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English (HK). 03/2016. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-G9200 User Manual English (HK). 03/2016. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com/hk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basics Camera Gallery Read me first Smart Manager Package contents S Planner Device layout S Health SIM or USIM card S Voice Battery Music Turning the device on and off Video Touchscreen Voice Recorder Home screen My Files Lock screen Memo Notification panel...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 101 Notifications 101 Do not disturb 101 Display 102 Advanced features 103 Wallpaper 103 Themes 103 Lock screen and security 107 Privacy and safety 110 Easy mode 110 Accessibility 111 Accounts 112 Backup and reset 112 Language and input 113 Battery 113 Storage 114 Date and time...

  • Page 4: Basics

    • D efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 6: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout Speaker LED indicator Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Touchscreen Power key SIM card tray Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Recents key Back key Headset jack Loud speaker Multipurpose jack Microphone Infrared port Flash GPS antenna Microphone Volume key Rear camera NFC antenna/Wireless charging coil...
  • Page 7 • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

  • Page 8: Sim Or Usim Card

    Basics SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • O nly nano-SIM cards work with the device. • I n some areas, data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted.
  • Page 9 ) and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 ( Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
  • Page 10 Basics Remove the SIM or USIM card. Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot. Using dual SIM or USIM cards If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device.

  • Page 11: Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • Page 12 Basics Viewing the remaining charging time While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Battery. The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.
  • Page 13 If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Fast charging The device has a built-in fast charging feature.
  • Page 14 • I f you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals, you may lose network reception. • U se Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly. Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

  • Page 15: Turning The Device On And Off

    Basics Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • D isplays colours on the screen as grey tones. • R estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. •...

  • Page 16: Touchscreen

    Basics Touchscreen • D o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 17 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 18 Basics Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen 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. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps...
  • Page 20 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
  • Page 21 Basics Flipboard Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature. On the Home screen, swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category. If this feature is not activated, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen.
  • Page 22 Basics Creating folders On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.
  • Page 23 Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.
  • Page 24 Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.

  • Page 25: Lock Screen

    On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.

  • Page 26: Notification Panel

    Basics Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details. To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards.
  • Page 27 Basics Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more buttons. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button. → EDIT, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to another To rearrange buttons, tap location.

  • Page 28: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Additional keyboard functions Hide the keyboard.
  • Page 29 Basics Additional keyboard functions • : Add an item from the clipboard. → CANGJIE: Switch to the qwerty keyboard. • → STROKE: Switch to stroke mode. Tap stroke keys to enter a character. Tap • when you are unsure about which stroke to enter. •...

  • Page 30: Screen Capture

    Basics Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages. Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up. If the word you want to look up is not selected, drag to select the desired text.

  • Page 31: Opening Apps

    Basics Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it. To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap and select a recent app window. Closing an app and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, tap CLOSE ALL.
  • Page 32 Basics 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. Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding...
  • Page 33 Basics Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between app 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 34 Basics • : Minimise the window. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.

  • Page 35: Device And Data Management

    Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • M obile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
  • Page 36 Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step. Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 37 Wi-Fi network. Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/hk/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
  • Page 38 Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data for the Samsung account, select the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW. To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the Auto back up switch to activate it.

  • Page 39: Quick Connect

    Basics Quick connect Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or TVs, using the Quick connect feature. • I f the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, activate its Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth feature before launching Quick connect on your device.
  • Page 40 Basics Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect. Tap Scan for nearby devices. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Tap Share content and select a media category. Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device. The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category.
  • Page 41 Basics • C ontrol TV: Use your device as a remote control for the TV. • T V sound to mobile device: Listen to the sound via the device’s speaker while watching the TV. You can connect a headset to the device so that others do not hear the TV sound.

  • Page 42: Sharing Files With Contacts

    Basics Sharing files with contacts Share files with your contacts using the simple sharing feature. The following actions are an example of sharing images. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image.

  • Page 43: Emergency Mode

    Basics Emergency mode Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode.

  • Page 44: Applications

    Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 45: Phone

    Applications Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or OK. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL.
  • Page 46 Applications to make a voice call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. Hide the keypad. Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call.
  • Page 47 Applications Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap Phone →...

  • Page 48: Contacts

    Applications • I nternet: Browse webpages. • C ontacts: Open the contacts list. • S Planner: Open the calendar. • M emo: Create a memo. • : End the current call. Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating contacts manually Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.
  • Page 49 Applications Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → MORE → Settings → Import/Export contacts → IMPORT and select an import option. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: •...

