting started
Device layout
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Getting started
Power
Buttons
Button
Function
Package contents
Volume
Press to adjust the device volume
ButtonFunction
Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Getting started
3 Insert the battery
Getting started
Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device
Remove the back cover Pull out the battery
Getting started
Charging the battery
Getting started
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor
Getting started
Reducing the battery consumption
Getting started
Inserting a memory card
Getting started
Removing the memory card
Formatting the memory card
Getting started
Turning the device on and off
Holding the device
Getting started
Locking and unlocking the device
Getting started
Using the touch screen
Basics
Tapping
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Double-tapping
Basics
Flicking
Spreading and pinching
Basics
Indicator icons
Icon Meaning
Basics
Notifications and quick setting panels
Using the notifications panel
Basics
Icon Meaning
Using the quick setting panel
more detailed settings Launch S Finder Adjust the brightness
Launch Settings View all quick setting buttons
Basics
Home and Apps screens
Home screen
Basics
Using My Magazine
Home screen options
Basics
Apps screen
An app Screen indicators
Access additional options
Basics
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Opening apps
Samsung GALAXY Apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Play Store
Downloading suggested apps
Managing apps
Setting input languages
Entering text
Enabling apps
Basics
Using additional keyboard functions
Changing the keyboard layout
Basics
Copying and pasting
Basics
Using the power saving feature
Power saving mode
Basics
Accessing help information
Basics
Switching to easy mode
Personalising
Managing the Home and Apps screens
Managing the Home screen
Moving and removing an item
Creating a folder
Managing panels
Personalising
Managing the Apps screen
Hiding apps
Moving items
Creating folders
Changing the screen lock method
Pattern
Fingerprint
Personalising
Setting wallpaper
Password
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Sounds and notifications
Changing ringtones
Setting up accounts
Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch
Using Smart Switch Mobile
Moving contacts from other devices to your device
Moving contacts using Samsung Kies
Using Smart Switch with computers
Personalising
Connecting to a mobile network
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Network connectivity
Adding Wi-Fi networks
Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint
Forgetting Wi-Fi networks
Network connectivity
Using Download booster
Using Smart network switch
Network connectivity
Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots
Using the mobile hotspot
Before using this feature
About tethering and mobile hotspots
Using USB tethering
Using Bluetooth tethering
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Tick Bluetooth tethering
Motions & usability features
Control motions
Air browse
Motions & usability features
Direct call
Smart alert
Mute/Pause
Placing palm on screen
Turning device over
Motions & usability features
Palm swipe to capture
Smart pause
→ Screenshots folder
Motions & usability features
Air view
Multi window
About Multi window
Launching Multi window
Creating a Multi window combination
Motions & usability features
Adjusting the window size
Using Multi window options
Motions & usability features
Switch locations between Multi window apps
Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray
Motions & usability features
Toolbox
Motions & usability features
One-handed operation
Motions & usability features
Return to the Home screen Adjust the volume
Enlarge or reduce the screen size
Increasing touch screen sensitivity
Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps
Motions & usability features
Phone
Making calls
Making calls from call logs or contact lists
Making calls from the favourites list
Phone
Number prediction
Speed dial numbers
Making an international call
Tap Keypad
Receiving calls
Answering a call
Rejecting a call
Missed calls
During a call
During a voice call
During a video call
Phone
Contacts
Adding contacts
Managing contacts
Moving contacts from other devices
Searching for contacts
Deleting a contact
Sharing a contact
Contacts
Messages & email
Messages
Sending messages
Viewing incoming messages
Sending scheduled messages
Adding contacts to the priority list
Messages & email
Setting up email accounts
Email
Sending messages
Sending scheduled messages
Google Mail
Reading messages
Messages & email
Camera
Taking photos or videos
About taking photos or videos
Camera etiquette
Viewing photos or videos
Camera
Using the HDR Rich tone effect
Using selective focus mode
Camera
Without effect
Before using this mode
Camera
Using the shooting mode
Launching Camera on the locked screen
Camera
Using shot & more mode
About shot & more mode
Tap MODE →Shot & more
Camera
Drama shot
Camera
Tap MODE →Shot & more
Using dual camera mode
Camera
Using virtual tour mode
About virtual tour mode
