SAMSUNG GALAXY S6

(S6 and S6 Edge)

The Complete Guide
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History of Samsung
Samsung Telecommunications A Division of Samsung Electronics
This division is one of the five that comprise Samsung Electronics and includes the
Mobile Communications Division. Since its inception in Seoul, South Korea (1977),
the company has seen major growth in both products and revenue. The growth was
seen was seen primarily due to Samsung New Management initiative of 1993. The
initiative purported the need to produce effective yet innovative phones or risk being
dissolved.
The first CDMA phone was designed in 1996 and the CDMA service market share
dominated by Samsung by 1997. With the change in trend, Samsung maintained its
dominance and has now, in 2015, offered to the market the latest in mobile technology
in the form of the Samsung Galaxy S6.

Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is one of the latest releases of smart phones from Samsung
Electronics. The phone was first unveiled in March 2015 at press conference at the
Mobile World Congress. It is the successor to their popular Samsung S5 smartphone
which was released in 2014. The official release date for the phone is slated to be in
April 2015.
The Samsung S6 may look similar to the S5s design but many of the features have
been updated in the new model. One of the main updates is the change of the body
from plastic to a metal frame with a back cover that is made of glass.
The unit also comes with an improved camera, wireless charging and a new mobile
payment approach that emulates the magnetic strip of a credit card. Other
improvements include a HD display and a better fingerprint scanner.

Pre-Release Views
The Samsung S6 received positive commentary after it was unveiled as persons
observed the quality design over the previous versions. There were also
improvements in the camera and tweaks in the software to make it more user friendly

and less bloated.

The S6 also includes a fingerprint reader that can be compared to the Apples Touch
ID system which made an impact in the mobile market. Many persons feel that the
Samsung S6 and S6 Edge has finally satisfied a complete Smart Phone device that has
all the necessary features. There were some concerns about the regression in some
features however it was made clear why this had to be done.
In regards to the S6 Edge, the curved display was seen as a vast improvement over the
Galaxy Note Edge.

Guide Basics
It is recommended that the user read this guide before using the phone to ensure safety
and proper use.
Some important points to note are:
The descriptions of the books are based on the default settings that are in
the phone.
There may be differences in content depending on your regions, service
provider or phone model or software.
Added content (by you) may affect the performance of the phone as they
may have high CPU and RAM usage.
The functionality of apps that are not created by Samsung cannot be
guaranteed.
There may be additional charges for services such as data, messaging,
syncing or using location services. It is generally recommended to use WiFi when transferring large amounts of data.

Default applications are normally subjected to updates and may no longer

be available without any notice. If you have a direct question about an app,
you can direct to a Samsung service centre. For third party apps you can
direct the questions to the providers.
Any usage outside of standard use will stand as violation of the license
agreement and will void the warranty.

The Samsung S Series History

The Samsung series of phones have been very influential in the changing of the
lifestyle of many people. Essentially these phones have become integrated into the
daily lives of many people and it is virtually impossible to find an individual that does
not own a smart phone.
The plethora of persons that own these devices range from children, teenagers young
adults all the way to senior citizens. The upsurge of these phones began from as early
as the year 2000 when simple devices go do much more than a traditional cell phone.
Messaging, calls and multimedia features were some of the things that turned many
users on to the capability of a smart device. In the later years, this transformed into
internet ready handsets with capabilities quite similar to a desktop computer.
These devices have in fact now made most daily functions easily performed at the
touch of a button. Even some work functions have become easier due to productivity
tools such as office suite applications. Leisure activities cannot be ignored with the
use of social media applications, music apps and video apps and so much more. These
have all been integrated in an easy to use device that is innovative and updated
constantly.
Samsung, has been a world leader in this niche of smart phones and therefore is seen
as one of the key players in the industry. While being a leader, there is no denying that
there is immense competition in the market from other companies such as Apple and
Blackberry.
One of the leading devices that Samsung offers is the Galaxy devices which run on the
Android operating system. These are the flagship products of Samsung mobile and the

higher end of the spectrum is the Samsung S devices. The first Samsung Galaxy S
device was released in the year 2010 and a new one was released onwards since that
year.
For each version of the S series smart phones, there are usually several variations.
This is done to serve different markets around the world which may vary in some
features depending on service provider and location. The variation in the series also
give the service providers the liberty of making additional variations to the device for
their particular market.
Following the sales figures, as of the year 2013, there have been over 20 million units
sold worldwide. The very first Galaxy S series was met with great acclaim as many
critics saw it as a comparable device to the then Apple IPhone 4. Since that release,
Samsung mobiles have been very fierce competition within the smart phone industry
and with the release of the Samsung S6 and S6 edge it will be no different.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 unlike all of its predecessors had received mixed reviews
after the release. The sales of the device was 40% lower than the S4. There were
praises however that the screen/display was improved but there were some criticisms
that the camera did not live up to expectations. In summary, the S5 did not live u too
expectations and did not satisfy users as was expected.
Samsung realized this and made a great improvement when they released the S6 as
their new release in 2015. This new release is aimed at revitalizing their hold on the
market with technology and innovative features. Initial reviews have put the S6 in a
positive light for the company and users are pleased with many of the
implementations.

Samsung S6
The initial talk of the Samsung S6 allowed users to openly discuss the possibilities.
The rumor mill went wild when hints of features started to be discussed in some
quarters. Much of the talk was around a variant of the S6 which is the S6 edge and the
new chipset of the phone, the Exynos. This was a departure from the usual Snapdragon
Qualcomm.
Photo leaks were a part of the firestorm that followed the rumors and when the prerelease was launched the rumors were no more.
The official unveiling was done March 2015 at the Mobile World Congress. The
attendees had the opportunity to test out the features of the new S6 and S6 edge. It was

at this time that it was announced officially that these devices were the next in line to
be released. The OS of choice for these device is the latest Android OS, the Lollipop
(version 5).
As expected, the phones come pre-loaded with Google apps such as the Play Store,
Play Music, Hangout, Google Chrome and so much more. In addition to these, there
are some pre-loaded Microsoft applications such as Skype and One Drive. One of the
highlights with these combination is the free 15 GB worth of storage that is given with
the One Drive. This makes up for the lack of memory expansion on these devices.
The user interface has been simplified somewhat and has been made easier to
navigate. The sleek and smooth upgrade has been appreciated by the fans of Samsung
and seems to be a step in the correct direction.
To this point, the new flagship models have been receiving good responses. This is
partially because they are the upgrades to the S5 phone where it kept the good parts
and updated the not so good areas. Despite keeping much of the similar look, the
devices are being given a new fresh look.
One of the bold moves is that they have moved from their usual plastic look and have
took on a matte aluminium frame. This is not necessarily a new move from Samsung
but as it was tried in the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy S series. There is also Corning
Gorilla Glass 4 that has been implemented in the S6 models. This gives a pleasing
look to the device. This move was also praised by the critics as the company has taken
an approach to protect the front and back of the phone against scratches.

New Approaches
The new models are equipped with the feature of wireless charging which also
incorporates fast charging. This is seen as a significant change and increases the
efficiency due to the integration of the glass facets of the devices.
The company has purported that these new approaches will take the phone 1.5 hours to
fully charge from 0 to 100%.

Cameras
According to Samsung, those are not the only new features that came about. They have
also improved the camera of the devices. The front and back camera has been
improved and now performs better especially in low lighting areas. The rear facing
camera is rated at 16MP and has similar features to the Galaxy Note 4. The camera
also comes with a LED flash. The front camera also received an upgrade from the

usual 2MP to 5MP. At this point, that is one of the highest MP available for a front
facing camera among its competition.

Samsung Pay
Another upgrade that is duly noted is the inclusion of Samsung Pay. This is a mobile
payment system that was developed through the purchase of a company who was
involved in that space. This feature has the capacity to work with up to 90% of point
of sales units in the United States. It has been stated that this mobile payment system
has features that workaround the limitations of the competing mobile solutions.
Therefore, they have made significant improvements to what is currently available in
that area.
Samsung Pay will essentially make the device function as if a credit or debit card was
swiped through a payment terminal. The devices will emit an electromagnetic charge
that will act as a conduct for the transaction. This technology is called Magnetic
Secure Transmission
It is also important to state that the phones still facilitate mobile payments through
Near Field Communications (NFC). These devices are the standard bearers for this
significant upgrade.
The owners of the devices do not have to worry about theft of credit card information
as a new innovative approach to security has been taken. The information is stored in
an isolated secure token and in addition, the payments are authenticated by using the
fingerprints to make the transaction valid.

Fingerprint Scanning
The fingerprint scanning approach has also been upgraded. There are positive reviews
of this area as well. It is now seen that the fingerprint scanning is on par with the
Apple Touch ID system. Instead of swiping the fingers as was done in the S5, the S6
and S6 edge have a touch based scanner to get accurate results.

Memory Expansion
There were concerns about the fact that there was no memory expansion capabilities.
These new devices have removed that feature which has always been present in the
Galaxy devices. The manufacturers have insisted that this was done to improve the
overall performance and speed of the device. To accommodate for this, the device
was released in three different versions, the 32 GB, 64 GB and the 128 GB.

Specifications
The Samsung S6 models uses a Nano SIM card as it has LTE capability. It has a
standard inclusion of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.
The usual design of the Samsung Galaxy phones has the home button on the front of the
phone. The power and the volume button are located at the side. However it is
important to note that the SIM card slots of the two devices differ. The S6s Nano SIM

card slot can be found at the side of the phone while the S6 edge can be found on the
upper portion.
The S6 models are somewhat bigger than their predecessors. The screen sizes are 5.1
inches and is equipped with a Super AMOLED feature. The resolution is 1440 x 2560
with a density of 577 ppi. The phones have a screen resolution and are currently the
best in the market.

Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED is really marketing term that was developed by Samsung that is used
to differentiate to users the regular AMOLED display. One of the main features is that
the Super AMOLED screen has a digitizer which means that the touch detection has
been placed into the screen and not the top of the screen. The Super AMOLED screen
will also reflect some amount of the sunlight that catches the screen and the gaps
between the layers of the screen will be minimized. Therefore, this approach makes it
easier to look at the display while under the sun.
The change of the chipset to the Samsung Exynos chipset was onset by the fact the
previous chipset overheating while being run. The Exynos is manufactured in house by
Samsung which was a plus and it gave a further improvement in performance. The
company opted to use their own infrastructure on their new flagships as it can
accommodate the upgrades better.

Hardware
The S6 phone has an octa-core CPU that runs with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and a
four 2.1 GHz Cortex A57 and it has a RAM of 3 GB. This simply means that the
devices are able to run all the users needs efficiently and will enable smooth multitasking. The hardware can facilitate mobile gaming for heavy users while facilitating a
smooth usage for prolonged usage.

S6 vs S6 Edge
The difference in sizes are negligible which the user will not notice. The S6 Edge
measures at 5.6 x 2.8 x 0.28 inches and the S6 measures in at 5.6 x 2.8 x 0.27 inches.
The weight of the S6 Edge is lighter than the S6 weighing in at 4.6 ounces as
compared to 4.9 ounces.

The Batteries

There is also a difference between the batteries of the devices. The S6 contains a
2,550 mAh battery while the S6 Edge has a 2,660 mAh battery. These values may be
somewhat smaller than the Samsung S5 but there are new approaches to the system
especially the chipset gives the new devices better battery efficiency.
The two devices have a wireless charging feature however the two devices can still
be charged by the regular means. This is through the USB 2.0 port which can be used
to attach the cord to an adaptor. It is important to note that it has been a downgrade
from the Galaxy S5 USB 3.0 to ensure better performance and speed in the device. It
is also important to note that the waterproofing feature that was in the S5 is not present
in the S6 models.
The downgrades where enforced by Samsung to ensure that their S6 models improved
their overall performance and give the best experience for their devices. These
models have set a new bar in the smart phone industry. It is a great attempt to level up
the completion with these flagship models.

New Approach
The S6 and S6 Edge phone models offer a new and fresh approach to the Smart phone
industry. There have been many changes to the phone series from the physical to the
internal parts. There have been improvements in the applications such as detect
physiological changes such as heartbeats. These health applications can monitor many
changes and be able to track many different health areas.

Tips to proper cell phone care

Smart phones are an important means of communicating with others on a regular basis
in todays society. This will prove to be a timely investment of your hard earned
money so it will make a financial and personal sense to take care of the cell phone.
There are some basic things to do that will ensure that the phone will last longer and
remain in good shape for many years.
The tips are:

Choosing a phone that is best for you

Research which one of the new Samsung flagship models will have all the features
you need in a device, it should be a device that you are happy with. Features from the
features to its particular design aspects should be high on your list for selection.

Caring for your cell phone

Once you have selected the perfect device, the user should buy a case and a
screen protector. This will help to keep the appearance of the phone from
degrading due to knocks and scratches. The case can also protect it from
any internal damage in the event the device falls.
Have a safe place to keep the phone when it is not in use. It should be kept
in a place where the device will not be harmed. An example of this is
keeping it on a bookshelf or in a cabinet. This spot should be one where it
is convenient to access anytime the user needs it.
The phone should not be stored in a closed container for any extended
periods do time unless it is powered off. The device should never be
charged in a close container as this will prove to be a fire hazard and may
shorten the lifespan of the device.
Always use the genuine chargers and accessories that come with the
device. There are cheap replacements that are in the market and should
never be used. Always use genuine Samsung charges to always maintain
the lifespan of the device.
Always clean your phones exterior surface regularly with tissue paper or
alcohol wipes. Be careful not to use water, baby wipes or any other
substances that may add moisture to the phone.
The device should be regularly charged to ensure a healthy use of the
battery. Some phones may need to be charged often but the Samsung
flagship models have improved battery life and recharge fairly quickly.
Once at full charge the user will get great output from the device.
Keep the ringer turned off when you are in places that the ringing may
disturb others. It is polite when you are in places such as a class, meeting
or church to put the phone on silent or vibrate mode. It is not polite to have
the phone ringing and be fumbling to turn it off. This scenario can lead to an
accidental dropping of the phone or some other form of damage. The flight
mode may be very convenient in times when you do not wish to be
disturbed.

Protecting the phone from theft.

There are some simple things that can be done to protect your phone from
theft. The phone should always be in sight and avoid lending the phone to
other individuals so it is always under your control and protection.
Utilize the available software to shut down and track your phone if there
are any issues with theft. Samsung provides software that can shut down the

phone if it is stolen. It can be easily activated if the phone is stolen.

Great Cell Phone Tips

Smart phones can be easily customized to suit the needs of the user. By
using ringtones, wallpapers and applications the phone can be personalized
to show the personality of the user.
Great photos can be taken with the Samsung flagship models as it has one
of the best quality cameras in the cell phone market today.
Bluetooth technology is integrated in the devices that allow for easy
connection utilizing all the latest connectivity features.
The flagship models allow the user to download all the music they like and
use as a great storage for the content. While storing the content, it acts as a
great music player.
The flagship models allow easy transfer of the contact list and data from
one device to another. Any change of device is made easier by using the
latest Samsung models.

Package Contents
Device
Quick start guide
It is important to note that in some regions the content of the package may vary and this
may also depends on your region or service provider.
Keys
Power Key

Function
This is used to turn the device off

Recent Button
applications.

This is used to open the list or recently used

Tap and hold this button to launch split screen.

Home Button
locked.

This can be used to turn on the screen when the phone is

Can be used to return to the home screen.
Go back to the previous screen

Back
Volume

keys

Used to adjust the volume of the device

Installing the SIM Card

1. Insert the supplied ejection pin into the hole located to the right side of the
SIM card tray to have the tray loosen.
2. Gently pull the tray out from its designated slot.
3. With the gold-coloured contacts faced downwards, place the desired SIM
card into the tray.
4. Return the SIM card tray to tray slot to the side of the phone.

Removing the SIM card

1. Loosen the card tray by inserting the ejection pin into the hole located to
the right of the tray.
2. Gently pull the card tray from the slot.
3. Lift the card out of the tray to remove.
4. Return the SIM card tray to the slot.

Charging the Battery USB cable

1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the power adapter
2. Insert the end of the USB cable into the jack at the lower end of the phone.
Note:
The Samsung Galaxy s6 also comes with a built-in fast charge option;
designed to enable timelier charging while the device is powered off.
Step 1

Step 2 Insert into Step 1 device

Step 3

Step 4 - Insert Charger into the bottom of phone

Charging the Battery-Wireless

1. Turn the phone, back towards the charger.
2. Gently place the back of the phone onto the centre surface of the wireless
charger.
3. Confirm the charge status on the screen of the device.
4. When charge is complete, disconnect the device from the charger.

Powering the Device On/Off

1. To power up the device, press the power button down and hold until the
screen becomes illuminated.
2. To power off, repeat the step above and select the Power Off option.

Activating Power Saving Mode

1.
2.
3.
4.

From the Home screen the Apps option.

Select the Settings tab from the listed options.
Choose the Battery settings and select the Power saving mode.
Touch the switch to activate and limit the features the device can perform
during low battery.

Ultra Power Saving Mode

1.
2.
3.
4.

From the Home screen the Apps option.

Select the Settings tab from the listed options.
Choose the Battery settings and then select Ultra Power saving mode.
Touch the switch to activate.

Note:
This feature is designed to deactivate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity,
deactivate mobile data connectivity once the devices screen is inactive and
interchange grey tones where colors would normally be displayed on screen. The
Ultra Power Saving Mode is ideal for lengthening the devices battery.

Using the Touch Screen

1. Tap- This feature requires the user to tap the screen using the finger. It is
most suited for selecting a menu or on-screen option or accessing an
application.
2. Drag- This feature is to be used to move items from one place to another on
screen. To utilize, simply tap the item to be moved and drag across screen
to the desired location. Remove your finger to release the item.
3. Tap and Hold-This feature allows the user to access options related to
specific menu items. To utilize the feature, simply tap and hold the item you
wish to explore. The available options should be displayed on screen.

Adding Apps to Home Screen

1. In the App Screen, use your finger to touch and hold the item you wish to
add to the Home Screen of the device.
2. The finger should then be used to move the item and drop it on to the Home
Screen.
Adding Widgets to Home Screen
Note:
Widgets are unique features of smart phones that facilitate convenient access to
specified applications from the Home Screen. To add a desired Widget to your
Home Screen:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Use your finger to touch and hold down an empty area of the Home Screen.
Select Widgets from the options displayed by tapping.
Review the available Widget options.
Select the desired Widget
Tap and hold down to confirm choice

6. Use the finger to carry the chosen widget across to the Home Screen.

Removing an Item from Home Screen

1. Touch and hold down the item to be removed.
2. With your finger holding down to icon, carry the icon to the Remove
option located to the top of the screen.

Screen Capture
1. Touch and gently hold down the Home Key located to the lower centre of
the device and the Power button to the top right side of the phone.

OR

1. Turn your hand, palm facing side ways

2. Moving the hand, either right of left across the screen.

Finding an App
From the Home Screen or Play store:
1. Search for apps by categories such as education, health, children or
lifestyle.
2. Touch the Search icon and input a keyword
3. Select the Search icon and input the first or last name of the application.

Installing Free Apps

When the desired app has been identified
1. Touch the Install option.
2. Follow on-screen instructions

Installing Paid Apps

When the desired app has been identified
1. Use your finger to touch the highlighted price
2. Follow the instructions displayed on screen thereafter.

Opening Applications
1. From the Home Screen view the application to be opened.
2. Using your finger, gently tap the application icon to activate.

OR
1. Where the app was recently used, press the Recent Apps button located
to the lower left of the device.
2. Using your finger, tap the app you wish to access.

Uninstalling Apps
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

From the App Screen, select the settings option.

Select the applications options
Select Application Manager
Use your finger to touch the app you wish to remove
Select either the Disable or Uninstall option.

