Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Handleiding

Merk: Samsung

Model: Galaxy Tab S4

Categorie: Smartphones

Type: Handleiding

www.samsung.com

User Manual

English (EU). 07/2018. Rev.1.0

SM-T835

Table of Contents

Basics

4 Read me first

6 Device overheating situations and

solutions

9 Device layout and functions

15 Battery

18 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)

21 Memory card (microSD card)

24 Turning the device on and off

25 Initial setup

27 Samsung account

29 Transferring data from your previous

device

33 Understanding the screen

45 Notification panel

47 Entering text

Apps and features

50 Installing or uninstalling apps

52 S Pen features

63 Bixby

74 Phone

79 Contacts

83 Messages

85 Internet

87 Email

88 Camera

102 Gallery

110 Multi window

115 Samsung Members

116 Samsung Notes

122 PENUP

128 Calendar

130 Samsung Flow

131 My Files

132 Clock

133 Calculator

134 Game Launcher

137 SmartThings

141 Sharing content

142 Daily Board

144 Kids Mode

145 Samsung DeX

154 Connecting to an external display

155 Google apps

Table of Contents

176 Biometrics and security

178 Intelligent Scan

180 Face recognition

183 Iris recognition

188 Samsung Pass

191 Secure Folder

196 Cloud and accounts

197 Users

198 Google

199 Accessibility

200 General management

201 Software update

202 User manual

202 About tablet

Appendix

203 Troubleshooting

209 Removing the battery

Settings

157 Introduction

157 Connections

158 Wi-Fi

160 Bluetooth

162 Data saver

162 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

163 More connection settings

165 Sounds and vibration

166 Dolby Atmos (surround sound)

167 Notifications

167 Display

168 Blue light filter

169 Changing the screen mode or

adjusting the display colour

170 Screensaver

171 Wallpaper

171 Advanced features

172 Device maintenance

175 Apps

175 Lock screen

176 Smart Lock

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Read me first

Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider,

model specifications, or device’s software.

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the

overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly

depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other

than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited

registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the

operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device

are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other

purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

use of media.

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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and

downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For

large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.

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Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be

supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with

the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service

providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources

may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations

of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from

the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is approved by the FCC,

you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the FCC ID, launch the

Settings

app and

tap

About tablet

→

Status

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Depending on the region, you can view the regulatory information on the device. To

view the information, launch the

Settings

app and tap

About tablet

→

Regulatory

information

Instructional icons

Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information

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Device overheating situations and solutions

When the device heats up while charging the battery

While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast

charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or

performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. If the battery becomes too hot,

the charger may stop charging.

Do the following when the device heats up:

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Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. Wait for the

device to cool down and then begin charging the device again.

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If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB

cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved

one.

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When using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal objects,

magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the wireless charger.

The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models.

When the device heats up during use

When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods,

your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any

running apps and do not use the device for a while.

The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat. Depending on

the functions and apps you use, these examples may not apply to your model.

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During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data

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When downloading large files

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When using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods

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When playing high-quality games for extended periods

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When recording videos for extended periods

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When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting

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When connecting to a TV

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While multitasking (or, when running many apps in the background)

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When using Multi window

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When updating or installing apps while recording videos

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When downloading large files during a video call

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When recording videos while using a navigation app

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When using large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts

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When using a navigation app in a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight

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When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature

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When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception

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When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable

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When the device’s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as

liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead

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When you are roaming

Do the following when the device heats up:

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Keep the device updated with the latest software.

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Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them.

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Close apps that increase battery consumption or that run in the background when

not in use.

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Delete unnecessary files or unused apps.

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Decrease the screen brightness.

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If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If

the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

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Device limitations when the device overheats

When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may

turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models.

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If the device becomes hotter than usual, a device overheating message will appear. To

lower the device’s temperature, the screen brightness and the performance speed will be

limited and battery charging will stop. Running apps will be closed and you will only be

able to make emergency calls until the device cools down.

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If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, a power off message will

appear. Turn off the device, and wait until it cools down.

Precautions for operating environment

Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to

avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire.

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Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures.

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Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods.

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Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas, such as inside a

car in the summertime.

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Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat, such as on an electric heating

mat.

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Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high

pressure containers.

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Never use a damaged charger or battery.

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Device layout and functions

Package contents

Refer to the quick start guide for package contents.

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary

depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible

with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make

sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause

the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on

manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer

to the Samsung website.

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Device layout

Power key

Volume key

Microphone

SIM card / Memory

card tray

Touchscreen

Keyboard dock port

Speaker

Microphone

Proximity/Light sensor

Front camera

Iris recognition camera

Speaker

Iris recognition LED

Multipurpose jack (USB

Type-C)

GPS antenna

Flash

SpeakerSpeaker

Rear camera

Main antenna

Earphone jack

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The device and some accessories (sold separately) contain magnets. The American

Heart Association (US) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory

Agency (UK) both warn that magnets can affect the operation of implanted

pacemakers, cardioverters, defibrillators, insulin pumps or other electro medical

devices (collectively, “Medical Device”) within the range of 15 cm (6 inches). If you

are a user of any of these Medical Devices, DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE AND SOME

ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) UNLESS YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOUR

PHYSICIAN.

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Do not store your device and some accessories (sold separately) near magnetic

fields. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and

boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.

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When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using speakerphone,

do not place the device close to your ears.

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Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:

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If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device

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If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device

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If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while

using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection

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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen

protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

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Do not cover the proximity/light sensor area with screen accessories, such as a

screen protector or stickers. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

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Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction

in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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Hard keys

Power key

Volume key

Key Function

Power

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press to turn on or lock the screen.

Volume

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Soft buttons

Back button

Home button

Recents button

Show and hide

button

When you turn on the device, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. The

soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. Refer to

Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

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S Pen

S Pen button

S Pen nib

Tweezers

Name Functions

S Pen nib

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Use the S Pen to write, draw, or perform touch actions on the

screen.

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Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional

S Pen features, such as the Air view feature.

S Pen button

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Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to

display the Air command features.

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While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over

items to select them.

Tweezers

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Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib.

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Replacing the S Pen nib

If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one.

Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it.

Insert a new nib into the S Pen.

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Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers.

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Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen to malfunction.

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Do not press the nib excessively when inserting the nib into the S Pen.

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Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen. Doing so may cause damage

to the S Pen or your device.

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Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it. The S Pen

may be damaged or the nib may be deformed.

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Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen. The pen nib may be deformed.

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If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognise

the S Pen actions.

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For more information about the S Pen, visit the Samsung website.

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If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre.

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.

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Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any

damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Use only USB Type-C cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged

if you use Micro USB cable.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a

power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in

use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket

and easily accessible while charging.

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Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.

Plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack.

Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger

from the electric socket.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

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Optimise the device using the device maintenance feature.

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When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Power key.

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Activate power saving mode.

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Close unnecessary apps.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the screen brightness.

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Battery charging tips and precautions

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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately

when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes

before turning on the device.

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If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to

another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data

transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.

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Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower

charging speed due to a lower electric current.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the

battery.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not

function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not

affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the

charger may stop charging.

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If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged.

Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.

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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung

Service Centre.

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Fast charging

The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can charge the battery more quickly while

the device or its screen is turned off.

Increasing the charging speed

To increase the charging speed, turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery.

While charging the battery when the device is turned off, the

icon appears on the screen.

If the fast charging feature is not activated, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Device maintenance

→

Battery

→

Advanced settings

, and then tap the

Fast cable charging

switch to

activate it.

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You cannot use the built-in fast charging feature when you charge the battery

using a standard battery charger.

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If the device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises, the charging speed may

decrease automatically. This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to

the device.

SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)

Installing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.

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Use only a nano-SIM card.

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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not

responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more

information about service availability, contact your service provider.

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Place the device with the bottom facing upwards.

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.

Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may

be damaged.

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

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Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards.

Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it.

If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

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If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be

damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.

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Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.

Removing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

Remove the SIM or USIM card.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

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Memory card (microSD card)

Installing a memory card

Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards

may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and

type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website.

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an

incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data

stored in it.

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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When

inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to reformat

the card or will not recognise the card. To use the memory card, you must format it.

If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card, contact the memory

card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory

appears in the

My Files

→

SD card

folder.

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Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.

Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may

be damaged.

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be

disabled.

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Place a memory card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.

If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or fall out of the

tray.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

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If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be

damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.

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Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Device maintenance

→

Storage

→

Storage settings

→

SD card

→

UNMOUNT

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.

Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

Remove the memory card.

Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the

device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing

so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or

device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from

the misuse of external storage devices.

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Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the

memory card on the device.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Device maintenance

→

Storage

→

Storage settings

→

SD card

→

Format

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all

important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not

cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Power key 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 the Power key, and then tap

Power off

Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where

the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

Restarting the device

If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the Volume

Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

Power key

Volume Down key

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Initial setup

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.

The initial setup procedures may vary depending on the device’s software and your

region.

Turn on the device.

Select your preferred device language and select .

Select a language.

Select a Wi-Fi network and connect to it.

If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to set up some device

features during the initial setup.

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.

Set a screen lock method to protect your device. You can protect your personal

information by preventing others from accessing your device. To set the screen lock

method later, tap

No, thank you

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up to date and secure across all of your devices. Refer to

Samsung account for more

information.

Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup.

The Home screen will appear.

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Samsung account

Introduction

Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of

Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. Once your

Samsung account has been registered, you can keep your data up to date and secure across

your Samsung devices with Samsung Cloud, track and control your lost or stolen device, see

tips and tricks from Samsung Members, and more.

Create your Samsung account with your email address.

To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit

account.samsung.com. For more information on Samsung accounts, launch the

Settings

app

and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Accounts

→

Samsung account

→

Help

Registering your Samsung account

Registering a new Samsung account

If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Accounts

→

Add account

Tap

Samsung account

→

CREATE ACCOUNT

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating your account.

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Registering an existing Samsung account

If you already have a Samsung account, register it to the device.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Accounts

→

Add account

Tap

Samsung account

→

Enter your email address and password, and then tap

If you forget your account information, tap

Find ID

Reset password

. You can find your

account information when you enter the required information.

If you want to verity your Samsung account password via your biometric data, such as

irises, tap

Verify identity with biometrics instead of password using Samsung Pass

Refer to

Samsung Pass for more information.

Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap

AGREE

Tap

DONE

to finish registering your Samsung account.

Removing your Samsung account

When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device, your data, such as

contacts or events, will also be removed.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Accounts

Tap

Samsung account

→

Remove account

Tap

REMOVE

, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap

CONFIRM

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Transferring data from your previous device

You can restore your data, such as images, contacts, messages, and apps from Samsung

Cloud. You can also copy them from your previous device via Smart Switch.

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This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers.

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Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung

takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to

transfer.

Smart Switch

Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch. To use Smart Switch, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Smart Switch

. If you do not have the app,

download it from

Galaxy Apps

Play Store

Transferring data from a mobile device

Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct.

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On the previous device, launch Smart Switch.

If you do not have the app, download it from

Galaxy Apps

Play Store

On your device, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Smart Switch

Place the devices near each other.

On the previous device, tap

WIRELESS

→

SEND

On your device, tap

WIRELESS

→

RECEIVE

and select the previous device type.

Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.

Transferring data using external storage

Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.

Transfer data from your previous device to external storage.

Insert or connect the external storage device to your device.

On your device, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Smart Switch

→

EXTERNAL STORAGE

→

RESTORE

Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from external storage.

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Transferring backup data from a computer

Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch

computer version app from

www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Back up data from your

previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.

On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.

On the computer, launch Smart Switch.

If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a

program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.

Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable.

On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device.

Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.

Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.

On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device.

Viewing imported data

You can view the imported data on the same app from your previous device.

