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Samsung SM-N915FZKYXEH, SM-N915FZWYEUR, SM-N915FZKYATO, SM-N915FZWYTPH Home screen layout, Basics

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Basics

Home screen layout

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.

To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.

A widget

Edge screen

Screen indicators

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Contents

SM-N915F SM-N915FY SM-N915G User ManualS Pen features Table of ContentsMotions & usability features Read me first Getting startedConnecting with other devices Safety assistanceTable of Contents PersonalisingAccessibility SettingsTroubleshooting Device & data managerRead me first Read me first Instructional iconsWarning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Note notes, usage tips, or additional informationGetting started Package contentsGetting started Device layoutHeadset jack Power key LED indicator Back key Microphone Microphone Infrared port Volume keyVolume PowerKeys FunctionName S PenFunctions S Pen nibReplacing the S Pen nib Removing the S Penoptions Getting started2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen Getting startedInstalling the SIM or USIM card and battery Using the SIM or USIM card and batteryGetting started 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards Getting startedRemove the back cover. Pull out the battery Removing the SIM or USIM card and batteryGetting started 4 Replace the back coverUsing the battery charger Charging the batteryGetting started Getting started Reducing the battery consumptionAbout Fast charging Fast chargingIncreasing the charging speed Getting startedInstalling a memory card Using a memory cardGetting started Removing the memory card On the Home screen, tap →Settings →Storage →Unmount SD cardFormatting the memory card Getting startedLocking and unlocking the screen Turning the device on and offGetting started Basics Using the touchscreenTapping Dragging Tapping and holdingDouble-tapping BasicsSpreading and pinching SwipingBasics Home screen Home screen layoutBasics Flipboard Briefing Home screen optionsBasics Edge screen Using the Edge screenAn introduction BasicsRuler Stopwatch Timer Torch Voice Recorder Using the Quick toolsBasics Activating the Edge screen only Using the Edge screen from the locked screenBasics Basics Launching appsSwipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the apps panel Scroll up or down the apps list and select an appBasics Adding or deleting apps on the apps panelAdding folders Checking notificationsDeleting folders Tap OK →DONEViewing messages Answering or rejecting callsBasics Basics Using the night clockAdding panels to the Edge screen Managing the Edge screen2 Tap Manage panels BasicsTap Manage panels Downloading panelsDefault panels BasicsCreating your own panels Rearranging panelsTap Manage panels →→Reorder Tap Express meRotate Rotate or flip the image BasicsBasics All apps screenIcon Indicator iconsMeaning BasicsUsing the notification panel Notification and quick settings panelsIcon Meaning BasicsRearranging quick setting buttons Using the quick settings panelBasics Installing apps Installing or uninstalling appsOpening apps Samsung Galaxy AppsManaging apps Uninstalling or disabling appsEnabling apps Hiding appsKeyboard layout Entering textChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layoutBasics Using additional keyboard functionsScreen capture Using the dictionaryCopying and pasting BasicsMy Files Using My Files2 Tap Dictionary BasicsPower saving mode Power saving featureUltra power saving mode BasicsViewing help information DISABLEBasics Air command S Pen featuresAction memo S Pen featuresAdding Action memo widgets on the Home screen Viewing memosEditing a memo as S Note file S Pen featuresS Pen features Smart selectCollecting multiple items Image clipS Pen features S Pen features Screen writeStarting S Note S NoteS Pen features An introductionCreating notes Using the S Note widgetS Pen features Using the line eraser Changing the pen settingsS Pen features Editing handwritten notes Magnified handwriting modeS Pen features Creating Photo notes Using auto modeSketch recording Tap →Record sketchingS Pen features Using manual modeEditing Photo notes Creating notes with voice memosS Pen features Scrapbook Using the S PenViewing scrapbooks S Pen featuresAir view Using Air ButtonPreviewing information S Pen featuresDirect pen input Pen SelectWriting in text fields S Pen featuresS Pen features Writing in appsMotions and gestures Motions & usability featuresDirect call Smart alert Motions & usability featuresMute/Pause Placing palm on screenTurning device over Palm swipe to captureMotions & usability features Split screen Multi window Multi windowMotions & usability features An introductionLaunching Multi window from the list of recent apps Using Multi window optionsMotions & usability features Swipe upwards or downwards and tap to launch an app in Multi