Page 2 - Table of Contents; Getting started
2 About this manual This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features. • Please read this manual before using the device to ensure s...
Page 3 - Settings
About this manual 3 • Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service pro...
Page 4 - Usage notices
About this manual 4 Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi ® , Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ , Wi-Fi Direct ™ , Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ™ , and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trade...
Page 6 - Device layout and functions
Table of Contents 6 126 Calculator126 S Voice127 Google128 Voice Search128 Scrapbook129 My Files131 Evernote131 KNOX Travel & local 132 Maps Settings 133 About Settings133 CONNECTIONS136 DEVICE139 CONTROLS143 GENERAL146 Google Settings Appendix 147 Troubleshooting152 Removing the battery Media 9...
Page 12 - Hard buttons
Getting started 12 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges: • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pre...
Page 13 - Setting the Side button; Soft buttons; Charging the battery; Wired charging
Getting started 13 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot. 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place. 4 Close the cover of the memory card slot. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, fir...
Page 14 - Quick charging; Reducing the battery consumption
Getting started 14 Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On the Home screen, tap → Settings → GENERAL → Storage → Format SD card → FORMAT SD CARD → ERASE EVERYTHING . Before formatting the memory c...
Page 15 - Battery charging tips and precautions
Getting started 15 2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen until you hear a click. Do not let your finger get caught between the tweezers and the nib. • Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction. • Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen. • Do not in...
Page 16 - SIM or USIM card; Inserting the SIM or USIM card
Getting started 16 Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in ar...
Page 17 - microSD card; Inserting an SD card
Getting started 17 Locking and unlocking the device When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.To unlock the device, p...
Page 19 - Removing the SD card
Basics 19 Using the touch screen Use only fingers or the S Pen to use 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 any...
Page 20 - Turning the device on and off; Turning the device on; Forcing restart
Basics 20 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap...
Page 21 - Emergency call (Mobile network enabled models); Initial setup
Basics 21 Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Page 22 - Apps and features; Introduction
Basics 22 Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → CONTROLS → Motions , and then drag the Motions switch to the right. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in ...
Page 23 - Samsung account; Finding your ID and resetting your password
Basics 23 Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image. Tilting Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Page 24 - Understanding the screen; Controlling the touch screen
Basics 24 Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → CONTROLS → Palm motion , and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right. Sweeping Sweep your hand across ...
Page 25 - Hiding the navigation bar
Basics 25 Samsung Smart Pause Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.On the Home screen, tap → Settings → CONTROLS → Smart screen , and then tick Smart pause . During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen aga...
Page 26 - Home screen and Apps screen; Switching between Home and Apps screens
Basics 26 Using Multi Window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • Only applications on the Multi Window tray can run. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap → Settings → ...
Page 27 - Editing the Home screen; Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Basics 27 Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window 1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold .The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen. Multi Window tray 2 Tap and hold an application icon on t...
Page 28 - Launching Finder; Moving items
Basics 28 3 Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location. You can launch the same application in a split screen at the same time. Only applications with next to its icon support this feature. Sharing content between applications You can easily sh...
Page 29 - Creating folders
Basics 29 3 Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. Creating a Multi Window combination Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination. 1 Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window. 2 Open the ...
Page 30 - Taskbar
Basics 30 Using a pop-up Multi Window Use this feature to launch applications in pop-up windows. 1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold .The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen. Multi Window tray 2 Tap ...
Page 31 - Lock screen; Changing the screen lock method; Indicator icons
Basics 31 Using the S Pen The included S Pen can be used to easily select items or perform functions. Actions using the S Pen with the button pressed provide additional conveniences, such as screen capture.Pull out the S Pen from the slot to use it. When you pull out the S Pen from the slot, the dev...
Page 33 - Notification panel
Basics 33 Capturing screenshots Tap Screen write on the air command. It is possible to draw, write on, or crop a screenshot. The screenshot is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Launching applications in the selected a...
Page 34 - Using the quick settings panel; Controlling media playback
Basics 34 Selecting and capturing an image Tap Image clip on the air command. If necessary, use one of the following options: • : Restore the original selection. • : Convert the selection to a circular shape. • : Convert the selection to a rectangular shape. • : Customise the selection. Air view Use...
Page 35 - Controlling nearby devices
Basics 35 Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, sw...
