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