windowMotions & usability features Sharing content between app windowsPop-up Multi window Adjusting the window sizeMotions & usability features Launching pop-up windows from the split screen Multi window Moving or closing pop-up windowsLaunching pop-up windows from the Multi window tray Motions & usability featuresReducing the screen size One-handed operationMotions & usability features An introductionOne-handed input Increasing touchscreen sensitivitySide key panel Motions & usability featuresManaging the Home and All apps screens PersonalisingManaging the Home screen Adding itemsManaging panels Managing the All apps screenChanging the sorting method Moving itemsSetting wallpaper Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting a Dynamic lock screen 4 Tap SET AS WALLPAPER or SAVEChanging the screen lock method On the All apps screen, tap Settings →Sounds and notificationsChanging ringtones PersonalisingMy Places PasswordPattern FingerprintAdding a My Places widget Setting place informationPersonalising Select a category to set location information and preferencesPersonalising Setting additional place informationFinger Scanner →Custom settingsFor better fingerprint recognition An introductionPersonalising Registering fingerprintsPersonalising Enter the backup password again to verify it, and then tap OKVerifying the Samsung account password Changing the backup passwordDeregistering fingerprints You can deregister your fingerprints using the fingerprint managerUsing fingerprints for purchases via PayPal Using fingerprints to sign in to accountsTick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER PersonalisingSetting up private mode Private modeHiding content An introductionViewing hidden content Easy modeUnhiding content Switching to easy modeUsing Samsung Smart Switch Using backup accountsReturning to standard mode Using Smart Switch MobileUsing Samsung Kies Setting up accountsUsing Smart Switch with computers Adding accountsRemoving accounts Registering Samsung accountsTap Samsung account Tap SIGN IN PersonalisingPhone Phone & contactsMaking calls Enter the number using the keypadMaking calls from the favourites list Making calls from call logs or contacts listMaking an international call Phone & contactsReceiving calls Settings →Call →Call rejection →Rejection messages →Answering a call Rejecting a callDuring a voice call Options during callsDuring a video call Phone & contactsAdding contacts ContactsMoving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manuallyPhone & contacts Searching for contactsMessages Messages & emailSending messages An introductionEmail Setting up email accountsViewing messages Messages & emailReading emails Sending emailsMessages & email Tap Email on the All apps screenCamera Camera & galleryBasic shooting Camera etiquetteLaunching Camera on the locked screen Taking photos or recording videosCamera & gallery Automatically taking self-portraits SelfieCamera & gallery Wide selfie Tap MODE →Wide selfieCamera & gallery Shooting modes HDR Rich toneAuto Camera & gallerySelective focus Rear-cam selfieCamera & gallery Manage modes PanoramaCamera & gallery Downloading modes Camera settingsCamera & gallery Tap to take pics Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos Camera & galleryViewing images or videos GalleryAn introduction Camera & galleryAccessing content stored in Samsung Link devices Viewing content stored in other devicesAccessing content stored in nearby devices Camera & galleryDeleting an image or a video Deleting images or videosDeleting multiple images and videos Camera & galleryEmergency mode Safety assistanceActivating emergency mode Setting help messages Deactivating emergency modeSafety assistance Send help messagesStarting car mode Car modeUseful apps An introductionTap MORE →Settings →My cars →ADD Using car mode menusRegistering more vehicles Useful appsSearching for content Using the navigation featureSetting search categories S FinderManaging the search history S PlannerCreating events or tasks An introductionUseful apps Syncing events and tasks with your accountsStarting S Health S HealthS Health main screen An introductionUseful apps Additional informationUsing S Voice Setting the languageS Voice Starting S VoiceChanging the wake-up command Waking up S Voice in standby modeUsing wake-up commands on the locked screen Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up commandPlaying music MusicAdjust the volume Change the repeat modeAccessing music stored in nearby devices Accessing music stored in Samsung Link devicesPlaying music stored in other devices Useful appsPlaying videos VideoAccess additional options An introductionAccessing videos stored in nearby devices Accessing videos stored in Samsung Link devicesPlaying videos stored in other devices Useful appsBrowsing webpages InternetUseful apps Recording voice memos Voice RecorderAn introduction Useful appsPlaying selected voice memos Changing the recording modeUseful apps Unmuted sound source Muted