Note:
Default applications will not provide users with the option to uninstall. The user is
able to select the Disable option for these applications.

Applications
1. Go to the application screen and select Apps
2. Tap Application Manager to navigate or adjust the current applications
on the phone
3. Select Default applications to apply any of the available default settings
for app use.
4. Select Applications settings to personalize or modify each application.

Enabling Apps
1. From the Application Screen, select the settings option.
2. From the displayed settings options, select Applications.

3.
4.
5.
6.

The user should then enter the Applications Manager.

Use the finger to scroll down the screen.
Select the app
Use the finger to touch the Enable option.

Making a Call from Keypad

1. Use your finger to touch the phone icon on the App Screen.
2. Using the keypad, enter the number of the person or business you wish to
contact.
3. Touch the phone icon to commence the call.

Making Calls from Call Logs

1. Select the Contact list
2. Move your finger to the right, across the contact to commence the call.

Answering a Call
1. Use your finger to slide the green phone icon out of the larger circle and
across the screen.

Declining a Call
When the call notification appears on screen
1. Use your finger to move the red phone icon outside of the larger circle and
taken across the screen.

2.

Reject Calls with a Message

When the call notification appears on screen
1. Use your finger to slide the reject message bar upwards
2. Tap the desired message

Viewing Missed Calls

1. Use your finger to slide the notification panel located to the top of the
screen down to view the listed missed calls.
OR
1. While on the App Screen, touch the phone icon.
2. Select the Logs option from those listed to the top of the screen.
3. Missed calls are calls that appear with the broken arrow beside them.

Options during Voice Calls

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Increase the Volume

Dial an additional call
Send an email
Turn off the phones microphone to prevent other party from hearing you
Send a text message
Switch to using a Bluetooth headset.
Browse the web
Create memos
View the phones contact list

Adding Contacts
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

From the App Screen, use your finger to touch the contacts option
Touch the create contacts option
Choose a location for storing the new contact
Input the name, telephone number and other desired information
Select SAVE

Importing Contacts
To transfer contact information from another device to your Samsung Galaxy S6:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Go to the App Screen

Select the Contacts followed by the MORE option
Select Settings
From the listed Setting options select the Import/Export contacts option.
Tap IMPORT and the desired transfer option.

Searching for Contacts

1. Go to the App Screen
2. Using your finger, touch the Contacts icon
3. Using your finger, pull downwards or upwards on the alphabet index to the
right of the displayed names to rapidly navigate the list of contacts
OR
1. Enter the individuals name or contact number using the search field.

Sharing your Profile

1.
2.
3.
4.

From the Application screen, select the contacts icon

Tap the your Profile option
Select profile sharing from the options provided
Touch the switch on screen to activate the feature

Using the Cursor

1. Select the Cursor option from the assistive menu
2. Apply small finger movements to the touch area of the screen to control the
screen
3. Move the cursor by pull your finger across the touch area
4. To select items under the cursor, simply tap the screen

Cursor Options:
The left or right arrows should be used to move left or right across
the screen or when selecting an item
The up and down arrows allow the user to navigate up and down the
device screen
Use the zoom glass to magnify the area in which the cursor is
currently located
The four way arrows to relocate the touch area on screen
Use the <X> to close the current touch area

Adjusting Cursor Settings

1. Go to the Apps screen and enter the Settings menu
2. Select Accessibility
3. From the provided accessibility option, select Dexterity and Interaction

4. Select the Assistant Menu option

5. Customize the settings by entering Touchpad and Cursor Settings.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

An activated Wi-Fi feature is necessary to wirelessly connect to a network.
1. From the drag down screen located to the top of the screen, select the WiFi icon.
2. Touch the icon to turn the feature on.
3. From the displayed Wi-Fi options, select the network of choice.
4. Use your finger to touch the CONNECT option.

Note: Some network will appear with a lock. To access these networks, a
password will be required.

Wi-Fi Direct
Note: This feature is designed to enable connection of a wireless network without
the use of an access point.
1. From the drag down screen located to the top of the screen, select the WiFi icon
2. Touch the icon to turn the feature on
3. Use your finger to touch the Wi-Fi Direct option.
4. From the listed devices, choose the device to which you wish to be
connected.
**Connection will be completed when the request to connect has been accepted.

Sending & Receiving Data (Wi-Fi Direct)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

From the Apps screen select the Gallery icon

Choose the image that is to be shared
Touch the share icon to the top of the screen
Select Wi-Fi Direct
From the listed devices that appear on screen, choose the device with
which the image is to be shared.
6. Indicate to the other party that the request to share should be accepted to
complete the transfer.

Ending Device Connection

1. From the drag down screen located to the top of the screen, select the WiFi icon
2. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct option to display the current connection
3. Touch the name of the connected device to disable.

Activating Bluetooth
This feature is also used for transferring and sharing of data between smart devices.
To activate:
1. Use your finger to slide the drag down bar towards the bottom of the
screen.
2. Tap the Bluetooth icon.
3. Touch the ON switch

Pairing with Bluetooth Devices

1. Use your finger to bring the drag down bar to the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the Bluetooth icon
3. To activate the feature and view other Bluetooth activated devices, tap the
switch
4. From the list displayed, choose the device with which you wish to pair
your device.
5. Ensure that the other party accepts the pairing confirmation request that
will appear on screen.

Sending & Receiving Data (Bluetooth)

This feature is another that enables users of the Samsung Galaxy S6 to transfer and
share files, music and images with other smart device users.
1. Enter the gallery of photos and videos from the App Screen

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Choose the image or photo to be shared

Touch the share icon located to the top of the screen
Select Bluetooth as the medium through which the data will be shared.
Choose the device to which the data will be sent.
Ensure that the transfer request is accepted by the receiving device.

Un-pairing Bluetooth Connection

1. Use your finger to bring the drag down bar to the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the Bluetooth icon
3. Touch the screw icon to the right of the device from which you which to
be disconnected
4. Select the un-pair option.

Wallpaper
The Samsung Galaxy S6 offers users the ability to adjust the wallpaper as it appears
on both the locked and home screens. To change the wallpaper for either:
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Go to the Settings screen

Use your finger to select the Wallpaper option
Select the image to be used
Select the screen to which it should be applied.

Theme
1. Go to the Settings screen
2. Select the Themes option
3. Navigate the available themes
OR
1. Touch the STORE option to browse additional themes available for
download
2. Using your finger, tap the theme you wish to have applied to your device.

Battery
1. Enter the Settings screen
2. Tap the Battery settings
Note: The current battery power information will be displayed on screen;
including power consumed.
Users are able to select from the available power saving options included in the
Samsung Galaxy S6 design. To utilize this feature:
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Enter the Settings screen

Tap the Battery settings
Navigate the available power savings options
Tap the preferred option to confirm and initiate

Power Saving options

1. Power Saving Mode- This feature is designed to power off certain features
and applications on the device whenever battery power becomes critically
low.
2. Ultra Power Saving Mode With this feature, standby time is extended. To
reduce the use of battery power, ultra-power saving mode will adjust the
screen layout and deny access to power draining applications stored on the
device.
3. Abnormal Battery Usage-This feature is designed to provide users with the
apps and the amount of battery power used by each.

Storage
1. Enter the settings screen.
2. Select the Storage option from the settings listed.

Note: The user is able to view memory being used, as well as memory available
for further use.

Date and Time

1. Enter the Settings screen
2. Tap the Date & Time option
Users can adjust the device time and date settings as they will be displayed on screen.
Settings that can be adjusted include:
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Select the desired date format (e.g.) month/date/year or year/day/month

Adjust clock to display the time in the 24-hour format
Choose the time zone in which the device is operating.
Set the time on the device
Set the current date
Activate the Automatic Time Zone. This feature, when activated allows
the device to automatically receive and adjust the device to the current time
zone during travel.
7. Activate the Automatic Date & Time. This feature will automatically

adjust the devices date and time during ravel across time zones.

User Manual
This feature is designed to provide the user with information on how to maximize and
modify the features and apps found on the device.
1. Enter the Settings screen
2. Use the index finger to tap and select the User Manual option.

About the Device

This feature is designed to guide the user in adjusting the device name and software.
To utilize the feature:

1. Enter the Settings screen

2. Use the finger to touch and select the About Device option.

Accessibility
Accessibility
1. Enter the Settings screen
2. Use the index finger to touch and select Accessibility.
Note: With the accessibility feature, the user is able to improve the devices
function for those who are hearing or sight impaired.

Home Key and Accessibility Menus

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Go the App Screen

Use your finger to tap the Settings option
Tap the Accessibility option
Select Direct Access from the options listed.
Touch the switch next to the direct access feature to activate.
Choose the accessibility feature of choice
Rapidly tap the devices Home Key three times to open the chosen menu.

Accessibility Menu Options

The following accessibility menus are available to users.
1. Galaxy TalkBack- This feature is one of the Accessibility Service for users
who are visual impaired. It has vibration, spoken word and audible

feedback features that indicate what is happening on the screen, what file
or application is being touched and how to use it.

To activate TalkBack:
Go to the Apps screen and enter the Settings menu.
From the provided settings options, select Accessibility followed
by Vision
The user should then select Galaxy TalkBack
Use your finger to tap the switch and activate. Activation will be
confirmed with a voice feedback.

