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English. 10/2014. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-G850Y User Manual English. 10/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read me first Network connectivity Mobile data Wi-Fi Getting started Download booster Tethering and Mobile hotspot Package contents Internet Device layout Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Motions & usability features Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Motions and gestures Air view...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Phone Multimedia Making calls 105 Music Receiving calls 108 Video Options during calls S Health Contacts 110 About S Health Adding contacts 111 Setting up a user profile Managing contacts 112 S Health main screen 114 Walking mate 116 Exercise mate Messages &...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 148 Samsung Music Hub 181 SYSTEM 148 Torch 188 APPLICATIONS 148 Magnifier 149 Google apps Accessibility 196 About Accessibility Connecting with other 197 Using the Home button to open devices accessibility menus 197 Voice feedback (TalkBack) 151 Bluetooth...

  • Page 5: Read Me First

    • 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 6 Read me first Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • 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 8: Device Layout

    Getting started Device layout Proximity/Light sensor Notification light Earpiece Front camera Power button Touch screen Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Speaker Multipurpose jack Microphone GPS antenna Headset jack Flash Volume button Rear camera NFC antenna (on the Back cover battery) Main antenna...
  • Page 9 • 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 10: Using The Sim Or Usim Card And

    Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • O nly nano-SIM cards work with the device. •...
  • Page 11 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 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 12 Getting started Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover. Pull out the battery. Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.
  • Page 13 Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • Page 14 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

  • Page 15: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device.

  • Page 16: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    Getting started Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.

  • Page 17: Basics

    Basics Using the touch screen • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 18 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 19 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down 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. Pinch to zoom out.

  • Page 20: Home Screen Layout

    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, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 21 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
  • Page 22 Basics Using My Magazine My Magazine displays live social network updates and news that you are interested in. To activate My Magazine, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, tap Home screen settings and tick My Magazine. or scroll right to open My Magazine.
  • 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, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen.
  • 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: Notifications And Quick Setting Panels

    Basics Icon Meaning Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar.
  • Page 26 Basics You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view View all quick setting buttons. more detailed settings. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick connect. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness.
  • Page 27 Basics Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel. To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers. Alternatively, tap on the notifications panel.

  • Page 28: Opening Apps

    Basics • M obile hotspot: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • S creen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. • N FC: Refer to for more information. • S ync: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as calendar or email.

  • Page 29: Installing Or Uninstalling Apps

    Basics Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap GALAXY Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
  • Page 30 Basics Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps. On the Apps screen, tap → GALAXY Essentials. Or, on the Home screen, tap the GALAXY Essentials widget, and then tap next to an app. Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap →...

  • Page 31: 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. Change the keyboard settings.
  • Page 32 Basics Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Change the language. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice.

  • Page 33: Screen Capture

    Basics • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut.

  • Page 34: My Files

    Basics My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Search for files or folders. View storage information. Access additional options.
  • Page 35 Basics Viewing files Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Select a folder to open it. To go up a level in the directory, tap . To return to the My Files main screen, tap Select a folder, tap , and then use the following options: •...

  • Page 36: Power Saving Feature

    Basics Power saving feature Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Power saving mode, and then tap the Power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Power saving to activate it.
  • Page 37 Basics On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Ultra power saving mode, and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap U. power saving to activate it. Access additional options.

  • Page 38: Viewing Help Information

    Basics Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Help. To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. Some apps may not include help information.

  • Page 39: Network Connectivity

    Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it.
  • Page 40 Network connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the Wi-Fi networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect. Activating Wi-Fi Passpoint Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 41: Download Booster

    Network connectivity Download booster Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Download booster, and then tap the Download booster switch to activate it.
  • Page 42 Network connectivity Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot. Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to activate it. •...

  • Page 43: Internet

    Network connectivity Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth. Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature. Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information.
  • Page 44 Network connectivity To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Bookmark the current webpage. Open the webpage window manager. Read an article in reading mode. Access additional options. Refresh the current webpage. Open the homepage. View saved pages. Move to the previously-visited View bookmarked webpages.
  • Page 45 Network connectivity Managing the quick access list You can quickly access your frequently-visited webpages by adding them to the quick access list. To add a webpage to the quick access list, open the webpage that you want to add. Then, tap →...

