English /2017. Rev.1.0
Table of Contents
Settings
Accessibility Troubleshooting Removing the battery
Basics
Read me first
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Basics
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
Do the following when the device heats up
Instructional icons
When the device heats up during use
Never use a damaged charger or battery
Precautions for operating environment
Keep the device updated with the latest software
Package contents
Device layout
Microphone Rear camera Flash
Keys
Battery
Charging the battery
Viewing the estimated charging time
Battery charging tips and precautions
Reducing the battery consumption
Fast charging
About Fast charging
Increasing the charging speed
Wireless charging
Fast wireless charging
Charging the battery
Mode
Power saving mode
Maximum power saving mode
Single SIM models
Installing the SIM or Usim card
SIM or Usim card nano-SIM card
Dual SIM models
Insert the tray back into the tray slot
Damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry
Correct card installation
Use only a nano-SIM card
Removing the SIM or Usim card
Single SIM models Dual SIM models
Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred SIM or Usim cards
Activating SIM or Usim cards
Customising SIM or Usim cards
Installing a memory card
Memory card microSD card
Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot
Disabled
Be damaged
Removing the memory card
Transferring data from your previous device
USB connector
Formatting the memory card
Restarting the device
Connecting a USB peripheral device
Turning the device on and off
Controlling the touchscreen
Tapping
Double-tapping
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Swiping
Spreading and pinching
Home screen
Home screen
Home screen options
Adding items
Creating folders
Moving items
Removing items
Managing panels
Using quick options
Apps screen
Rearranging items
Icon Meaning
Indicator icons
Searching for items
Lock screen
Activate it
Tap Layouts →Content to show and select an item to display
Always On Display
Controlling music playback when the screen is off
Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature
Opening notifications when the screen is off
Using the notification panel
Notification panel
Using quick setting buttons
Finder
Searching for content or nearby devices
Setting search categories
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Changing the input language
Changing the keyboard layout
Additional keyboard functions
Copying and pasting
Screen capture
Dictionary
Capturing a screenshot
Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up
Share Share the screenshot with others
Opening apps
Closing an app
Multi window
Introduction
Split screen view
Tap to open the list of recently used apps
Using additional options
Adjusting the window size
Maximising a window
Sharing text or images between windows
Minimising the split screen view
Pop-up view
Moving pop-up windows
Pop-up view
App screen will appear in the pop-up view
Samsung account
Registering your Samsung account
Registering a new Samsung account
Registering an existing Samsung account
Transferring data via Smart Switch
Transferring data using a USB connector
Tap →Settings →Remove account →REMOVE Account
Transferring data from your previous device
Previous device
Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct
On the previous device, tap Wireless →SEND →CONNECT
Transferring backup data from a computer
On the computer, launch Smart Switch
Transferring data via Samsung Cloud
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Device and data management
Updating with Smart Switch
Device can be updated to the latest software
Updating the device
Updating over the air
Performing a data reset
Using a Samsung account
Using a Google account
Backing up and restoring data
Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a TV
Tap Quick Connect
Search phone and scan for nearby devices
Streaming content on the registered TV
Sharing features
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode
Emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Galaxy Apps
Play Store
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Setting app permissions
Managing apps
Enabling apps
Make or answer voice and video calls
Phone
Making calls
Using speed dial
Making calls from the locked screen
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle
Receiving calls
Making an international call
Answering a call
Rejecting a call
During a voice call
Blocking phone numbers
Options during calls
Contacts
Adding contacts
During a video call
Creating a new contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Enter contact information
Tap →Settings →Import/export contacts →IMPORT
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Importing contacts
Synching contacts with your web accounts
Searching for contacts
Sharing profile
Sharing contacts
Merging duplicate contacts
Deleting contacts
Tick contacts and tap Merge
Send and view messages by conversation
Messages
Sending messages
Viewing messages
Setting the message notification
Setting a message reminder
Tap →Settings →Block messages →Block numbers
Blocking unwanted messages
Internet
Browsing webpages
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Changing security settings
Deactivating secret mode
Setting up email accounts
→ →Set default account
Sending emails
Reading emails
Camera etiquette
Camera
Launching Camera
Viewing shooting modes
Using swipe gestures
Switching cameras
Viewing filter effects
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
HDR High Dynamic Range
Customising shooting modes
Auto mode
Locking the focus AF and exposure AE
Pro mode
Separating the focus area and the exposure area
Panorama
Motion panorama
Selective focus
Slow motion
Editing slow motion sections
Hyperlapse
Food
Virtual shot
Viewing virtual shot photos
Video collage
Starting your broadcast
Live Broadcast
Before you start
Watching a live broadcast
Tap to start broadcasting
Using the selfie flash
Selfie
Wide selfie
Applying beauty effects
101
Camera settings
Quick settings
Downloading modes