To deactivate TalkBack
Go to the Apps screen and enter the Settings menu.
From the provided settings options, select Accessibility followed
by Vision
The user should then select Galaxy TalkBack

Use your finger to tap the switch

Rapidly touch anywhere on screen twice to deactivate the feature

One Finger Gestures

There are a number of one finger gestures that can be used to control the screen of your
Galaxy S6 device during the use of Talkback.
1. Tapping- Use your finger to gently tap once and have the item being
touched read aloud. The feature also enables the user to explore an item or
move it from one location on screen to another.
2. Tapping Twice- This feature is designed to open a desired application,
item or file. Once the desired item has been identified by the Talkback
feature, remove your finger from the item and rapidly tap the screen twice
to open.
3. Double Tapping and Holding Screen- This feature allows the user to also a
file, setting or menu option or to move items across screens or pages.
4. Swiping to the Left- This allows users to return to the previous page, file
or activity on the device.
5. Swiping to the Right- Swiping to the right using a finger moves the screen
on to the upcoming item.
6. Swiping Upwards or Downwards-These one finger gestures are designed
to allow for settings and menu changes. It is also useful while text selection
mode is activated and serves to the devices cursor forwards or
backwards.
7. Swiping to the Left then Right in One motion-When a single finger is used
to carry out this action, the user is allowed to simply navigate up to the
screen.
8. Swiping to the Right then Left in One motion-When a single finger is used
to carry out this action, the user is able to navigate down the screen.
9. Swiping Upwards then Downwards in One Motion- This will allow the
user to move to the initial item that appears on the devices screen.
10. Swiping Downwards then Upwards in One Motion- This will allow the
user to progress to the final item that appears on the devices screen.

Two Finger Gestures

There are a number of two finger gestures that can be used to control the screen of
your Galaxy S6 device during the use of Talkback.
1. Tapping- Using two fingers to tap during Talkback will pause or resume a
voice feedback
2. Tapping Twice-When two fingers are used to tap twice on screen during
Talkback, a voice playback can be started, placed on pause or resumed.
3. Tapping Three Times-This feature is used to ascertain the current time,
mode or the amount of battery power remaining on the device. To modify
the items that the feature read out loud the user can adjust the default
settings by:
Accessing the Application Screen
Selecting the Settings icon
Choose the Accessibility option
Tap Vision followed by Galaxy Talkback
From the listed galaxy talkback options, select Settings and then
Status bar information.
1. Double Tapping and Holding Screen-With this feature the user is able to
activate and deactivate the text selection mode.
2. Swiping to the Left- This allows for movement to the subsequent page as
well as cutting a selected portion of a text while text selection mode is
activated.
3. Swiping to the Right-Using two fingers to swipe to the right during
Talkback will allow the user to paste information copied to the clipboard
in text selection mode. Outside of text selection mode, it also allows the
user to return to the previously read page.
4. Swiping Upwards- This allows for navigating down a list or copy a
highlighted text during text selection mode.
5. Swiping Downwards- While text selection mode is activated, this will
highlight the complete text. It is also used to navigate upwards through a
list of items on screen.
6. Swiping in Any Direction on A Locked Screen: This feature is designed to
simply unlock the screen to facilitate further use.
7. Swiping Downwards from the Top of the Screen- Using two fingers to
swipe down with open the devices notification panel located to the top of

the screen.

Three Finger Gestures

There are a number of three finger gestures that can be used to control the screen of
your Galaxy S6 device during the use of Talkback.
1. Tapping- Using three fingers to tap the screen commences the reading of
items out loud from the very top.
2. Tapping Twice- A three finger tap twice on the screen during Talkback
starts the reading from the subsequent item.
3. Tapping Three Times-This feature allows the user to have the last selected
item read aloud and copied for placement elsewhere.
4. Swiping to the Left or Right- This feature allows users to open and
navigate through menu options.
5. Swiping Upwards or Downwards-A three finger swipe in either of the two
directions will modify the text being read.

Using the Contextual Menu

Note: While Talkback is being used:
1. Swiping to the left or right of the screen with three fingers will activate the
contextual menu and prompt the device to read out loud all the available
options.
2. To navigate the displayed options, use three fingers to swipe either left or
right across the screen
3. Swipe up or down to accept the desired option and modify the options
settings.

Adding Image Labels

This feature is designed to enable the attaching of labels to any number of images
when displayed on the screen.
1. Listen as the device reads label options out loud
2. Use three fingers to tap and hold an image
3. Labels will be added thereafter.

Configuring Talkback Settings

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Go to the Apps screen

Select the Settings option
From the listed settings option available select Accessibility.
This listed accessibility features will be displayed on screen.
Tap Vision followed by the Galaxy Talkback feature.
Select the SETTINGS options
Adjust settings to your convenience.

Talkback Settings
Speech Volume- This is used to modify the volume at which the voice
feedback is heard
Speech Rate- With this setting option, the user is able to select the desired
voice feedback speed.
Pitch Changes-With this setting, the device can be modified to read the
texts from the keyboard at a lower pitch.
Keyboard Feedback- This setting will allow the device to verbalize words
typed from the keyboard whenever the space key is tapped.
Speak While Screen is off- This unique setting option will allow the
device to still provide voice feedback to users even with the screen
powered off.
Use Proximity Sensor- With this Talkback setting, whenever a hand is
placed over the sensor located to the top of device, active voice feedback
will be placed on pause.
Shake to Continue Reading- The user can select from a desired shaking
speed that when initiated will allow the device to verbalize any text
currently displayed on screen.
Vibration Feedback- With this Talkback setting, the device will be set to
vibrate whenever the screen is been used.
Sound Feedback- This setting option allows the user to assign sounds to
various actions taking place on the devices screen. This includes scrolling
or tapping to make a selection.
Focus on Speech Audio- With this setting option, the device will be able to
automatically adjust the volume at which media is read out loud.
Sound Feedback Volume- When Sound Feedback has been activated; the
user is also able to modify the sound levels by using the devices screen.
Single-tap Selection- This setting allows the user to select an item on
screen by simply tapping once.

Back/Recent Key Feedback-This setting will facilitate voice feedback

whenever the Recent or Back keys are selected. To activate the feature,
tap either key twice.
Status Bar Information- With this setting, tapping the devices screen three
times using only two fingers will allow of the verbalizing of items on
screen.
Developer Options- This setting allows the user to assign application
development options.

Using Device When Screen is Off

This unique feature facilitates privacy of the images, file or apps that are on screen by
powering off the screen without deactivating apps or features. To activate this:
1. Go to the App screen
2. Select the Settings option
3. From the displayed settings option, select Accessibility followed by
Vision.
4. Tap the Dark Screen switch to activate

Note: The feature may also be activated or deactivated by holding down the
Power Key twice.

Reading Passwords Out Loud

While Talkback is activated, this feature is designed to verbalize passwords entered
into the device. To activate the feature:
1. Go to the Apps screen
2. Tap the Settings option from those displayed
3. From the listed settings options, select Accessibility followed by
Vision
4. Select the Speak Passwords switch to activate.

Adjusting Text-to-Speech Features

1. Go the Apps screen and select Settings
2. From the available settings options displayed, select Accessibility
followed by the Vision option
3. Select Text-to-Speech
4. Choose the desired option from the features displayed.

Text-to-Speech Options
Preferred TTS Engine- This option selects an engine for the feature
Speech Rate- This option is designed to modify the speed at which the textto-speech feature operates
Default Language Status- This allows the users to see the language option
selected for the feature.

Entering Text with Keyboard

Note: With Rapid Key Input activated
1. Tap anywhere on screen twice to activate the keyboard
2. Touch the desired key with your finger. The device will verbalize the keys
indicated.
3. Remove your finger from the key to select it

4. Without Rapid Key Input-release the finer from the desired character and
rapidly tap anywhere on screen to select.

To enter additional characters

1. Touch and hold down a desired key to activate the pop-up window
displaying available characters
2. Pull your finger across the screen and release when the desired
character has been heard.

To activate Rapid Key Input

1. Go to the Apps screen and select Settings
2. Tap the Accessibility option followed by Vision
3. Touch the Rapid key input switch to activate the feature.

Write Voice Memo to Voice Labels

***The device allows users to attach a voice memo to NFC-enabled voice labels.
This feature requires that the NFC function of the device be activated.
1. Go to the Apps screen and select Settings
2. From the available settings options, select Accessibility followed by
Vision
3. Tap the Voice Label to activate the voice recorder
4. Touch the record button to commence the recording
5. Tap the stop button when you wish to stop the recording

Changing Font Size

1) Go to the App Screen and select the Settings icon.
2) Tap Accessibility followed by Vision.
3) From the displayed vision options, select font size.

Note: This feature may not be available in all applications.

Magnifying the Screen

With this feature users are able to enlarge or zoom in on specific areas on the screen.
To activate the feature:
1) Go to the Apps Screen
2) Enter the Settings option and select Accessibility
3) Select Vision from the displayed accessibility options
4) Select Magnification gestures
5) Tap the switch to activate the feature

Magnifying Screen Options

1. Zooming In & Out- When using this option, gently but quickly tap the
specific area on screen three times. To return the screen to the normal
view, simply repeat the move.
2. Scroll to Explore the Screen- While the screen is magnified, the user may
pull two fingers across to navigate the screens details.
3. Adjusting Zoom Ratio- Select your choice of two fingers. On the magnified
screen squeeze the fingers together or widened the distance between both.

The screen can also be temporarily magnified. To do this:

1. Tap the screen three times and hold down on down on the last
2. While holding the screen, bring your finger across the screen if you wish to
navigate the screens details.
3. The screen will return to the normal view when the finger is lifted from the
screen.
Note: The functionality of applications such as the calculator may be hampered
by the activated feature.

Using a Magnifier
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Go to the Apps screen

Enter the Settings screen
Tap the Accessibility settings and select the vision option.
Select Magnifier Window and touch the switch to activate. A magnifying
glass will appear on the screen.
5. Use your finger to pull the glass to the desired place on screen.

Converting Screen to Greyscale Mode

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Go to the Application screen

Enter the Settings screen and select the accessibility setting
Select Vision followed by Greyscale
Tap the switch labelled Negative Colours to activate.

Color Adjustment
This feature will modify how the color on the devices screen will appear. It is ideal
for those suffering from a visual impairment.
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Go the Apps screen and enter the Settings option

Tap Accessibility followed by the setting for Vision
Tap the Color Adjustment option
Tap the switch to activate the feature.
Follow the instructions that will be displayed on screen thereafter to
complete activation of the feature.

Sound Detectors
Note: With this feature the device can be set to automatically vibrate when a
doorbell is rung or a babys cry is detected.

