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