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Samsung SM-G930W8 User Manual Addendum

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User Manual Addendum
Android 7.0 Software Update
Note: This addendum applies only if your device has been updated to
Android version 7.0 ("Android Nougat"). If you have not updated the
operating system to Android 7.0, please refer to the original user guide for
your device for operating instructions.
S7 User Guide
S7 edge User Guide
English (CA). 02/2017. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 (SM-G930W8 S7 edge (SM-G935W8) User Manual Addendum Android 7.0 Software Update Note: This addendum applies only if your device has been updated to Android version 7.0 (“Android Nougat”). If you have not updated the operating system to Android 7.0, please refer to the original user guide for your device for operating instructions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Always On Display Notification panel Settings Entering text Connections Screen capture Display Multi window Wallpapers and themes Samsung account Advanced features Transferring data from your previous Device maintenance device Applications Device and data management Lock screen and security QUICK CONNECT...

  • Page 3: Basics

    • If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved one.
  • Page 4 Basics When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods, your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any running apps and do not use the device for a while. The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat.
  • Page 5 • Decrease the screen brightness. • If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid damaging the device or shortening the battery’s lifespan.
  • Page 6 Basics Battery Charging the battery Viewing the estimated charging time While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Battery. The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions.
  • Page 7 Basics Power saving mode New power saving modes replace Power saving mode and Ultra power saving mode.. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Battery → MID. Tap CUSTOMIZE to change the power saving settings before entering power saving mode.

  • Page 8: Home Screen

    Basics Memory card (microSD card) Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Storage → → Storage settings → SD card → UNMOUNT. Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device.
  • Page 9 Basics Apps screen Moving items On the Apps screen, tap → Edit. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps you want.

  • Page 10: Edge Screen

    Basics Edge screen Applies to S7 edge only. Editing the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the panel. to open the Edge panel settings screen. Tick Edge panels to display. To edit a panel, tap EDIT. To download additional panels, tap DOWNLOAD.
  • Page 11 Basics People edge Adding contacts to the People edge panel Add frequently used contacts to the People edge panel and set them as your priority contacts. and select a contact from your favourites list, or tap SELECT CONTACT, select contacts, and then tap DONE. Only contacts saved in Contacts can be added to the People edge panel.
  • Page 12 Basics Tasks edge Editing the Tasks edge panel • To add a task, tap on the panel and tap a task from the tasks list. • To delete a task, tap and hold a task on the panel and drag it to Remove at the top of the panel.

  • Page 13: Always On Display

    Basics Always On Display You can set the device to display information, such as a clock, calendar, or image, on the screen when it is turned off. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display → Always On Display and tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 14 Basics If the screen is locked, you must unlock it to view notifications. Controlling music playback when the screen is off You can control music playback when the screen is off, without turning on the screen. Double-tap the title of the currently playing song with your finger. The music controller will appear.

  • Page 15: Notification Panel

    Basics Notification panel Using the notification panel You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Launch Settings. Quick setting buttons Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Access the notification settings. Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features.

  • Page 16: Entering Text

    Basics To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button. To rearrange buttons, tap → Edit, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to another location. Finder Search for a variety of content with a keyword or search for nearby devices.

  • Page 17: Screen Capture

    Basics Additional keyboard functions New option: • : Change the keyboard for one-handed operation. Screen capture After capturing a screenshot, use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen: • Scroll capture: Capture content that continues across multiple screens, such as a webpage.
  • Page 18 Basics Split screen view Pop-up view Split screen view to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window. The selected app will launch in the upper window. In the lower window, swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch. To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps, tap MORE APPS and select an app.
  • Page 19 Basics Using additional options Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options. Switch locations between app windows. Close the currently selected app. Switch the selected window to a pop-up view. Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window.
  • Page 20 Basics Minimizing the split screen view Press the Home key to minimize the split screen view. The icon will appear on the status bar. The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain active in the minimized split screen view.

  • Page 21: Samsung Account

    Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts → Add account. Tap Samsung account → CREATE ACCOUNT.