Baby Crying Detector

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Go the Apps screen and enter the Settings screen

From the settings options displayed, select Accessibility
Select the Hearing feature followed by Sound Detectors
Tap the Baby Cry Detector and touch the switch to activate

Note: The device will now record and save the alert whenever the sound is
detected.

Doorbell Detector
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Go the Apps screen and enter the Settings screen

From the settings options displayed, select Accessibility
Select the Hearing feature followed by Sound Detectors
Use your finger to tap the Doorbell selector switch to activate
Tap the record button (red circle) and make a recording of your doorbell. The
sound of the doorbell will be detected and stored.
6. Tap the record button a second time. Ring your doorbell and confirm that the
recording was correctly made.
7. When the sound is detected by the device, press OK when it appears on
screen.

Note:
The doorbell sound bell can be changed at any time by selecting the Change
Doorbell Sound
The device will now record and save the alert whenever the sound is detected.

Setting Flash Notification

This feature allows the devices flash to blink whenever it detects incoming calls,
messages and notification.
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Go the Application screen

Select and enter the Settings screen
Tap the Accessibility setting followed by the Hearing option
Select the flash notification switch to have the feature activated.

Turning Off Sounds

This feature is designed to silence sounds such as videos and conversations. To
activate:
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Go to the application screen

Enter the Settings menu and select Accessibility
From the listed options, select Hearing
Select the switch to Turn off all sounds and activate

Caption Settings
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From the Apps screen, select and enter the Settings menu
Select the Accessibility option
Select Hearing
Choose either Samsung subtitles (CC) or Google subtitles (CC)
Use your finger to tap the switch and activate

Adjusting the Sound Balance

This feature is designed to automatically modify the sound balance during the use of
the headset.
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Attach your preferred headset to your Samsung Galaxy S6

Put the headset on
Go to the Apps screen on the device
Enter the Settings menu and select the Accessibility option
From the available options, choose Hearing
Select the Left/Right sound balance option
Pull the adjustment bar either left or right to have the sound balance
adjusted as desired
8. Use your finger to tap the SET.

Mono Audio
This feature creates one signal through a combination of stereo sounds and directs it to
the headset speakers. It is ideal for users who suffer from hearing challenges.
1. Go to the devices App screen and enter the Settings menu
2. From the available settings options, select Accessibility followed by
Hearing
3. Use your finger to tap the Mono Audio switch and activate the feature

Auto Haptic
This unique feature is ideal for those who are hearing impaired. It is designed to allow
the device to vibrate along with the sounds being emitted during the playing of songs,
games or videos. To activate the feature:
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Go to the Apps screen

Enter the Settings menu and select the Accessibility feature
Choose the Hearing option
Touch the Auto Haptic switch to complete activation

Note: This feature is not supported by all applications.

Universal Switch
This feature is designed to read aloud items that have been highlighted on the screen.
The touch screen of the S6 device can be directed by the use of facial or head
gestures, tapping the screen or by having an external switch connected.
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Go to the Apps screen and enter the Settings menu

Select Accessibility from the options provided
Select the Dexterity and interaction option
Tap the Universal Switch option and the switch to activate

Note: Where no universal switches are made available on the device, select
the ADD SWITCH option and select the desired switch to direct the device.

Simply press the Home Key 3 times if you wish to deactivate this feature.

Assistant Menu
Assistive Shortcut Icon
This feature enables the device to show the assistive shortcut icon for entrance to
assistive menu settings, device features and applications.
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Go to the Apps screen and enter the Settings menu

From the splayed settings options, choose Accessibility
Select Dexterity and Interaction followed by the Assistant Menu
Use your finger to tap the Assistant Menu switch to activate the feature and
display the shortcut icon to the bottom right of the screen
5. Select Dominant Hand to have it moved the location of choice

Assessing Assistive Menu

This can be easily accessed by tapping the floating assistive icon. When the icon
expands to display the assistive menus:
1. Move to other panels by using the up and down arrows
2. Select from the menu options by using your finger to swipe up or down

Using Enhanced Assistive Menus

The feature is designed to display a range of enhanced menu options for specified
applications on the device.
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Go to the Apps screen and enter the Settings menu

Select Accessibility
From the provided accessibility option, select Dexterity and Interaction
Select the Assistant Menu option
Select Assistant Plus and tap the switch to have the feature activated

6. Select the desired applications

Turning on the Screen Air Gesture

1. Go to the Apps screen
2. Enter the Settings menu and select Accessibility from the options
displayed
3. Select Dexterity and Interaction
4. Choose Gesture Wake Up
5. Touch the switch to have the feature activated and ready for use

Note: The air gesture feature allows the user to move a hand in front of the
sensor to power on the screen. Be sure that where this feature is to be used,
the Samsung Galaxy S6 device is firmly placed, face turned upwards, on a flat
surface or held firmly in hand.

Setting Tap and Hold Delay Options

This feature allows the user to assign the recognition time for the tapping and holding
feature.
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Go to the Apps screen and enter the Settings menu

From the available menu options, choose Accessibility
Select Dexterity and Interaction
Select Tap and hold Delay and select the desired option.

Interaction Control
1. From the Apps screen enter the Settings menu
2. From the listed settings option, select Accessibility
3. Select the Dexterity and Interaction option followed by Interaction
Control
4. Use your finger to tap the switch and activate the feature
5. Find the Home and Volume keys. Press and hold then down simultaneously
during the use of an app
6. The frame size can then be adjusted to be restricted.
7. Select the DONE option

Note: The device will depict the restricted area and disable hard keys.
To deactivate the feature, press and hold down the Home and Volume keys
at the same time.

Creating Folders
1. From the Home Screen, use your finger to touch the app and hold it and
move it over another application.
2. Release the help add when a folder frame is shown around the apps. A new
folder containing those apps will be created.
3. Touch Enter Folder Name and enter the new name of the folder. To change
the color of the folder press the color swatch.
To add more apps to the folder, hold and drag more apps to the folder.

Sorting the Panels

1. From the home screen, use your finger to touch any empty area to modify or
remove a panel.
If you want to add a panel swipe the screen and touch the plus sign.
If you want to move a panel, touch and hold the panel preview and then pull it to
the new location.
If you want a panel removed, touch and hold a panel preview and then pull it to
remove which is at the top of the screen.

To set a panel as the home screen, touch the home icon.

Application Screen
The App Screen is where all the icons are displayed which are all the apps that
are installed on the phone.
From the home screen, use your finger to touch Apps which will open the
Application Screen. If you need to view other screens just swipe the screen left
or right or select an indicator at the bottom of the screen.

To Moving an item
To modify anything on the App Screen touch EDIT. Touch the item that you want
moved hold and move it to the new location. To move the item to another panel
touch and pull it to the side of the screen.

Icons
There are icons that will be on the top of the screen that show the current status
of the phone.

Lock Screen
To lock the screen the power key can be pressed. The screen will also
automatically turn off if the device is not used for a specific amount of time.
To unlock the screen, press the power key or the home key and swipe the screen
in any direction.
The way the phone is unlock can be adjusted based on user preference. From the
apps screen, touch Settings -> Lock Screen and Security -> Screen Lock Type
then the user can select a screen lock method.

Pattern
A pattern can be drawn by connecting four dots or more to unlock the screen.
The user will be asked to verify the pattern again to confirm it. They will also
be asked to setup a backup PIN to unlock the screen in the event the unlock

pattern is forgotten.

PIN
The PIN will consists of at least four numbers. Once it is entered the user will
be asked again to confirm the entry.

Password
The password can consists of characters and numbers. The minimum entry for
passwords are four characters which should include numbers and symbols.
When entered, it must be entered twice to confirm the entry.

Notifications
Notification Panel
When the user has received a new notification, the icons will appear in the
status bar. For more information on the indicator, open the panel and view the
details on the message.
To view the notification panel the status bar can be swiped down. To remove
the notification panel it can be swiped upwards.

Quick Settings
To access extra features touch the quick settings buttons and swipe the buttons to
the left or right to view more settings. To get additional settings, use your finger
to touch and hold the button. If you desire to rearrange the buttons touch EDIT
and tap and hold the button and then it can be pulled to another position.

S Finder
This allows the user to search for content by using a keyword.
How to search on the device
1. Go into the notification panel and use your finger to touch the S Finder
2. To search enter the word to search for or press the microphone to use

voice search.
3. To get more accurate results, touch the filter buttons under the search field
and then select the additional details.

Quick Connect
This function allows the phone to search for devices that are near and connect to
them.
To be able to connect to other devices that do not support Quick
Connect, Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth must be activated.
The connection methods vary depending on the type of connected
devices or the content.

Connections Other Devices

1. Access the notification panel and use your finger to touch Quick Connect
If this is the first time the setting is being accessed, select a visibility option and
then touch ENABLE QUICK CONNECT.
When this panel is opened the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features and enabled
automatically and the device will search for nearby devices.
Once the device has been detected, you can choose the device and connect to it
by following the on-screen instructions.

Re-search for devices

If you have searched for a device and it does not appear in the list then touch
refresh and it should appear.

Sharing content with the device

1. Swipe down and open the notification panel and then use your finger to
touch Quick Connect.
2. Select the desired device to share with.

3. Touch share content and select a media type.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to send the content to the selected
device.

Typing Text
Keyboard
The keyboard will appear whenever the user needs to enter text. This can be
done when typing messages or any other text input need.

Input Language

Tap the Settings Wheel ->Select input languages and then choose which input
language you choose. To be able to switch between multiple languages the user
can swipe the space bar left or right to switch between the choices.

Layout of Keyboard
To change the layout of the keyboard, Touch the Settings Wheel and then select a
language under input languages. The keyboard layout can then be selected to the
users preference.

Copying and Pasting

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Touch and hold the text that you desire to copy or cut.
Pull the markers across the test that you desire to be selected.
Touch copy or cut. The text will then be put to the clipboard of the phone.
Put the cursor where the text should be pasted and touch paste.

Dictionary
The phone offers a dictionary which allows the user to lookup words when they are in
certain features or browsing web pages.
1. Touch and hold the word you want to look up, if that does not select, drag
the selectors over the desired text.
2. Touch the Dictionary on the options list. If the dictionary is not installed
currently, tap the download arrow to install it.
3. The definition will pop up in another window.