If your new device does not have the same apps to view or play the imported data, the data

will be saved to a similar app. For example, if you import memos and your device does not

have the Memo app, you can view the memos in the

Samsung Notes

app.

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Samsung Cloud

Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your new

device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer

Samsung account for more information.

Backing up data

On your previous device, sign in to your Samsung account.

Launch the

Settings

app, select the backup option, and back up your data.

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If your device supports Samsung Cloud, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Cloud and

accounts

→

Samsung Cloud

, select your device under

BACKUP AND RESTORE

tap

Back up

, and then back up your data.

•

The data backup method may vary depending on your model.

•

Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be backed up, launch

the

Settings

app, tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Samsung Cloud

, select your device

under

BACKUP AND RESTORE

, and then tap

Back up

Restoring data

On your new device, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Samsung

Cloud

Select your previous device under

BACKUP AND RESTORE

and tap

Restore data

Tick the data types you want to restore and tap

RESTORE

Basics

Syncing data

You can sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices.

On your new device, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Samsung

Cloud

Tap

→

Settings

→

Sync settings

Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with.

Checking data

You can check the saved items and used memory of your Samsung Cloud. Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Samsung Cloud

•

You can immediately check your used memory and saved items, such as,

GALLERY

SAMSUNG NOTES

, and

SAMSUNG CLOUD DRIVE

. Tap each card and enter the next

page. You can change the settings or check the saved data.

•

You can check the backup data in your Samsung account by using the

BACKUP AND

RESTORE

option. Select your device and tap

Restore data

Understanding the screen

Controlling the 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.

•

Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages

(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the

device.

•

The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which

are outside of the touch input area.

•

It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pen when you use the touchscreen.

Basics

Tapping

Tap the screen.

Tapping and holding

Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds.

Dragging

Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position.

Basics

Double-tapping

Double-tap the screen.

Swiping

Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right.

Spreading and pinching

Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.

Basics

Navigation bar (soft buttons)

When you turn on the device, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the

bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back

button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently

being used or usage environment.

Back button

Home button

Recents button

Show and hide

button

Button Function

Show and hide

•

Double-tap to pin or hide the navigation bar.

Recents

•

Tap to open the list of recent apps.

Home

•

Tap to return to the Home screen.

•

Tap and hold to launch the

Google

app.

Back

•

Tap to return to the previous screen.

Displaying or hiding the navigation bar

Using the Show and hide button at the left side of the navigation bar, you can set the

navigation bar to be hidden or pinned on the screen when you use apps or features. The

navigation bar is pinned by default.

If you want to view files or use apps in full screen, double-tap the Show and hide button to

hide the navigation bar.

To show the navigation bar again, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen.

•

On certain screens, such as the Home screen, the navigation bar will always be

displayed and the Show and hide button will not appear.

•

Even after you pin the navigation bar, it can be hidden while using some apps or

features, such as a video player.

Basics

Setting the navigation bar

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Display

→

Navigation bar

, and then select an option.

•

Show and hide button

: Add a button to hide or pin the navigation bar. You can set

whether or not to display the button for each app.

•

BACKGROUND COLOUR

: Change the navigation bar’s background colour.

•

Button layout

: Change the order of the buttons on the navigation bar.

Home screen and Apps screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays

widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.

The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.

A widget

Navigation bar (soft buttons)

Favourite apps

A folder

Screen indicators

Bixby Home indicator. View

your customised content.

An app

Basics

Switching between Home and Apps screens

On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen.

To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen.

Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button.

Home screen Apps screen

If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping

the button. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area and tap

Home screen settings

→

Apps button

→

Show Apps button

→

APPLY

. The Apps button will be added at the

bottom of the Home screen.

Apps button

Moving items

Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel,

drag it to the side of the screen.

To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen, tap and hold an item on the Apps screen,

and then drag it to the top or bottom of the screen. A shortcut to the app will be added on

the Home screen.

You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home

screen.

Basics

Creating folders

Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps.

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over

another app.

Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap

Enter folder name

and

enter a folder name.

•

Adding more apps

Tap

ADD APPS

on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap

ADD

. You can also add an app

by dragging it to the folder.

•

Moving apps from a folder

Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location.

•

Deleting a folder

Tap and hold a folder, and then tap

Delete folder

. Only the folder will be deleted. The

folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen.

Basics

Editing the Home screen

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access

the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add,

delete, or rearrange Home screen panels.

•

Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap .

•

Moving panels: Tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

•

Deleting panels: Tap on the panel.

•

Wallpapers

: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.

•

Widgets

: Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide

information and convenient access on your Home screen. Tap and hold a widget, and

then drag it to the Home screen. The widget will be added on the Home screen.

•

Home screen settings

: Change the Home screen settings.

Displaying all apps on the Home screen

Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the

Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap

Home screen

settings

→

Home screen layout

→

Home screen only

→

APPLY

You can now access all your apps by swiping to the left on the Home screen.

Basics

Indicator icons

Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table

below are most common.

The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the

status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.

Icon Meaning

No signal

Signal strength

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected

LTE network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

Location services being used

Call in progress

Missed call

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery charging

Battery power level

Basics

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, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.

If the screen is off, press the Power key or double-tap anywhere on the screen to turn on the

screen.

Locked screen

Basics

Changing the screen lock method

To change the screen lock method, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

type

, and then select a method.

When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method,

you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device.

After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever

unlocking it.

•

Swipe

: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.

•

Pattern

: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.

•

: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.

•

Password

: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock

the screen.

•

None

: Do not set a screen lock method.

•

Intelligent Scan

: Register both your face and irises to the device to unlock the screen

more conveniently. Refer to

Intelligent Scan for more information.

•

Face

: Register your face to unlock the screen. Refer to Face recognition for more

information.

•

Iris

: Register your irises to unlock the screen. Refer to Iris recognition for more

information.

You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code

incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Lock screen

→

Secure lock settings

, unlock the screen using the preset

screen lock method, and then tap the

Auto factory reset

switch to activate it.

Basics

Screen capture

Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the

captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area.

Capturing a screenshot

Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots will be saved in

Gallery

•

Key capture: Press and hold the Volume Down key and the Power key simultaneously.

•

Swipe capture: Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen.

•

Air command capture: Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to

open the Air command panel, and then tap

Screen write

. Refer to Screen write for more

information.

•

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.

•

If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

, and then tap the

Palm swipe to capture

switch to activate it.

After capturing a screenshot, use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the

screen:

•

Bixby Vision

: Recognise content using Bixby Vision and search for relevant information.

This option is not supported when you capture a screenshot using the

Screen write

feature.

•

Scroll capture

: Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated

page, such as a webpage. When you tap

Scroll capture

, the screen will automatically

scroll down and more content will be captured.

•

Draw

: Write or draw on the screenshot. Refer to Screen write for more information.

•

Crop

: Crop a portion from the screenshot. The cropped area will be saved in

Gallery

•

: Share the screenshot with others.

If the options are not visible on the captured screen, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

, and then tap the

Smart capture

switch to activate it.

Basics

Notification panel

When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear

on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and

view the details.

To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel,

swipe upwards on the screen.

You can open the notification panel, even on the locked screen.

You can use the following functions on the notification panel.

View the notification details

and perform various actions.

Clear all notifications.

Launch Settings.

Access the notification

settings.

Quick setting buttons

Basics

Using quick setting buttons

Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification

panel to view more buttons.

To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings,

tap and hold a button.

To rearrange buttons, tap

→

Button order

, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to

another location.

Basics

Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create notes, and

more.

•

When the keyboard is opened for the first time, the keyboard setup screen will

appear. Set the input language, keyboard type, and keyboard settings and then tap

START

•

Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the

input language to one of the supported languages.

Break to the next line.

Delete a preceding character.

Enter symbols.

Enter uppercase. For all caps,

tap it twice.

Additional keyboard

functions

Move the cursor.

Enter a space.

View more keyboard

functions.

Changing the input language

Tap

→

Languages and types

→

MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES

, and then select the

languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input

languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key.

Changing the keyboard

Tap

to change the keyboard.

To change the keyboard type, tap

→

Languages and types

, select a language, and then

select the keyboard type you want.

If the keyboard button ( ) does not appear on the navigation bar, launch the

Settings

app, tap

General management

→

Language and input

, and then tap the

Show Keyboard button

switch to activate it.

Basics

Additional keyboard functions

•

: Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. To return to the

keyboard functions list, tap

•

: Enter emoticons.

•

: Enter stickers.

•

: Attach animated GIFs.

•

: Enter text by voice.

•

: Change the keyboard settings.

•

→

: Switch to handwriting mode.

View information about

editing handwriting.

Switch to the standard

keyboard.

You can quickly switch to handwriting mode by hovering the S Pen over the text

field and tapping

. If this feature is not activated, launch the

Settings

app,

tap

Advanced features

→

S Pen

, and then tap the

Direct pen input

switch to

activate it.

•

→

: Create a live message. Instead of a text message, record your actions while

handwriting or drawing a message and save it as an animated file. Refer to

Live message

for more information.

•

→

: Add an item from the clipboard.

•

→

: Switch to the floating or split keyboard. You can move the keyboard to

another location by dragging the tab.

Basics

Copying and pasting

Tap and hold over text.

Drag or to select the desired text, or tap

Select all

to select all text.

Tap

Copy

Cut

The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap

Paste

To paste text that you have previously copied, tap

Clipboard

and select the text.

Dictionary

Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages.

Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up.

If the word you want to look up is not selected, drag

or to select the desired text.

Tap

Dictionary

on the options list.

If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device, tap

Move to Manage dictionaries

→

next to a dictionary to download it.

View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window.

To switch to the full screen view, tap

. Tap the definition on the screen to view more

definitions. In the detailed view, tap

to add the word to your favourite words list or tap

Search Web

to use the word as a search term.

Apps and features

Installing or uninstalling apps

Galaxy Apps

Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung

Galaxy devices.

Open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

Galaxy Apps

app.

This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Installing apps

Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword.

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap

INSTALL

. To purchase

and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.

To change the auto update settings, tap

→

Settings

→

Auto update apps

, and

then select an option.

Play Store

Purchase and download apps.

Launch the

Play Store

app.

Installing apps

Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap

INSTALL

. To purchase

and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.

To change the auto update settings, tap

→

Settings

→

Auto-update apps

, and

then select an option.

Apps and features

Managing apps

Uninstalling or disabling apps

Tap and hold an app and select an option.

•

Disable

: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.

•

Uninstall

: Uninstall downloaded apps.

Enabling apps

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Apps

→

Disabled

, select an app, and then tap

ENABLE

Setting app permissions

For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information

on your device. When you open an app, a pop-up window may appear and request access to

certain features or information. Tap

ALLOW

on the pop-up window to grant permissions to

the app.

To view your app permission settings, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Apps

. Select an app

and tap

Permissions

. You can view the app’s permissions list and change its permissions.

To view or change app permission settings by permission category, launch the

Settings

app

and tap

Apps

→

App permissions

. Select an item and tap the switches next to apps to

grant permissions.

If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not

function properly.

Apps and features

S Pen features

Air command

Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used

apps.

To open the Air command panel, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button.

You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen.

Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you

want.

Create note

Smart select

View all notes

Screen write

Air command icon

PENUP

Translate

Air command settings

Live message

Adding shortcuts to the Air command panel

Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel.

On the Air command panel, tap

Add shortcuts

and select apps or functions to open from the

panel.

Alternatively, open the Air command panel and tap

→

Shortcuts

Apps and features

S Pen features

Activate various S Pen features from the Air command panel. The shortcuts that do not

appear on the panel by default can be added by using the

Add shortcuts

feature.

•

Create note

: Create notes easily in a pop-up window without launching the

Samsung

Notes

app. Refer to Create note for more information.

•

View all notes

: View all notes in the

Samsung Notes

app.