Page 36 - Entering text; Keyboard layout; Changing the input language
Basics 36 • Flight mode : Activate or deactivate flight mode. • Air view : Activate or deactivate the air view feature. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap → , tap and hold ...
Page 37 - Copying and pasting
Basics 37 Viewing all applications On the Home screen, tap to view all applications. <Applications screen> <Home screen> To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.
Page 38 - Installing or uninstalling apps; Galaxy Store; Uninstalling or disabling apps
Basics 38 Using the Classic home screen The Classic home screen displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others. Adding an item 1 Tap on the Home screen. 2 Tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it to the desired location. Added icon Move to the Content home screen.
Page 39 - Setting app permissions
Basics 39 Adding or removing a panel from the Classic home screen 1 Pinch your fingers together on the Classic home screen. 2 Tap to add a panel.To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel and drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the devi...
Page 40 - Phone; Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Basics 40 Using the Content home screen The Content home screen displays Content widgets. You can access an application directly by selecting a Content widget on the Content home screen. Adding a widget or panel 1 Pinch your fingers together on the Content home screen. 2 On the Widgets screen, selec...
Page 41 - Using speed dial; Receiving calls; Answering a call
Basics 41 3 Tap DONE . Adjusting widget size 1 On the Content home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize. 2 Adjust the size of the widget by dragging the frame around it. 3 Tap to save the change. Removing a panel from the Content home screen 1 Pinch your fingers together on the Content h...
Page 42 - Blocking phone numbers
Basics 42 Applications screen The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.On the Home screen, tap to open the Applications screen.To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging applications This feature is available only in the custo...
Page 43 - Contacts; Creating a new contact; Searching for contacts
Basics 43 Disabling applications Tap → Uninstall/Disable apps , and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Application manager , scroll to DISABLED , select the application, and then tap ENABLE . • Downloaded applicat...
Page 44 - Deleting contacts
Basics 44 Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.Tap Help on the Applications screen. Select a category to view tips. To sort categories by an alphabetical order, tap → Sort by name . To search for keywords, tap . Entering text Us...
Page 45 - Sending messages
Basics 45 Entering uppercase Tap Shift before entering a character. For all caps, tap Caps lock . Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type.On the floating keyboard, tap and hold the tab and move the floating keyboard to another location. Changing language ke...
Page 46 - Checking messages; Sorting messages; Changing message settings
Basics 46 Direct pen input On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONTROLS → S Pen → Direct pen input , and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen to the right.When you are hovering the S Pen over a text field, appears at the upper left corner of the text field. Tap to write with th...
Page 47 - Multi window; Opening apps from the taskbar
Basics 47 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 133) Turning Wi-Fi on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off. • Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is int...
Page 48 - Launching Multi window by swiping the screen; Opening apps using the Recents button
Basics 48 Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then tap FORGET . Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store , re...
Page 49 - Using additional features; Using the multi window menus; Adjusting the window size; Moving pop-up windows
Basics 49 Setting up user profiles Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised settings. By setting up multiple user profiles, several users can share the device without affecting others’ personal settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and...
Page 50 - Bixby; Starting Bixby
Basics 50 Connecting as a media device 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. 2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP) . Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriat...
Page 51 - Waking up Bixby using your voice; Communicating by typing text
Basics 51 Setting a PIN On the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN . Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. Setting a password On the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password . Ent...
Page 52 - Bixby Vision
Basics 52 Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → About device → Software updates → Update now .
Page 53 - Samsung Internet; Using Secret mode
53 Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap CONTACTS . Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then...
Page 54 - Samsung Kids; Using parental controls features
Communication 54 Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • : Compose an email. Displaying contacts Tap CONTACTS . By default, the device shows all saved contacts.Tap → Settings → Contacts to display , and then select a location where contacts are...
Page 55 - Samsung Health
Communication 55 Favourite contacts Tap FAVOURITES . Tap to add contacts to favourites.Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Remove from Favourites : Remove contacts from favourites. • Help : Access help information about using contacts. Contact groups Tap GROUPS . Creating a group Tap...
Page 56 - Samsung Global Goals; Galaxy Shop
Communication 56 Business card Tap CONTACTS . Create a business card and send it to others.Tap Set up my profile , enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap SAVE . If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card, and ...
