Samsung Galaxy Alpha - User Manual

7 Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and...

Getting started 8 Device layout Back button Multipurpose jack Speaker Notification light Recent apps button Microphone Power button Home button Earpiece Front camera Touch screen Proximity/Light sensor Main antenna Headset jack Volume button NFC antenna (on the battery) Rear camera GPS antenna Flash...

Getting started 9 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contac...

Getting started 10 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. • Only nano-SIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available dependin...

Getting started 12 4 Replace the back cover. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.

Getting started 13 Charging the battery 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...

Getting started 14 • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device...

Getting started 15 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.To turn off the device, press and hold th...

Getting started 16 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 i...

17 Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your...

Basics 18 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.

Basics 19 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.

Basics 20 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 v...

Basics 21 Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.

Basics 22 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 . On the Home screen, tap or scroll right to open My Magazine...

Basics 23 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 Managin...

Basics 24 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. Icon Meaning No sign...

Basics 25 Icon Meaning Error occurred or caution requiredBattery 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. To see more information about the icons, o...

Basics 26 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. View all quick setting buttons. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view ...

Basics 27 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 notificati...

Basics 28 • Mobile hotspot : Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • Screen Mirroring : Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. • NFC : Refer to NFC for more information. • Sync : When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as calendar or e...

Basics 29 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.Select an app...

Basics 30 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 ...

Basics 31 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. Break to the next line. Delete a ...

Basics 32 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. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice. Change the language. • : Switch to handwriting mode....

Basics 33 • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab. Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut . The selecte...

Basics 34 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. Access additional options. View the download history. Search for files or folders. View files saved in cloud storage serv...

Basics 35 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: • Select : Select files or folders to apply options. • Delete : Delete ...

Basics 36 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 ...

Basics 37 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. To add an app to the Home screen, tap and select an app.To remove an ap...

38 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 ...

Network connectivity 39 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 CONNEC...

Network connectivity 40 Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. You may incur additi...

Network connectivity 41 Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot . 2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. 3 Tick USB tethering . appears on the status bar when...

Network connectivity 42 Internet Browsing webpages 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . To search the web by voice, tap . To view the ...

Network connectivity 43 Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings → Set homepage , and then select one of the following: • Quick access : Set the quick access list as your homepage. • Current page : Set the current webpage as your homepage. • Most visited sites : Set the l...

44 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. While ...

Motions & usability features 45 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 i...

Motions & usability features 46 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.

Motions & usability features 48 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 ...

Motions & usability features 50 Creating a Multi window combination Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi window apps. 1 Launch two apps in a split-screen Multi window. 2 Open the Multi window tray and tap → Create . The Multi window combination is added at the ...

Motions & usability features 51 Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi window apps.

Motions & usability features 52 • : 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. • : Close the app. Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray You ca...

Motions & usability features 53 3 Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi window tray. 4 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, ...

Motions & usability features 54 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 activat...

55 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 ...

Personalising 56 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 and hold an app, and then ...

Personalising 57 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. This feature may not b...

Personalising 58 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. 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wallpaper...

Personalising 59 Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock , and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever...

Personalising 60 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: • The Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button is not scratched ...

Personalising 61 3 Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. 4 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 ...

Personalising 62 Changing the alternative password You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Change backup password . 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap . 3 Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE...

Personalising 63 3 When the installation is complete, tap LINK PAYPAL ACCOUNT . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to the PayPal website and register your fingerprints. Private mode About private mode Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as image...

Personalising 64 Viewing hidden content You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated. 1 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. 2 Enter the...

Personalising 65 Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. Using Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer ...

Personalising 66 3 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable. 4 On the computer, click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device. Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung K...

67 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 . Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list....

Phone 68 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 message . Making calls f...

Phone 69 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 avai...

Phone 70 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 answe...

Phone 71 Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • Add call : Dial a second call. • Keypad : Open the keypad. • End call : End the current call. • Speaker : Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into...

Phone 72 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. • → Record video : Record a video of the other party’s images...

73 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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . 2 Tap and enter contact inform...

Contacts 74 3 Place a business card on the flat surface and rotate the device to landscape orientation. 4 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 busi...