•

Smart select

: Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or

saving. Refer to

Smart select for more information.

•

Screen write

: Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the

captured image. You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an

elongated page, such as a webpage. Refer to

Screen write for more information.

•

Live message

: Instead of text message, create and send a unique message by recording

your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated

file. Refer to

Live message for more information.

•

Translate

: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it. Refer to Translate for more

information.

•

PENUP

: Post your artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips. Refer to

PENUP for more information.

•

Add shortcuts

: Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel.

Air command icon

When the Air command panel is closed, the Air command icon will remain on the screen. You

can open the Air command panel by tapping the icon with the S Pen.

To move the icon, drag

to a new location.

If the Air command icon does not appear on the screen, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

S Pen

, and then tap the

Floating icon

switch to activate it.

Apps and features

Create note

Create notes easily in a pop-up window without launching the

Samsung Notes

app.

Open the Air command panel and tap

Create note

. Alternatively, double-tap the screen

while pressing and holding the S Pen button.

The note screen will appear as a pop-up window.

Create a note using the S Pen.

Undo

Redo

Eraser mode

Pen mode

When you are finished composing the note, tap

SAVE

The note will be saved in

Samsung Notes

Apps and features

Smart select

Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. You can also

select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation.

When there is content you want to capture, such as a part of an image, open the Air

command panel and tap

Smart select

Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you

want to select.

Tap

Auto select

to automatically reshape the selected area.

If text is included in the selected area, tap

Extract text

to recognise and extract text from

the selected area.

To pin the selected area at the top of the screen, tap

Pin to screen

Select an option to use with the selected area.

•

Bixby Vision

: Recognise content using Bixby Vision and search for relevant

information.

•

Draw

: Write or draw on the selected area.

•

: Share the selected area with others.

•

Save

: Save the selected area in

Gallery

Apps and features

Capturing an area from a video

While playing a video, select an area and capture it as a GIF animation.

When there is content you want to capture during video playback, open the Air

command panel and tap

Smart select

On the toolbar, tap

Animation

Adjust the position and size of the capturing area.

Drag a corner of the

frame to resize.

Select a quality.

Adjust the position.

Tap

RECORD

to start capturing.

•

Before capturing a video, make sure that the video is playing.

•

The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed

on the screen.

•

When capturing an area from a video, its sound will not be recorded.

Tap

STOP

to stop capturing.

Select an option to use with the selected area.

•

Draw

: Write or draw on the selected area. Tap

Preview

to view the result before saving

the file.

•

: Share the selected area with others.

•

Save

: Save the selected area in

Gallery

Apps and features

Screen write

Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image.

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.

When there is content you want to capture, open the Air command panel and tap

Screen

write

The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears.

If you capture the content on an elongated page, such as a webpage, tap

Scroll capture

to capture the hidden content. Tap

SCROLL CAPTURE

repeatedly until screen capture is

complete, and then tap

DONE

Write a memo on the screenshot.

Pen mode

Eraser mode

Undo

Redo

Apps and features

Select an option to use with the screenshot.

•

Crop

: Crop a portion of the screenshot. Only the cropped area will be saved in

Gallery

•

: Share the screenshot with others.

•

Save

: Save the screenshot in

Gallery

Live message

Instead of a text message, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while

handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file.

When you want to send an animated message while composing a message, open the

Air command panel and tap

Live message

. Alternatively, tap

→

on the Samsung

keyboard.

The live message window will appear.

Customise pen settings and background image.

•

: Change the writing effect.

•

: Change the pen’s radius.

•

: Change the pen’s colour.

•

: Change the background colour.

•

: Change the background image.

Apps and features

Write or draw on the live message window.

Change the

background

image.

Change the

background

colour.

Preview.

Start over.

Undo

Open your live

messages list.

Progress bar

Customise pen

settings.

When you are finished, tap

DONE

and send the message.

The live message will be saved in

Gallery

as an animated GIF file and it will be attached to

the current message.

You can also share live messages using other sharing methods.

•

Select a live message in

Gallery

and tap .

•

On other screens rather than the message composition screen, open the Air

command, tap

Live message

, create a live message, and then tap

Apps and features

Translate

Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate. The units included in the text will also be

converted.

•

To use this feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

•

This feature does not support some languages.

•

This feature is available only when detectable text is on the screen.

When there are text you want to translate, open the Air command panel and tap

Translate

Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen.

You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping

or .

Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert.

The translated text will appear above the original text. To listen to the pronunciation of

the original text, tap

The icon may not appear depending on the language you select.

Text selecting

granularity (word

or sentence)

Select languages.

Translation result

To close the translator, tap

on the translator panel.

Apps and features

Air view

Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-

up window.

In some apps, Action buttons will be displayed on the preview window.

Action buttons

If this feature is not activated, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Pen

, and then tap the

Air view

switch to activate it.

Pen Select

While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select

multiple items or text. You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another

app or share them with others.

Apps and features

Screen off memo

You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it.

If this feature is not activated, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Pen

, and then tap the

Screen off memo

switch to activate it.

Creating a screen off memo

When the screen is off, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button.

Write or draw a memo.

To extend the page, tap

To save the memo, tap

SAVE IN NOTES

. The memo will be saved to

Samsung Notes

To view memos, launch the

Samsung Notes

app and tap

→

Screen off memo

Apps and features

Bixby

Introduction

Bixby is a new interface that can communicate with you and it provides services that help you

to use your tablet more conveniently.

•

Bixby Home: You can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides

by analysing your usage patterns and your routine.

•

Bixby Vision

: You can easily search for relevant information about objects or locations

using the Bixby Vision features.

•

Reminder

: You can create reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later.

•

To use the Bixby feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile

network.

•

To use the Bixby feature, you must register and sign in to your Samsung account.

Starting Bixby

When you launch Bixby for the first time, the Bixby intro page will appear. You must register

and sign in to your Samsung account according to the on-screen instructions and agree to

the terms and conditions.

Swipe to the right on the Home screen.

Check the Bixby intro page and tap

START

Tap

and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account.

If you are already signed in, this step will not appear.

Tap

DONE

to finish registering your Samsung account.

Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap

The Bixby Home screen will appear.

Apps and features

Bixby Home

On the Bixby Home screen, you can view recommended services and information that Bixby

Home provides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine.

Opening Bixby Home

Swipe to the right on the Home screen.

The Bixby Home screen will appear.

Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content.

Upcoming reminder

Access additional options.

Tags

Edit information.

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Viewing albums

You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums. The movies, animated GIFs,

or collages that you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list.

Launch the

Gallery

app, tap

ALBUMS

, and then select an album.

Hiding albums

You can hide albums.

You cannot hide albums created by default, such as the

Camera

and

Screenshots

albums.

Launch the

Gallery

app and tap

ALBUMS

Tap

→

Hide or unhide albums

Select albums to hide and tap

APPLY

To show albums again, tap

→

Hide or unhide albums

, deselect albums to show, and then

tap

APPLY

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Viewing stories

When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location

tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories. To create stories automatically, you

must capture or save multiple images and videos.

Launch the

Gallery

app, tap

STORIES

, and then select a story.

Creating stories

Create stories with various themes.

Launch the

Gallery

app and tap

STORIES

Tap

→

Create story

Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap

DONE

Enter a title for the story and tap

CREATE

To add images or videos to a story, select a story and tap

ADD

To remove images or videos from a story, select a story, tap

→

Edit

, tick images or videos to

remove, and then tap

→

Remove from story

Deleting stories

Launch the

Gallery

app and tap

STORIES

Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap

DELETE

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Sharing albums

Create albums and share them with your family and friends saved in your contacts. They can

view shared albums on devices signed in to their Samsung account, such as smartphones,

TVs, or refrigerators.

•

To use this feature, your phone number must be verified.

•

To use this feature, you must register and sign in to your Samsung account.

•

You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.

Creating albums to share

Launch the

Gallery

app and tap

SHARED

When you use this feature for the first time, tap

GET STARTED

and agree to the terms and

conditions of Samsung Social.

Tap .

Enter a title for the album.

Select a group to share with.

If you want to create a group, tap

Add group

, enter a group name, and select contacts to

add to the group.

Tap

DONE

The recipients will receive a notification.

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Adding images or videos to an album

Launch the

Gallery

app and tap

SHARED

Select an album to add images or videos.

Tap

ADD

and tick images or videos to add.

Tap

DONE

Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud

You can sync images and videos saved in

Gallery

with Samsung Cloud and access them from

other devices. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud.

Refer to

Samsung account for more information.

Launch the

Gallery

app, tap

→

Settings

, and then tap the

Samsung Cloud

switch to

activate it. Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung

Cloud.

Deleting images or videos

Deleting an image or a video

Select an image or a video and tap

at the bottom of the screen.

Deleting multiple images and videos

On the Gallery screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete.

Tick the images or videos to delete.

Tap

DELETE

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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

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Split screen view

Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.

Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window.

The selected app will launch in the upper window.

In the lower window, swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch.

To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps, tap

APP LIST

and select an app.

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Using additional options

Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options.

Switch the selected

window to a pop-up

view.

Close the app.

Switch locations

between app windows.

Add this app pair to the

Home screen.

Adjusting the window size

Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.

When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen,

the window will be maximised.

Minimising the split screen view

Tap the Home button to minimise the split screen view. The

icon will appear on the status

bar. The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain

active in the minimised split screen view.

Minimised split screen

To close the minimised split screen view, tap .

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Adding app pairs to the Home screen

When you add app pairs to the Home screen, you can launch two apps in the split screen

view with a single tap.

Tap the bar between the app windows and tap

The current app pair will be added on the Home screen.

App pair

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Pop-up view

Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.

Swipe upwards or downwards, tap and hold an app window, and then drag it to

Drop

here for pop-up view

The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.

Minimise the window.

Close the app.

Maximise the window.

Moving pop-up windows

To move a pop-up window, tap the window’s toolbar and drag it to a new location.

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Samsung Members

offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis,

and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others

in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips.

Samsung Members

can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.

Additional options

Send feedback.

•

This app’s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or

service provider.

•

To submit your feedback or post your comments, you must register and sign in to

your Samsung account. Refer to

Samsung account for more information.

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Samsung Notes

Introduction

Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by writing or drawing on the screen with

the S Pen. You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes.

Creating notes

Launch the

Samsung Notes

app and tap .

You can also open the Air command panel and tap the

Create note

shortcut.

Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note.

Tap

→

Image

to insert an image by selecting from

Gallery

or by taking a photo.

Tap

→

Voice

to record a voice recording and insert it into the note. Voice recording

will start immediately.

Enter text using the keyboard.

Write or draw with pens.

Paint with brushes.

Insert an image or a voice

recording.

When you are finished composing the note, tap

SAVE

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Composing notes in handwriting mode

On the note composer screen, tap

Pen

to write or draw with the S Pen.

Pen mode

Selection mode

Easy writing pad

Eraser mode

Redo

Undo

Changing the pen settings

When writing or drawing on the screen, tap

to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen

colour.

Change the line thickness.

Change the pen colour.

Change the pen type.

Select a new colour using the

colour picker.

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Using the eraser

When you want to erase handwriting from a note, tap

and select an area to erase.

Alternatively, select an area while pressing and holding the S Pen button.

To change the eraser type, tap

once more.

•

Erase line by line

: Erase the line you select.

•

Erase touched area

: Erase only the area you select. You can adjust the size of the eraser

by dragging the size adjustment bar.

•

ERASE ALL

: Clear the note.

Even with a smaller eraser, you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended

part.

Using the easy writing pad

Use the easy writing pad to enter your handwriting more easily.

When you write or draw on the easy writing pad, your handwriting will be automatically

adjusted and entered between the lines of the input field.

On the note composer screen, tap

. The input field will be magnified and appear as the

easy writing pad.