  • Page 46: Motions & Usability Features

    Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it.
  • Page 47 Motions & usability features Smart alert On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Smart alert, and then tap the Smart alert switch to activate it. If you have missed calls or new messages, the device will vibrate when you pick it up. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface.
  • Page 48 Motions & usability features Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again.
  • Page 49 Motions & usability features Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it. Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot.

  • Page 50: Air View

    Motions & usability features Air view Hover over an item or the screen with your finger to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view, and then tap the Air view switch to activate it. Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time.
  • Page 51 Motions & usability features Tap at the left side of the screen to open the Multi window tray. Multi window tray handle Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi window tray. Then, drag it to one of the two windows.
  • Page 52 Motions & usability features Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps. Launch two apps in a split-screen Multi window. → Create. Open the Multi window tray and tap The Multi window combination is added at the top of the Multi window tray. →...
  • Page 53 Motions & usability features Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a white frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi window apps.
  • Page 54 Motions & usability features • : 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. Some apps may not support this feature. •...

  • Page 55: Toolbox

    Motions & usability features Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi window tray. Tap Done. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Toolbox, and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it.

  • Page 56: Increasing Touch Screen Sensitivity

    Motions & usability features Increasing touch screen sensitivity Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display, and then tick Increase touch sensitivity. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activate it. •...

  • Page 57: Personalising

    Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen. To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.
  • Page 58 Personalising Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name for the folder and tap Done. To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap , and then select a colour. To move more apps to a folder, tap , tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the folder.
  • Page 59 Personalising 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. To move an item to a new panel, drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen. You can move folders only in the folder panel.

  • Page 60: Setting Wallpaper And Ringtones

    Personalising Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 61: Changing The Screen Lock Method

    On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, 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 62: Finger Scanner

    Personalising Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • T he Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
  • Page 63 Personalising Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button. Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered. If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints.
  • Page 64 GALAXY Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Verify Samsung account, and then tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it. Enter your Samsung account password...
  • Page 65 Personalising Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Web sign-in and tap the Web sign-in switch to activate it. Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint.

  • Page 66: Private Mode

    Personalising Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely. Hiding content On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 67: Easy Mode

    Personalising Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Private mode to activate it.

  • Page 68: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device

    Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers. Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device. You can download the app from GALAXY Apps or Play Store.

  • Page 69: Setting Up Accounts

    Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your device. You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to...

  • Page 70: Making Calls

    Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs, Favourites, and Contacts. View call and message logs.
  • Page 71 Phone Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts, and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg.
  • Page 72 Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an available speed dial number on the keypad, tap OK, and then select a contact.

  • Page 73: Receiving Calls

    Phone Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. If a call notification pop-up window appears while you are using an app, tap Answer in the pop-up window. If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be answered. When the second call is answered, the first call is put on hold.

  • Page 74: Options During Calls

    Phone Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • A dd call: Dial a second call. • K eypad: Open the keypad. • E nd call: End the current call. •...
  • Page 75 Phone During a video call The following actions are available: • → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. • → Outgoing image: Select an image to show it to the other party. • → Capture image: Capture the other party’s image. •...

  • Page 76: Contacts

    Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. and enter contact information.

  • Page 77: Managing Contacts

    Contacts Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. Adjust the device to fit the card inside the frames on the screen. When the frames turn green, the device automatically takes a photo. The device also reads the contact information from the business card and converts it to a contact entry.
  • Page 78 Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap → Merge accounts → Google or Samsung account. Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services.
  • Page 79 Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • D rag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly.

  • Page 80: Messages & Email

    Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options.

