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Accessibility
Troubleshooting
Introduction
Basics
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Maintaining water and dust resistance
Do not expose the device to water moving with force
Do the following when the device heats up
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
Instructional icons
When the device heats up during use
Device limitations when the device overheats
Keep the device updated with the latest software
Precautions for operating environment
Package contents
Device layout and functions
Basics
Device layout
Rear camera
Hard keys
Key Function Power
Volume
Soft buttons
Battery
Charging the battery
Charging with a Micro USB cable
Reducing the battery consumption
Charging other devices
Battery charging tips and precautions
About Fast charging
Fast charging
Increasing the charging speed
Fast wireless charging
Wireless charging
Charging the battery
Precautions for wireless charging
Installing the SIM or Usim card
SIM or Usim card nano-SIM card
Single SIM models
Dual SIM models
Gently press the SIM or Usim card into the tray to secure it
Correct card installation
Use only a nano-SIM card
Removing the SIM or Usim card
Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred SIM or Usim cards
Activating SIM or Usim cards
Installing a memory card
Memory card microSD card
Disabled
Be damaged
Removing the memory card
→ SD card →UNMOUNT
Formatting the memory card
→ SD card →Format
Turning the device on and off
Restarting the device
Activating emergency mode
Initial setup
Emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Select your preferred device language
Basics
Registering your Samsung account
Samsung account
Introduction
Registering a new Samsung account
Removing your Samsung account
Transferring data from your previous device
Tap Samsung account → →Remove account
Smart Switch
Transferring data using a USB connector USB Type-C
Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct
Place the devices near each other
Transferring backup data from a computer
On the computer, launch Smart Switch
Backing up data
Samsung Cloud
Restoring data
Tapping
Understanding the screen
Controlling the touchscreen
Tapping and holding
Swiping
Dragging
Double-tapping
Spreading and pinching
Navigation bar soft buttons
When the navigation bar does not appear
Buttons
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
Moving apps from a folder
Creating folders
Adding more apps
Deleting a folder
Editing the Home screen
Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Indicator icons
Icon Meaning
Lock screen
Changing the screen lock method
Capturing a screenshot
Screen capture
Share Share the screenshot with others
Block notifications from apps Launch Settings
Notification panel
Using quick setting buttons
Changing the input language
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Changing the keyboard layout
Additional keyboard functions
Copying and pasting
Dictionary
Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up
Galaxy Apps
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Play Store
Managing apps
Uninstalling apps and using app sleep mode
Setting app permissions
Enabling apps
Bixby
Upcoming
Starting Bixby
Bixby Home
Using Bixby Voice
Bixby Voice
Status icons
Getting follow-up questions
Using suggested commands
To stop using Bixby Voice, tap
Closing Bixby Voice
Launching apps or functions
Bixby Voice usages
From the Bixby key
Checking the weather or your schedule
Browsing the Internet
Viewing Bixby Voice supported apps and services
You can view Bixby Voice supported apps and services
Bixby Labs
Additional Bixby Voice functions
Waking up Bixby Voice using your voice
Checking supported languages
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
Tap Information about the wine label will appear
Searching for wine information
Reading QR codes
Tap QR code’s information will appear
Reminder
Setting languages for text detection
Tap →Settings →Select languages
Starting Reminder
Tap GET Started on the Upcoming Reminders card
Creating reminders via the Reminder app
Creating reminders
Tap Save to save the reminder
Viewing the reminders list
Creating reminders while browsing the Internet
Checking reminder notifications
Creating reminders with Bixby Voice
Deleting reminders
Setting reminder details
Completing reminders
Restoring reminders
Checking your morning alarm
Using recommended content on Bixby Home
Viewing Bixby cards
Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards
Using additional Bixby cards
Editing Bixby cards list
Checking a reminder
Customising Bixby settings
Voice password is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password
About Bixby View the Bixby version and legal information
Making calls
Phone
Make or answer voice and video calls
Making calls from the locked screen
Using speed dial
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Making an international call
Answering a call
Receiving calls
Blocking phone numbers
Rejecting a call
During a voice call
Options during calls
During a video call
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Adding a phone number to Contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Creating a new contact
Contacts
Adding contacts
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device
Importing contacts
Searching for contacts
Synching contacts with your web accounts
Sharing contacts
Saving and sharing profile
Deleting contacts
Messages
Merging duplicate contacts
Sending messages
Enter a message
Viewing messages
To send the message
Setting a message reminder
Setting the message notification
Blocking unwanted messages
Internet
Browsing webpages
Changing security settings
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Deactivating secret mode
Reading emails
Setting up email accounts
Sending emails
Tap Send to send the mail
Launching Camera
Camera
Camera etiquette
Switching cameras
Using swipe gestures
Changing shooting modes
This feature is only available in some shooting modes
Applying filters and other effects
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Locking the focus AF and exposure AE
Using the focus and exposure features
This feature is available only in Auto mode
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
Using the selfie flash
Selfie
Wide selfie
Applying beauty effects
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Quick settings
Camera settings
Wide self-portrait with motion
Camera settings
Rear Camera
Front Camera
Gallery
Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo
Searching for images
Viewing images and videos
Viewing images
Select an image
Using the Video enhancer feature
Viewing videos
Creating stories
Viewing albums
Viewing stories
Sharing stories
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Deleting stories
Deleting multiple images and videos
Deleting images or videos
Deleting an image or a video
Tap Delete
Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature
Opening notifications when the screen is off
Always On Display
Controlling music playback when the screen is off
Using the Edge panels
Edge screen
Apps edge
Setting the Edge panel handle
Settings
Editing the Edge panels