Easy writing pad

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Editing handwritten notes

Edit handwritten notes using various editing options, such as cutting, moving, resizing, or

transforming.

When there is handwriting on the note, tap .

To change the shape of the selection, tap

once more.

Tap or draw a line around the input to select.

To move the input to another location, select the input, and then drag it to a new

location.

To change the size of the selection, tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that

appears.

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Edit the input using the available options.

•

Cut

: Cut out the input. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and

then tap

Paste

•

Copy

: Copy the input. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location, and

then tap

Paste

•

Delete

: Delete the input.

•

Extract text

: Extract text from the selected area. To paste or copy the text to a note,

tap

PASTE TO NOTE

COPY

•

→

Move to front

: Send the input to the front.

•

→

Move to back

: Send the input to the back.

Painting with brushes

On the note composer screen, tap

Brush

to paint with various brushes.

When you are finished, tap

DONE

to insert your painting into the note.

You can post your painting to PENUP to share it with others.

Select a new colour using the

colour picker.

Change the brush colour.

Redo

Post the painting to PENUP.

Undo

Eraser mode

Insert the painting into the

note.

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Inserting images into a note

On the note composer screen, tap

→

Image

. Tap

CAMERA

→

to take a photo, or tap

GALLERY

OTHER

to select an image. The image will be inserted into your note.

Inserting voice recordings into a note

On the note composer screen, tap

→

Voice

to make a voice recording. Tap to stop

recording. The voice recording will be inserted into your note.

Pinning a note to the Home screen

Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it.

Launch the

Samsung Notes

app.

Select a note and tap

→

Pin to home screen

The note will be added to the Home screen.

On the Home screen, tap and hold a note to move or resize it. To replace the note with

another one, tap

→

CHANGE NOTE

Saving a note as a reminder

You can save a note as a reminder to view the note later.

Launch the

Samsung Notes

app.

Select a note and tap

→

Send to Reminder

The note will be saved as a reminder.

Deleting notes

Launch the

Samsung Notes

app.

Tap and hold a note to delete.

To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete.

Tap .

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PENUP

Introduction

PENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen. Post your artwork,

view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.

Post your artwork.

Your profile

View your recent activity

history.

View artwork by category.

You can sign in to PENUP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts.

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Posting your artwork

Post your artwork created in

Samsung Notes

or other drawing apps to PENUP.

Open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

PENUP

app, and then tap .

To post artwork from

Gallery

, tap

From Gallery

, select your artwork to post, and then tap

DONE

To post new artwork, tap

Drawing

, draw artwork, and then tap

DONE

Enter a title, description, and hashtag.

Share your artwork with your

other SNS accounts.

Enter a description.

Select where to post the

artwork.

Enter a title.

Add your artwork to post.

Add hashtags.

Select a category.

Allow your artwork to be

searched in external search

engine.

Tap

POST

Posting artwork from other apps

To post your artwork from

Gallery

or other drawing apps, select the artwork from an app and

tap

→

PENUP

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Viewing artwork

Select a post you want to view. While viewing artwork, you can add comments or set it as a

favourite. You can also download artwork or set one as your wallpaper.

View comments and add a

comment.

View the users who like the

artwork.

Set the artwork as a favourite.

Repost the artwork. You can

also view the users who

reposted the artwork.

To download artwork, tap

→

Download

. Downloaded artwork will be saved in

Gallery

. You

can only download artwork permitted by owners.

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Colouring images

With the advanced S Pen and various colours, add your own colours to images. Tap

COLOURING

, select an image, and then tap

START COLOURING

Start colouring.

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LIVE DRAWINGS

Draw along as you watch the live drawing video that shows the process of completing an

image. You can easily draw a nice image.

Open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

PENUP

app, and then tap

LIVE DRAWINGS

Select an image.

Tap

LEARN TO DRAW

To draw on the image, tap to pause the playback.

You can change the playback speed by tapping

When you are finished, tap .

The original image will be hidden and you can see the image you drew.

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Photo drawing

Draw images on your photos and keep them as your own works of art. Select a photo from

Gallery

or take a photo and draw on the photo. After completing your drawing, you can see

the image you drew by hiding the photo.

Open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

PENUP

app.

Tap

→

Drawing

→

Tap

Take picture

, take a photo, and then tap

Alternatively, tap

Select from Gallery

and select a photo.

Select the area to draw, adjust the transparency level, and then tap

SAVE

The selected area will be added as a background.

Draw on the photo.

When you are finished, tap .

The photo will be hidden and you can see the image you drew.

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Calendar

Introduction

Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.

Creating events

Launch the

Calendar

app and tap or double-tap a date.

If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap

Enter event details.

Select a calendar to save the

event to.

Attach a map.

Enter the location.

Add a note.

Enter a title.

Select a sticker to display with

the event.

Set the duration.

Add more details.

Set an alarm.

Change the event's colour.

Tap

SAVE

to save the event.

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Creating tasks

Launch the

Calendar

app and tap

VIEW

→

Tasks

Tap and enter task details.

Tap

SAVE

to save the task.

Syncing events and tasks with your accounts

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Accounts

and select the account to

sync with.

Tap

Sync account

and tap the

Sync Calendar

switch to activate it.

For the Samsung account, tap

→

Sync settings

and tap the

Calendar

switch to activate

it.

To add accounts to sync with, launch the

Calendar

app and tap

→

Manage calendars

→

Add account

. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a

blue circle is displayed next to the account name.

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Samsung Flow

Introduction

Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone and use them

conveniently, such as checking notifications or sharing contents.

Samsung Flow must be installed on both devices that you want to connect. If Samsung Flow

is not installed, download it from

Galaxy Apps

Play Store

•

This feature is only available on some Samsung Android devices.

•

To use this feature, you must activate Bluetooth feature on your tablet and your

smartphone.

Connecting your tablet and smartphone

On your smartphone, launch Samsung Flow.

On your tablet, open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

Samsung Flow

app.

If you are using this feature for the first time, tap

START

Tap

SCAN FOR DEVICES

Select your smartphone from the detected devices list.

Accept the connection request on both devices.

Confirm the passkey on both devices.

The devices will be connected.

If your smartphone supports fingerprint recognition feature, set up Samsung Pass

on your smartphone to connect the devices more easily and securely using your

fingerprint.

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Sharing mobile data connection

Share your smartphone’s mobile data connection with your tablet using a mobile hotspot

when the Internet connection is not available on your tablet.

On your tablet, open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

Samsung Flow

app.

Tap

→

Connect to Mobile Hotspot

You can access the Internet on your tablet using your smartphone’s mobile data

connection.

•

Your smartphone must support the mobile hotspot feature.

•

You may incur additional charges on your smartphone when using this feature.

Checking notifications on your tablet

When you receive new notifications on your smartphone, check the notifications in pop-up

window on your tablet.

Sharing contents

You can share your smartphone’s contents with your tablet.

My Files

Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud

storage services.

Open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

My Files

app.

View files that are stored in each storage. You can also view files in your device or a memory

card by category.

To free up the device’s storage, tap

→

Get more space

To search for files or folders, tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap

, and then speak a keyword.

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Clock

Introduction

Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a

specific duration.

ALARM

Launch the

Clock

app and tap

ALARM

Setting alarms

Tap

in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set

other various alarm options, and then tap

SAVE

To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field.

To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list.

Stopping alarms

Tap

DISMISS

to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, tap

SNOOZE

to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.

Deleting alarms

Tap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap

DELETE

WORLD CLOCK

Launch the

Clock

app and tap

WORLD CLOCK

Creating clocks

Tap

, enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap

ADD

Deleting clocks

Tap and hold a clock, tick clocks to delete, and then tap

DELETE

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STOPWATCH

Launch the

Clock

app and tap

STOPWATCH

Tap

START

to time an event.

To record lap times while timing an event, tap

LAP

Tap

STOP

to stop timing.

To restart the timing, tap

RESUME

To clear lap times, tap

RESET

TIMER

Launch the

Clock

app and tap

TIMER

Set the duration, and then tap

START

To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap the duration input field.

Tap

DISMISS

when the timer goes off.

Calculator

Perform simple or complex calculations.

Launch the

Calculator

app.

You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen.

To clear the history, tap

CLEAR HISTORY

To use the unit conversion tool, tap

. You can convert various values, such as area, length,

or temperature, into other units.

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Game Launcher

Introduction

Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from

Play Store

and

Galaxy Apps

into one

place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily.

View your gameplay

information.

Downloaded apps.

Open games with or without

sound.

Change the performance

mode.

Access additional options.

View a list of the most popular

games for Galaxy users.

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Using Game Launcher

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Games

, and then tap the

Game

Launcher

switch to activate it.

Game Launcher

will be added to the Home screen or the Apps screen.

When you deactivate the feature,

Game Launcher

will be removed from the Home

screen and the Apps screen.

Launch the

Game Launcher

app.

Tap a game from the games list.

To find more games, swipe to the left on the screen.

Games downloaded from

Play Store

and

Galaxy Apps

will be automatically shown

on the game launcher screen. If you cannot see your games, tap

→

Add apps

Removing a game from Game Launcher

Tap and hold a game and tap

Remove

Changing the performance mode

You can change the game performance mode.

Launch the

Game Launcher

app, tap , and then drag the adjustment bar to your

preference.

•

Focus on power saving

: This decreases the battery power consumption but it will reduce

the system performance.

•

Balanced

: Power saving mode or high performance mode is not used.

•

Focus on performance

: This improves system performance but it will increase the

battery power consumption.

•

Settings for each game

: Change the settings for each game.

Battery power efficiency may vary by game.

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Using Game Tools

You can use various options on the Game Tools panel while playing a game. To open the

Game Tools panel, tap

on the navigation bar. If the navigation bar is hidden, drag upwards

from the bottom of the screen to show it.

Record your game session.

Mute notification sounds and

display notifications only for

incoming calls and

emergency alerts.

Access the Game Tools

settings.

Access the Game Launcher

screen.

Hide the buttons on the

navigation bar.

Lock the touchscreen while

the game is being played.

Lock the auto brightness

adjustment feature.

Capture screenshots.

Blocking notifications during games

Tap

and tap the

No alerts during game

switch to activate it. The device will mute

notification sounds and display only notifications for incoming calls and emergency alerts,

so that you can enjoy your games without being disturbed. If you receive an incoming call, a

small notification will appear at the top of the screen.

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SmartThings

Introduction

Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or other smartphones, easily and

quickly. You can also control and manage TVs, home appliances, and Internet of Things (IoT)

products with your tablet.

•

Connecting with nearby devices: Connect with nearby devices, such as Bluetooth

headsets or wearable devices, easily and quickly.

•

Registering and controlling home appliances, TVs, and IoT products: Register smart

refrigerators, washers, air conditioners, air purifiers, TVs, and Internet of Things (IoT)

products on your tablet, and view their status or control them from your tablet’s screen.

•

Receiving notification: Receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet. For

example, when the laundry is finished, you can receive a notification on your tablet.

Open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

SmartThings

app. The dashboard will appear.

Search for and register nearby

devices.

SmartThings tips

View the dashboard.

Access additional options.

Manage automations.

Supported devices

Manage locations and devices.

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•

To use SmartThings, your tablet and other devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi or

mobile network.

•

To fully use SmartThings, you must register and sign in to your Samsung account.

•

The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region or service

provider. To see the list of connectable devices, open the

Samsung

folder, launch

the

SmartThings

app, and then tap

SUPPORTED DEVICES

•

Available features may differ depending on the connected device.

•

Connected devices’ own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung

warranty. When errors or defects occur on the connected devices, contact the

device’s manufacturer.

Connecting to nearby devices

Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets, easily and quickly.

Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the

shared content.

Open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

SmartThings

app.

On the dashboard, tap

Add device

Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.