  • Page 50: Messages

    Applications Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation. Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list.

  • Page 51: Internet

    Applications On the messages list, select a contact. View your conversation. Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.

  • Page 52: Email

    Applications Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Tap Email on the Apps screen. Enter the email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 53: Camera

    Applications Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. •...
  • Page 54 Applications Current mode Preview thumbnail Hide or show the Record a video. setting icons. Quick settings Take a photo. Switch between the front and rear Camera settings cameras. Shooting modes On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured.
  • Page 55 Applications Launching Camera quickly Press the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera. Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated. HDR (High Dynamic Range) Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.
  • Page 56 Applications Tracking AF Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition. On the preview screen, tap and tap the Tracking AF switch to activate it. to return to the preview screen.
  • Page 57 Applications Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Pro. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Select a colour effect.
  • Page 58 Applications Separating the exposure area and the focus area If bright light affects the contrast or the subject is outside the auto focus area, use this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure. You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subject.
  • Page 59 Applications Selective focus Use the out-of-focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Selective focus. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo. Tap the preview thumbnail.
  • Page 60 Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
  • Page 61 Applications To change your channel’s name, tap the default name and enter a new name. To set your broadcast as public or private, tap Settings → Privacy. Tap Invite and select contacts. When the broadcast starts, the video link will be sent to the selected contacts via message.
  • Page 62 Applications Slow motion Record a video for viewing it in slow motion. You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion. The focal length may become shorter when using this mode. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Slow motion. to start recording.
  • Page 63 Applications 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. Start bracket End bracket Slow motion section...
  • Page 64 Applications On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section. Editing fast motion sections On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section. to pause playback.
  • Page 65 Applications Virtual shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles. You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo. On the preview screen, tap MODE →...
  • Page 66 Applications Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.
  • Page 67 Applications Wide selfie Take a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Wide selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.
  • Page 68 Applications Interval shot Take series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Interval shot. When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.
  • Page 69 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 which camera is being used. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. To download more effects, tap Download.
  • Page 70 Applications • T racking AF: Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject or camera moves. • V ideo stabilisation: Activate anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurriness resulting from camera shake while recording a video. •...

  • Page 71: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device. Viewing images or videos Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the previous screen.

  • Page 72: Smart Manager

    Applications Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Deleting multiple images and videos On the Gallery main screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. Tick the images or videos to delete.
  • Page 73 Applications Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions. • C learing some memory. • D eleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. •...
  • Page 74 Applications S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap S Planner 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 75 Applications Creating tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. → Tasks. Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 76 Applications Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Goals and programmes Trackers • G OALS: Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress. •...
  • Page 77 (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.
  • Page 78 Applications S Voice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Setting a wake-up command You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. When launching S Voice for the first time, tap START and set your own wake-up command. →...
  • Page 79 Applications Say a voice command. If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap . This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period. Tips for better voice recognition •...

  • Page 80: Music

    Applications Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a category from the top of the screen, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Access additional options.

  • Page 81: Video

    Applications Video Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Adjust the volume. Change screen ratio.

  • Page 82: Voice Recorder

    Applications Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations, such as in an interview. The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources. Making voice recordings On the Apps screen, tap 工具 → Voice Recorder. to start recording.
  • Page 83 Applications Changing the recording mode On the Apps screen, tap 工具 → Voice Recorder. Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen. • S TANDARD: This is the normal recording mode. • I NTERVIEW: The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions. In this mode, both the top and the bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound.

  • Page 84: My Files

    Applications My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. On the Apps screen, tap 工具 → My Files. View files by category, or view files stored in the device or a cloud storage service. To check the status of used and available memory capacity, tap STORAGE USAGE.

  • Page 85: Clock

    Applications Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field.

  • Page 86: Calculator

    Applications Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP. Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. Timer On the Apps screen, tap Clock →...

  • Page 87: Google Apps

    Applications Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 88 Applications Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location. Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others.

  • Page 89: Settings

    Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap EDIT. Then, tick items to add or deselect items to remove.
  • Page 90 Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed. If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its Wi-Fi Direct feature.

  • Page 91: Bluetooth

    • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.

  • Page 92: Flight Mode

    Settings Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image.

  • Page 93: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Settings 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. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering. You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

  • Page 94: Data Usage

    Settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Data usage. • M obile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. •...