Opening an app
From the home screen of the phone, touch the app icon and it will be opened. To open
an application from the list of recently used apps, press
window.

and select the desired

Closing an app
To close an app touch the
button and drag the recent application window to the
right or the left. If the user desires to close all the apps simply touch CLOSE ALL.

Multi Windows
Multi Windows allow you to run two applications at the same time using the split
screen view.
Multiple apps can be run at the same by using the pop-up view.

Split Screen
1. To get the split screen, press the
will be displayed.

button and the list of recently used app

2. Swipe up or down and then tap the on the recent app window and the
chosen app will go into the upper window.
1. Select another app for the bottom window.

Additional options
While the phone is in split screen mode, a window can be selected and the
circle between the app windows can be pressed to access additional options.

: Switch locations between the app windows

: This icon allows the user to drag and drop text or copies images from one
window to the
next. Touch and hold the item in the selected window and drag it to the
desired spot in the
next window.
: Minimize the window

: Maximize the window

: Close the application

Adjust the Window Size

To adjust the window the size the user should drag the circle between the app
windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.

Pop-up View
1. To use the pop up view, first an app should be opened
2. Drag down in a diagonal motion from the top edge of the screen.

Moving a pop up window

To do this, the circle on the window should be tapped and dragged to its new
place.
Accessing the pop-up view from the split screen view
1. From the split screen view, touch the app window to launch it in the
app view.
2. Touch and hold the circle between the app windows
3. The app will then open in a pop up window

Managing the Device

Phone Switch
When changing phones, Samsung has a process called Samsung Smart Switch that
allows you to transfer data from your old device to your new one.
There are two versions:
Mobile version This allows the transfer of data between phone units. This can be
downloaded from the Google Play Store or Galaxy apps
Computer Version This allows the transfer of data between a computer and the
mobile phone. This version can be downloaded at www.samsung.com/smartswitch.

Mobile Mobile Transfers

This is what is used to transfer your old data from your previous Android device to
your new Samsung device.
1. Turn on the new device for the first the first time then touch DOWNLOAD
AND OPEN in the smart switch application to install the app.
2. On the previous phone, download the Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or
Play Store.
3. Launch the app on the two devices.
4. On the old device, touch ANDROID TO GALAXY -> SEND CONTENT
The devices will automatically detect each other and connect.
1. On your older device select the data you want to send to the new device
and touch SEND.

2. On the newer device, touch RECEIVE on the connection pop up window to

be able to receive the data. The data transfer will begin.
3. Touch finish on both devices when transfer is completed.

Computer Transfer
This mode allows the user to back up data from the previous device to a computer and
import the data to the new device.
1. Download the Smart Switch software from
www.samsung.com/smartswitch
2. Launch the software (if your previous device was not a Samsung device,
backup to the computer using your devices provided software. Then skip
to step 5.
3. Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up the device and then disconnect
from the computer when completed.
5. Connect the new device to the computer using the USB cable.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to do the transfer on the new device.

Using the phone as a removable device for transferring data

This connection will enable the user to move audio, video or any kind of documents
between the phone and the computer.
Notices
Do not disconnect the USB cable while a transfer is active. This may cause loss of
data or device damage.
Always connect the phone directly by USB. Do not use USB hubs as the
connection may not be properly established.
1. Connect the device using the USB cord.
2. Access the notification panel and then touch Connected as a media device > Media device (MTP)
If the appropriate driver is not installed on your computer you may have to touch
Camera (PTP) to enable transferring of files.
1. When the connection has been established, the files can be transferred.

Updating the device

This procedure allows the device to allows be updated to the latest software.

Updating over the air

The device can be updated over the air (FOTA).
This is done from the Apps screen by pressing Settings -> About device -> Software
update -> Update now.
The phone can automatically check for updates by enabling the Auto update switch. It
can also be restricted to download updates when a Wi-Fi connection is present by
tapping the Wi-Fi only switch to activate it.

Updating with Smart Switch

The device can also be connected to a computer and updated via the Smart switch
software.
1. Download and install the Smart Switch software and the computer. It can
be found at www.samsung.com/smartswitch.
2. Launch the software on the computer.
3. Connect the phone to the computer via the USB cable.
4. On the computer click the update button in the connection window.
Note:
Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the device while updating.
While the device is being updated no other media device should be
connected to the computer. This may interfere with the updating of the
phone. It is best to disconnect the rest of devices from the computer.

Creating a backup and restore data

The user can keep their personal information, app data and settings safe on the
device. All their sensitive information can be backed up to an account to be able
to be accessed later. To be able to commence a backup or restore files you must
be signed in to a Samsung or Google account.

Samsung Account

On the app screen, touch Settings-> Backup and reset -> Back up my data, select
the items needed to back up and touch BACK UP NOW.
The device can be set to automatically backup and this is done by enabling the
Auto back up switch.
To restore data to the phone using a Samsung account, touch Restore. The
current information on the phone will be deleted and restored to the selected
items.

Using a Google account

On the app screen touch Settings -> Backup and reset, then touch Back up my
data switch to activate it. Touch the Backup account and select which account
you desire to use as the backup account.
To restore data using the Google account, touch the Automatic restore switch to
activate it. When the applications are re-installed the backup settings will be
restored.

Data Reset
This process will restore all the original settings on the device. Before doing a
factory reset, ensure that you back up all the important information on the
device.

To do this, from the Apps screen touch Settings-> Backup and reset -> Factory
data reset -> RESET DEVICE -> ERASE EVERYTHING. The device will
automatically restart.

Connecting the phone to a TV

Register a TV to your device to allow the easy sharing of content between them.

Registering a TV
This process registers a TV to your device. Once this is completed, the screen
of the phone can be easily shared between the device and the TV.
1. Turn on the TV and place the phone in close proximity.
2. Access the notification panel and then touch Quick Connect.
3. Select the TV and touch Register TV.

Sharing Screen
The screen of the device can be mirrored on the TV or vice versa.
Note: This feature is only compatible with Samsung Smart TVs that were
released in 2015 that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Feature.

Mirroring the device screen to the TV

The device will recognize the TV that has been registered and while you are using the
TV an icon will appear on the device. Once you touch this icon the video will be
streamed directly from your device to the TV.
If the TV is turned off while registered with Quick Connect it will automatically turn
on and your devices screen will appear on the TV screen.

Mirror the TV Screen to the device

1. Access the notification panel and touch Quick Connect
2. Select the registered TV.

3. Touch TV to mobile device. The TV Screen will now appear on your

device.

Briefing on TV Feature
The registered TV can be turned on automatically by setting a pre-set time on your
device. It can display the time, weather and schedule information on the screen. To use
this feature the phone and the TV must be connected to the same access point.
Note: This feature is only compatible with Samsung Smart TVs that were
released in 2015 that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Feature.
1. Access the notification panel and touch Quick Connect.
The registered TV will be on the list.
1. Select the registered TV.
2. Touch Briefing on TV
All the information will be displayed on the screen of the TV.
Sharing files with contacts
Users can share files with their contacts easily by using the sharing feature.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Touch Gallery on the apps screen

Select which images you desire to share.
Touch Share -> Contacts
Select the recipients and then touch DONE

If the contacts phone does not support the feature a link with the files will be
texted to them. IT will expire after some time.
Note: Additional charges may be incurred when sharing files via a mobile
network.

Emergency Mode

This mode will change the appearance of the screen to grey tones to reduce the
consumption on the battery. Some apps may be restricted from being used. In
this mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location to others,
sound an emergency alarm and more. To access this mode, press and hold the
Power key and then touch the Emergency Mode.
The estimated usage time shows the time remaining before the battery power
will run out. The time shown may vary depending on settings and conditions.

Deactivating emergency mode

To deactivate the emergency mode, touch MORE -> Disable Emergency mode.
As an alternative the user can press and hold the power key and then touch the
Emergency mode.

Messages
The phone sends and view messages in a conversation style window.

Sending Messages
1.
2.
3.
4.

Touch Messages from the apps screen.

Touch the composition icon.
Add the recipients information and enter the message.
Touch SEND to send the message.

Viewing messages
The messages are grouped into a message thread sorted by contacts.
1. Touch the Messages icon on the App Screen.
2. On the messages list, select a contact.
3. View the conversation thread

Internet
The phone has the option of browsing the internet to search for information and

bookmark favourite websites to access them when needed.

1. Touch the Internet icon on the apps screen.
2. Tap the address box field.
3. Enter the web site desired to visit, then touch go.
To view the toolbars, drag your fingers downwards on the screen

Email
Setting up an email account for the first time
1. Touch Email on the apps screen.
2. Enter the email address and password then touch NEXT.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
If you desire to add an additional account touch MORE-> Settings-> Add account.
If you have more than one email account, there is an option to set either one as the
default email account. Touch MORE-> Settings -> MORE -> Set default account.

Sending an email
1. Tap the compose icon to compose an email.
2. Add the intended recipients and enter the body of the email.
3. Touch SEND to send the email.

Reading the email

On the emails view, touch the email that you want to read

Camera
The phone can take photos and record videos that use various modes and
settings.

Shooting Photos or Videos

When the photos or videos are captured using the phone they are all stored in the
Gallery.
Touch the Camera icon on the apps screen
Notes:
- Do not make recordings of persons without their permission.

- Do not make recordings where

it iswhere
legally
prohibited.
in places
peoples
privacy may be
violated.

Capturing photos or videos

1. Touch the image on the preview screen where the camera should be
focused.
2. Tap the photo icon to capture a photo or touch the video icon to
record a video.
Tips:
- Spread your fingers while touching the screen to zoom in and
pinch your fingers to zoom out.
- To snap an image from a recording in progress, touch Capture.
- To change the focus while recording a video, touch where you
want to focus. Focus on the centre of the screen tap the focus
icon.
While on the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting
modes. Swiping left will allow the user to view the photos can videos that have
been captured by the device.
Things to know:
- The preview screen may be different based on the current
shooting mode and which camera is enabled.
- The camera will automatically shut off when it is not being used.
- Always make sure the lens is kept clean. If dirty, the camera may
not work in high resolution.
- The front camera lens is best suited for taking wide angle shots.
They may be minor distortions in wide angle photos, it is a normal
occurrence and this does not mean the device is not working.
- The maximum recording time may be reduced when capturing high
resolution captures.