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Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT products

View the status of your smart appliances, TVs, and IoT products from your tablet’s screen. You

can group devices by location and add rules to control the devices easily and conveniently.

Connecting devices

Open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

SmartThings

app.

On the dashboard, tap

Add device

Select a device from the list.

If there is no device on the list, tap

under

ADD DEVICE MANUALLY

and select a

device type. Or, tap

and enter the device or model name.

Follow the on-screen instructions to register devices.

Viewing and controlling connected devices

You can view and control the devices. For example, you can check the ingredients in your

refrigerator or adjust the TV volume.

Open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

SmartThings

app, and then tap

Devices

The list of connected devices will appear.

View the status of devices on the list.

To control the devices, select a device. When the device controller supplied with the

selected device is downloaded, you can control the device.

Adding devices and scenes by locations

Add devices by locations, view the list of devices in a same location, and control them. You

can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time.

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Adding locations

Open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

SmartThings

app, and then tap

Devices

→

ALL

DEVICES

→

Add location

Enter the location name.

To set a location, tap

Geolocation

to select a location on the map and tap

DONE

Tap

SAVE

Your location will be added.

To add devices to the location, tap

ADD DEVICE

and follow the on-screen instructions to

The devices will be added to the location.

Adding scenes

Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time with a

single tap of a button or with a voice command.

Open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

SmartThings

app, select a location, tap

→

Add

scene

, and then set scene options. You can set the scene name, icon, and devices.

Adding automations

You can also set an automation to perform actions automatically depending on the preset

time or the status of devices.

For example, add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7:00 AM.

Open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

SmartThings

app, and then tap

Automations

→

ADD AUTOMATION

Select the conditions when you want to activate the automation.

Select an option and tap

Tap

ADD

next to

Then

and set actions to perform.

To receive a notification when an automation runs, tap

Notify me

, enter the message,

and then tap

DONE

When you are finished, tap

SAVE

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Receiving notifications

You can receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet. For example, when the

laundry is finished, you can receive a notification on your tablet.

To set devices to receive notifications, open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

SmartThings

app, tap

→

Notifications

→

Notification settings

, and then tap the switches next to

the devices you want.

Sharing content

Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of

sharing images.

You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.

Launch the

Gallery

app and select an image.

Tap and select a sharing method, such as message and email.

When you have a communication or sharing history, the people you contacted

will appear on the sharing options panel. To directly share content with them via

the corresponding app, select a person’s icon. If the feature is not activated, launch

the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

, and then tap the

Direct share

switch to

activate it.

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Using additional features

•

Link Sharing

: Share large files. Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share

them with others via a Web link or a code. To use this feature, your phone number must

be verified.

•

Share to device

: Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth, or with

SmartThings supported devices. You can also view your device’s displayed content on a

large screen by connecting your device to a Smart View-enabled TV or monitor.

When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices.

Tap the notification to view or download the image.

Daily Board

Introduction

Daily Board lets you use your tablet as a picture frame when it is charging or connected to a

dock. You can enjoy a slideshow with your favourite images and view the information such as

the time or the weather.

•

You must use a pogo charging dock if you want to use this feature by connecting

your tablet to a dock.

•

The pogo charging dock is sold separately.

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Launching Daily Board

Launching Daily Board while charging

When the device is charging, drag the status bar downwards to open the notification

panel.

Tap

Tap here to start the Daily Board slideshow.

to start Daily Board.

If you are using this feature for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions,

and then tap

START

Launching Daily Board using a dock

Connect the charger to the charging dock.

Slide the device into the charging dock to meet the device’s connectors and the dock’s

charging terminals.

When the device is connected to the charging dock, Daily Board will launch

automatically.

If you are using this feature for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions,

and then tap

START

If Daily Board does not start automatically, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced

features

→

Daily Board

, and then tap the

Auto start

switch to activate it.

Adding images

You can add your favourite images to display.

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Daily Board

Tap

Add images

and select an album.

The selected images will be displayed when the slideshow starts.

You can select up to 1000 images to display from

Gallery

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Closing Daily Board

To close Daily Board, tap the Back button.

Deactivating Daily Board

You can set the device to prevent Daily Board from launching even when a charger or a dock

is connected.

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

, and then tap the

Daily Board

switch to

deactivate it.

Kids Mode

Provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps

or content.

To start kids mode, open the

Samsung

folder and launch the

Kids Mode

app.

When you launch this app for the first time, set PIN. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.

An app

Exit kids mode.

Access parental

controls.

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Samsung DeX

Introduction

Samsung DeX is a service that allows you to use your tablet like a computer from tablet

screen or an external display, such as a TV or monitor. While using Samsung DeX on external

display, you can simultaneously use your tablet.

You can connect your tablet to the Keyboard Cover or external display using a DeX Cable. The

following content is about how to use the Keyboard Cover and DeX Cable.

•

All accessories are sold separately.

•

Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by

Samsung. Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories

that are not officially supported are not covered by the warranty.

On tablet screen On external display

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Starting Samsung DeX

You can use Samsung DeX in two ways, on tablet screen and external display.

Starting Samsung DeX on tablet screen

Use your tablet like a computer by connecting the Keyboard Cover.

To switch to Samsung DeX directly when connecting the Keyboard Cover, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Samsung DeX

, and then tap the

Auto start when

Book Cover Keyboard is connected

switch to activate it.

Position the tablet’s rear camera to insert it into the rear camera hole and put the tablet in

the stand.

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Insert the tablet into the connection hole to meet the tablet’s connectors and the dock

ports.

Your tablet’s screen will change into Samsung DeX.

You can also launch Samsung DeX from quick settings without Keyboard Cover.

Swipe downwards on the notification panel and tap

Samsung DeX

Closing Samsung DeX on tablet screen

To close Samsung DeX on tablet screen, on the status bar, tap

→

. Alternatively,

launch the

Settings

app, tap

Samsung DeX

→

Auto start when Book Cover Keyboard is

connected

switch to deactivate it.

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Starting Samsung DeX on external display

Connect your tablet to an external display and use tablet’s features on a large screen.

Without changing your tablet’s screen, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the

connected TV or monitor.

To switch to Samsung DeX directly when connecting the DeX Cable, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Samsung DeX

, and then tap the

Auto start when HDMI is

connected

switch to activate it.

Plug a tablet connector into the multipurpose jack on the tablet.

Connect the HDMI connector to a TV or monitor’s HDMI port.

Samsung DeX screen will appear on the connected screen.

Closing Samsung DeX on external display

To close Samsung DeX on external display, disconnect your tablet from the DeX Cable.

Alternatively, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Samsung DeX

→

Auto start when HDMI is

connected

switch to deactivate it.

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Using Samsung DeX

Use your tablet’s features in an interface environment similar to a computer. You can multitask

by running multiple apps simultaneously. You can also check your tablet’s notifications and

status.

Samsung DeX

home screen

Apps button

Taskbar

Favourite apps

Status bar

Quick access

toolbar

•

When starting or ending Samsung DeX, running apps may be closed.

•

Some apps or features may not be available when using Samsung DeX.

•

To adjust the screen settings, use the connected TV or monitor’s display settings.

•

Favourite apps: Add frequently used apps to the Home screen and launch them quickly.

•

Apps button: View and run your tablet’s apps. To install apps that are optimised for

Samsung DeX, tap

Apps for Samsung DeX

•

Taskbar: View the apps that are currently running.

•

Status bar: View your tablet’s notifications and status. Status icons may appear differently

depending on your tablet’s status. When you click

, the quick setting buttons will

appear. You can activate or deactivate certain tablet features using the quick setting

buttons.

•

Quick access toolbar: Use quick tools, such as screen keyboard, volume control, or search.

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Using the external display and tablet simultaneously

While using Samsung DeX, you can use separate apps on the external display and your tablet

simultaneously.

For example, while watching a video on the connected TV or monitor, you can create a note

on your tablet.

On the connected TV or monitor, launch an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen. Then,

launch another app on your tablet.

Locking the Samsung DeX screen

If you want to lock the external display and your tablet’s screen while using Samsung DeX,

select

on the quick access toolbar.

While using Samsung DeX, you cannot lock the external display and your tablet’s

screen by pressing the Power key.

Enjoying games vividly on a large screen

Play your tablet’s games on a large screen. On the connected TV or monitor, launch the

Game

Launcher

app.

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Controlling the Samsung DeX screen

Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse

You can use a wireless keyboard/mouse or a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse. You can also use

USB keyboard or mouse by connecting them to the Multiport Adapter’s USB port. Refer to the

respective device’s manual for more information.

•

You can set the mouse pointer to flow from the external display to the tablet’s

screen. Launch the

Settings

app, select

Samsung DeX

→

Mouse/trackpad

, and

then select the

Flow pointer to tablet screen

switch to activate it.

•

You can also use the external keyboard on the tablet’s screen.

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Using your tablet as a touchpad

You can use your tablet as a touchpad and operate it with your fingers or the S Pen.

On your tablet, drag downwards from the top of the screen to open the notification panel

and tap

Use your tablet as a touchpad

•

You can use the touchpad only when using Samsung DeX on external display.

•

If your tablet’s screen turns off, press the Power key or double-tap anywhere on the

screen to turn on the screen.

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Orienting the touchpad

When you are using your tablet as a touchpad, you can use it in either the horizontal or

vertical alignment.

To rotate the touchpad, rotate the tablet or double-tap

Using your tablet while using the touchpad

You can use apps on your tablet even while it is being used as a touchpad.

Drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to show the navigation bar, tap the Home

button to move to the Home screen, and then select apps you want to use.

Writing or drawing on the touchpad with the S Pen

You can handwrite or draw on the touchpad with the S Pen.

Rotate the touchpad to the vertical alignment and approach S Pen to screen. The S Pen

drawing pad will appear on the touchpad.

Using the screen keyboard

When you enter text to send messages, create notes, or perform other tasks, a screen

keyboard will appear automatically on your tablet’s screen without connecting an external

keyboard.

If the keyboard does not appear, select

on the quick access toolbar.

Ending Samsung DeX

When you use Samsung DeX on tablet screen, on the status bar, tap

→

When you use Samsung DeX from the connected TV or monitor, disconnect your tablet from

the DeX Cable.

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Connecting to an external display

You can connect your tablet to an external display, such as a TV or monitor, and view

presentations or movies on the connected display. Connect your tablet to an external display

using a DeX Cable. You can view your tablet’s content on the connected screen.

•

DeX Cable is sold separately.

•

Use only a Samsung-approved DeX Cable. Performance problems and

malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the

warranty.

Plug a tablet connector into the multipurpose jack on the tablet.

Connect the HDMI connector to a TV or monitor’s HDMI port.

Your tablet’s screen will appear on the connected screen.

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Google apps

Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google

account to access some apps.

To view more app information, access each app’s help menu.

Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the

region or service provider.

Chrome

Search for information and browse webpages.

Gmail

Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.

Maps

Find your location on the map, search the world map, and view location information for

various places around you.

Play Music

Discover, listen to, and share music on your device. You can upload music collections stored

on your device to the cloud and access them later.

Play Movies & TV

Purchase or rent videos, such as movies and TV programmes, from

Play Store

Drive

Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.

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YouTube

Watch or create videos and share them with others.

Photos

Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.

Google

Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.

Duo

Make a simple video call.

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Settings

Introduction

Customise device settings. You can make your device more personalised by configuring

various setting options.

Launch the

Settings

app.

To search for settings by entering keywords, tap

Connections

Options

Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

•

Wi-Fi

: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or

other network devices. Refer to

Wi-Fi for more information.

•

Bluetooth

: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled

devices. Refer to

Bluetooth for more information.

•

Tablet visibility

: Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you. When

this feature is activated, your device will be visible to other devices when they search for

available devices using their Transfer files to device option.