  • Page 22: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device

    Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer contacts, images, and other data from a previous device to your device via Smart Switch (wirelessly or using a USB connector) or Samsung Cloud. • This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers.
  • Page 23 Basics On the previous device, tap ALLOW. Your device will recognize the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from the previous device. Do not disconnect the USB cable or USB connector from the device when you are transferring files.

  • Page 24: Device And Data Management

    Basics Transferring data via Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer Samsung account for more information.
  • Page 25 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore → Back up my data for the Samsung account, tap the switches next to the items you want to back up to activate them, and then tap BACK UP NOW.

  • Page 26: Quick Connect

    Basics QUICK CONNECT Connecting to other devices Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap Search phone and scan for nearby devices. Tap QUICK CONNECT. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features will be activated and the device will automatically search for nearby devices.

  • Page 27: Sharing Features

    Basics Select a feature and follow the on-screen instructions to use the feature. Available features may vary depending on the TV. • View device on TV (Smart View): View your device’s content on the TV screen. You may need to activate the Screen Mirroring feature on the TV depending on the TV you want to connect.

  • Page 28: Emergency Mode

    Basics Tap Share and select a sharing method, such as Bluetooth or email. You can also use the following options: • Transfer files to device: Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth. The visibility settings must be activated on the devices. •...

  • Page 29: Applications

    Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Managing apps Setting app permissions To view your app permission settings, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Applications. Select an app and tap Permissions. You can view the app’s permissions list and change its permissions. To view or change app permission settings by permission category, open the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 30 Applications Receiving calls Rejecting a call To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen, tap Phone → → Settings → Quick decline messages, enter a message, and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls.

  • Page 31: Contacts

    Synching contacts with your web accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts, select account type, select the account to sync with, and then tap Contacts (Samsung account) or Sync Contacts. Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.

  • Page 32: Messages

    Applications Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages, or sync or move contacts to other accounts, your contacts list may include duplicate contacts. Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list. Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. Tap →...

  • Page 33: Email

    Applications Enter a message. Access additional options. Edit recipients. Add recipients from the contacts list. Attach files. Send the message. Enter a message. Enter emoticons. Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap →...

  • Page 34: Camera

    Applications Camera Launching Camera Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions. You can change the shooting mode, switch between cameras, or apply filter effects. Front camera preview Shooting modes Rear camera preview Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras.
  • Page 35 Applications Viewing filter effects On the preview screen, swipe from the right to the left to open the filter effects list. You can apply a unique feel to your photos or videos. This feature is only available in some shooting modes. Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
  • Page 36 Applications HDR (High Dynamic Range) Use HDR mode to capture photos and videos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. On the preview screen, tap repeatedly until you reach the desired option. • : The device automatically activates HDR mode depending on the shooting conditions.
  • Page 37 Applications On the shooting modes list, tap Pro. Select options and customize the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Change the focus mode. Drag the adjustment bar towards to manually adjust the focus. To switch to auto focus mode, drag the adjustment bar towards Auto. •...
  • Page 38 Applications Motion panorama You can take and view a panorama with motion. When taking motion panoramas, sound will not be recorded. On the panorama preview screen, tap to activate the motion panorama feature and take a motion panorama. On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. The captured motion panorama will be played.
  • Page 39 Applications Tap the screen and tap to pause playback. Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to set the duration of the video to be played. Drag to select the area of the video to be played in slow motion. To set a slow motion section more precisely, tap and hold , and then drag your finger to the left or right to move through the section frame by frame.
  • Page 40 Applications Wide selfie → Ways to take To use various shooting options for the front camera, tap pictures, and then tap the switches to activate them. Wide self-portrait with motion You can take and view a wide self-portrait with motion. •...
  • Page 41 Applications Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and camera used. • : Use this to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details, even in bright and dark areas.
  • Page 42 Applications Camera settings On the preview screen, tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. REAR CAMERA • Picture size: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos, but they will take up more memory.
  • Page 43 • Volume key function: Set the device to use the Volume key to control the shutter. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. • Contact us: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung Members for more information.

  • Page 44: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Viewing images and videos Viewing videos On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → PICTURES. Select a video to play. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. Access additional options. Skip to the previous Skip to the next video.
  • Page 45 Applications Viewing albums You can sort the images and videos saved in your device by folder or album. The animations or collages you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → ALBUMS and select an album. Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories.
  • Page 46 Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap DELETE. Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Cloud and access them from other devices. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud.

