Samsung SM-G925F - Manual

Basics 6 Device layout Microphone Loud speaker Back key Multipurpose jack Front camera Speaker Edge screen Power key Touchscreen Edge screen Recents key Headset jack Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) LED indicator Proximity/Light sensor SIM card tray Main antenna Infrared port Flash Volume k...

Basics 7 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contact the tou...

Basics 8 SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • Only nano-SIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availabi...

Basics 9 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences c...

Basics 10 Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the bat...

Basics 11 Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the device receives an unstable power supply while c...

Basics 12 Fast charging The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can use this feature to charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off. About Fast charging • Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the ch...

Basics 13 Wireless charging The device has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately). 1 Place the centre of the device’s back on the centre of the wireless charger.You can check the remaining charge time on the screen. The actual remaini...

Basics 14 Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • Displays colours on the screen as grey tones. • Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. • Deactivates the mobile data conne...

Basics 15 Touchscreen • Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. •...

Basics 16 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 17 Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch t...

Basics 18 Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. A widget An app A fo...

Basics 19 Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, ...

Basics 20 Flipboard Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature.On the Home screen, tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category.To deactivat...

Basics 21 Creating folders 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. 2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. 3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour,...

Basics 22 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. Moving items On the Apps screen, tap EDI...

Basics 23 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap . To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table bel...

Basics 24 Icon Meaning Flight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key 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 ...

Basics 25 PIN A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Fingerprint...

Basics 26 Edge lighting The Edge screen lights up when you receive a call or notification while the device’s screen is facing downwards.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Edge screen → Edge lighting , and then tap the switch to activate it.The Edge screen lights up with an assigned colour when you r...

Basics 27 People edge The Edge screen can display a tab with an assigned colour when there is a missed notification from a priority contact.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Edge screen → People edge , and then tap the switch to activate it. This feature is available on the Home screen, locked scre...

Basics 28 To change the order of contacts, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to another location.To delete a contact, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.To change the assigned colour for a contact, tap → My people , and then tap the contact’s colour icon...

Basics 29 Contacting My people Open the My people list and tap a contact. The communication buttons will appear on the screen. Tap the desired button to call, send a message, or send an email to the contact. Information stream Real-time news and other information you set can be displayed on the Edge...

Basics 30 Viewing information stream 1 With the screen turned off, swipe upwards then downwards or vice versa on the Edge screen to turn it on. 2 Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the information stream. The Edge screen turns off if the device is not used for a specified period. ...

Basics 31 Night clock Keep the clock on the Edge screen active to view it at night. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Edge screen . 2 Tap Night clock and tap the switch to activate it. 3 Set the duration that the night clock remains active. • The night clock feature can be set for a maximum of 12...

Basics 32 You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. Rearrange quick setting buttons. Quick setting buttons Launch Quick Connect . Using quick setti...

Basics 33 Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields.Tap MORE → Select search locations and select categories. Quick Connect Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them. • When connecting to a device that does not s...

Basics 34 Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect . 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices. 3 Tap Share content and select a media category. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device....

Basics 35 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. Additional keyboard f...

Basics 36 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 37 Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured images in Gallery . You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. Refer to Motions and gestures for...

Basics 38 Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view Pop-up view

Basics 40 Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between app windows. • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an ...

Basics 41 • : Minimise the window. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view 1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view. 2 Drag down diagonally from either...

Basics 42 Moving pop-up windows To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location. Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view. 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app wi...

Basics 43 Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch.The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • Mobile version (Smart Switch Mobile): Transfer data between mobile...

Basics 44 5 On your previous device, select data to send to your new device and tap SEND . 6 On your new device, tap RECEIVE on the connection request pop-up window to receive the data.The data transfer will begin. 7 On both devices, tap FINISH when the data transfer is complete. Transferring data f...

Basics 45 Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage. The devic...

Basics 46 Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. 1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. 2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch. 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cabl...

Basics 47 Using a Google account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset , and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account. To restore data using a Google account, tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it. When...

Basics 48 Sharing screen You can mirror your device’s screen on a TV or vice versa. This feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature. Mirroring your device’s screen to a TV When your device recognises the registered TV wh...

Basics 49 2 Select the registered TV. 3 Tap Briefing on TV . Time, weather, and schedule information will be displayed at the right side of the TV screen. Sharing files with contacts Share files with your contacts using the simple sharing feature. The following actions are an example of sharing imag...

Basics 50 Emergency mode Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more.Press and hold t...

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

Applications 52 Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT . The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager , select an ap...

Applications 53 3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Hide the keypad. Delete a preceding character. Access additional options. Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. M...

Applications 54 Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.To create various rejection messages, open...

Applications 55 • Internet : Browse webpages. • Contacts : Open the contacts list. • S Planner : Open the calendar. • Memo : Create a memo. • : End the current call. During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: • : Switch between the front and rear cameras. • : End the current ca...