•

Data usage

: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the

limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the

amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.

You can also activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the

background from sending or receiving data. Refer to

Data saver for more information.

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•

Flight mode

: Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use

only non-network services.

Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft

personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in flight

mode.

•

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the

device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not

available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. Refer to

Mobile Hotspot

and Tethering

for more information.

•

Mobile networks

: Configure your mobile network settings.

•

Location

: Change settings for location information permissions.

•

More connection settings

: Customise settings to control other features. Refer to More

connection settings

for more information.

Wi-Fi

Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other

network devices.

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Wi-Fi

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.

Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Enter the password and 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

•

If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature

or the wireless router.

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Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Wi-Fi

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

Tap

Wi-Fi Direct

The detected devices are listed.

If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its

Wi-Fi Direct feature.

Select a device to connect to.

The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct connection

request.

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.

Launch the

Gallery

app and select an image.

Tap

→

Wi-Fi Direct

and select a device to transfer the image to.

Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.

If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without

the connection request procedure.

Ending the device connection

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Wi-Fi

Tap

Wi-Fi Direct

The device displays the connected devices in the list.

Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.

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Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

•

Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or

received via Bluetooth.

•

Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted

and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating

distance may be reduced.

•

Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth

SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

•

Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies

of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).

Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth

feature.

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Bluetooth

, and then tap the switch to

activate it.

The detected devices will be listed.

Select a device to pair with.

If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth

pairing mode. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.

Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.

Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.

The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection

request.

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Sending and receiving data

Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media

files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image

to another device.

Launch the

Gallery

app and select an image.

Tap

→

Bluetooth

, and then select a device to transfer the image to.

If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming

the auto-generated passkey.

If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its

visibility option.

Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.

Unpairing Bluetooth devices

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Bluetooth

The device displays the paired devices in the list.

Tap next to the device name to unpair.

Tap

Unpair

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Data saver

Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending

or receiving data.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Data usage

→

Data saver

and tap the switch to

activate it.

When the data saver feature is activated, the

icon will appear on the status bar.

Data saver feature activated

To select apps to use data without restriction, tap

Allow app while Data saver on

and

select apps.

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other

devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi,

USB, or Bluetooth.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

•

Mobile Hotspot

: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection

with computers or other devices.

•

Bluetooth tethering

: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data

connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.

•

USB tethering

: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with

a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless

modem for the computer.

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Using the mobile hotspot

Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other

devices.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

→

Mobile

Hotspot

Tap the switch to activate it.

The

icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi

networks list.

To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap

→

Configure Mobile Hotspot

and select

the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap

SAVE

On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks

list.

On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.

More connection settings

Customise settings to control other features.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

More connection settings

•

Nearby device scanning

: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to.

•

Printing

: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search

for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to

Printing for more

information.

•

Download booster

: Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi

and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to

Download booster for more information.

•

VPN

: Set up virtual networks (VPNs) on your device to connect to a school or company’s

private network.

•

Ethernet

: When you connect an Ethernet adaptor, you can use a wired network and

configure network settings.

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Printing

Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a

printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.

Some printers may not be compatible with the device.

Adding printer plug-ins

Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.

On the Settings screen, tap

Connections

→

More connection settings

→

Printing

→

Add service

Search for a printer plug-in in

Play Store

Select a printer plug-in and install it.

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.

Select a printer to add.

To add printers manually, tap

→

Add printer

Printing content

While viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap

→

All printers...

, and then select a printer.

Printing methods may vary depending on the content type.

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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

Connections

→

More connection settings

→

Download

booster

•

This feature may not be supported by some devices.

•

You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network.

•

When you download large files, the device may heat up. If the device exceeds a set

temperature, the feature will turn off.

•

If network signals are unstable, the speed and performance of this feature may be

affected.

•

If the Wi-Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data

transfer speeds, the device may use only the fastest connection.

•

This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) 1.1 and Hypertext

Transmission Protocol Secure (HTTPS). The feature cannot be used with other

protocols, such as FTP.

Sounds and vibration

Options

Change settings for various sounds on the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

Sounds and vibration

•

Sound mode

: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode.

•

Vibrate while ringing

: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.

•

Use Volume keys for media

: Set the device to adjust the media volume level when you

press the Volume key.

•

Volume

: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and

notifications.

•

Vibration intensity

: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.

•

Ringtone

: Change the call ringtone.

•

Vibration pattern

: Select a vibration pattern.

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•

Notification sounds

: Change the notification sound.

•

Do not disturb

: Set the device to mute incoming calls, notification sounds, and media,

except for allowed exceptions.

•

Touch sounds

: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the

touchscreen.

•

Screen lock sounds

: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen.

•

Charging sound

: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger.

•

Vibration feedback

: Set the device to vibrate when you tap the buttons on the

navigation bar and for other actions, such as tapping and holding items.

•

Dialling keypad tones

: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.

•

Keyboard sound

: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.

•

Keyboard vibration

: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.

•

Sound quality and effects

: Configure additional sound settings.

You can also activate the surround sound mode. Refer to

Dolby Atmos (surround sound)

for more information.

•

Separate app sound

: Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the

connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps. For

example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device’s speaker while

listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle’s Bluetooth speaker.

Dolby Atmos (surround sound)

Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio, such as movies, music,

and voice. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience moving audio sounds that flows all around

you.

On the Settings screen, tap

Sounds and vibration

→

Sound quality and effects

→

Dolby

Atmos

, tap the switch to activate it, and then select a mode.

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Notifications

Change the notification settings for each app.

On the Settings screen, tap

Notifications

To display icon badges, tap the

App icon badges

switch to activate it. To change the badge

style, tap

App icon badges

With number Without number

To customise notification settings for more apps, tap

ADVANCED

and select an app.

Display

Options

Change the display and the Home screen settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

Display

•

Brightness

: Adjust the brightness of the display.

•

Auto brightness

: Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply

them automatically in similar lighting conditions.

•

Blue light filter

: Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings. Refer to Blue

light filter

for more information.

•

Font and screen zoom

: Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style.

•

Screen mode

: Change the screen mode or adjust the display’s colour. Refer to Changing

the screen mode or adjusting the display colour

for more information.

•

Home screen

: Change the Home screen settings.

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•

Icon frames

: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.

•

Status bar

: Customise the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status

bar.

•

Navigation bar

: Change the navigation bar settings. Refer to Navigation bar (soft

buttons)

for more information.

•

Screen timeout

: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s

backlight.

•

Block accidental touches

: Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch

input when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.

•

Screensaver

: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or

connected to a dock. Refer to

Screensaver for more information.

•

Double tap to wake up

: Set the device to turn on the screen by double-tapping

anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off.

Blue light filter

Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen.

While you are watching HDR videos from HDR-exclusive video services, the blue light

filter may not be applied.

On the Settings screen, tap

Display

→

Blue light filter

, and then tap the

Turn on now

switch to activate it.

Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter’s opacity.

To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen, tap the

Turn on as

scheduled

switch to activate it and select an option.

•

Sunset to sunrise

: Set the device to apply the blue light filter at night and turn it off in

the morning, based on your current location.

•

Custom schedule

: Set a specific time to apply the blue light filter.

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Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour

Select a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images, or adjust the display colour to

your preference. If you select the

Adaptive display

mode, you can adjust the display colour

balance by colour value.

Changing the screen mode

On the Settings screen, tap

Display

→

Screen mode

and select a mode you want.

•

Adaptive display

: This optimises the colour range, saturation, and sharpness of your

display. You can also adjust the display colour balance by colour value.

•

AMOLED cinema

: This is suitable for watching videos.

•

AMOLED photo

: This is suitable for viewing images.

•

Basic

: This is set as default and is suitable for general use.

•

You can adjust the display colour only in

Adaptive display

mode.

•

Adaptive display

mode may not be compatible with third-party apps.

•

You cannot change the screen mode while applying the blue light filter.

Optimising the full screen colour balance

Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference.

When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards

Cool

, the blue colour tone will increase.

When you drag the bar towards

Warm

, the red colour tone will increase.

On the Settings screen, tap

Display

→

Screen mode

→

Adaptive display

Adjust the colour adjustment bar under

Full screen colour balance

The colour balance of the screen will be optimised.

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Adjusting the screen tone by colour value

Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the

Red

Green

, or

Blue

value individually.

On the Settings screen, tap

Display

→

Screen mode

→

Adaptive display

Tick

Advanced options

Adjust the

Red

Green

, or

Blue

colour bar to your preference.

The screen tone screen will be adjusted.

Screensaver

You can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically. The

screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging or connected to a dock.

On the Settings screen, tap

Display

→

Screensaver

and tap the switch to activate it.

Select an option.

If you select

Photo Frame

Photos

, a slideshow with selected images will start. If you

select

Photo Table

, selected images will appear as small cards and overlap.

Tap to select albums for displaying images.

When you are finished, tap the Back button.

To preview the selected option, tap

PREVIEW

When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed, the screen will turn on.

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Wallpaper

Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.

On the Settings screen, tap

Wallpaper

Advanced features

Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them.

On the Settings screen, tap

Advanced features

Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for

some features using sensors.

•

S Pen

: Change the settings for using the S Pen. Refer to S Pen features for more

information about

Air view

and

Screen off memo

•

Samsung DeX

: Set the device to use like a computer. Refer to Samsung DeX for more

information.

•

Accessories

: Change the accessory settings.

•

Daily Board

: Set the device to show a slideshow with selected images. Refer to Daily

Board

for more information.

•

Smart stay

: Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking

at it.

•

Games

: Activate the Game Launcher. Refer to Game Launcher for more information.

•

Device assistance app

: Select a device assistance app to launch when you tap and hold

the Home button. The device assistance app will gather information from the current

screen and provide related information, apps, and features.

•

Multi window

: Select a Multi window launch method.

•

Smart capture

: Set the device to capture the current screen and scrollable area, and crop

and share the screenshot immediately.

•

Palm swipe to capture

: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your

hand to the left or right across the screen. You can view the captured images in

Gallery

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.

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•

Easy mute

: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions.

•

Swipe to call or send messages

: Set the device to make a call or send a message when

you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the

Phone

Contacts

app.

•

Direct share

: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options

panel to allow you to share content directly.

Device maintenance

The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery,

storage, memory, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a

tap of your finger.

Battery

Storage

Device security

Memory

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Using the quick optimisation feature

On the Settings screen, tap

Device maintenance

→

FIX NOW

OPTIMISE NOW

The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions.

•

Clearing some memory.

•

Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.

•

Managing abnormal battery usage.

•

Scanning for crashed apps and malware.

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.

On the Settings screen, tap

Device maintenance

→

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.

•

You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode.

Power saving mode

•

MID

: Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.

•

MAX

: In maximum power saving mode, the device decreases battery consumption

by applying the dark theme and limiting the apps and features available. Network

connections, except for the mobile network, will be deactivated.

Managing the battery

You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from

using battery power when they are not being used. Tick apps from the apps list and tap

SAVE

POWER

. Also, tap

→

Advanced settings

and set the

App power monitor

options.

You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly. Tap

→

Advanced settings

and

tap the

Fast cable charging

switch to activate it.

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Storage

Check the status of the used and available memory.

On the Settings screen, tap

Device maintenance

→

Storage

•

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified

capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the

memory. The available capacity may change when you update the device.

•

You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification

section for your device on the Samsung website.

Managing the memory

To delete residual files, such as cache, tap

CLEAN NOW

. To delete files or uninstall apps that

you do not use any more, select a category under

USER DATA

. Then, tick items to select and

tap

DELETE

UNINSTALL

Memory

On the Settings screen, tap

Device maintenance

→

Memory

To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background, tick apps from the

apps list, and tap

CLEAN NOW

Device security

Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware.