sound sourceSetting alarms AlarmStopping alarms Deleting alarmsWorld clock TimerStopwatch Creating clocksCalculator Using the calculatorDropbox Useful appsSmart Remote FlipboardAn introduction Useful appsStarting Smart Remote Using the device as a remote controlUseful apps Setting programme reminders Watching TV using the deviceTap JUST FOR YOU, TV SHOWS, MOVIES, or SPORTS Useful appsComposing notes EvernoteDeleting notes Useful appsGoogle apps PEN.UPPosting your artwork Viewing artworkMaps Google+Play Music Play Movies & TVPhotos Google SettingsHangouts GoogleQuick Connect Connecting to other devicesConnecting with other devices An introductionDeactivating the Quick connect feature Sharing contentConnecting with other devices Re-searching for devicesPairing with other Bluetooth devices BluetoothConnecting with other devices An introductionSending and receiving data Unpairing Bluetooth devicesSending an image Receiving an imageTap →Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi DirectConnecting to other devices Connecting with other devicesEnding the device connection Using the NFC featureConnecting with other devices Tap →Wi-Fi DirectConnecting with other devices Making a purchase with the NFC featureConnecting with other devices Sending dataConnecting with other devices Screen MirroringScreen Mirroring -enabled devices AllShare Cast dongle and HomeSync An introductionEnding the Screen Mirroring connection Viewing content on a TVConnecting with other devices MirrorLink Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLinkEnding the MirrorLink connection Connecting with other devicesMobile printing Printing contentAdding printer plug-ins Connecting with other devicesUpdating the device Device & data managerUpdating over the air Updating with Samsung KiesConnecting with Samsung Kies Connecting as a media deviceTransferring files between the device and a computer Device & data managerUsing a Google account Performing a data resetUsing a Samsung account Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my dataConfiguring settings SettingsQuick settings An introductionAdding Wi-Fi networks Wi-FiSettings ConnectionsUsing Smart network switch BluetoothTethering and Mobile hotspot SettingsUsing the mobile hotspot Flight modeData usage SettingsNFC and sharing LocationSettings More networks DeviceSounds and notifications SettingsSettings Display and wallpaperMulti window Lock screenNotification panel SettingsSettings S PenEdge screen Motions and gesturesSettings Easy mode Backup and resetPersonalisation AccountsPrivate mode AccessibilityFinger Scanner SettingsLanguage and input SystemDate and time SettingsAccessories Safety assistanceSettings Storage Power savingSettings Settings SecurityApplication settings Default applicationsApplications HelpAbout Accessibility AccessibilityOn the All apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Vision →TalkBack Voice feedback TalkBackControlling the screen with finger gestures AccessibilityDeactivating TalkBack On the All apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Vision →TalkBackConfiguring settings for vertical gestures Configuring finger gesture settingsConfiguring settings for shortcut gestures AccessibilityConfiguring settings for TalkBack Pausing TalkBackAdding and managing image labels AccessibilityAccessibility Using the device with the screen turned offSetting text-to-speech features Reading passwords aloudEntering text using the keyboard AccessibilityChanging the font size VisionMagnifying the screen Entering additional charactersColour adjustment Setting notification remindersHover zoom Reversing the display coloursCaption settings Setting flash notificationAdjusting the sound balance HearingSound detectors Mono audioBaby crying detector Doorbell detectorDexterity and interaction Changing the alert settingsAuto haptic Assistant menuUsing the cursor Accessing assistive menusUsing enhanced assistive menus AccessibilitySetting tap and hold delay options Turning on the screen with the air gesture featureInteraction control AccessibilityManaging accessibility settings Using single tap modeSaving accessibility settings in a file Importing an accessibility settings fileYour device displays network or service error messages TroubleshootingYour device does not turn on Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errorsThe touchscreen responds slowly or improperly Calls are not connectedThe battery does not charge properly For Samsung-approved chargers The battery icon is emptyThe battery depletes faster than when first purchased Sound echoes during a callError messages appear when opening multimedia files Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device is hot to the touch Photo quality is poorer than the previewYour device cannot find your current location Another Bluetooth device is not locatedTroubleshooting A small gap appears around the outside of the device case Data stored in the device has been lostTroubleshooting Trademarks Copyright