Samsung SM-G800F - Manual

Read me first 7 • If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet , sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth. • The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibrate...

8 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 9 Device layout Microphone Touch screen Earpiece Infrared LED Notification light Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button Front camera Proximity/Light/Gesture sensor Back button Headset jack GPS antenna Rear camera Flash Back cover Speaker Volume button NFC anten...

Getting started 10 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. Buttons Button Function Power • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to tu...

Getting started 11 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 microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available dependin...

Getting started 13 4 Replace the back cover. Press Align 2 1 • Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly. • Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery.

Getting started 14 3 Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out. 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 cha...

Getting started 16 4 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in ...

Getting started 17 Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the de...

Getting started 18 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card . 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the memory card. 3 Replace the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while the...

Getting started 19 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 20 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...

21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.

Basics 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 Icon Meaning New text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as m...

Basics 30 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 31 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 32 • 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 activated this feature, the device automatically sync apps, such as calendar or e...

Basics 33 Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Samsung 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 to vi...

Basics 34 Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps.On the Apps screen, tap → GALAXY Essentials . Alternatively, on the Home screen, tap the GALAXY Essentials widget, and then tap next to an app. To download all apps in the list, tap Download all . Managing ap...

Basics 35 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. Suggested...

Basics 36 Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES , and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard , a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Using additional keyb...

Basics 37 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 selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap → Paste . To paste text that you have prev...

Basics 38 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 storage information. View the download history. Search for files or folders. View files s...

Basics 39 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 40 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 42 Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Help . To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help . Some apps may not include help information.

43 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 44 Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks 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 Con...

Network connectivity 45 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 the Wi-Fi feature, USB, or the Bluetooth featu...

Network connectivity 46 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 47 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 48 Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings → Set homepage → Homepage , and then select one of the following: • Default page : Set the device’s default webpage as your homepage. • Current page : Set the current webpage as your homepage. • Quick access...

49 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 50 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 51 Turning device over Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture , and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate...

Motions & usability features 52 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. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the ...

Motions & usability features 53 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...

54 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, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to...

Personalising 55 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 56 Moving items On the Apps screen, tap → Edit . Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.To move an item to a new panel, drag it to Create page that appears at the top of the screen. You can move folders o...

Personalising 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 alternative password . 2 Enter the current alternative password and tap Done . 3 Enter a new passw...

Personalising 62 Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Pay with PayPal . 2 Tap Install under FIDO Ready™ su...

Personalising 63 3 To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap → Move to Private , or tap Move → Private → Move here . Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them. 4 When you have selected the items to hide, on the Apps screen, tap Setti...

Personalising 64 Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and add shortcuts to your favourite contacts.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Easy mode → Easy m...

Personalising 65 Using Smart Switch Mobile Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device. You can download the app from Samsung Apps or Play Store . 1 On your device, tap Smart Switch Mobile . 2 On your device, select an option depending on the previous...

Personalising 66 Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account and select an account service. Then, follow the on-screen instructio...

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 send msg . Making calls ...

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. • Delete : Delete all or selected messages. • Draft messages : View messages saved for later delivery. • Locked messages : View locked message...

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.When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. 3 Tap to take a photo or to record a video. • Spread two fingers apart on the scr...

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 86 3 Tap Easily connect via NFC or Wi-Fi Direct settings to connect to another device. • Easily connect via NFC : Activate the NFC feature on both devices. • Wi-Fi Direct settings : Activate the Wi-Fi Direct feature on both devices. 4 Tap the image on the preview screen where the device shoul...

Camera 88 Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery . On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Panorama . To get the best shot, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within t...

Camera 89 4 Move slowly forwards, or rotate left or right while taking photos.Whenever the dot is inside the large circle, the device takes a photo automatically. 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 ...

Camera 90 HDR (Rich tone) Use this mode to take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → HDR (Rich tone) . Without effect With effect Managing shooting modes Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen.O...

Camera 91 Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Picture size : Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes...