On the Settings screen, tap

Device maintenance

→

Device security

→

SCAN TABLET

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Apps

Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can view the apps’ usage

information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable

unnecessary apps.

On the Settings screen, tap

Apps

Lock screen

Options

Change settings for the locked screen.

On the Settings screen, tap

Lock screen

The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.

•

Screen lock type

: Change the screen lock method.

•

Smart Lock

: Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are

detected. Refer to

Smart Lock for more information.

•

Secure lock settings

: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.

•

Clock style

: Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen.

•

Roaming clock

: Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the

locked screen when roaming.

•

FaceWidgets

: Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen.

•

Contact information

: Set the device to show contact information, such as your email

address, on the locked screen.

•

Notifications

: Set whether or not to show notifications on the locked screen and select

which notifications to display.

•

App shortcuts

: Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen.

•

About Lock screen

: View the device’s lock screen version.

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Smart Lock

You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices

are detected.

For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device

will detect the location and automatically unlock itself.

•

This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method.

•

If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device, you

must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set.

On the Settings screen, tap

Lock screen

→

Smart Lock

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.

Biometrics and security

Options

Change the settings for securing the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

•

Intelligent Scan

: Register both your face and irises to the device to unlock the screen

more conveniently. Refer to

Intelligent Scan for more information.

•

Face Recognition

: Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. Refer to

Face recognition for more information.

•

Iris Scanner

: Register your irises to unlock the screen. Refer to Iris recognition for more

information.

•

Google Play Protect

: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn

about potential harm and remove them.

•

Find My Mobile

: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My

Mobile website (

findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen

device.

You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information

about the location of your device.

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•

Security update

: View the version of your device’s security system and check for updates.

•

Install unknown apps

: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown

sources.

•

Samsung Pass

: Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data. Refer to

Samsung Pass for more information.

•

Secure Folder

: Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from

others. Refer to

Secure Folder for more information.

•

App permission monitor

: Set to receive notifications when the permissions you select

are used by apps that you are not using. You can manage the settings of each app and

view their permission usage history.

•

Secure startup

: Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when

turning on the device. You must enter the unlock code to start the device and receive

messages and notifications.

•

Encrypt SD card

: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.

If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the

device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before

resetting the device.

•

Other security settings

: Configure additional security settings.

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Intelligent Scan

By using both your face and irises, you can easily and conveniently unlock the screen and

verify your identity.

•

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

If you use Intelligent Scan as a screen lock method, your face and irises cannot be

used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the

device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set

when registering your face and irises. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or

password.

•

If your irises are not recognised, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN, or

password you set when registering the irises, and then re-register your irises. If

your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device if

you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience

caused by forgotten unlock codes.

•

If you change the screen lock method to

Swipe

None

, which are not secure, all

of your biometric data will be deleted. If you want to use your biometric data in

apps or features, you must register your biometric data again.

Precautions for using Intelligent Scan

Before using Intelligent Scan, keep the following precautions in mind.

•

To protect your eyes, keep the screen at least 20 cm away from your face when using iris

recognition.

•

If you attach screen protectors (privacy protection films, tempered glass protectors, etc.),

the recognition may fail.

•

Do not use this feature with infants. Doing so may damage their eyesight.

•

Anyone who has experienced dizziness, seizures, loss of awareness, blackouts, or other

symptoms linked to an epileptic condition, or has a family history of such symptoms or

conditions, should consult a doctor before using this feature.

•

Intelligent Scan is not intended for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative medical

purposes.

•

Your tablet could be unlocked by someone that looks like you.

•

Keep secure of your tablet and do not let anyone else unlock your tablet.

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For better face and iris recognition

The tablet may not recognise your irises or face when:

•

something prevents a good view of your face or eyes (e.g. glasses, contact lenses, hat, low

eyelids, recent eye surgery, disease, dirt, damage to the camera, or excessive movement).

Registering irises and face

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Intelligent Scan

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

If you have not set a screen lock method, create one.

Read the on-screen instructions and tap

CONTINUE

For more information, refer to

Face recognition and Iris recognition.

When an intelligent scan unlock screen appears, tap

TURN ON

to use your face and irises

to unlock the screen.

Deleting registered face and iris data

You can delete face and iris data that you have registered.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Intelligent Scan

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap

Remove face and iris data

Once the registered face and iris data has been deleted, all the related features will also

be deactivated.

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Unlocking the screen using Intelligent Scan

You can unlock the screen with your face and irises instead of using a pattern, PIN, or

password.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Intelligent Scan

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap the

Intelligent Scan unlock

switch to activate it.

On the locked screen, look at the screen.

When your face and irises are recognised, you can unlock the screen without using any

additional screen lock method. If your face and irises are not recognised, use the preset

screen lock method.

Face recognition

You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face.

•

If you use your face as a screen lock method, your face cannot be used to unlock

the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must

unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the

face. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password.

•

If you change the screen lock method to

Swipe

None

, which are not secure, all

of your biometric data will be deleted. If you want to use your biometric data in

apps or features, you must register your biometric data again.

Precautions for using face recognition

Before using the face recognition to unlock your device, keep the following precautions in

mind.

•

Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.

•

Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password.

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For better face recognition

Consider the following when using face recognition:

•

Consider the conditions when registering, such as wearing glasses, hats, masks, beards, or

heavy makeup

•

Ensure that you are in a well-lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering

•

Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results

Registering your face

For better face registration, register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Face Recognition

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

If you have not set a screen lock method, create one.

Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap

CONTINUE

Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen.

Position your face inside the frame on the screen.

The camera will scan your face.

When a face lock screen appears, tap

to use your face to unlock the screen.

If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly, tap

Remove face data

to remove your registered face and register your face again.

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Deleting the registered face data

You can delete face data that you have registered.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Face Recognition

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap

Remove face data

Once the registered face is deleted, all the related features will also be deactivated.

Unlocking the screen with your face

You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Face Recognition

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap the

Face unlock

switch to activate it.

If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos, tap the

Faster recognition

switch to deactivate it. This may decrease the face recognition

speed.

On the locked screen, look at the screen.

When your face is recognised, you can unlock the screen without using any additional

screen lock method. If your face is not recognised, use the preset screen lock method.

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Iris recognition

The iris recognition feature uses the unique characteristics of your irises, such as their shape

and pattern, to strengthen the security of your device. Your iris data can be used for various

authentication purposes. After registering your irises, you can set the device to use your irises

for the following features:

•

Samsung Pass (Samsung account verification and web sign-in)

•

Screen lock

•

Secure Folder

•

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

•

If you use your iris as a screen lock method, your irises cannot be used to unlock

the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must

unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the

irises. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password.

•

If your irises are not recognised, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN, or

password you set when registering the irises, and then re-register your irises. If

your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device if

you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience

caused by forgotten unlock codes.

•

If you change the screen lock method to

Swipe

None

, which are not secure, all

of your biometric data will be deleted. If you want to use your biometric data in

apps or features, you must register your biometric data again.

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Precautions for using iris recognition

Before using iris recognition, keep the following precautions in mind.

•

To protect your eyes, keep the screen at least 20 cm away from your face when using iris

recognition.

•

If you attach screen protectors (privacy protection films, tempered glass protectors, etc.),

the recognition may fail.

•

Do not use iris recognition with infants. Doing so may damage their eyesight.

•

Anyone who has experienced dizziness, seizures, loss of awareness, blackouts, or other

symptoms linked to an epileptic condition, or has a family history of such symptoms or

conditions, should consult a doctor before using iris recognition.

•

Biometric data collected and stored locally by the iris scanner is not intended for any

diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative medical purposes.

For better iris recognition

The tablet may not recognise your eyes when:

•

something prevents the camera from getting a good view of your irises (e.g. glasses, low

eyelids, recent eye surgery, disease, dirt, damage to the camera, or excessive movement).

•

the lighting is very different from when you recorded your irises (e.g. direct sunlight).

Hold your device about 25-35 cm away from your face with the screen facing towards you.

25-35 cm

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Registering irises

The device can save the iris data of one person only. You cannot register more than

one set of irises.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Iris Scanner

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

If you have not set a screen lock method, create one.

Read the on-screen instructions and tap

CONTINUE

To register only one iris of your eyes, tap

Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen.

25-35 cm

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Position your eyes inside the circles on the screen and open your eyes wide.

The iris recognition camera will scan your irises.

When an iris unlock screen appears, tap

TURN ON

to use your irises to unlock the screen.

Deleting registered iris data

You can delete iris data that you have registered.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Iris Scanner

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap

Remove iris data

Once the registered iris data has been deleted, all the related features will also be

deactivated.

Using Samsung Pass

When you register your irises to Samsung Pass, you can use them to easily verify your identity

or sign in to websites. Refer to

Samsung Pass for more information.

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Unlocking the screen with your irises

You can unlock the screen with your irises instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Iris Scanner

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap the

Iris unlock

switch to activate it.

On the locked screen, swipe in any direction and position your eyes inside the circles on

the screen to scan your irises.

25-35 cm

To unlock the screen using iris recognition, without swiping on the locked screen, tap

Screen-

on iris recognition

switch to activate it.

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Samsung Pass

Samsung Pass allows you to sign in to your Samsung account, websites, or apps more easily

and securely via your biometric data rather than entering your login information.

apps using the data via Samsung Pass.

•

To use this feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.

•

To use this feature, you must register and sign in to your Samsung account. For

more information, refer to

Samsung account.

•

The website sign-in feature is only available for websites that you access via the

Internet

app. Some websites may not support this feature.

Registering Samsung Pass

Before using Samsung Pass, register your biometric data to Samsung Pass.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Samsung Pass

Read the on-screen instructions and tap

Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap

Tap

IRIS

and register your irises.

Refer to

Iris recognition for more information.

Scan your irises and tap

to complete the Samsung Pass registration.

If the

Add to Home screen

option is ticked, the Samsung Pass icon will be added on the

Home screen.

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Verifying the Samsung account password

You can use Samsung Pass to verify your Samsung account password. You can use your

biometric data instead of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content

from

Galaxy Apps

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Samsung Pass

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap

→

Settings

→

Samsung account

, and then tap the

Use with Samsung Pass

switch

to activate it.

Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites

You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill.

Open a website that you want to sign in to.

Enter your user name and password, and then tap the website’s sign in button.

When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the sign-in information

appears, tick

and tap

REMEMBER

You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to

the website.

Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps

You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill.

Open an app that you want to sign in to.

Enter your user name and password, and then tap the app’s sign in button.

When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the sign-in information

appears, tap

SAVE

You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to

the app.

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Managing sign-in information

View the list of websites and apps you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign-in

information.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Samsung Pass

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Select a website or app from the list.

Tap

→

Edit

and modify your ID, password, and the website’s or app’s name.

To delete the website or app, tap

→

Delete

Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps

When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass, you can easily sign in with

Samsung Pass.

To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass, open the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Samsung Pass

, and then select the site or app tab. If there are no

websites or apps that support Samsung Pass, the site or app tab will not appear.

•

Available websites and apps may vary depending on the region or service provider.

•

Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to

websites or apps via Samsung Pass.

Deleting your Samsung Pass data

You can delete your biometric data, web sign-in information, and app data registered to

Samsung Pass with

Delete data

. Your agreement to the terms and conditions and your

Samsung account will remain active.

On the Settings screen, tap

Biometrics and security

→

Samsung Pass

Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Tap

→

Settings

→

Delete data

→

DELETE

Enter your Samsung password and tap

CONFIRM

Your Samsung Pass data will be deleted.

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Secure Folder

Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and contacts, from

being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the

device is unlocked.

Secure Folder is a separate, secured storage area. The data in Secure Folder cannot be

transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods, such as USB or Wi-Fi

Direct. Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will

cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible. Before saving data in

Secure Folder, make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location.

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Setting up Secure Folder

Launch the

Secure Folder

app.