Contacts 75 Managing groups On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . Tap . Creating a new group Tap , enter a group name, and then tap SAVE . Adding contacts to a group Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap DONE . Deleting a group Tap → Delete group , select user-a...

Contacts 76 Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • Tap the search field at the top of t...

77 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. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . 3 Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options...

Messages & email 79 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 fol...

Messages & email 80 Managing messages While viewing the list of messages, tap and use the following options: • Select : Select messages to apply options. • Draft messages : View messages saved for later delivery. • Locked messages : View locked messages. • Scheduled messages : View scheduled mes...

Messages & email 81 Sending messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Add a CC or BCC. Add recipients. Add recipients from the contacts list. Enter a message. Enter a subject. Send the message. Access additional options. Attach images, videos an...

Messages & email 82 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. Open attachments. Reply to the message. Add this email address to the contacts list or view oth...

83 Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • To capture an...

Camera 84 • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. • The front camera lens is suitable for taking wide-angle photos. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos a...

Camera 87 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 → MO...

Camera 88 4 Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos. • Best 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 . • Best face : Take multiple group shots at the s...

Camera 89 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 in G...

Camera 90 5 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 . 6 To finish, tap . Dual Camera When you take a land...

Camera 91 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 t...

94 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. Access additional options. Delete the image. M...

Gallery 95 Viewing content stored on other devices Search for content that is stored in other devices and view it 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, o...

Gallery 96 • Slideshow : Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • Set as : Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • Print : Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Move to Private : Move files to the private fo...

97 Studio Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Photo studio . 3 Select an image to edit. 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Decorate the image by adding stickers, inserting a frame, or drawing on the image. Apply effects to an image ...

Studio 98 6 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. 1 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Collage studio . 3 Select images to combine ...

Studio 100 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. 1 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Video clip studio . 3 Select videos to edit and tap DONE . You can also select images to create a video. ...

Studio 101 5 When you are finished editing the video, tap . 6 Select a save option and tap SAVE . The edited video is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio . Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 Tap Studio on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Video trimmer . 3 Select a ...

102 Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Add the song to a playlist. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Access additional options. Change the repeat mode. Skip to th...

Multimedia 103 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. Smart volume ma...

Multimedia 104 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 ...

Multimedia 105 Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Search for other devices to play the file. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap an...

Multimedia 106 Capturing images To use this feature, during playback, tap → Settings , tick Capture , and then tap CLOSE . Tap 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...

107 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...

S Health 108 Setting up a user profile When running this app for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then set up a user profile. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Read the on-screen information about the app and tap NEXT . 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions, ...

S Health 109 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 → Edit favour...

S Health 110 Using S Health menus Tap to access various menus. Select to use menus. Access the S Health main screen. My profile • Pedometer : Measure your step count and check burnt calories. Refer to Walking mate for more information. • Exercise : Record exercise duration and check burnt calories. ...

S Health 112 Tap and use the following functions: • Daily step goal : Change the target number of steps. • Share via : Send the current page to others. • Settings : Configure settings for S Health. • Help : View more information about using this feature. • You may experience a brief delay while the ...

S Health 113 Resetting the daily step records The device accumulates each day’s step records.To reset the daily step count, tap → Settings → Reset data , and then tick Pedometer . Exercise mate Record your exercise information and burnt calories using S Health’s exercise feature. You can view your e...

S Health 115 Tap and use the following functions: • Set 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. • Settings : Configure setting...

S Health 119 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 . Return to the previous screen. View hourly, daily, or monthly records in a graph. View your burnt calories in a graph. Access the S Health menu s...

S Health 120 Recording food intake Record your daily food intake and manage your calorie consumption. 1 Tap → Food . 2 Tap next to the meal. 3 Enter the meal information and tap DONE . • To search for a food, tap Search and select it from the search results. • To select from a food list sorted into ...

S Health 121 Tap and use the following functions: • Daily calorie goals : Change your daily calorie intake goal. • My food : Enter the frequently-eaten foods. • Share via : Send the current page to others. • Settings : Configure settings for S Health. • Help : View more information about using this ...

S Health 122 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. 1 Tap → MY FOOD . 2 Tap Add food item , enter the f...