93 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 94 Selecting a sorting option The images or videos on your device can be sorted by time or album. You can also filter images and videos by category, such as people or scenery.On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then select a sorting option. Accessing additional options On the Apps screen...

Gallery 95 Editing photos or videos Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → 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...

Gallery 96 Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Collage studio . 3 Select images to combine and tap Done . 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Change the aspect ratio. Shuffle your pictures and use a randomly...

Gallery 98 Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video trimmer . 3 Select a video to edit. 4 Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, tap Done . End bracket Start bracket Current position 5...

Gallery 99 Gallery settings 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Settings . 3 Use the following options: • Sync via Wi-Fi only : Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is activated. • Tag buddy : Tag photos with information, such as date and location. To edit tags, tap th...

100 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 101 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 102 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 in...

Multimedia 103 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 104 Using the pop-up video player Use this feature to use other apps without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up video player.Spread two fingers apart on the screen to enlarge the player or pinch to reduce it. To move the player, drag the player to anoth...

Multimedia 105 Playing videos stored on other devices Search for videos that are stored in other devices and play them on your device.Tap Video on the Apps screen. Accessing a video on a registered device Tap Devices and select a device in REGISTERED DEVICES to access and play the video. You can pla...

106 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 107 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 108 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 109 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 111 Tap and use the following functions: • Daily step goal : Change the target number of steps. • Reset daily data : Reset the daily step count. • Device data to view : Select a device to view information recorded by the pedometer. • Share via : Send the current page to others. • Notice : V...

S Health 112 Resetting the daily step records The device accumulates each day’s step records.To reset the daily step count, tap → Reset daily data → OK . Exercise mate Record your exercise information and burnt calories using S Health’s exercise feature. You can view your exercise and burnt calorie ...

S Health 114 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. • Reset daily data : Reset the...

S Health 118 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 sc...

S Health 119 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 120 Tap and use the following functions: • Daily calorie goal : Change your daily calorie intake goal. • My food : Enter the frequently-eaten foods. • Reset daily data : Reset the daily calorie intake data. • Share via : Send the current page to others. • Settings : Configure settings for S...

S Health 121 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 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 Weight main screen. View and manage accessory device connections. View hourly, daily or monthly records in a graph. View your weight ...

S Health 124 Installing additional S Health apps You can download and install various apps that are compatible with this app. 1 Tap → More apps . 2 Tap More and select an app. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and install the app. S Health settings On the S Health main screen, tap → Settings , and...

126 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 127 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 128 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 129 Watch notifications Notifications for less severe weather conditions appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The information provided is displayed in the Geo News widget. Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about disasters in ...

130 Useful apps and features Kids Mode Starting Kids Mode Use this widget to provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content.Before you use this widget, you need to download and install it. On the Home screen, tap Kids Mode → Install . When...

Useful apps and features 131 Kids mode home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of apps in kids mode. Kids Drawing Kids Camera Exit kids mode. Access parental controls. Newly added apps Kids Voice Recorder Kids Media Kids Gallery Use this app to view saved images, drawings, vo...

Useful apps and features 132 Use this app to create a drawing with a pen, a brush, and more. Use this app to record or play voice recordings. Use this app to take photos or record videos. Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area.You can interact with characters...

Useful apps and features 134 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 135 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: • Go to : Move to a specific date. • Delete : De...

Useful apps and features 136 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.If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 3 Select either event or task and enter deta...

Useful apps and features 137 Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync . To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is adde...

Useful apps and features 138 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 139 Tips for better voice recognition: • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how yo...

Useful apps and features 141 Adding buddies Tap → Contact sync to sync contacts saved in the device with ChatON. Or, tap to select buddies from suggestions or by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses, and more. Start chatting Select buddies from the list and tap to start chatting...

Useful apps and features 142 World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock . Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list.To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap . Deleting clocks Tap → Delete , select clocks, and then tap Done . Stopwatc...

Useful apps and features 143 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 . Memo Use this app to create memos ...

Useful apps and features 144 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, and then tap OK . To rename a...

