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Table of Contents
Settings
Accessibility Troubleshooting
Basics
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Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
Instructional icons
When the device heats up during use
Do the following when the device heats up
Device limitations when the device overheats
Keep the device updated with the latest software
Package contents
Device layout
Position
Pen
Keys
Pen nib
Detaching the S Pen
Name Functions
Pen button
Replacing the S Pen nib
Battery
Charging the battery
Battery charging tips and precautions
Reducing the battery consumption
Viewing the estimated charging time
Fast charging
About Fast charging
Increasing the charging speed
Wireless charging
Fast wireless charging
Charging the battery
Power saving mode
Maximum power saving mode
Mode
Installing the SIM or Usim card
SIM or Usim card nano-SIM card
Single SIM models
Dual SIM models
Be damaged
Removing the SIM or Usim card
Remove the SIM or Usim card
Single SIM models Dual SIM models
Turning the device on and off
Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred SIM or Usim cards
Activating SIM or Usim cards
Controlling the touchscreen
Restarting the device
Tapping
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Double-tapping
Swiping
Spreading and pinching
Home screen
Home screen
Home screen options
Adding items
Moving items
Removing items
Creating folders
Using quick options
Apps screen
Managing panels
Rearranging items
Indicator icons
Searching for items
Icon Meaning
Lock screen
Using the notification panel
Notification panel
Launch Settings Quick setting buttons
Using quick setting buttons
Searching for content or nearby devices
Finder
Keyboard layout
Setting search categories
Entering text
Changing the input language
Switch to handwriting mode
Additional keyboard functions
Copying and pasting
Dictionary
Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up
Screen capture
Capturing a screenshot
Share Share the screenshot with others
Opening apps
Pen features
Air command
Closing an app
Air command icon
Action memo
Tap →Link to action
Adding Action memo widgets on the Home screen
Viewing memos
Minimising Action memos
Editing a memo as an S Note file
Smart select
Command panel and tap Smart select
Drag the S Pen across the content you want to select
Screen write
Capture is complete, and then tap Done
Write a memo on the screenshot
Select an option to use with the screenshot
This feature does not support some languages
Translate
Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it
Add shortcuts
Air view
Previewing information
Using Action button
Pen Select
Direct pen input
Screen off memo
Multi window
Introduction
Split screen view
Tap to open the list of recently used apps
Using additional options
Adjusting the window size
Sharing text or images between windows
Minimising the split screen view
Maximising a window
Moving pop-up windows
Samsung account
Pop-up view
Pop-up view
Registering a new Samsung account
Registering your Samsung account
Removing your Samsung account
Registering an existing Samsung account
Transferring data via Smart Switch
Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct
Transferring data from your previous device
Transferring backup data from a computer
On the computer, launch Smart Switch
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Device and data management
Transferring data via Samsung Cloud
Updating the device
Updating with Smart Switch
Device can be updated to the latest software
Backing up and restoring data
Performing a data reset
Using a Samsung account
Using a Google account
Tap Quick Connect
Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a TV
Search phone and scan for nearby devices
Streaming content on the registered TV
Sharing features
Emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode
Galaxy Apps
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Play Store
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Setting app permissions
Enabling apps
Phone
Making calls
Make or answer voice and video calls
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Using speed dial
Making calls from the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle
Answering a call
Receiving calls
Making an international call
Rejecting a call
Blocking phone numbers
Options during calls
During a voice call
During a video call
Contacts
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Enter contact information
Importing contacts
Tap →Settings →Import/Export contacts →IMPORT
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Synching contacts with your web accounts
Searching for contacts
Sharing profile
Deleting contacts
Sharing contacts
Merging duplicate contacts
Tick contacts and tap Merge
Messages
Sending messages
Send and view messages by conversation
Viewing messages
Tap →Settings →Block messages →Block numbers
Setting the message notification
Setting a message reminder
Blocking unwanted messages
Internet
Browsing webpages
Changing security settings
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Deactivating secret mode
Sending emails
Setting up email accounts
→ →Set default account
Reading emails
Camera
Launching Camera
Camera etiquette
Using swipe gestures
Switching cameras
Viewing shooting modes
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Viewing filter effects
HDR High Dynamic Range
Auto mode
Locking the focus AF and exposure AE
Customising shooting modes
Pro mode
Separating the focus area and the exposure area
Panorama
Selective focus
Select one of the following
Slow motion
Editing slow motion sections
Fast motion
Drag
Editing fast motion sections
Virtual shot
Viewing virtual shot photos
Video collage
Live Broadcast
Before you start
Starting your broadcast
Watching a live broadcast