  • Page 81: Messages Email

    Messages & email While composing a message, tap to use one of the following options: • Q uick responses: Select a message template and enter a message. • I nsert smiley: Enter emoticons. • A dd subject: Enter a subject. •...
  • Page 82 Messages & email Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. While viewing a message, tap to use one of the following options: •...
  • Page 83 Messages & email Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • S elect: Select messages to apply options. • D elete: Delete all or selected messages. • D raft messages: View messages saved for later delivery. •...
  • Page 84 Messages & email Sending messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Save the message for later Discard the message. delivery. Send the message. Attach images, videos and others. Access additional options. Add recipients.
  • Page 85 Messages & email Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap Tap a message to read. Delete the message. Access additional options. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options.

  • Page 86: Camera

    Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo or tap to record a video. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. •...
  • Page 87 Camera • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. • M ake sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • T he front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems.
  • Page 88 Camera Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • D o not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. • D o not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
  • Page 89 Camera and select one of the following: • N ear focus: Make the subject stand out and blur the background around the subject. • F ar focus: Blur the subject and make the background stand out around the subject. •...

  • Page 90: Shooting Modes

    Camera Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto. Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the Apps screen, tap Camera →...
  • Page 91 Camera Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos. • B est photo: Take a series of photos and save the best one. To view other photos in the series, scroll left or right. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with •...
  • Page 92 Camera Virtual tour Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, or rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space. The device identifies the photo with Gallery.
  • Page 93 Camera Repeat this action to take more photos. To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail. To delete the last photo that was taken, tap Undo. To finish, tap Dual Camera When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the...

  • Page 94: Camera Settings

    Camera Managing shooting modes Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Manage modes. Downloading shooting modes Download more shooting modes from GALAXY Apps. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Download. Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera →...
  • Page 95 Camera • T ap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos. • S elective focus: Use this to take a photo with an out-of-focus effect. Refer to Selective focus for more information. •...
  • Page 96 Camera • R eview pics/videos: Set the device to show photos or videos after capturing them. • R emote viewfinder: You can control your device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance. This feature may not be available depending on the device you want to connect to. •...

  • Page 97: Gallery

    Gallery Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Rotate the image.
  • Page 98 Gallery Viewing content stored on other devices Search for photos and videos that are stored on other devices and view them on your device. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. All devices must support Wi-Fi Direct or be connected to the same access point. Accessing content on a nearby device To use this feature, open the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 99: Gallery Settings

    Gallery • S lideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • S et as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • P rint: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing more information.

  • Page 100: Studio

    Studio Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Photo studio. Select an image to edit. Edit the image by applying various effects. Apply effects to the image. Apply effects to an image of a person.

  • Page 101: Collage Studio

    Studio Select a save option and tap Save. The edited photo is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio. Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Collage studio.

  • Page 102: Shot & More

    Studio Shot & more Apply various effects to the images you have taken. Only photos taken in shot & more mode can be selected. Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Shot & more. Select an image to edit. Edit the image by applying various effects. Create an image that shows motion trails.

  • Page 103: Video Clip Studio

    Studio Video clip studio Edit or create videos with multiple images and videos. To use this feature, you need to download and install the required app. Tap Studio on the Apps screen. Tap Video clip studio. Select videos to edit and tap Done. You can also select images to create a video.

  • Page 104: Video Trimmer

    Studio When you are finished editing the video, tap Select a save option and tap Done. The edited video is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio. Video trimmer Trim video segments. Tap Studio on the Apps screen.

  • Page 105: Multimedia

    Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play Access additional options. the file. Adjust the volume. Set the file as your favourite song.
  • Page 106 Multimedia To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings, and then tick Smart volume. When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.
  • Page 107 Multimedia Playing music by mood Use this feature to play music that suits your mood. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap → Music square. Songs are automatically categorised by mood. Tap a mood cell or drag multiple cells to listen to the music in the cells. Song categories are based on available information about the song.

  • Page 108: Video

    Multimedia Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Adjust the volume. Search for other devices to play the file. Access additional options. Move forwards or Pause and resume backwards by playback. dragging the bar. Switch to the Change screen ratio.
  • Page 109 Multimedia Capturing images To use this feature, during playback, tap → Settings, tick Capture, and then tap Close. to capture an image from the video during playback. Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Tap and hold a video, tap , and then select a sharing method. Tap →...