Useful apps and features 145 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 146 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 147 Renaming voice memos Tap and hold the voice memo, tap → Rename , enter a new name for the voice memo, and then tap OK . Managing categories Tap → Edit categories → , enter a category name, select a colour, and then tap Done . To change or assign voice memo categories, in...

Useful apps and features 148 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 149 Smart Remote About Smart Remote Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and select TV programmes and control channels with your device.Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. Connecting to a TV 1 Tap Smart Remote on the App...

Useful apps and features 150 Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. 1 On the device, tap → Continue . 2 Select the TV brand. 3 Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the...

Useful apps and features 151 Watching TV using the device Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV. Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV. 1 Tap → TV shows , Movies , or Sports and scroll left or right to select a category. 2 Select a...

Useful apps and features 152 Magnifier Use this widget to magnify text or objects with the rear camera.To add it to the Home screen, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold the Magnifier widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. Tap the Magnifier widget on the H...

Useful apps and features 154 Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase. Google Settin...

155 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 156 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 157 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 158 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 159 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 160 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 161 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 162 Quick connect About Quick Connect Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a remote control by connecting it to a TV. You can also conveniently share content stored on your device with computers. • Connection methods...

Connecting with other devices 163 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 164 Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen ...

Connecting with other devices 165 Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllS...

Connecting with other devices 166 Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via the Wi-Fi feature or Wi-Fi Direct, and print image or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing , select a printer type, and...

167 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 update → Upda...

Device & data manager 168 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 169 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 170 Using a Samsung account 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account , and then sign into 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 ...

171 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 . QUICK SETTINGS View the list of your favourite setting options.To edit the list of favourite setting options, tap → ...

Settings 172 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 173 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 175 More networks Customise settings to control networks.On the Settings screen, tap More networks . Default messaging app Select the default app to use for messaging. Mobile networks • Mobile data : Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Data roaming : Set the devi...

Settings 177 SOUND AND DISPLAY Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sound . • Sound mode : Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • Volume : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Ringt...

Settings 178 Display Change the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Font : – Font style : Change the font type for display text. – Font size : Change the font size. • Screen rotation : Set the content to rotate automatically when...

Settings 179 • 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 180 • Clock size : Change the clock size. • Show date : Set the device to show the date with the clock. • Camera shortcut : Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Owner information : E...

Settings 181 PERSONALISATION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode.On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode . • Standard mode : Set the device to standard mode. • Easy mode : Set the device to easy mode. • EASY APPLICATIONS : Select apps to apply simpler layouts. Accessibility Use this feature to impro...

Settings 182 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 alternative password : Change the alternative password...

Settings 183 • Palm swipe to capture : Set the device to capture a screenshot when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. 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 Settings screen, tap Air view , a...

Settings 184 SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.On the Settings screen, tap Language and input . Language Select a display language for all menus and apps. Default Select a default keyboard type for text ...

Settings 185 • Keyboard swipe : – None : Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. – Continuous input : Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard. – Cursor control : Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. – Flick input...

Settings 186 • Personalised recognition : Set the device to use information from your Google dashboard to improve speech recognition accuracy. • Bluetooth headset : Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth headset is connected. Text...

Settings 187 Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to Emergency mode for more information.On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance . • Emergency mode : Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functi...

Settings 188 Power saving Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to Power saving feature for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving . • Power saving mode : Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power- saving mode. – Restri...

Settings 189 Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Security . • Encrypt device : Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this s...

Settings 191 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 ...

199 Accessibility About Accessibility Accessibility menus are special features for those with certain physical disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. You can use the following features: • TalkBack • Changing the font size • Magnifying the screen • Notification reminders • Reversi...

Accessibility 200 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 201 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 202 • 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 203 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 204 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 205 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 207 • 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 208 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 209 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 210 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 211 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 212 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 213 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 214 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 215 Assistive 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 216 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 217 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 218 Answering or 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 voic...

Accessibility 219 Importing an accessibility settings file Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Manage accessibility → Import/ Export , and then select an import option. Select a file to import and tap Done → OK . Th...

Accessibility 220 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...

221 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 222 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 224 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 225 • 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 226 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...