Applications 56 To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap Phone . If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts . To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages,...

Applications 57 Sharing profile Share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others using the profile sharing feature. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the ...

Applications 58 3 Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter a message. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter emoticons. Enter recipients. Attach files. Send the message. 4 Tap SEND to send the message. Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by c...

Applications 60 Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. 1 Tap Email on the Apps screen. 2 Enter the email address and password, and then tap NEXT . To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP . 3 Follow the on-screen instructi...

Applications 61 Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery . Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people with...

Applications 63 Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Some camera features are not available when you la...

Applications 64 Tracking AF Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition. 1 On the preview screen, tap and tap the Tracking AF switch to activate it. 2 Tap to return to the preview screen. 3 Tap the...

Applications 65 Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Pro . Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Select a colour effect. To create your own colour effect, ...

Applications 66 Separating the exposure area and the focus area If bright light affects the contrast or the subject is outside the auto focus area, use this feature to achieve an appropriate exposure. You can separate the exposure and focus areas and select the exposure level you want for the subjec...

Applications 67 Selective focus Use the out-of-focus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo. 1 On the preview screen, tap MODE → Selective focus . 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 3 Tap to take a photo. 4 Tap the preview thumbnail. 5 Tap and select o...

Applications 68 Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama . To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image with...

Applications 69 Editing slow motion sections 1 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. 2 Tap .The video will start playing with a randomly set slow motion section. 3 Tap to pause playback. 4 Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired point to trim segments of a video. 5 Drag...

Applications 70 Fast motion Record a video for viewing it in fast motion. You specify sections of your videos to be played in fast motion. The focal length may become shorter when using this mode. 1 On the preview screen, tap MODE → Fast motion . 2 Tap to start recording. 3 When you are finished rec...

Applications 72 Virtual Shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles. You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo. 1 On the preview screen, tap MODE → Virtual Shot . 2 Place a subject in ...

Applications 73 Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. 1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. 2 Tap MODE → Selfie . 3 Face the front camera lens. 4 When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourse...

Applications 74 Wide selfie Take a wide self-portrait to include more people in the photo and avoid leaving people out. 1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. 2 Tap MODE → Wide selfie . 3 Face the front camera lens. 4 When the device detects your face, tap the...

Applications 75 Interval shot Take series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want. 1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. 2 Tap MODE → Interval shot . 3 When the device detects your face, tap the sensor on the back of the device to take a pho...

Applications 76 Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. To download more effects, ta...

Applications 78 2 Select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap . More options Move to the previous screen. Add the image to favourites. Share the image with others. Delete the image. Modify the image. To hide or show the menus, tap the screen. D...

Applications 80 Using the Smart manager On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager and select a feature. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consumin...

Applications 82 Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Tasks . 3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap . 4 Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts , selec...

Applications 83 Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Trackers Goals and programmes • GOALS : Set your daily fitness goals and view your progress. • PROGRAMMES : Use customisable exercise...

Applications 84 Additional information • S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. • The available functions, features and addable applicati...

Applications 85 S Voice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Setting a wake-up command You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. When launching S Voice for the first time, tap START and set your own wake-up command and a language to use with this app.To change the wake...

Applications 86 2 Say a voice command.If the device recognises the command, the device will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap . This app will close automatically if the device is not used for a specified period. Tips for better voice recognit...

Applications 89 Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations, such as in an interview. The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources. Recording voice memos 1 On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder . 2 Tap to start recordin...

Applications 90 Changing the recording mode Tap to select a mode from the list. • Standard : This is the normal recording mode. Voice memos recorded in this mode appear with the icon next to them. • Interview : The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions. In this mode, both the top and...

Applications 91 3 To mute certain sound sources, tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted.The icon will change to and the sound will be muted. Unmuted sound source Muted sound source My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as clo...

Applications 92 Memo Create memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Memo . Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • Category : Create or set a category. • Image : Insert images. • Voice : Make a voice rec...

Applications 93 Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE . To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD . To set an alarm with various alarm options, tap OPTIONS , set alarm options, and then tap SAVE . To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarm...

Applications 94 3 Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME . To clear lap times, tap RESET . Timer 1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer . 2 Set the duration, and then tap START . To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap KEYPAD . 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off. Calcul...

Applications 95 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled dif...

97 Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On the Apps screen, tap Settings . To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH . To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap EDIT . ...

Settings 98 3 Tap CONNECT . Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET . Wi-Fi Direct ...

Settings 99 Ending the device connection 1 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen. 2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct . The device displays the connected devices in the list. 3 Tap the device name to disconnect the devices. Bluetooth Introduction Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled ...

Settings 100 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth , and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. 2 Select a device to pair with.If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-genera...

Settings 101 Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair. 3 Tap Unpair . Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.On the S...