Tap to start broadcasting
Selfie
Wide selfie
Applying beauty effects
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Camera settings
Quick settings
Downloading modes
Camera settings
Rear Camera
Front Camera
Gallery
Viewing images and videos
Searching for images
Viewing albums
Viewing stories
Creating stories
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Sharing stories
Deleting stories
Sharing images or videos
Samsung Gear
Deleting images or videos
Deleting an image or a video
Game Launcher
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Using Game Launcher
Activating game power saving mode
Tap and hold a game and tap Remove
Using Game Tools
Blocking notifications during games
Using the S Note widget
Creating notes
Changing the pen settings
Using the line eraser
Editing handwritten notes
Tap Eraser
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Creating Photo notes
Tap → →Insert →OTHERS →Photo note
Fit the edges of a subject inside the preview screen
Tap Done Photo will be inserted into S Note
Deleting notes
Editing sections
Downloading additional S Note features
Calendar
Creating events
Creating tasks
Tap View →Tasks
Health
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Starting S Health
Using S Health
Monitor your health and fitness
Additional information
Voice
Setting a wake-up command
You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command
Perform various tasks simply by speaking
Using S Voice
Setting the language
SideSync
Tips for better voice recognition
Connecting to computers or tablets
Connecting to a computer
Launch SideSync on both devices
Connecting to a tablet via Wi-Fi Direct
Using the dashboard
Connecting devices automatically
Continuing media playback
Sharing a webpage
Sharing your smartphone’s hotspot
Using the virtual screen
Switching between screens
Sharing files and clipboard
Copying files to the computer
Copying files to your smartphone
Sharing clipboard
Sharing the computer’s keyboard and mouse
Music
UHQ upscaler
Adding content to Scrapbook
Video
Scrapbook
Viewing content
Voice Recorder
Making voice recordings
Changing the recording mode
Tap to finish recording Enter a file name and tap Save
My Files
Playing selected voice recordings
Deleting alarms
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
On the Apps screen, tap Clock →ALARM
Creating clocks
Deleting clocks
On the Apps screen, tap Clock →WORLD Clock
Calculator
Google apps
YouTube
Play Movies & TV
Drive
Photos
Introduction
Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connections
Tap WI-FI Direct
Sending and receiving data
Tap Connect
Bluetooth
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Wi-Fi
Ending the device connection
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Data usage
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Phone visibility
Tap next to the device name to unpair
NFC and payment
Flight mode
Using the NFC feature
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
VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs
More connection settings
Customise settings to control other features
Location
Printing content
MirrorLink
Adding printer plug-ins
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Download booster
Ending the MirrorLink connection
Sounds and vibration
Notifications
Display
Options
Blue light filter
Returning to standard mode
Easy mode
Switching to easy mode
Wallpapers and themes
Advanced features
Send SOS messages
Adding emergency contacts
Device maintenance
Using the quick optimisation feature
Managing the battery
Battery
Performance mode
Storage
Apps
Device security
Managing the memory
Lock screen and security
Fingerprint recognition
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
Deleting fingerprints
Verifying the Samsung account password
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
You can delete registered fingerprints
Samsung Pass
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Registering Samsung Pass
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites
Managing sign-in information
Tap Web sign-in information
Using Samsung Pass with apps
Deleting your Samsung Pass data
Tap Delete data
Hiding content
Private mode
Activating private mode
Viewing hidden content
Cloud and accounts
Automatically deactivating private mode
Unhiding content
Tap →Remove from Private
Manage cloud storage
Samsung Cloud
Accounts
Adding accounts
Change the settings for managing settings and data
Accessibility
Backup and restore
Google
Software update
General management
About device
About Accessibility
Using the Home key to open accessibility menus
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
Voice Assistant Voice feedback
Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant
One finger gestures
Tapping twice Start, pause, or resume playback
Using the contextual menu
Two finger gestures
Three 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
Reading passwords aloud
Entering text using the keyboard
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 flash notification
Hearing
Baby crying detector
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Hearing
Caption settings
Adjusting the sound balance
Turning off all sounds
Dexterity and interaction
Universal switch
Accessing assistive menus
Assistant menu
Easy screen turn on
Using the cursor
Using enhanced assistive menus
Auto click after pointer stops
Tap and hold delay
Interaction control
Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen
Notification reminder
Using single tap mode
Direction lock
Answering or ending calls
Importing an accessibility settings file
Managing accessibility settings
Saving accessibility settings in a 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
Your device cannot find your current location
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