Alternatively, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Biometrics and security

→

Secure

Folder

Tap

START

Tap

and sign in to your Samsung account.

Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the setup.

To change the name or icon colour of Secure Folder, tap

→

Customise icon

•

When you launch the

Secure Folder

app, you must unlock the app using your

preset lock method.

•

If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code, you can reset it using your Samsung

account. Tap the reset button at the bottom of the locked screen, and enter your

Samsung account password.

Setting auto lock for Secure Folder

Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used.

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

→

Settings

→

Auto lock Secure Folder

Select a lock option.

To manually lock your Secure Folder, tap

Lock

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Moving content to Secure Folder

Move content, such as photos and contacts, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an

example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder.

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

Add files

Tap

Images

, tick images to move, and then tap

DONE

Tap

MOVE

The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder.

To copy items, tap

COPY

The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type.

Moving content from Secure Folder

Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage. The

following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default

storage.

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

Gallery

Select an image and tap

→

Move out of Secure Folder

The selected items will be moved to

Gallery

in the default storage.

Settings

194

Adding apps

Add an app to use in Secure Folder.

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

Add apps

Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap

ADD

To install apps from

Play Store

Galaxy Apps

, tap

DOWNLOAD FROM PLAY STORE

DOWNLOAD FROM GALAXY APPS

Removing apps from Secure Folder

Tap

Edit apps

, tick apps, and then tap

Disable

Uninstall

Adding accounts

Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with the apps in Secure

Folder.

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

→

Settings

→

Accounts

→

Add account

Select an account service.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

Hiding Secure Folder

You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen.

Launch the

Secure Folder

app, tap

→

Settings

, and then tap the

Show Secure Folder

switch to deactivate it.

Alternatively, drag the status bar downwards to open the notification panel. Then, swipe

downwards on the notification panel and tap

Secure Folder

to deactivate the feature.

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195

Backing up and restoring Secure Folder

Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account

and restore them later.

Backing up data

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

→

Settings

→

Backup and restore

Tap

Add account

and register and sign in to your Samsung account.

Tap

Back up Secure Folder data

Tick items you want to back up and tap

BACK UP NOW

Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud.

Restoring data

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

→

Settings

→

Backup and restore

Tap

Restore

Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap

RESTORE NOW

Backed up data will be restored to your device.

Uninstalling Secure Folder

You can uninstall Secure Folder, including the content and apps in it.

Launch the

Secure Folder

app and tap

→

Settings

→

More settings

→

Uninstall

To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder, tick

Move media files out of Secure

Folder

and tap

UNINSTALL

. To access data backed from Secure Folder, open the

Samsung

folder, launch the

My Files

app, and then tap

Internal storage

→

Secure Folder

Notes saved in

Samsung Notes

will not be backed up.

Settings

196

Cloud and accounts

Options

Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud. You can also register and

manage accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, or transfer data to or

from other devices via Smart Switch.

On the Settings screen, tap

Cloud and accounts

Regularly back up your data to a safe location, such as Samsung Cloud or a computer,

so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory

data reset.

•

Samsung Cloud

: Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud.

Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage, and sync, back up, and restore

your data. Refer to

Samsung Cloud for more information.

•

Accounts

: Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.

•

Users

: Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised

settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. Refer to

Users for

more information.

•

Backup and restore

: Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your

device. You can back up your sensitive information and access it later. You must sign in to

your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data.

•

Smart Switch

: Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device. Refer to

Smart Switch for more information.

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Users

Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings,

such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. Following types of user accounts

are available:

•

Administrator: The administrator account is created only when setting up the device for

the first time, and cannot be created more than one. This account has full control of the

device including user account management. You can add or delete user accounts only

when using this account.

•

Guest: This account allows guests to access the device. Information and data used during

a guest session is temporarily stored. Each time you use this account, you are asked

whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it.

•

User: This account allows users to access their own apps and content, and customise the

device settings that affect all accounts.

Adding users

On the Settings screen, tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Users

Tap

Add user

→

SET UP NOW

The device will switch to a new user account and the default locked screen will appear on

the screen.

Unlock the device and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

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Switching users

Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen and select an account to switch to.

Locked screen

Managing users

When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change account settings.

To delete a user account, tap

next to the account and then tap

Delete user

To change an account’s settings, tap

next to an account.

Google

Configure settings for some features provided by Google.

On the Settings screen, tap

Google

Settings

199

Accessibility

Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

Accessibility

•

Vision

: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users.

•

Hearing

: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing

impairment.

•

Dexterity and interaction

: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who

have reduced dexterity.

•

Text-to-speech

: Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when Voice

Assistant is activated, such as languages, speed, and more.

•

Direction lock

: Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen.

•

Direct access

: Set the device to launch selected accessibility menus when you press the

Power key and the Volume Up key simultaneously.

•

Accessibility shortcut

: Set the device to activate Voice Assistant or Samsung universal

switch when you press and hold the Volume Up key and the Volume Down key

simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.

•

Notification reminder

: Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not

checked at the interval.

•

Answering and ending calls

: Change the method of answering or ending calls.

•

Single tap mode

: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the

button instead of dragging it.

•

Accessibility settings backup

: Import, export, or share your accessibility settings.

•

SERVICES

: View accessibility services installed on the device.

Settings

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General management

Customise your device’s system settings or reset the device.

On the Settings screen, tap

General management

•

Language and input

: Select device languages and change settings, such as keyboards

and voice input types. Some options may not be available depending on the selected

language. Refer to

Adding device languages for more information.

•

Date and time

: Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time

and date.

If the battery remains fully discharged, the time and date is reset.

•

: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung

Members

for more information.

•

Report diagnostic info to Samsung

: Set the device to automatically send the device’s

diagnostic and usage information to Samsung.

•

Marketing information

: Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information, such as

special offers, membership benefits, and newsletters.

•

Reset

: Reset your device’s settings or perform a factory data reset. You can reset all your

settings and network settings. You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for

device optimisation.

Adding device languages

You can add languages to use on your device.

On the Settings screen, tap

General management

→

Language and input

→

Language

→

Add language

To view all the languages that can be added, tap

→

All languages

Select a language to add.

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201

To set the selected language as the default language, tap

SET AS DEFAULT

. To keep the

current language setting, tap

KEEP CURRENT

The selected language will be added to your languages list. If you changed the default

language, the selected language will be added to the top of the list.

To change the default language from your languages list, drag

next to a language and

move it to the top of the list. Then, tap

DONE

. If an app does not support the default

language, the next supported language in the list will be used.

Software update

Update your device’s software via the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also

schedule software updates.

On the Settings screen, tap

Software update

If emergency software updates are released for your device’s security and to block

new types of security threats, they will be installed automatically without your

agreement.

•

Download updates manually

: Check for and install updates manually.

•

Download updates automatically

: Set the device to download updates automatically

when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

•

Scheduled software updates

: Set the device to install updates at a specified time.

•

Last update information

: View information about the last software update.

Security updates information

Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your

personal information. For security updates for your model, visit

security.samsungmobile.com.

The website supports only some languages.

Settings

202

User manual

View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important

settings.

On the Settings screen, tap

User manual

About tablet

Access your device’s information.

On the Settings screen, tap

About tablet

To change your device’s name, tap

EDIT

•

Status

: View various device information, such as the SIM card status, Wi-Fi MAC address,

and serial number.

•

Legal information

: View legal information related to the device, such as safety

information and the open source licence.

•

Software information

: View the device’s software information, such as its operating

system version and firmware version.

•

Battery information

: View the device’s battery status and information.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some

situations may not apply to your device.

When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it

prompts you to enter one of the following codes:

•

Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set

for the device.

•

PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you

must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by

using the Lock SIM card menu.

•

PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly

several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.

•

PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with

the SIM or USIM card. For more information, contact your service provider.

Your device displays network or service error messages

•

When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move

to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly.

•

You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact

your service provider.

Your device does not turn on

When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Fully charge the

battery before turning on the device.

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The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly

•

If you attach a screen protector 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 sharp objects or your fingertips, the touchscreen may

malfunction.

•

The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

•

Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.

•

Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version.

•

If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre.

Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error

Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service

Centre.

Restarting the device

If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it

on again.

Forcing restart

If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the Volume

Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

Resetting the device

If the methods above do not solve your problem, perform a factory data reset.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

General management

→

Reset

→

Factory data reset

→

RESET

→

DELETE ALL

. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup

copies of all important data stored in the device.

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Calls are not connected

•

Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.

•

Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling.

•

Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.

Others cannot hear you speaking on a call

•

Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.

•

Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.

•

If using an earphone, ensure that it is properly connected.

Sound echoes during a call

Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.

A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio

quality is poor

•

Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna.

•

When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You

may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station.

Move to another area and try again.

•

When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to

issues with the service provider’s network.

The battery icon is empty

Your battery is low. Charge the battery.

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The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved

chargers)

•

Ensure that the charger is connected properly.

•

Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced.

The battery depletes faster than when first purchased

•

When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the

useful charge may be reduced.

•

Battery consumption will increase when you use certain features or apps, such as GPS,

games, or the Internet.

•

The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.

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 computer or deleting files from your device.

•

Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these

tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

Photo quality is poorer than the preview

•

The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the

photography techniques you use.

•

If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images

may be out of focus.

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Error messages appear when opening multimedia files

If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your

device, try the following:

•

Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.

•

Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is

DRM-protected, ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file.

•

Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device. If a file format is not supported,

such as DivX or AC3, install an app that supports it. To confirm the file formats that your

device supports, visit

www.samsung.com.

•

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 circulated on the Internet,

such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly.

Bluetooth is not working well

If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance

malfunctions, try the following:

•

Ensure that the device you wish to connect with is ready to be scanned or connected to.

•

Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum

Bluetooth range (10 m).

•

On your device, launch the

Settings

app, tap

Connections

, and then tap the

Bluetooth

switch to re-activate it.

•

On your device, launch the

Settings

app, tap

General management

→

Reset

→

Reset

network settings

→

RESET SETTINGS

to reset network settings. You may lose registered

information when performing the reset.

If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

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A connection is not established when you connect the device to a

computer

•

Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.

•

Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer.

•

If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher

installed on your computer.

Your device cannot find your current location

GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi

or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations.

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 outside of the device case

•

This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of

parts may occur.

•

Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.

There is not enough space in the device’s storage

Delete unnecessary data, such as cache, using the device maintenance or manually delete

unused apps or files to free up storage space.

The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen

Without using the Apps button, you can open the Apps screen by swiping upwards or

downwards on the Home screen. To display the Apps button at the bottom of the Home

screen, launch the

Settings

app and tap

Display

→

Home screen

→

Apps button

→

Show

Apps button

→

APPLY

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The Home button does not appear

The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or

features. To view the navigation bar, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen.

The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the

notification panel

Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards, and then drag the

notification panel downwards. Tap

next to the brightness adjustment bar and tap the

Show control on top

switch to activate it.

Samsung Cloud does not work

•

Ensure that you are connected to a network properly.

•

During a Samsung Cloud’s service check, you cannot use Samsung Cloud. Try again later.

The device does not recognise my irises from the locked screen

•

Ensure that nothing obstructing the iris recognition camera and LED and try again.

•

If light conditions are very different from when you registered your irises, the device may

not recognise your irises. Move to another location and try again.

•

Ensure that the device is not moving or tilted too much.

Removing the battery

•

To remove the battery, contact an authorised service centre. To obtain battery

removal instructions, please visit

www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_energy.

•

For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not

properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal

injury, and/or result in the device being unsafe.

•

Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort,

including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and

instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence.

This manual is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form

or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing

in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of

Samsung Electronics.

Trademarks

•

SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

•

Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

•

Wi-Fi

, Wi-Fi Protected Setup

™

, Wi-Fi Direct

™

, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

™

, and the Wi-Fi logo are

registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•

All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

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