Settings 102 Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot . 2 Tap the switch to activate it.The icon appears on the status bar. Other devices ...

Settings 103 Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings.On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks . • Data roaming : Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Access Point Names : Set up access point names (APNs). • Network mode : Select a network type. • Network o...

Settings 104 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC featur...

Settings 105 Sending data Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna. 1 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment → NFC , and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it. 3 Select an item and touch the othe...

Settings 106 More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings . • Printing : Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. Re...

Settings 107 4 Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. To add printers manually, tap MORE → Add printer → ADD PRINTER . To change print settings, tap MORE → Printing settings . Printing...

Settings 108 Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Download booster . • This feature may not be supp...

Settings 109 • Notifications on lock screen : Set whether or not to show the content of notifications on the locked screen. • App notifications : Change the notification settings for each app. • LED indicator : Set the device to turn on the notification light when you have missed calls, messages, or...

Settings 111 Applications Manage the device’s apps and change their settings.On the Settings screen, tap Applications . • Application manager : View and manage the apps on your device. • Default applications : Select a default settings for using apps. • Application settings : Customise the settings ...

Settings 112 Lock screen and security Options Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security . The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected. • Screen lock type : Change the screen lock method. •...

Settings 113 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 key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objec...

Settings 114 3 Lift your finger when the device vibrates, and then place it on the Home key again.Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered. 4 When a screen appears requesting to register a backup password, enter the backup password, and then tap CONTINUE . 5 Enter...

Settings 115 Changing the backup password You can change the password that you use as a backup to scanning your fingerprints. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprint . 2 Scan a registered fingerprint, or tap BACKUP PASSWORD and enter the backup password. 3 Tap Change bac...

Settings 116 3 Tap the Web sign-in switch to activate it. 4 Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint. 5 Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in button. 6 Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER . You can use your fingerprint to verify ...

Settings 117 Privacy and safety Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety.On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety . • Location : Change settings for location information permissions. • Private mode : Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your persona...

Settings 118 Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items. 2 Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private . If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.The selected items will be moved to the private folder. Vi...

Settings 119 Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode , and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter ...

Settings 120 Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode . 2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout. 3 Tap DONE . Returning to s...

Settings 121 Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account . 2 Select an ac...

Settings 122 Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset . • Back up my data : Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data. • Restore : Restore pre...

Settings 123 Battery View battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery . The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. • BATTERY USA...

Settings 124 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date and time . If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time : Automaticall...

125 Appendix Accessibility About Accessibility Improve accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have impaired vision, hearing, and reduced dexterity.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility . Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps scree...

Appendix 126 Voice feedback (TalkBack) Activating or deactivating TalkBack When you activate TalkBack, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected features when you tap it once.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Galaxy TalkBack , and then tap the switch to acti...

Appendix 128 Using the contextual menu While you are using TalkBack, swipe to the left or right with three fingers. The contextual menu will appear and the device will read the options aloud. Swipe to the left or right with three fingers to scroll through the options. When you hear the option you wa...

Appendix 129 • Vibration feedback : Set the device to vibrate when you explore the screen. • Sound feedback : Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen, such as scrolling the screen, and more. • Focus on speech audio : Set the device to turn the media volume down when the device rea...

Appendix 130 Setting text-to-speech features Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is activated, such as languages, speed, and more.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Text-to-speech options , and then use the following functions: • Preferred TTS ...

Appendix 131 Vision Writing voice memos to voice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them. You can record and assign a voice memo to an NFC-enabled voice label. The voice memo is played back when you place your device near the label. Turn on...

Appendix 132 • Exploring the screen by scrolling: Drag two or more fingers across the magnified screen. • Adjusting zoom ratio: Pinch two or more fingers on the magnified screen or spread them apart. You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding. While hol...

Appendix 133 Colour adjustment Adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in distinguishing colours. The device changes the colours into more recognisable colours.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Colour adjustment , and then tap the switch to act...

Appendix 134 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 tap the Flash notification switch to activate it. Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device...

Appendix 135 Mono audio Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headset speakers. Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing , and then tap the Mono audio switch to...

Appendix 136 Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon for accessing apps, features, and settings. You can easily control the device by tapping the assistive menus in the icon. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dext...

Appendix 137 To change the cursor settings, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant menu . Then, customise settings in Touchpad and cursor settings . Using enhanced assistive menus Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps...

Appendix 138 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict. 5 Tap DONE . The device displays the restricted area. The restricted area will not react when you touch it and the device’s hard keys will be disabled. To deactivate interaction control mode, press a...

Appendix 139 Answering or ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Answering and ending calls . Select the desired method. Using single tap mode When an alarm sounds or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm or answer t...

Appendix 140 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...

Appendix 141 The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen, or if you tap the screen with ...

Appendix 143 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery. • Free some memory by transferring files to a ...