Launching the Camera from the locked screen

To be able to quickly take photos, the user can launch the Camera from the locked
screen. To launch this, drag the camera icon outside the large circle and it will be
launched.

Note:
Some camera features may not be available when launched this way as some of
the security features may still be activated.

Launching the Camera quickly

To do this, press the home button twice in quick succession to launch the camera. The
camera will launch into the auto mode.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

This feature allows eth phone to capture pictures with rich colors and reproduce fine
details in bright and dark places.
To activate/deactivate HDR mode, open the preview screen press
option is selected.

until the desired

Icon: The device will automatically activate HDR based on the surrounding
conditions.
Icon: HDR Activated
Icon: HDR Deactivated

Tracking AF
The device can be set to track a subject and automatically focus on the subject. This
can still be done even when the subject is moving or changing the composition.
1. From the preview screen, tap the settings wheel and touch the Tracking AF
switch to activate it.
2. Touch the return arrow to go back to the preview screen.
3. Touch the subject you want to track.
4. Touch the photo icon to capture a photo and touch the video icon to record
a video.

Note:
The tracking may fail if:

- The subject is too big or too small for the capture.

- The subject is moving excessively.
- There is too much brightness in the picture or it is too dark.
- Patterns on the subject match the background.
- The subject includes horizontal blinds.
- The camera is shaking excessively.
- The video resolution may be too high.

Auto Mode
This mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal
settings for the pictures. From the preview screen touch MODE-> Auto.

Focus Locking and Exposure

If there are difficult lighting conditions and the subject is out of the auto focus area, it
may be difficult to get a good exposure. The user can then lock the focus or exposure
and then take the photo. Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear
on the area and the focus and exposure settings will be locked. The settings will
remain set after you take the photo.

Pro Mode
This mode allows the user to take photos after manually adjusting the different
shooting options such as the exposure and ISO values.
From the preview screen, touch MODE -> Pro. Adjust the options as desired and then
touch the photo icon to take a photo.
Icon: This selects a color effect. The user can create their own effects and save it as a
Preset option.
Icon: This changes the focus mode. The adjustment bar can be manually adjusted to
change the focus. If the user desires auto focus mode, the bar can be dragged towards
AUTO.
Icon: This can be used to set an appropriate white balance value. This can give the
image a true to life appearance.
Icon: This is used to adjust the ISO value. It controls the camera light sensitivity.
Lower values are better for stationary or brightly lit subjects. Higher values are best

suited for fast moving or poorly lit objects. It is important to note that the higher ISO
settings can produce noise in the photos.
Icon: This is used to change the exposure value. This setting will set how much light
the camera sensor will receive. In lower light situations, use a higher exposure.

Save the current setting as a custom setting

From the preview screen, touch Custom-> Save current settings, choose a name and
then touch SAVE.
To apply these settings to the camera, open the preview screen then touch Custom and
then select the name.

Separating the exposure area and the focus area

If there is a bright light affecting the contrast of the subject or the subject is outside of
the auto focus area, this feature can be used to achieve an appropriate exposure. If the
user desires, the exposure and the focus area can be separated and the exposure level
be set for the subject.
1. From the preview screen, touch and hold the area to be focused on. The
AF/AE frame will appear on the area of focus.
2. The AF/AE frame can be dragged over the exposure area.
The exposure area will be separate from the focus area.

Selective Focus
This feature can be used to make specific objects stand out in a photo.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

From the preview screen, touch MODE -> Selective focus.

Touch the image on the preview screen when the camera should focus.
Touch the photo icon to capture a photo
Touch the preview thumbnail
Touch the focus icon ad select one of the following:

Near Focus: This makes the subject stand out and blurs the background around
the subject.

Far Focus: The subject is blurred and the background is made to stand out
around the subject.
Pan Focus: In this mode, both the subject and background will stand out.
1. Touch Save
Recommendations:
It is best that subject is positioned within 50cm of the device.
In capturing photos, make sure that there is enough distance
between the subject and the background. The distance should be
more than at least three times the distance between the device
and the subject.
There are many things to affect the outcome of the photo. Such
as:
The device or the subject is moving.
There is strong background light, low lighting or indoor
photos.
The subject or background has not pattern and are both
plain.

Panorama
A series of photos can be taken either horizontally or vertically and they can be
stitched together to create a wider scene.
From the preview screen, touch MODE-> Panorama
Recommendations:
Move the camera in one direction.
Let the image being focuses on stay within the frame of the
viewfinder.
Plain or indistinct backgrounds do not make good subjects.

Slow Motion
A video can be recorded to be viewed in slow motion. Specific areas of the videos
can be played in slow motion.
1. From the preview screen touch MODE -> Slow motion.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Touch the recording icon to start recording.

Touch the stop icon to stop recording.
On the preview screen, the preview thumbnail can be used to view.
Tap the
icon and the video will start paying with a random set slow
motion area.

Editing slow motion sections

1. From the preview section, touch the preview thumbnail.
2. Touch . The video will start playing with a random section in slow
motion
3. Tap the pause icon to pause the playback.
4. The start and end bracket should be dragged to the desired points to trim
the video as desired.
5. The circle icons should be placed at the start and end of the video that you
want set in slow motion.
6. Once the section has been set, the following options can be used:
Speed: The speed of the selected area can be changed.
Split: The section can be divided into two parts.
Delete: The section can be deleted.

1. Touch the icon to preview the video.

2. Touch EXPORT to save the video.

Fast motion
A video can be recorded to be viewed in fast motion. Specific areas of the
videos can be played in fast motion.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

From the preview screen, touch MODE -> Fast motion.

Touch the recording button to start recording.
When finished recording touch the stop icon.
When in the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail
Tap the
icon and the video will start paying with a random set fast
motion area.

Editing fast motion sections

1.
2.
3.
4.

From the preview section, touch the preview thumbnail.

Touch . The video will start playing with a random section in fast motion
Tap the pause icon to pause the playback.
The start and end bracket should be dragged to the desired points to trim
the video as desired.
5. The circle icons should be placed at the start and end of the video that you
want set in fast motion.
6. Once the section has been set, the following options can be used:
Speed: The speed of the selected area can be changed.
Split: The section can be divided into two parts.
Delete: The section can be deleted.

Virtual Shot
This feature allows the user to take a series of photos while going around a
subject in a circle. This enables views from multiple angles. The user can then
drag their finger left or right over the photo to view the subject from different
angles.
1. From the preview screen, touch MODE -> Virtual shot
2. The subject can be placed in the center of the preview screen and tap the
picture icon.
3. The device should then be moved slowly around the subject slowly in one
direction. When the arrow becomes yellow or the user has stopped circling
the subject the device will stop taking the photos.

Viewing the virtual shots

1. From the preview screen touch the preview thumbnail.
2. Tap <icon>
3. Drag your finger left or right to slowly rotate the picture and allow views
from different angles.

Taking Selfie
The phone allows the users to easily capture self portraits
1. From the preview screen tap <icon> to change to the front camera that is
used for selfies.
2. Touch MODE-> Selfie.
3. Face the camera.
4. When your face has been detected, touch the sensor on the back of device
or touch the front screen to capture the photo.
There is also an option to capture photos using your palm. Touch the settings
wheel then touch Gesture Control to activate the feature. Show your palm to the
camera and once it recognizes your palm it will take the photo after two
seconds.

Wide Selfie
The phone is able to take a self-portrait that is wide which will allow multiple
persons to be in the shot.
1. From the preview screen, tap the <icon> to change to the front camera for
selfies.
2. Touch MODE-> Wide Selfie
3. Face the front camera.
4. When your face has been detected, touch the sensor on the back of device
or touch the front screen to capture the photo.
There is also an option to capture photos using your palm. Touch the settings
wheel then touch Gesture Control to activate the feature. Show your palm to the
camera and once it recognizes your palm it will take the photo after two
seconds.
1. The device can be slowly swivelled to the left then the right to take the
wide selfie. The device will take additional pictures when the white
frames move to each end of the viewfinder window.

Notes:
Keep the white frames inside the viewfinder window at all times.
All subjects of the photos should remain still.
The lighting conditions can affect the resolution of the shot.
The top and the bottom parts of the image displayed in the
preview screen may be cut out of the photo. This may be
dependent on the shooting conditions.

Interval Shot
This feature allows the user to take multiple selfies at an interval and save
the pictures you need.
1. From the preview screen, tap the <icon> to change to the camera for
selfies.
2. Touch MODE-> Interval Shot.
3. When the phone detects the users face, the sensor at the back can be touch
to take the picture. The screen can also be touched to capture the photo.
The phone will capture four photos in two second intervals.
There is also an option to capture photos using your palm. Touch the settings
wheel then touch Gesture Control to activate the feature. Show your palm to the
camera and once it recognizes your palm it will take the photo after two
seconds.
1. Touch the pictures you want to save and touch SAVE.

Downloading Modes
Additional shooting modes can be downloaded from Galaxy Apps.
From the preview screen, touch MODE -> Download.
Note:

Some of the additional shooting modes can now be used on all features. The user
can swipe the screen to the right to view the modes lift and swipe left to view the
captured content may not be available at all times.

Camera Settings
Quick Settings
Icon: This is used to select a filter effect to use when taking a picture or recording a
video. To download additional effects, touch Download.
Icon: This is used to capture pictures with rich colors and the details will be
reproduced in bright and dark areas.
Icon: This selects a metering method. This will determine how light values are
calculated. The Centre Weighted selected will use the light in the centre of the shot to
calculate the exposure. The Spot selection will use the light in a concentrated centre
area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot. The Matrix selection will
average the entire scene.
Icon: This allows the user to select a delay before the camera will automatically take
a photo.
Icon: The slide bar can be adjusted to take a photo with lightened faces for smoother
images.
Icon: This selection will activate or de-activate the flash.