  • Page 95: Mobile Networks

    Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks. • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • A ccess Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). •...
  • Page 96 Settings Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service.

  • Page 97: More Connection Settings

    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. More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features.
  • Page 98 Settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.
  • Page 99 Settings Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information.

  • Page 100: Applications

    Settings Applications Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. On the Settings screen, tap Applications. • A pplication manager: View and manage the apps on your device. • D efault applications: Select a default settings for using apps. •...

  • Page 101: Notifications

    Settings Notifications Change the notification settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for allowed exceptions. On the Settings screen, tap Do not disturb. •...

  • Page 102: Advanced Features

    Settings • L ED indicator: Set the device to turn on the LED indicator while the battery is charging, when you have notifications, or when you make voice recordings. • K eep screen turned off: Set the device to prevent the screen from turning on when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.

  • Page 103: Wallpaper

    You can also access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown...
  • Page 104 • S creen lock • W eb sign-in • V erify Samsung account • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • F ingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device.
  • Page 105 Settings • T he device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers. • I f you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints. Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger. •...
  • Page 106 Settings Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.

  • Page 107: Privacy And Safety

    • R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • S end SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times.
  • Page 108 Settings Hiding content On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items. Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private. If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. The selected items will be moved to the private folder.
  • Page 109 Settings Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off. On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.

  • Page 110: Easy Mode

    Settings Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. Switching to easy mode On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode. Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout. Tap DONE.

  • Page 111: Accounts

    To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account. Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services.

  • Page 112: Backup And Reset

    Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • B ack up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.

  • Page 113: Battery

    Settings Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.

  • Page 114: Date And Time

    Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset.

  • Page 115: Appendix

    Appendix Accessibility About Accessibility Improve accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have impaired vision, hearing, and reduced dexterity. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility. Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 116 Appendix Voice Assistant (Voice feedback) Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant When you activate Voice Assistant, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features when you tap it once. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Voice Assistant, and then tap the switch to activate it.
  • Page 117 Appendix Two finger gestures • T apping: Pause or resume voice feedback. • T apping twice: Start, pause, or resume playback. • T apping three times: Check the current time, remaining battery power, and more. To change items that are read aloud, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Accessibility →...
  • Page 118 Appendix Configuring settings for Voice Assistant Configure settings for Voice Assistant for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Voice Assistant → SETTINGS. • S peech volume: Select the volume level for voice feedback. •...
  • Page 119 Appendix • B ack and Recents key feedback: Set the device to provide voice feedback when you tap once. Tap twice to activate them. • Q uick menu: Select contextual menu options to display when you swipe to the left or right with three fingers.
  • Page 120 Appendix Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard, tap the text input field, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly. To activate the rapid key input feature, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tap the Rapid key input switch to activate it. When you touch the keyboard with your finger, the device reads aloud the character keys under your finger.
  • Page 121 Using the high contrast keyboard Increase the size of the Samsung keyboard and change the key colours to increase the contrast between the text and the background. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tap the High contrast keyboard switch to activate it.
  • Page 122 Appendix Magnifying the screen Magnify the screen and zoom in on a specific area. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Magnification gestures, and then tap the switch to activate it. • Z ooming in and out: Quickly tap the screen three times to zoom in on a specific area. Quickly tap the screen three times again to return to the normal view.
  • Page 123 Appendix Hearing Sound detectors Set the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying. Baby crying detector On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Sound detectors, and then tap the Baby crying detector switch to activate it. The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log.
  • Page 124 Appendix Caption settings On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC) or Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the switch to activate it. Select an option for configuring the caption settings. Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset.
  • Page 125 Appendix Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps, features, and settings. You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu.
  • Page 126 Appendix Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu → Assistant plus, tap the switch to activate it, and then select apps. Easy screen turn on Turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at the top of the device.
  • Page 127 Appendix Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict. Tap DONE. The device displays the restricted area. The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device’s hard keys will be disabled. To deactivate interaction control mode, press and hold the Home key and the Volume key down simultaneously.
  • Page 128 Appendix Using single tap mode When an alarm sounds or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging the button. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility, and then tap the Single tap mode switch to activate it.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
  • Page 130 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is updated to the latest version. • I f the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions.
  • Page 131 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced.
  • Page 132 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. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app.
  • Page 133 • E nsure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer •...
  • Page 134 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device.
  • Page 135 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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