Page 57 - Calendar; Creating events
Communication 57 Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule sending . Tick Schedule sending , set a time and date, and then tap DONE . The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to t...
Page 58 - Reminder; Starting Reminder
Communication 58 Gmail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Gmail on the Applications screen. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This application may be labelled differently depending on the region or serv...
Page 59 - Calculator
Communication 59 Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox.Tap to view messages in other labels.To add a label to a message, select the message, tap → Change labels , and then select the label to assign....
Page 60 - Gaming Hub; Removing a game from Gaming Hub
Communication 60 Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.Tap Photos on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select one of the following categories: • ALL : View all the ...
Page 61 - Game Booster; Opening apps in pop-up windows while playing games
61 Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go . Tap MORE to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. To change the search engi...
Page 62 - SmartThings
Web & network 62 History Tap BOOKMARKS → HISTORY to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap MORE → Clear history . Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap BOOKMARKS → SAVED PAGES . Links Tap and hold a link on the webpage to open it in a new page, sav...
Page 63 - Music Share
Web & network 63 Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap → Save . To open a bookmarked webpage, tap → Bookmarks , and then select one. Searching the web by voice Tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and...
Page 64 - Listening to music together with Galaxy Buds
Web & network 64 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONNECTIONS → Bluetooth → SCAN , and detected devices are listed. Select the device you want to pair with, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving...
Page 65 - Samsung Flow; Connecting to a phone
Web & network 65 e-Meeting Use this application to host or attend an e-meeting. You can share files with attendees during a meeting. To use this application, all devices to be used in the meeting must be connected to the same access point. Creating a meeting session Create a meeting to host the ...
Page 66 - Daily Board; Starting Daily Board
Web & network 66 5 Check the network information to share with others, set details for the meeting, and then tap DONE . To add files to the meeting, tap . Use a password. Check the network information to share with others. Meeting information Set a password and the security level for the meeting...
Page 67 - Using Daily Board; Playing the slide show
Web & network 67 6 A meeting session is created.The file added when the meeting session is created appears on the screen, or if no file is added, the whiteboard appears on the screen. Access additional options. <Meeting session with a file> View the shared file. 7 Share the network informa...
Page 68 - Configuring settings for Daily Board
Web & network 68 3 Select the meeting to join. 4 Type your name, type a password if necessary. 5 Tap DONE or OK . Then, you can enter the meeting session. You can view files or content that the host shares. Using the Meeting session screen Host screen When you are the host, you can open a file a...
Page 69 - Link to Windows; (Using the device through a computer connection); Connecting to a computer; Accessing data and notifications from your mobile device on the
Web & network 69 2 The selected file is added to the file list. Tap a file to open it. Host icon File list Access additional options. Displaying the whiteboard Tap → SHOW WHITEBOARD . The whiteboard appears on the screen. Using additional options Tap to use one of the following: Access additiona...
Page 70 - Samsung DeX; Selecting a Samsung DeX mode
Web & network 70 • MEETING NOTES : Create meeting minutes using S Note. • MESSAGE BOX : Send messages to attendees. • SEND FILES : Send files to attendees. • SHARE FILES : Share files with attendees. • PAGE LOCK : Lock the page so that the attendees can view only the page the host is presenting....
Page 71 - Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX; Connecting to the Keyboard Cover
Web & network 71 When the network connection fails during a meeting When the host is disconnected End the meeting or connect to the same network again to continue the meeting.Attendees can save the files and exit the meeting, or wait till the meeting resumes. When the attendees are disconnected ...
Page 72 - Wired connections to external displays
Web & network 72 Signing up for an account 1 Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. 2 Tap Create an account on the sign in screen. 3 The webpage for joining WebEx will appear on the screen. You cannot use this application if a pop-up window appears on the screen informing that WebEx is not availa...
Page 73 - Connecting to a TV wirelessly; Controlling the Samsung DeX screen; Controlling with Keyboard Cover’s touchpad and keyboard
Web & network 73 4 The WebEx screen appears on the device. Create a meeting session. Refresh the meeting list. Join a meeting session by entering a session number. 5 Tap to create a meeting session. 6 Enter a topic for the meeting, set a password, and then tap Start now . 7 Tap → Connect using I...
Page 74 - Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse
Web & network 74 8 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. View the session number. Share the screen. Turn the microphone on or off. Start or end a video meeting. Start or end an audio meeting. Check the meeting info...