  • Page 47: Samsung Members

    You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips. Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.

  • Page 48: Game Launcher

    Applications Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily. Access additional options. Add games. Turn on or off the Game Tools Reduce the battery usage for icon.
  • Page 49 Applications Using Game Tools You can set the Game Tools icon to be displayed as a floating icon on game screens. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features → Games and tap the Game Tools switch to activate it. While playing a game, tap to display the game tools.

  • Page 50: Calendar

    Applications Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap Calendar on the Apps screen. or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Enter event details.

  • Page 51: S Health

    When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Tap Samsung → S Health on the Apps screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 52 You can also compare your step count records with other S Health users, compete with your friends, and view health tips. Tap Samsung → S Health on the Apps screen. Some features may not be available depending on the region.

  • Page 53: My Files

    When you review interview recordings, you can mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Voice Recorder. Tap LIST and select a voice recording made in interview mode. To mute certain sound sources, tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted.

  • Page 54: Clock

    Applications Clock ALARM On the Apps screen, tap Clock → ALARM. Setting alarms in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list.

  • Page 55: Settings

    Settings Menus and menu item locations have changed significantly. Connections Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.
  • Page 56 Settings Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. Select a device to pair with. Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open. Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.
  • Page 57 Settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customize the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage. • Data saver: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection.
  • Page 58 Settings NFC and payment Using the NFC feature Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product information from NFC tags. On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it.
  • Page 59 Settings Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna. When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item. If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail. Mobile hotspot and tethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available.
  • Page 60 Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks. • Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Network mode: Select a network type. • Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). •...

  • Page 61: Display

    Settings Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. Numerous additions to this menu: • Blue light filter: Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings. Refer to Blue light filter for more information.

  • Page 62: Wallpapers And Themes

    Settings To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen, tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to activate it and select an option. • Sunset to sunrise: Set the device to apply the blue light filter at night and turn it off in the morning, based on your location.

  • Page 63: Advanced Features

    Settings Advanced features Options On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features. Numerous additions to this menu: • Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display.

  • Page 64: Device Maintenance

    Settings To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it. The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Adding emergency contacts On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features →...
  • Page 65 Settings Using the quick optimization feature On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → FIX NOW or OPTIMIZE NOW. The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions. • Clearing some memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. •...

  • Page 66: Applications

    Settings Storage Check the status of the used and available memory. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Storage. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you update the device.

  • Page 67: Lock Screen And Security

    ID or password. Before you start • To use this feature, your device must be connected to a mobile network. • To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. For more information, refer to Samsung account.
  • Page 68 Pass registration. Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password saving. Open a website that you want to sign in to. Enter your user name and password, and then tap the website’s sign in button.
  • Page 69 When using apps that support Samsung Pass, you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass. To see the list of apps that support Samsung Pass, open the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Samsung Pass → Supported apps. If there are no apps that support Samsung Pass, Supported apps will not appear.
  • Page 70 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → My Files → Private. Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen.
  • Page 71 Settings Unhiding content In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide. Tap → Remove from Private. Select a folder to move the items to, and then tap DONE. The items will be moved to the selected folder. Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off.

  • Page 72: Cloud And Accounts

    Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud, or reset your device. You can also register and manage accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, and transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch.
  • Page 73 On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore. SAMSUNG ACCOUNT • Back up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to Samsung Cloud. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.

  • Page 74: Google

    • Contact us: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung Members for more information. • Report diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • Reset: Reset your device’s settings or perform a factory data reset.

  • Page 75: Software Update

    Settings Software update Update your device’s software or change the update settings. On the Settings screen, tap Software update. • Download updates manually: Check for and install updates manually. • Download updates automatically: Set the device to check for and download updates automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 76: Appendix

    Appendix Accessibility Voice Assistant (Voice feedback) Setting text-to-speech features This menu is no longer available. Vision Changing the screen zoom and font Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Screen zoom and font. Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers Enlarge the pointer when using an external mouse or touchpad.

  • Page 77: Removing The Battery

    • Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and...
  • Page 78 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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