  • Page 110: S Health

    S Health About S Health Use this app to set your calorie intake and calorie burning levels based on your physical statistics. You can use it to record the actual calories you eat and burn. Also, the app recommends exercises and provides health tips to help you maintain a balanced-lifestyle. Tap S Health on the Apps screen.

  • Page 111: Setting Up A User Profile

    Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Sign in to your Samsung account. Or, tap Skip to skip this procedure. Enter a user name and your birth date, select your gender, and then tap Next.

  • Page 112: Health Main Screen

    S Health S Health main screen View a summary that shows your current step count and the calories you have burnt or eaten. You can also reorganise shortcuts for easy access to S Health menus and change the background image on the S Health main screen. On the S Health main screen, tap →...
  • Page 113 S Health Using S Health menus to access various menus. My pro le Access the S Health main screen. Select to use menus. • P edometer: Measure your step count and check burnt calories. Refer to Walking mate more information. •...

  • Page 114: Walking Mate

    S Health Walking mate The device counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. It also measures the calories you have burnt using a sensor. → Pedometer. Tap Start and start walking. The device measures your step count, distance travelled, and burnt calories, and displays them in real-time.
  • Page 115 S Health Tap and use the following functions: • D aily step goal: Change the target number of steps. • R eset daily data: Reset the daily step count. • D evice data to view: Select a device to view information recorded by the pedometer. •...

  • Page 116: Exercise Mate

    S Health Resetting the daily step records The device accumulates each day’s step records. To reset the daily step count, tap → Reset daily data → OK. Exercise mate Record your exercise information and burnt calories using S Health’s exercise feature. You can view your exercise and burnt calorie records in a graph and share the data with others.
  • Page 117 S Health Start exercising and use various features on the screen. to lock the screen and display exercise information only. To unlock the screen, tap and hold . Take a photo of the exercise View a map of places you have location.
  • Page 118 S Health Tap and use the following functions: • S et maximum heart rate: Set the device to automatically update your maximum heart rate based on your profile and previous heart rate measurements. Or, set your heart rate to be manually updated and enter it yourself. •...
  • Page 119 S Health Wear the heart rate monitor. → Scan. On the Exercise main screen, tap Select your heart rate monitor from the detected devices list. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your heart rate monitor to your device.
  • Page 120 S Health When connection is made, tap Running on the Exercise main screen. View the connection status. Tap Set workout goal → Training effect goal. Tap Auto in the pop-up window to automatically set the maximum heart rate. The maximum heart rate is the fastest heart rate an individual can achieve through exercise.
  • Page 121 S Health Set the exercise intensity and tap Next. Set the training intensity at one of the three available levels. Set the exercise duration and tap Done. If you set the exercise duration shorter than the recommended duration, the exercise intensity will increase to achieve the TE.
  • Page 122 S Health Viewing a log of burnt calories Compare your burnt calorie records for a period by viewing them in a graph. On the Exercise main screen, tap View the logs of your daily exercise. Access the S Health menu screen.

  • Page 123: Recording Food Intake

    S Health Recording food intake Record your daily food intake and manage your calorie consumption. → Food. next to the meal. Enter the meal information and tap Done. • T o search for a food, tap Search and select it from the search results. •...
  • Page 124 S Health Tap and use the following functions: • D aily calorie goals: Change your daily calorie intake goal. • M y food: Enter the frequently-eaten foods. • R eset daily data: Reset the daily calorie intake data. •...

  • Page 125: Managing Weight

    S Health Entering information about frequently-eaten food Save information about food that you eat frequently. You can quickly update your calorie intake by adding saved food information instead of entering the information each time you eat it. → My food. Tap Add food item, enter the food name and its calorie information, and then tap Save.
  • Page 126 S Health Enter your weight and tap Save. Whenever you change your weight, the device applies it to your profile. View and manage accessory device connections. View the logs of your daily weight. Access additional options. Move to a speci c date to view weight records.