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
Switch to activate it
Select when to light up the edges of the screen
Quick reply
Capturing an area from a video
Smart select
Capturing an image
Handle towards the centre of the screen
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Split screen view
Multi window
Tap to open the list of recently used apps
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
Samsung Gear
Cancelling payments
Changing the Samsung Pay settings
Open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Gear app
Samsung Members
Creating notes
When you are finished composing the note, tap Save
Samsung Notes
Deleting notes
Creating events
Calendar
Tap Save to save the event
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Samsung Health
Creating tasks
Starting Samsung Health
Using Samsung Health
Together
Steps
Heart rate
Measure and record your heart rate
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Additional information
Making voice recordings
Voice Recorder
Tap to finish recording Enter a file name and tap Save
Changing the recording mode
Playing selected voice recordings
Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
My Files
Deleting clocks
Deleting alarms
Creating clocks
Launch the Clock app and tap World Clock
Calculator
Game Launcher
You can change the game performance mode
Using Game Launcher
Changing the performance mode
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Using Game Tools
Blocking notifications during games
Samsung Connect
Connecting to nearby devices
Viewing and controlling registered devices
Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT products
Registering devices
Assigning locations to devices
Assigning locations
Setting modes and rules
To create a mode
Tap →Add place
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Samsung DeX
Connecting devices
DeX Station device layout
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Connecting a keyboard and mouse
Using Samsung DeX
On the mode selection screen, tap Start Samsung DeX
Answering calls
Changing screen mode
Ending the connection
Connecting to an external display
Google apps
Google
YouTube
Photos
Duo
Connections
Introduction
Options
Wi-Fi
Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings
Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi Direct
Tap Wi-Fi Direct
Sending and receiving data
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Wi-Fi
Ending the device connection
Bluetooth
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Dual audio
NFC and payment
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Using the NFC feature
Tap next to the device name to unpair
Making payments with the NFC feature
Sending data
Using the mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot and tethering
VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs
More connection settings
Customise settings to control other features
SIM card manager dual SIM models
Printing
Printing content
Adding printer plug-ins
MirrorLink
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Ending the MirrorLink connection
Sounds and vibration
This feature may not be supported by some devices
Download booster
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
Advanced features
Wallpapers and themes
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Device maintenance
Using the quick optimisation feature
Power saving mode
Battery
Managing the battery
Memory
Performance mode
Storage
Managing the memory
Lock screen and security
Apps
Device security
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Face recognition
Registering your face
Unlocking the screen with face recognition
Fingerprint recognition
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
You can delete registered fingerprints
Deleting fingerprints
Tap Edit Tick fingerprints to delete and tap Remove
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Verifying the Samsung account password
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Precautions for using iris recognition
Iris recognition
Phone may not recognise your irises if
For better iris recognition
Phone is tilted too much or is moving
Registering irises
Deleting irises
Using irises to sign in to accounts
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method
You can delete the registered irises
Using irises with Samsung Pay
Unlocking the screen with irises
Samsung Pass
Registering Samsung Pass
Managing sign-in information
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites
Tap Web sign-in information
Deleting your Samsung Pass data
Using Samsung Pass with apps
Tap Delete data
Secure Folder
Setting up Secure Folder
Folder
Setting auto lock for Secure Folder
Moving content to Secure Folder
Adding accounts
Moving content from Secure Folder
Adding apps
Removing apps from Secure Folder
Backing up data
Hiding Secure Folder
Backing up and restoring Secure Folder
Restoring data
Launch the Secure Folder app and tap →Settings →Uninstall
Uninstalling Secure Folder
Cloud and accounts
Using a Google account
Backup and restore
Using a Samsung account
Google
Accessibility
General management
You can add languages to use on your device
Software update
Adding device languages
→ Add language
Security updates information
About phone
Voice Assistant Voice feedback
About Accessibility
Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant
Two finger gestures
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
One finger gestures
Tapping twice Start, pause, or resume playback
Three finger gestures
Using the contextual menu
Four finger gestures
Speech volume Select the volume level for voice feedback
Configuring settings for Voice Assistant
Configure settings for Voice Assistant for your convenience
Adding and managing image labels
Using the device with the screen turned off
Entering text using the keyboard
Reading passwords aloud
Entering additional characters
Adding voice recordings to voice labels
Using the high contrast font
Vision
Changing the screen zoom and font
Displaying button shapes
Using the high contrast keyboard
Using a magnifier
Magnifying the screen
Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers
Converting the screen to greyscale mode
Colour adjustment
Reversing the display colours
Sound detectors
Setting light notification
Hearing
Baby crying detector
Launch the Settings app and tap Accessibility →Hearing
Caption settings
Adjusting the sound balance
Turning off all sounds
Dexterity and interaction
Universal switch
Accessing assistive menus
Assistant menu
Using enhanced assistive menus
Tap and hold delay
Using the cursor
Easy screen turn on
Click after pointer stops
Interaction control
Direction lock
Setting text-to-speech features
Create a directional combination to unlock the screen
Answering or ending calls
Direct access
Notification reminder
Change the method for answering or ending calls
Saving accessibility settings in a file
Using single tap mode
Managing accessibility settings
Importing an accessibility settings file
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
Your device cannot find your current location
Removing the battery
Ensure that you are connected to a network properly
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