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Apps and features

Open the Samsung folder and launch Samsung Connect. The Samsung Connect screen will appear.

View devices by location.

User stories

Access additional options.

Supported devices

Samsung Connect tips

Search for and register nearby devices.

Connecting to nearby devices

Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or printers, easily and quickly.

Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content.

Open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Connect app.

Tap .

The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features will be activated and the device will automatically search for nearby devices.

3 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions. Once the connection is made, you can use the device or share the content.

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Contents

Page Table of Contents Settings Appendix Basics Read me first Maintaining water and dust resistance Instructional icons Device overheating situations and solutions When the device heats up while charging the battery Do the following when the device heats up: When the device heats up during use Device limitations when the device overheats Precautions for operating environment Device layout and functions Package contents Page Device layout Page Hard keys Soft buttons Battery Charging the battery Charging with a Micro USB cable Charging other devices Reducing the battery consumption Battery charging tips and precautions Fast charging About Fast charging Increasing the charging speed Wireless charging Fast wireless charging Charging the battery SIM or USIM card (nano-SIMcard) Installing the SIM or USIM card Page Page Page Correct card installation Removing the SIM or USIM card Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) Activating SIM or USIM cards Customising SIM or USIM cards Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards Memory card (microSD card) Installing a memory card Page Removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Turning the device on and off Restarting the device Emergency mode Activating emergency mode Deactivating emergency mode Initial setup No, thank you Page Samsung account Introduction Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account Registering an existing Samsung account Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch Transferring data using a USB connector (USB Type-C) Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-FiDirect Transferring backup data from a computer Samsung Cloud Backing up data Restoring data Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Dragging Double-tapping Swiping Spreading and pinching Navigation bar (soft buttons) Buttons When the navigation bar does not appear Turning on the screen using the Home button Setting the navigation bar Home screen and Apps screen Switching between Home and Apps screens Moving items Creating folders Editing the Home screen Displaying all apps on the Home screen Indicator icons Lock screen Changing the screen lock method Screen capture Capturing a screenshot Notification panel Using quick setting buttons Entering text Keyboard layout Changing the input language Changing the keyboard layout Additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Dictionary Apps and features Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Installing apps Play Store Managing apps Uninstalling apps and using app sleep mode Enabling apps Setting app permissions Bixby Page Starting Bixby Bixby Home Bixby Voice Using Bixby Voice Status icons Getting follow-upquestions Closing Bixby Voice Using suggested commands Bixby Voice usages Launching apps or functions Checking the weather or your schedule Browsing the Internet Viewing Bixby Voice supported apps and services Bixby Labs Additional Bixby Voice functions Checking supported languages Waking up Bixby Voice using your voice Using dictation mode Sending feedback to Bixby Voice Using earphones or a Bluetooth headset Deactivating Bixby Voice Bixby Vision Launching Bixby Vision Searching for shopping information Detecting and translating text Searching for similar images Searching for nearby places Searching for wine information Reading QR codes Setting languages for text detection Reminder Starting Reminder 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card Add icon on Home screen START Creating reminders Creating reminders via the Reminder app Creating reminders with Bixby Voice Creating reminders while browsing the Internet Checking reminder notifications Viewing the reminders list Setting reminder details Completing reminders Restoring reminders Deleting reminders Using recommended content on Bixby Home Viewing Bixby cards Checking your morning alarm Checking a reminder Using additional Bixby cards Editing Bixby cards list Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards Customising Bixby settings Enhanced voice recognition Dictation on keyboard Read Phone Making calls Making calls from call logs or contacts list Using speed dial Making calls from the locked screen Making an international call Receiving calls Answering a call Rejecting a call Missed calls Blocking phone numbers Options during calls During a voice call During a video call Adding a phone number to Contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list Contacts Adding contacts Creating a new contact Importing contacts Synching contacts with your web accounts Searching for contacts Sharing contacts Saving and sharing profile Merging duplicate contacts Deleting contacts Messages Sending messages Viewing messages Blocking unwanted messages Setting the message notification Setting a message reminder Internet Browsing webpages Using secret mode Activating secret mode Changing security settings Deactivating secret mode Email Setting up email accounts Sending emails Reading emails Camera Launching Camera Using