  • Page 127: Installing Additional S Health Apps

    S Health Viewing your recorded weight in a graph Compare your weight records for a period by viewing them in a graph. on the Weight main screen. View the logs of your daily weight. Access the S Health menu View and manage accessory screen.

  • Page 128: Health Settings

    On the S Health main screen, tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • P rofile: Edit your physical statistics. • A ccounts: Sign in to your Samsung account to manage S Health data online. • P assword: Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health.
  • Page 129 • T he personal information collected by S Health may be stored on the device for informative purposes only. Samsung does not receive, store, nor transmit your personal information. (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 130: Security Features

    Security features Emergency mode About emergency mode Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send your location information to others in a message.

  • Page 131: Help Message

    Security features The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode.

  • Page 132: Severe Weather Notifications (Geo News)

    To view information about severe weather conditions and the regions and languages that the information is available in, visit www.samsung.com/geonews. • T o receive severe weather notifications, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
  • Page 133 Security features Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about severe weather conditions in your region in the Geo News widget. On the Home screen, scroll left and tap the Geo News widget. Access additional options.

  • Page 134: Useful Apps And Features

    Useful apps and features S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history. Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder. Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword.
  • Page 135 Useful apps and features S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change the view mode. Access additional options. Go to today's date. Create events or tasks. Tap and use the following: •...
  • Page 136 Useful apps and features Creating events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. Select either event or task and enter details. •...
  • Page 137 Useful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in.
  • Page 138 Useful apps and features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings, and then deselect Open via the home key.
  • Page 139 Useful apps and features Waking up S Voice in standby mode If S Voice is not used for a certain period, it automatically switches to standby mode. Tap the microphone icon or say “Hi Galaxy” to the device to resume voice recognition. Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command from “Hi Galaxy”.

  • Page 140: Clock

    Useful apps and features 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 activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list.
  • Page 141 Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap Deleting clocks Tap →...

  • Page 142: Calculator

    Useful apps and features Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator. To see the calculation history, tap to hide the keypad.
  • Page 143 • S elect: Select memos to apply options. • D elete: Delete memos. • A ccount: Sync memos with your Samsung account. While viewing a memo, tap and use the following options: • D elete: Delete the memo.

  • Page 144: Voice Recorder

    Useful apps and features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark.
  • Page 145 Useful apps and features Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback. •...

  • Page 146: Dropbox

    Useful apps and features Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo, tap → Rename, enter a new name for the voice memo, and then tap OK. Managing categories Tap → Edit categories → , enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap Done. To change or assign voice memo categories, in the list of voice memos, tap and hold the voice memo.

  • Page 147: Flipboard

    Useful apps and features Flipboard Use this app to view live social network updates and news in a personalised magazine format. Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.

  • Page 148: Samsung Music Hub

    Use this app to enjoy unlimited music streaming with a monthly subscription or purchase tracks or albums. Tap Samsung Music Hub on the Apps screen. This app or some features of this app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 149: Google Apps

    Useful apps and features Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Setting up accounts for more information. To view more app information, open the each app’s main screen and tap → Help. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 150 Useful apps and features 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 151: Connecting With Other Devices

    SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • 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.
  • Page 152 Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. Select a device to pair with.

  • Page 153: Wi-Fi Direct

    Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received image is saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list.
  • Page 154 Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image.

  • Page 155: Nfc

    Connecting with other devices About NFC Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna.
  • Page 156 Connecting with other devices Making a purchase with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider.
  • Page 157 When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the file. • D o not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data.

  • Page 158: Quick Connect

    Connecting with other devices Quick connect About Quick connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • C onnection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content.
  • Page 159 Connecting with other devices Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device. and select the device from the list of detected devices. Disconnecting devices To deactivate the Quick connect feature, tap at the top of the screen.

  • Page 160: Screen Mirroring

    Launch the Samsung Link app to use content saved on remotely connected computers. To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account. Install the Samsung Link app on both devices. You can download the app from GALAXY Apps or Play Store.
  • Page 161 Connecting with other devices • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • S ome files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. • T o save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use. •...

  • Page 162: Mobile Printing

    Connecting with other devices Mobile printing 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. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 163: Device & Data Manager

    Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about how to upgrade.