Page 75 - Using your tablet as a touchpad; Using the screen keyboard
Web & network 75 Joining a meeting session To join a meeting, use one of the following methods. Joining a meeting by session number 1 Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. 2 Sign in to your WebEx account. 3 Tap → Join meeting . 4 Enter a session number to join and tap Join . A session number is ...
Page 76 - Using Samsung DeX; Using the external display and tablet simultaneously
Web & network 76 5 Tap → Connect using Internet . 6 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others. Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings 1 Tap WebEx on the Applications screen. 2 Sign in to your WebEx account. 3...
Page 77 - Locking the Samsung DeX screen
Web & network 77 Joining a meeting from an invitation email When someone invites you to a meeting, you will receive an invitation email. 1 Open the invitation email and tap the link in the email. 2 WebEx launches and the sign in screen appears. 3 Sign in to your WebEx account.If you are already ...
Page 78 - Google apps
Web & network 78 Running an audio meeting 1 Tap → Connect using Internet . 2 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen.To mute your sound, tap . The icon changes to .To stop the audio meeting, tap → Leave audio conference . Chatting with participants 1 Tap to vi...
Page 79 - S Pen; Using the S Pen
Web & network 79 Stopping the screen sharing feature Tap → Stop sharing . The device stops sharing the screen and displays the meeting screen. Changing the presenter The meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter. 1 Tap and select a participant to designate as the presenter....
Page 82 - (Controlling apps remotely with the S Pen); Taking pictures with the S Pen
Web & network 82 Connecting the device and a computer remotely 1 Tap Remote PC on the Applications screen. 2 Tap Refresh . View the name of the computer. Connect the device and the computer remotely. 3 Tap ON . 4 Enter the password for the connection and tap OK . Tap Forgotten your password? if ...
Page 83 - Changing apps or features to use; Air command; (Launching S Pen features and apps directly)
Web & network 83 Controlling the computer on the device After connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device. You can also open or edit files in the computer and transfer them to the device. Scroll through the screen. Access additional options. Connection s...
Page 84 - Air command icon
Web & network 84 Transferring files between your device and the computer 1 Tap → Remote Explorer . 2 Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manager panel. Then, drag it to the device’s file manager panel. You can also move a file vice versa. The computer's file manager The device's file mana...
Page 86 - Capturing an area from a video
Web & network 86 4 Tap OK on the smartphone screen. 5 The smartphone’s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone’s screen is turned off. Using the virtual smartphone screen Browse the screen and use applications in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive messag...
Page 88 - Live messages; (Recording and sending the message creation process)
Web & network 88 Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. 2 When the frame appears, drag the frame to adjust the size. Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen, the tablet’s keyboard appears...
Page 91 - Write on calendar; S Pen to text
Media 91 To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced → 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 may not be ...
Page 92 - Pen Select
Media 92 Camera Use this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 99) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work ...
Page 93 - Screen off memos
Media 93 Shooting mode Several photo effects are available.Tap MODE , and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • Auto : Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. • Beauty face : Take a photo with lightened face...
Page 94 - Deleting notes
Media 94 • Eraser : Use this to erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. Tap to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject. To restore the original photo, tap Show moving objects , and then tap the highlighted area.To get the best shot, follo...
Page 95 - Composing notes with handwriting; Using the eraser; Editing handwritten notes
Media 95 Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.Tap and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode. Taking videos Taking a video Tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap . While recording, use the following actions:...
Page 96 - Converting handwriting to text; Straightening content horizontally
Media 96 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • Use the Volume button to zoom in or out. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video. Dual Camera mode When you take a ...
Page 97 - Changing styles; Using the easy writing pad; Automatically fixing shapes
Media 97 Share shot Tap → , and then select one of the following: • Share shot : Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. • Buddy photo share : Set the device to recognise a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person. Configuring settings for Camera Tap...
Page 98 - Recording voice to notes
Media 98 • Video stabilisation : Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving. • Save as : Set the device to save both the rich tone photo and original photo, or only the rich tone photo. • Location tag : Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. • To improve GPS...
Page 100 - Taking pictures
Media 100 Viewing images using the motion feature Use the motion feature to execute a function with particular motion.On the Applications screen, tap Settings → CONTROLS → Motions , drag the Motions switch to the right, and then turn on the switch for each feature.To stop using a motion feature, tur...