Tap MODE →Virtual tour
Camera
Viewing photos
Camera
Using the zoom feature
Applying filter effects
Camera
Using remote viewfinder mode
Tap →Remote viewfinder
Camera
Changing Camera settings
Configuring settings
Reorganising camera shortcuts
Camera
Viewing content on the device
Gallery
Launch Camera Access additional options Images and videos
Search for images or videos
Viewing content stored on other devices
Gallery
3 Select an option
Modifying content on the device
Using studio mode
Editing images
Gallery
Editing videos
Tap →Studio →Video clip studio
Gallery
Gallery
Tap Select a save option and tap SAVE
Internet & SNS
Internet
Browsing webpages
Read an article using Reader
Chrome
Hangouts
ChatON
Chatting with buddies
S Health features
S Health
About S Health
Starting S Health
S Health
Customising the S Health main screen
S Health
Using S Health menus
→ Help
S Health
Measuring steps taken
Tap →Pedometer
S Health
Recording exercise information
Starting to exercise
Tap →Exercise
S Health
S Health
Exercise type
Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode
About the coaching feature
S Health
S Health
Wear the heart rate monitor On the Exercise main screen, tap →SCAN
Select your heart rate monitor from the detected devices list
SET WORKOUT GOAL →Training goal
S Health
S Health
8 Set the exercise intensity and tap NEXT
Recording food intake
S Health
Using the additional menus
Tap →Partner apps
S Health
Voice features
Setting the language
Using S Voice
S Voice
Changing the wake-up command
Correcting unwanted voice commands
Voice features
Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command
Voice Recorder
Recording voice memos
Saving files with contextual tags
Voice features
Using the bookmarks list
Playing voice memos
Managing voice memos
Renaming voice memos
Voice Search
Car mode
About car mode
Before using this mode
Tap →Settings →Register Car →Add car
Starting car mode
Registering a vehicle
Voice features
Tap →Settings →Registered Places
Activating car mode automatically
Adding shortcuts to frequently-visited places
Voice features
Using car mode menus
Voice features
Send messages
Get directions
Using the navigation feature
Navigating to a preset destination
Navigating to a destination
Say “Navigation” or tap Navigation
Multimedia
Music
Playing music
Adjust the volume
Accessing music on a registered device
Accessing music on a nearby device
Playing music stored on other devices
Multimedia
Video
Playing videos
Multimedia
Accessing a video on a registered device
Accessing a video on a nearby device
YouTube
Playing videos stored on other devices
Flipboard
Google+
Photos
Multimedia
Play Games
Play Music
Play Newsstand
Multimedia
Security
Finger Scanner
For better fingerprint recognition
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Finger Scanner →Fingerprint manager
Registering fingerprints
Security
Changing the alternative password
Verifying the Samsung account password
Managing registered fingerprints
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal
Hiding content
Tick FIDO Ready support and PayPal, and then tap INSTALL
Private mode
Viewing hidden content
→ Move to Private
Security
Safety
Emergency mode
About emergency mode
Activating emergency mode
Safety
Deactivating emergency mode
Setting help messages
Sending help messages
About sending help messages
Adding primary contacts
Severe weather notification Geo News
About severe weather notification Geo News
Receiving notifications
Pop-up notifications
Using the geo news widget
Safety
Access additional options
Current location
Searching for content
Utilities
S Finder
Managing the search history
S Planner
Starting S Planner
Creating events or tasks
Utilities
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Utilities
Select an item Select a calendar to use or sync with Enter a title
Attach a map showing the location of the event
Calculator
Deleting events or tasks
Sharing events or tasks
DELETE
Alarm
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
Deleting alarms
Timer
Drive
Dropbox
Stopwatch
Google
Tap Turn on Camera Upload
Utilities
Kids Mode
Kids mode home screen
Utilities
Utilities
Use this app to create a drawing with a pen, a brush, and more
Kids mode play area
Parental control
Utilities
Magnifier
Maps
Searching for locations
Getting directions for a destination
Memo
Adding and managing categories
Composing memos
Searching for memos
My Files
About My Files
Viewing files
Searching for files or folders
About NFC
Connecting with other devices
Before using this feature
Using the NFC feature
Making a purchase with the NFC feature
Connecting with other devices
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Sending data
Connecting with other devices
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Sending an image
Before using this feature
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Receiving an image
Tap Unpair
Connecting with other devices
S Beam
Sending data
Before using this feature
Connecting with other devices
Connecting to other devices
Quick Connect
About Quick connect
Before using this feature
Sharing content
Connecting to a TV
Deactivating the Quick connect feature