  • Page 164: Transferring Files Between The Device And A Computer

    Device & data manager Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.

  • Page 165: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Device & data manager Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 166: Performing A Data Reset

    Device & data manager Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and then sign in to your Samsung account. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Tap Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up.

  • Page 167: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap You can change the view mode to a grid layout, separate tabs, or a list. Tap → View as and select a view mode.
  • Page 168 Settings To use options, tap . • S can: Search for available networks. • W i-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • A dvanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings. • W PS push button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. •...
  • Page 169 Settings Download booster Set the device to download files via both Wi-Fi and mobile networks at the same time. On the Settings screen, tap Download booster, and then tap the Download booster switch to activate it. You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network. •...
  • Page 170 Settings • U SB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer. • B luetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.
  • Page 171 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Location switch to activate it. • M ode: Select a method to collect your location data. • R ECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View which apps request your current location information and their battery usage.

  • Page 172: Connect And Share

    Settings CONNECT AND SHARE Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information. On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. • A ndroid Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices.

  • Page 173: Sound And Display

    Settings Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others. On the Settings screen, tap Screen Mirroring. SOUND AND DISPLAY Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sound. • S ound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. •...
  • Page 174 Settings • S ound when tapped: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • V ibrate when tapped: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • S AMSUNG APPLICATIONS: Change the notification settings for each app. •...
  • Page 175 Settings • D aydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock. • L ED indicator: – Charging: Set the device to turn on the notification light while the battery is charging. –...
  • Page 176 Settings • C lock size: Change the clock size. • S how date: Set the device to show the date with the clock. • C amera shortcut: Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 177: Personalisation

    Settings Toolbox Set the device to use the toolbox. On the Settings screen, tap Toolbox, and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. View the apps list to display in the toolbox. To edit the apps list, tap Edit. PERSONALISATION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode.
  • Page 178 • A uto disable: Set the device to exit private mode automatically when the screen turns off. Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account. On the Settings screen, tap Finger Scanner.

  • Page 179: Motion

    Settings MOTION Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Motions and gestures. • D irect call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.

  • Page 180: User And Backup

    Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.

  • Page 181: System

    Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • E nglish(US): Select a default keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.
  • Page 182 • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • T ap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap •...
  • Page 183 Settings • O ffline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • B lock offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • B luetooth headset: Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected.
  • Page 184 Settings • S et time: Set the current time manually. • A utomatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • S elect time zone: Set the home time zone. •...
  • Page 185 Settings Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. • D isplay battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life. Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to Power saving feature for more information.
  • Page 186 • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account.
  • Page 187 Find my mobile website. • R eactivation lock: Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device.

  • Page 188: Applications

    Settings APPLICATIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Application manager. Default applications Select a default setting for using apps. On the Settings screen, tap Default applications. Call Customise the settings for calling features. On the Settings screen, tap Call.
  • Page 189 Settings • C all-related pop-ups: – Call notification pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window when you receive an incoming call while using apps. – In-call status pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window that shows the status of a call while using apps.
  • Page 190 Settings • M ore settings: – Caller ID: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. – Call forwarding: Divert incoming calls to another number. – Auto area code: Set the device to automatically insert a prefix (area or country code) before a phone number.
  • Page 191 Settings Contacts Change settings for using contacts. On the Settings screen, tap Contacts. • I mport/export: Import or export contacts. • C ontacts to display: Select which contacts to display. • S wipe to call or send msg: Set the device to make a call or send a message when you drag a contact to the left or right in the contacts list.
  • Page 192 Change settings for using Internet. On the Settings screen, tap Internet. • A ccount: Sign in to a Samsung account. • S et homepage: Set a default homepage. • A utofill forms: Set the device to automatically enter user information, such as names or phone numbers when you fill out forms on webpages.
  • Page 193 Settings Messages Change settings for using messages. On the Settings screen, tap Messages. • D efault messaging app: Select the default app to use for messaging. • D isplay: Change settings for the messaging window, such as the font size, background colour, and more.
  • Page 194 Settings S Planner Change settings for using S Planner. On the Settings screen, tap S Planner. • F irst day of week: Select the first day of a week. • S how week numbers: Set the device to display the number of weeks in a year. •...
  • Page 195 Settings • A uto start speakerphone: Set the device to automatically turn on the speakerphone when making a call with S Voice. • S how body of message: Set the device to display the text of a new message. •...