Page 102 - Using zoom features
Media 102 Tagging faces When viewing an image, tap → Settings → Tags , and then tick Face tag . A yellow frame appears around the recognised face. Tap the face, tap Add name , and then select or add a contact.When the face tag appears on an image, tap the face tag and use available options, such as ...
Page 103 - Options for current shooting mode
Media 103 Video Use this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing videos Select a video to play. Mov...
Page 104 - Photo mode
Media 104 Deleting videos Tap → Delete , select videos, and then tap DONE . Sharing videos Tap → Select , select videos, tap , and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the...
Page 105 - Taking selfies; Video mode
Media 105 Sharing videos Select the video to view, tap , and then select a sharing method. Uploading videos Tap → Uploads → , select a video, enter information for the video, and then tap UPLOAD . Flipboard Use this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications ...
Page 107 - Portrait mode / Portrait video mode
107 Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications ...
Page 108 - Pro mode / Pro video mode; Available options; Separating the focus area and the exposure area
Application & media stores 108 Galaxy Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com. Tap Galaxy Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. In...
Page 109 - Food mode
Application & media stores 109 Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.Tap Play Movies & TV on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to list...
Page 110 - Hyperlapse mode
110 Utilities S Note Use this application to create a note using multimedia files or voice memos.Tap S Note on the Applications screen. Creating notes When running S Note for the first time, tap NEXT to set the default cover and template. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Comp...
Page 113 - Using Gallery
Utilities 113 Inserting multimedia files Tap → Insert to insert images, videos, voice memos, and more. Inserting an idea sketch Tap → Insert → Idea Sketch , and then write a keyword or select a category to search for images.To add your own sketches to the list, tap → Create , and then draw an image ...
Page 114 - Viewing images; Cropping enlarged images
Utilities 114 Creating and managing charts Making a table Tap → Insert → Easy chart → Table , set the number of rows and columns for the table, and then tap DONE . To enter data in the table, tap a table cell.To add or delete columns, tap → Add column or Delete column . To add or delete rows, tap → ...
Page 115 - Viewing videos; Viewing brighter and clearer videos
Utilities 115 Editing a chart To edit a chart, tap and hold a chart or table, tap Edit chart , and then use the following options: • Tap at the top left of the screen to change the chart type. • Tap an item, tap , and then edit values. The available options may vary depending on the chart type. View...
Page 116 - Albums; Using the recycle bin feature
Utilities 116 • Export : Export the note as an image file or a PDF file. • Rename : Rename the note. • Edit cover : Change the note cover. • Add to favourites : Add the note to the favourites list. • Lock : Lock the note so that others cannot view it. Editing notes Tap a note to open it. The note is...
Page 117 - AR Zone; Creating an AR Emoji
Utilities 117 • : Search the Internet. • : Search for a location. • : Create a task. If you want to use specific information from the memo, tap to deselect the memo and draw a circle around the information. Adjust the size of the memo pad. Save the memo. Close the memo. Write a memo. Draw a line aro...
Page 118 - Selecting an AR emoji to use
Utilities 118 S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks Tap , and then use one of the following methods: • EVENT : Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. • TASK : Enter a task with an optional priority settin...
Page 119 - Creating your contact profile with an AR emoji
Utilities 119 Syncing with Google Calendar On the Applications screen, tap Settings → GENERAL → Accounts → Google under My accounts , select the Google account, and then tick Sync Calendar . To manually sync for updating, on the Applications screen, tap S Planner → → Sync now . To display synced eve...
Page 121 - Creating your own stickers
Utilities 121 Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account. Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account , and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.Once you sign in, tap Allow and the devic...
Page 123 - Changing the recording mode
Utilities 123 Presentation • Find : Search for text. • Zoom : Change the view size. • Document Info : View document details such as title, date, and author. • Slide Show : Start a slideshow from the first page. • From Current Slide : Start a slideshow from the current page. • Show Presenter View : D...
Page 124 - Sharing content; Quick Share; Sharing content with nearby devices
Utilities 124 PDF • Search : Search for text. • Send : Send the document to others or share it. • Properties : View document details such as title, date, and author. • Zoom : Change the view size. • Hide comments : Hide or show comments on the document. • Vertical page scrolling / Continuous view / ...