Re-searching for devices
Joining Group Play
Before using this feature
Connecting with other devices
Exploring computers
Before using this feature
Connecting with other devices
Before using this app
Smart Remote
About Smart Remote
Connecting to a TV
Using the device as a remote control
Connecting with other devices
Watching TV using the device
Setting programme reminders
Tap JUST FOR YOU, TV SHOWS, MOVIES, or SPORTS
Tap REMIND ME
Screen Mirroring
About Screen Mirroring
Connecting with other devices
Viewing content on a TV
Stopping viewing the content
Before using this feature
Connecting with other devices
Using the mobile printing feature
Connecting to a printer
Printing content
Before using this feature
Device & data manager
Upgrading the device
Upgrading over the air
Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Connecting as a media device
Transferring files between the device and a computer
Device & data manager
device MTP
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Using a Google account
Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data
Backing up and restoring data
Performing a data reset
Using a Samsung account
Tap Backup and reset →Factory data reset
Tap RESET DEVICE →ERASE EVERYTHING
Settings
About Settings
QUICK SETTINGS
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
Setting Network notification
Wi-Fi Direct
Tethering and Mobile hotspot
Flight mode
Data usage
Settings
Default messaging app
Location
More networks
Mobile networks
CONNECT AND SHARE
Nearby devices
Printing
Settings
SOUND AND DISPLAY
Screen Mirroring
Sounds and notifications
Display
LED indicator
Screen mode
Settings
Wallpaper
Lock screen
Multi window
Settings
Notification panel
Toolbox
One-handed operation
Settings
Accessibility
PERSONALISATION
Easy mode
Private mode
MOTION
Finger Scanner
Motions and gestures
Settings
USER AND BACKUP
Backup and reset
Air view
Accounts
Default
SYSTEM
Language and input
Language
Google voice typing
Text-to-speech options
Keyboard swipe
Settings
Date and time
Notification readout
Pointer speed
Settings
Safety assistance
Accessories
Battery
Settings
Power saving
Storage
Security
Settings
Set up SIM card lock
Settings
Google Settings
Default applications
APPLICATIONS
Help
Accessibility
Accessibility
Using the Home button to open accessibility menus
Accessibility
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Vision →TalkBack
TalkBack
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
Accessibility
Configuring finger gesture settings
Configuring settings for vertical gestures
Accessibility
Configuring settings for shortcut gestures
Accessibility
Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu
Changing reading units using two-part vertical gestures
Changing reading units
Accessibility
Pausing TalkBack
Using the quick navigation feature
→ SETTINGS →Manage customised labels
Adding and managing image labels
Configuring settings for TalkBack
Accessibility
Using the device with the screen turned off
Using the rapid key input feature
Accessibility
Reading passwords aloud
Setting text-to-speech features
Entering text using the keyboard
Accessibility
Entering additional characters
Changing keyboard input language
Editing text
Accessibility
Entering text by voice
Reading aloud information from documents or images
Changing the input language
Accessibility
Using document mode
Using colour/pattern mode
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Vision →Font size
Changing the font size
Setting notification reminders
Magnifying the screen
Reversing the display colours
Accessibility
Colour adjustment
Setting flash notification
Turning off all sounds
Accessibility
Customising caption settings
Adjusting the sound balance
Samsung caption
Google caption
Using mono audio
Using baby crying detector
Using auto haptic
Accessibility
Using the assistive menus
Accessing assistive menus
Using the cursor
Displaying the assistive shortcut icon
Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature
Setting tap and hold delay options
Using enhanced assistive menus
Editing the assistive menus
Using interaction control mode
Answering or ending calls
Accessibility
Using single tap mode
Configuring accessibility settings
Saving accessibility settings in a file
Importing an accessibility settings file
Using other useful features
Accessibility
Troubleshooting
Your device displays network or service error messages
Your device does not turn on
Your device freezes or has fatal errors
Troubleshooting
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly
Calls are not connected
The battery icon is empty
The battery does not charge properly For Samsung-approved chargers
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
Sound echoes during a call
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
Your device is hot to the touch
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
Another Bluetooth device is not located
Your device cannot find your current location
Troubleshooting
Data stored on the device has been lost
A small gap appears around the outside of the device case
Troubleshooting
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