  • Page 196: Accessibility

    Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. Using the Home button to open accessibility menus Voice feedback (TalkBack) Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Setting notification reminders Reversing the display colours Colour adjustment Setting flash notification...

  • Page 197: Using The Home Button To Open Accessibility Menus

    Accessibility Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • A ccessibility • T alkBack • N egative colours • I nteraction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 198 Accessibility When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you have new notifications, and more. When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items aloud.
  • Page 199 Accessibility • S electing the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • S crolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • R eturning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. •...
  • Page 200 Accessibility Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Use this feature to configure eight shortcut gestures. You can configure gestures such as, dragging your finger upwards and then to the right without releasing it, and more. You can change shortcut gestures or assign features to empty shortcuts. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 201 Accessibility Changing reading units When you use TalkBack, you can listen to the text on the screen. You can drag your finger up, down, left, or right to select the text you want. By default, the device reads text aloud in the selected area.
  • Page 202 Accessibility Pausing TalkBack Open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. When you select Pause feedback at the top left of the screen, TalkBack pauses. When TalkBack is paused, you can resume it by turning on the screen or other methods. To change the method of resuming TalkBack, open the Apps screen and tap Settings →...
  • Page 203 Accessibility Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → TalkBack → Settings. Alternatively, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings.
  • Page 204 Accessibility • F ocus speech audio: Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud. • S ound volume: Adjust the volume that sound is played when you touch the screen to control it.
  • Page 205 Accessibility Using the rapid key input feature Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard. You can use this feature to enter characters instead of releasing your finger and double-tapping on the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
  • Page 206 Changing the input language To add input languages, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Language and input. next to Samsung keyboard → Select input languages and select the Then, tap languages to use.
  • Page 207 Accessibility Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is read aloud, use the following actions: • D eleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. •...

  • Page 208: Changing The Font Size

    Accessibility Changing the font size Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 209: Reversing The Display Colours

    Accessibility Reversing the display colours Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the contrast between black and white.

  • Page 210: Setting Flash Notification

    Caption settings Samsung caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC), and then tap the Subtitles (CC) switch to activate it. Use the following options: • A lignment: Change the position of the caption.

  • Page 211: Adjusting The Sound Balance

    Accessibility Google caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the Google subtitles (CC) switch to activate it. Use the following options: • L anguage: Select a display language for the caption. •...

  • Page 212: Assistant Menu

    Accessibility Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon. Control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon without exploring the screen.
  • Page 213 Accessibility Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap the screen to select items under the cursor.

  • Page 214: Smart Scroll

    Accessibility Smart scroll Set the device to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device. You can use this feature while viewing emails or webpages. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Smart scroll, and then tap the Smart scroll switch to activate it.

  • Page 215: Answering And Ending Calls

    Accessibility Press and hold the Home button and the Volume button down simultaneously while using an app. 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. If you tap the screen or press buttons, such as the Home button, they will not work in this area.

  • Page 216: Managing Accessibility Settings

    Accessibility Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Export the current accessibility settings in a file. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Manage accessibility → Import/ Export, select an export option, and then tap OK. The accessibility settings file is saved to the selected storage location.

  • Page 217: Using Other Useful Features

    Motions and gestures for more information. • U sing the finger scanner: Register your fingerprints to the device to unlock the screen or verify the Samsung account password. Refer to Finger Scanner for more information. • U sing shortcuts to contacts: Add shortcuts to contacts on the Home screen to make calls or send messages more conveniently.

  • Page 218: Troubleshooting

    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 219 • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 220 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • I f the battery terminals are dirty, the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off.
  • Page 221 • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
  • Page 222 • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 223 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 224 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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