S Health 123 3 Enter your weight and tap SAVE . Whenever you change your weight, the device applies it to your profile. View weight records in a graph. Height information Access additional options. View and manage accessory device connections. Move to a specific date to view weight records. Weight i...

S Health 124 Viewing your recorded weight in a graph Compare your weight records for a period by viewing them in a graph.Tap on the Weight main screen. Return to the previous screen. View and manage accessory device connections. View hourly, daily, or monthly records in a graph. View your weight rec...

S Health 125 S Health settings On the S Health main screen, tap → Settings , and then select one of the following: • Edit profile : Edit your physical statistics. • Accounts : Sign in to your Samsung account to manage S Health data online. • Password : Set a PIN to lock or unlock S Health. • Unit se...

127 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 f...

Security features 128 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 th...

Security features 129 Sending help messages In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power button three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The messages include your location information. Severe weather notifications (Geo News) About severe weather notifications (Geo News)...

Security features 130 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. Current location Information about severe weather conditions for your...

131 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.To get more refin...

Useful apps and features 132 S Planner Starting S Planner Use this app to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Access additional options. Create events or tasks. Change the view mode. Go to today's date. Tap and use the following: • Select date to view : Move to a specific date....

Useful apps and features 133 Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. 3 Select either event or task and enter details. • Add event : Set a start and end date for an event. You can set an op...

Useful apps and features 134 Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync now . To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is ...

Useful apps and features 135 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...

Useful apps and features 136 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 ...

Useful apps and features 137 • Smart alarm : Set a time and tone for the smart alarm. A smart alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound. The volume of the smart alarm increases gradually until you turn it off or the preset alarm sounds. Stopping alarms Dr...

Useful apps and features 138 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, ta...

Useful apps and features 139 Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos.On the memos list, tap → MANAGE CATEGORIES . To add a new category, tap , enter a category name, and then tap OK . To delete a category, tap next to the category.To rename a category, tap and ...

Useful apps and features 140 Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap 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. Display the l...

Useful apps and features 141 Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for loop playback. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Skip a silent portion in the voice memo. • : Insert bookmark...

Useful apps and features 142 Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo, tap → Rename , enter a new name for the voice memo, and then tap RENAME . Managing categories Tap → Edit categories → , enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap OK . To change or assign voice memo categories, ...

Useful apps and features 143 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 af...

Useful apps and features 144 Torch Use this widget to turn the flash on or off to improve visibility.To add it to the Home screen, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold the Torch widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. Tap the Torch widget on the Home scre...

Useful apps and features 145 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, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be availabl...

147 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or re...

Connecting with other devices 148 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 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. 2 Select a device t...

Connecting with other devices 149 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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth . The device displays the ...

Connecting with other devices 150 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 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery . 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Dire...

Connecting with other devices 151 NFC 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 con...

Connecting with other devices 152 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.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC ...

Connecting with other devices 153 S Beam Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents. 1 Activate the S Beam feature on the receiving device. 2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC , and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and...

Connecting with other devices 154 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. • Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared co...

Connecting with other devices 155 Re-searching for devices If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.Tap 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. Alternatively,...

Connecting with other devices 156 Exploring computers 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 . 1 Open...

Connecting with other devices 157 • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. • To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use. • If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShar...

Connecting with other devices 158 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 scr...

159 Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software updates → Upd...

Device & data manager 160 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...

Device & data manager 161 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. 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.Samsung Kies launch...

Device & data manager 162 Using a Samsung account 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account , and then sign in to your Samsung account. 2 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 3 Tap Cloud → Backup , tick the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW → BACK UP . To...

163 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. Quick ...

Settings 164 To use options, tap . • Scan : Search for available networks. • Wi-Fi Direct : Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via Wi-Fi to share files. • Advanced : Customise Wi-Fi settings. • WPS push button : Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button. • WPS PIN entry : ...

Settings 165 Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth , and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it. To use more options, tap . • Visibility timeout : Set duration that the device is visible. • Received files : V...

Settings 166 Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage . • Mobile data : Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Set mobile data limit : Set a limit for mobile data usage. To use more o...