Wide self-portrait with motion
Camera settings
Rear Camera
Front Camera
Common
Gallery
Viewing images and videos
Viewing images
On the Apps screen, tap Gallery →PICTURES Select an image
To hide or show the menus, tap the screen
Searching for images
Viewing videos
Using the Video enhancer feature
Viewing albums
Viewing stories
Creating stories
Sharing stories
Deleting stories
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Deleting images or videos
Sharing images or videos
Deleting an image or a video
Samsung Pay
→ More →Help
Setting up Samsung Pay
Registering cards
Making payments
Cancelling payments
Changing the Samsung Pay settings
Samsung Gear
Touch the back of your device to the card reader
Samsung Members
Game Launcher
Using Game Launcher
Activating game power saving mode
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Tap and hold a game and tap Remove
Using Game Tools
Blocking notifications during games
Tap Save to save the event
Calendar
Creating events
Health
Creating tasks
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Starting S Health
Using S Health
Monitor your health and fitness
Additional information
Setting a wake-up command
You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command
Voice
Perform various tasks simply by speaking
Tips for better voice recognition
Using S Voice
Say the preset wake-up command
Making voice recordings
Setting the language
Voice Recorder
Tap to finish recording Enter a file name and tap Save
Changing the recording mode
Playing selected voice recordings
Be muted Icon will change to and the sound will be muted
My Files
To mute certain sound sources, tap
Searching for memos
Memo
Composing memos
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
Deleting alarms
On the Apps screen, tap Clock →ALARM
On the Apps screen, tap Clock →WORLD Clock
Creating clocks
Deleting clocks
Calculator
Google apps
Play Movies & TV
Drive
YouTube
Photos
Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Introduction
Connections
Tap Connect
Tap WI-FI Direct
Sending and receiving data
Ending the device connection
Bluetooth
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Wi-Fi
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Phone visibility
Data usage
Tap next to the device name to unpair
Flight mode
Using the NFC feature
NFC and payment
Limiting data usage
Making payments with the NFC feature
Sending data
Using the mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Mobile networks
SIM card manager dual SIM models
More connection settings
Customise settings to control other features
VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs
Location
Adding printer plug-ins
Printing content
MirrorLink
Ending the MirrorLink connection
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Download booster
Sounds and vibration
Options
Notifications
Display
Blue light filter
Easy mode
Switching to easy mode
Returning to standard mode
Wallpapers and themes
Advanced features
Send SOS messages
Device maintenance
Adding emergency contacts
Using the quick optimisation feature
Battery
Performance mode
Managing the battery
Applications
Storage
Device security
Managing the memory
Lock screen and security
Fingerprint recognition
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
Verifying the Samsung account password
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Deleting fingerprints
Registering Samsung Pass
Samsung Pass
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Tap Web sign-in information
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites
Managing sign-in information
Tap Delete data
Using Samsung Pass with apps
Deleting your Samsung Pass data
Private mode
Activating private mode
Hiding content
Viewing hidden content
Tap →Remove from Private
Automatically deactivating private mode
Unhiding content
Manage storage
Cloud and accounts
Samsung Cloud
Backup and restore
Change the settings for managing settings and data
Accounts
Adding accounts
Accessibility
Smart Switch
Google
General management
Software update
About device
About Accessibility
Using the Home key to open accessibility menus
Voice Assistant Voice feedback
Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
One finger gestures
Using the contextual menu
Two finger gestures
Tapping twice Start, pause, or resume playback
Three finger gestures
Configuring settings for Voice Assistant
Configure settings for Voice Assistant for your convenience
Speech volume Select the volume level for voice feedback
Adding and managing image labels
Using the device with the screen turned off
Entering additional characters
Reading passwords aloud
Entering text using the keyboard
Using the high contrast font
Vision
Adding voice recordings to voice labels
Changing the screen zoom and font
Using the high contrast keyboard
Using a magnifier
Displaying button shapes
Magnifying the screen
Converting the screen to greyscale mode
Colour adjustment
Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers
Reversing the display colours
Setting flash notification
Hearing
Sound detectors
Baby crying detector
Caption settings
Adjusting the sound balance
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Hearing
Turning off all sounds
Universal switch
Accessing assistive menus
Dexterity and interaction
Assistant menu
Using the cursor
Using enhanced assistive menus
Easy screen turn on
Auto click after pointer stops
Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen
Tap and hold delay
Interaction control
Using single tap mode
Direction lock
Notification reminder
Answering or ending calls
Managing accessibility settings
Saving accessibility settings in a file
Importing an accessibility settings file
Sharing accessibility settings files
Troubleshooting
Your device displays network or service error messages
Resetting the device
Forcing restart
Your battery is low. Charge the battery
Calls are not connected
Battery depletes faster than when first purchased
Charge the battery
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
Removing the battery
Your device cannot find your current location
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