swipe gestures Switching cameras Changing shooting modes Applying filters and other effects Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Using the focus and exposure features Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE) Separating the focus area and the exposure area Changing shooting modes Pro mode Available options Panorama Motion panorama Selective focus Slow motion Hyperlapse Food Virtual shot Viewing virtual shot photos Selfie Using the selfie flash Applying beauty effects Wide selfie Page Wide self-portraitwith motion Camera settings Quick settings Camera settings Shape correction Timer FRONT CAMERA Save pictures as previewed COMMON Gallery Viewing images and videos Viewing images 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 Deleting an image or a video Deleting multiple images and videos Always On Display Opening notifications when the screen is off Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature Controlling music playback when the screen is off Edge screen Apps edge Editing the Apps edge panel People edge Adding contacts to the People edge panel Editing the People edge panel Contacting people from the People edge panel Edge lighting Quick reply Smart select Capturing an image Capturing an area from a video Animation Record Stop Preview Multi window Split screen view Using additional options Adjusting the window size Minimising the split screen view Sharing text or images between windows Snap window Samsung Pay Setting up Samsung Pay Registering cards Making payments Cancelling payments Changing the Samsung Pay settings Samsung Gear Samsung Members Samsung Notes Creating notes Deleting notes Calendar Creating events Creating tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Samsung Health Starting Samsung Health Using Samsung Health TOGETHER Steps Heart rate Page Additional information Voice Recorder Making voice recordings Changing the recording mode Playing selected voice recordings My Files Clock ALARM Setting alarms Stopping alarms WORLD CLOCK Creating clocks Deleting clocks STOPWATCH TIMER Calculator Game Launcher Using Game Launcher Removing a game from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode Using Game Tools Blocking notifications during games Samsung Connect Connecting to nearby devices Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT products Registering devices Viewing and controlling registered devices Assigning locations to devices Assigning locations Setting modes and rules View content on TV (Smart View) Transfer files to device Link Sharing Sharing content Direct share Using additional features Samsung DeX DeX Station device layout Connecting devices Page START SAMSUNG DeX SWITCH TO SCREEN MIRRORING Connecting a keyboard and mouse Using Samsung DeX Answering calls Changing screen mode Ending the connection Connecting to an external display Google apps Chrome Gmail Maps Play Music YouTube Photos Google Duo Settings Introduction Connections Options Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Finetwork Wi-FiDirect Sending and receiving data Ending the device connection Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Dual audio Unpairing Bluetooth devices NFC and payment Using the NFC feature Making payments with the NFC feature Sending data Mobile hotspot and tethering Using the mobile hotspot SIM card manager (dual SIM models) More connection settings Printing Adding printer plug-ins Printing content MirrorLink Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink Ending the MirrorLink connection Download booster Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Blue light filter Changing the screen mode Optimising the full screen colour balance Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Optimising the colours at the edges of the screen Screen resolution Wallpapers and themes Advanced features Quick launch Camera Device assistance app Multi window Smart capture Direct call Device maintenance Using the quick optimisation feature Battery Power saving mode Managing the battery Performance mode Storage Managing the memory Memory Device security Apps Lock screen and security Page Face recognition Registering your face Unlocking the screen with face recognition Fingerprint recognition For better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Deleting fingerprints Verifying the Samsung account password Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay Unlocking the screen with fingerprints Iris recognition Precautions for using iris recognition For better iris recognition Registering irises Deleting irises Using irises to sign in to accounts Using irises with Samsung Pay Unlocking the screen with irises Samsung Pass Registering Samsung Pass Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites Managing sign-ininformation Using Samsung Pass with apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data Secure Folder Setting up Secure Folder Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Moving content to Secure Folder Moving content from Secure Folder Adding apps Removing apps from Secure Folder Adding accounts Hiding Secure Folder Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Backing up data Restoring data Uninstalling Secure Folder Cloud and accounts Backup and restore Using a Samsung account Using a Google account Google General management Adding device languages Software update Security updates information User manual About phone Appendix Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Forcing restart Resetting the device Calls are not connected Others cannot hear you speaking on a call 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 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 in the device has been lost A small gap appears around the outside of the device case There is not enough space in the device’s storage The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen Removing the battery Copyright Trademarks