Page 125 - Private sharing
Utilities 125 Setting alarms Tap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap SAVE . You can also write numbers with the S Pen to set an alarm. • Snooze : Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. • Smart alarm :...
Page 126 - Screen capture and screen record; Screen capture; How to capture a screenshot
Utilities 126 Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. To clear the history, tap CLEAR HISTORY . S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Altern...
Page 127 - Screen record
Utilities 127 Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands.To activate this feature, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → DEVICE → Lock screen , and then drag the Wake up in lock screen switch to the right. Google ...
Page 128 - Transferring data from your previous device; Transferring data using a USB cable
Utilities 128 Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Scrapbook Use this applicatio...
Page 129 - Transferring data wirelessly
Utilities 129 My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My Files on the Applications screen. Viewing files Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria. From the left pane of the screen, select one of th...
Page 130 - Transferring backup data from a computer
Utilities 130 • → Rename : Rename a file or folder. • → Add to favourite folders : Add a shortcut to the folder in Favourite folders . • → Add shortcut to home : Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen. • → Zip : Compress files or folders to create a zip file. • → Details : View file o...
Page 132 - Options
132 Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by enteri...
Page 133 - Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
133 Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications screen. CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.To use options, tap...
Page 134 - Sharing Wi-Fi network passwords
Settings 134 Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the Settings screen, tap CONNECTIONS → Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects t...
Page 135 - Precautions for using Bluetooth
Settings 135 Location Change settings for location information permissions. • Mode : Select a method to collect your location data. • Recent location requests : View which applications request your current location information and their battery usage. • Location services : View which applications us...
Page 136 - Sending and receiving data; Data saver (Mobile network enabled models)
Settings 136 Nearby devices • Device name : View the device name. • Content to share : Set the device to share your content with other devices. • Allowed devices : View the list of devices that can access your device. • Denied devices : View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your d...
Page 137 - Allowed networks for apps (Mobile network enabled models)
Settings 137 • Screen mode : – Adapt Display : Use this mode for optimising the display according to the display settings. – Dynamic : Use this mode to make the display tone more vivid. – Standard : Use this mode for normal surroundings. – Cinema : Use this mode for dim surroundings, such as in a da...
Page 138 - More connection settings; Printing; Adding printer plug-ins
Settings 138 • Owner information : Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • Action memo on lock screen : Set the device to launch Action Memo when you double- tap the locked screen with the S Pen button pressed. • Unlock effect : Select an effect when you unlock the screen. • Wake up i...
Page 139 - Printing content; Connected devices
Settings 139 Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • Manage accessibility : Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices. ...
Page 140 - Modes and Routines; Adding modes
Settings 140 • Auto capitalise : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. • Auto spacing : Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. • Auto punctuate : Set the device to...
Page 141 - Using routines; Adding routines; Sounds and vibration / Sound
Settings 141 Voice control Set the device to recognise voice commands for controlling your device. You can select the features to control with voice commands. S Pen Change the settings for using the S Pen. • Disable pen detection : Set the screen not to respond when inserting or removing the S Pen. ...
Page 142 - Sound quality and effects
Settings 142 • Detachment options : Set the device to launch Action Memo or display air command when the S Pen is pulled out from the slot. • Attach/detach sound : Set the device to emit a sound when the S Pen is inserted or pulled out from the slot. • Attach/detach vibration : Set the device to vib...
Page 143 - Separate app sound
Settings 143 GENERAL Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data : Set the device to back up settings and application dat...
Page 144 - Display
Settings 144 Accessories Change the accessory settings. • Audio output : Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. • Automatic unlock : Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped ope...
Page 146 - Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour; Changing the screen mode
Settings 146 • Remote 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. • Go to website : Access the Find my mobile website ( fi...
Page 147 - Battery; Wallpaper and style
147 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the devi...
Page 148 - Extend Unlock
Appendix 148 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 screen w...
Page 149 - Security and privacy
Appendix 149 Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signa...
Page 150 - Precautions for using face recognition
Appendix 150 Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications 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 w...
Page 151 - Registering your face
Appendix 151 Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maxim...
Page 152 - For better fingerprint recognition
Appendix 152 Removing the battery • To remove the battery, you must visit an authorised service centre with the provided instructions. • For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause persona...
Page 153 - Registering fingerprints
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