Settings 167 Mobile networks • Mobile data : Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Data roaming : Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Access Point Names : Set up access point names (APNs). • Network mode : Select a network type. • Network operator...

Settings 168 Nearby devices Change settings for sharing content when you connect the device to nearby devices.On the Settings screen, tap Nearby devices , and then tap the Nearby devices switch to activate it. • Device name : View the media server name for your device. • Content to share : Select co...

Settings 169 • Ringtones : Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. • Vibrations : Add or select a vibration pattern. • Notification ringtone : Select a ringtone for events, such as incoming messages and missed calls. Display Change the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Br...

Settings 170 • LED indicator : – Charging : Set the device to turn on the notification light while the battery is charging. – Low battery : Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low. – Notifications : Set the device to turn on the notification light when you have misse...

Settings 172 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.On the Settings screen, t...

Settings 173 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 . • Fingerprint manager : Register or delete fingerprint information. • Change backup password : Change the alternative password to u...

Settings 174 • Mute/Pause : Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback by using palm motions or looking away from the screen. – Placing palm on screen : Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback when you cover the screen with your pa...

Settings 175 Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset . • Back up my data : Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore ...

Settings 176 Samsung keyboard Change the Samsung keyboard settings. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(UK) : Select a default keyboard layout. • Select input languages : Select languages for text input. • Predictive text : Activate predictive text m...

Settings 177 Google voice typing Change the voice input settings. • Choose input languages : Select languages for text input. • Block offensive words : Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition : Download and install language ...

Settings 178 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. • Automatic date and time : Automaticall...

Settings 179 • Send help messages : Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power button three times. – Send pictures : Set the device to send photos taken by the front and rear cameras with the help message. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider....

Settings 180 • Ultra power saving mode : Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used. Standby time may ...

Settings 181 • SIM change alert : Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • Go to website : Access the Find my mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile websit...

Settings 182 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 ...

189 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 menusVoice feedback (TalkBack)Changing the font sizeMagnifying the screenSetting notif...

Accessibility 190 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus You can access the following accessibility menus by pressing the Home button three times quickly. • Accessibility • TalkBack • Negative colours • Interaction control On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direct access ,...

Accessibility 191 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 ...

Accessibility 192 • Selecting the next item: Scroll quickly downwards or to the right on the screen with one finger. • Scrolling the lists: Scroll the screen upwards or downwards with two fingers. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next...

Accessibility 193 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 shor...

Accessibility 194 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. Or, you can set the device to read text in other read...

Accessibility 195 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 sc...

Accessibility 197 • Focus speech audio : Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device reads an item aloud. • Sound volume : Adjust the volume that sound is played when you touch the screen to control it. This feature is available when Sound feedback is selected. • Explore by touch : ...

Accessibility 198 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 → A...

Accessibility 199 Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard, tap the text input field, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.When you touch the keyboard with your finger, the device reads aloud the character buttons under your finger. When you hear the character you want, ...

Accessibility 200 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: • Deleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard. • Selecting text using selection mode: Activate selection mode to select and listen to t...

Accessibility 201 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 → Accessibility →...

Accessibility 202 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 ...

Accessibility 203 Setting flash notification Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing , and then tick Flash notification . Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as me...

Accessibility 204 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: • Language : Select a display language for the caption. • Text size : Change the font size. •...

Accessibility 205 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 exp...

Accessibility 206 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...

Accessibility 207 Setting tap and hold delay options Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay , and then select an option. Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to res...

Accessibility 208 Answering and ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering and ending calls . Use the following options: • Pressing the home key : Set the device to answer a call when you press the Home button. • Using voi...

Accessibility 209 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 , and then select an export option. The accessibility settings file i...

Accessibility 210 Using other useful features • Using S Voice: You can use S Voice to perform various functions using voice commands. Launch S Voice and make calls, send messages, and view tasks. Refer to S Voice for more information. • Searching by voice: Use voice commands to search for webpage co...

211 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: • Password: When the device lock f...

Troubleshooting 212 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the s...

Troubleshooting 214 Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launc...

Troubleshooting 215 • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content cir...

Troubleshooting 216 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. A small gap appears around the outsid...