Camera Settings
These are accessed from the preview screen by tapping the settings wheel.
Picture size (rear)/ Picture size (front): This option will adjust the resolution for the
photos. The higher resolution will give the user higher quality photos but will result in
a larger sized picture.
Video size (rear)/ Video size (front): This option will adjust the resolution for the
videos. The higher resolution will give the user higher quality videos but will result in
a larger sized picture.
Gesture Controls: This can be used to set the phone to detect the users palm. This is
mostly used to enable selfies.
Save as horizontally flipped: This feature is used to invert the image and create a
mirrored version of the original image.

Tracking AF: This is used to allow the phone to track and automatically focus on a
selected subject. This will hold true even if the subject is moving.
Video Stabilisation: This is used to activate the anti-shake feature which will reduce
or eliminate blurriness that is caused from camera shake while a video is being
recorded.
Grid Lines: This will enable the viewfinder guides to help the composition of a shot
when setting subjects.
Location tags: This will allow the phone to put a GPS tag on the content.
Note:
GPS Signal strength may decrease when the user is in locations where
the signal can be obstructed. This is usually found between buildings or
low lying areas.
You location may appear on the photos when they are uploaded to the
internet. This can be deactivated if desired.
Review pictures: This will enable the device to show photos after taking them.
Quick launch: When this is enabled, the device can launch the camera by pressing the
home key twice quickly.
Voice Control: When this is enabled, the device can take photos or videos using voice
commands. Words such as Smile, Cheese, Capture or Shoot to take a photo.
To commence a video recording, say Record Video.
Volume keys function: The volume key can be used to control the shutter or zoom
function.
Reset Settings: This option will reset the camera settings.

Gallery
This allows the user to view all the photos and videos that are stored on the device.

View images/videos
1. Touch Gallery from the apps screen
2. View the saved images/videos. Video files will show a play icon on the
preview screen and to play that video press the icon.
3. To hide the menu, press the screen.

Deleting images/videos

When selecting an image or video you can touch Delete at the bottom of the screen.

Multiple image and videos

1. From the Gallery main screen, touch and hold an image or video to delete.
2. Select all the images or videos you desire to be deleted.
3. Press DELETE.

Smart Manager
This feature will give an overview of the current system status which includes the
battery, storage, RAM and system security. The device can be automatically optimized
with one touch.

Quick Optimization
Touch Smart Manager from the Apps screen -> CLEAN ALL.
This feature is used to improve the performance of the device by doing the following:
Identifying the apps that use excessive power and clear the memory.
Delete unnecessary files and close background apps.
Scan the phone for malware and other viruses.

Using the Smart Manager

To use the various functions, touch the Smart Manager from the apps screen and select
the feature needed.

Battery
The user can check the remaining battery power and how much time is left on the
device with the energy that is available. The battery power can be conserved by
activating various power saving actions and closing applications that are consuming
excessive battery power.
Note:
The usage time left is the amount of time that is remaining before the battery is
exhausted. This will vary based on conditions and current settings of the phone.

Storage
This is used to check the current status of the memory capacity. The user can delete

any unused or unnecessary files or uninstall apps that are no longer needed.

RAM
This can be used check the amount of available RAM. From here the user can close
the background apps which will reduce the amount of RAM that is being used up. This
will invariably speed up the device.

Device security
This feature is used to check the phones current security status. It can scan the device
for any malware or prevent any phishing or malicious attacks.

S Planner
This allows the user to manage their schedule by storing upcoming events and tasks in
their daily planner.

Creating Events
1. Touch S. Planner on the Apps Screen
2. Touch the plus sign icon or double tap a selected date. If there is an event
saved already, tap the date and tap the plus sign.
3. Enter the details of the event.
4. Touch SAVE to save the entry.

Creating a task
1. Touch S Planner on the apps screen
2. Tap icon -> Tasks.
3. Enter the details of the task and then touch TODAY or TOMORROW to set
a due date. To place additional details touch <icon>.
4. Touch SAVE to save the task.

Synching Events/Tasks with all your accounts

From the apps screen, touch Settings-> Accounts then select one of the services. The
user can then select the Sync Calendar switch to sync the events and tasks with the
account.
To add other accounts to be synced, open the apps screen and touch S Planner ->
MORE -> Manage calendars -> Add account. The user can then select the account to
be synched with and then sign in. When an account has been successfully added then a
green circle will be displayed next to the account name.

S Health
This application allows the user to monitor and manage their health and fitness.
Fitness Goals can be set, progress can be monitored and overall wellness and fitness
can be tracked.
When this app is started for the first time or ran after a data reset, the on-screen
instructions will guide how to get it configured.
1. Touch the S Health app on the apps screen.
2. Follow the on screen instructions to get the app configured.

Using S Health
While in the app, the menus contain all the key information necessary to track the
health and wellness of the user. To commence using, touch the S Health app from the
app screen.
GOALS: This represents the daily fitness goals and the progress can be tracked.
PROGRAMMES: These are customized training programmes that the user has set.
TRACKERS: Monitor the various activities for exercise. You may also check food
intake and body measurements.
Additional trackers, goals or programmes can be added to the screen. This is done by
touching MORE-> Manage Items and then select what is needed under TRACKERS,
GOALS or PROGRAMMES.
Note:
To get additional information on the S Health functions, touch MORE-> Settings> Help.
CAUTIONS:
S Health is only intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and
cannot be used to diagnose diseases or other conditions. It also cannot
assist in the cure, mitigation, treatment or the prevention of any
disease.
The available functions may differ from country to country and this is
due to law and regulation. You can check the features of you region
before use.

The service of S Health can be changed or discontinued without prior

notice.
The collection of data is limited to the providing of the service to
enhance wellness, data analysis and provide statistics. Personal
information will be stored to align with data but can be deleted at any
time. Once there is a reset the information will be removed. You also
have the option to remove the data from storage devices or social
networks.
Data may also be shared and synchronized with additional Samsung
services or third parties apps that you choose. It can also be shared
with other connected devices. Access to your data on S Health can only
be allowed when enabled by the user.
The user will assume full responsibility for the sharing of data.
Therefore if any inappropriate action is taken, this is the responsibility
of the user. Therefore, caution must be taken when sharing personal
data on social networks.
If the device is connected to other devices, verify that it is properly
connected to ensure proper operation. If you are using wireless
connections such as Bluetooth or ANT+ the transmission may be
interrupted by interference by other devices. Avoid using the device
near other devices that transmit signals.
Please read all terms and conditions and the privacy policy before
using the S Health app to carefully understand the operation.

S Voice
This allows the phone to perform various tasks by speaking to the device.

Wake up Command
The S Voice feature can be launched by using a wake up command.

When the S Voice feature is launched for the first time, touch START and set your
desired wake up command and the language to use with the app.
The wake up command can be changed by opening the app screen and touching S
Voice. Touch the settings wheel-> Voice wake up-> Delete wake up command to reset
the current setting. Touch the switch then touch Set Wake up Command -> START.
Then on-screen instructions will help you to configure the settings.
The device can then be set to launch S Voice by using the wake up command while the
phone is locked, this is done by touching the setting wheel then touching Wake up in
secured lock switch to activate the feature.

Using the S Voice application

1. Say the wake up command as you have set in the phone. As an alternative,
the S Voice application can be touched from the App Screen. When the app
is launched, the device will begin the voice recognition.
Note:
This application may not be available in all regions or for all service
providers.
1. The user can now say a voice command to the phone. If the phone
recognizes the command it will go ahead and perform the action. To repeat
a command or say a different one, touch the microphone icon.
Note:
The application will close automatically after a specified period of no use.
Tips for good voice recognition:
Speak Clearly
Speak Commands in quiet areas
Do not use offensive words
The device may not recognize your speech or it may do unwanted commands
depending on your surroundings and the way you speak.

Setting the Language

From the apps screen touch S Voice -> Settings Wheel -> Language then choose the
desired language.

This language is restricted to S Voice only and is not the language that displayed on
the device.

Music
Music can be enjoyed on the device and it can be sorted by category and it can have
customized playback settings.
To access, press the Music icon from the Apps screen. Then touch the down arrow
and select a category that is desired, then choose a song to play.
The album image can be tapped at the bottom of the screen to open the music player.

Video
Videos can be enjoyed on the device and be given customized playback settings.
To access, touch the Video icon from the apps screen.
Then select a video to play.
The user can drag their finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to
adjust the brightness of the playback. The similar operation can be done on the right
side of the playback screen and this action will adjust the volume. Swiping right or
left on the screen will rewind or fast forward the playback.

Voice Recorder
The phone can be adjusted to use different recording modes for different situations.
The device can also be used to convert voices to text and distinguish between sound
sources..

Recording voice memos

1. From the apps screen, touch tools -> Voice Recorder.
2. Tap the record button to commence recording. Speak directly into the
microphone. Pause can be tapped to pause the recording. A bookmark can
be inserted in a voice memo by touching Bookmark.
3. Tap the record icon again to stop the recording.

Changing the recording

Touch the bottom arrow to select a different mode from the list.

The available modes are:

Standard: This is the basic recording mode. The voice memos that are recorded in

this mode will appear with the microphone icon beside them.
Interview: In this mode, the microphone will become sensitive to sounds in two
different directions. That is, the top and bottom of the phone will pick up a similar
amount of sound. The memos that are recorded in this mode will have an <icon>
beside them.
Voice Memo: The device will record the users voice and convert it to on screen text
simultaneously. The best recommendation is to keep the device close to the mouth and
to speak clearly in a quiet place. The voice memos that are done in this mode will
appear with the <icon> next to them.
Playing Voice Memos
When the interview mode is used, the user can mute or unmute some of the sound
sources in the recording.
1. From the apps screen, touch Tools -> Voice Recorder.
2. Touch Recordings and select a voice memo that has been recorded in an
interview mode.
3. To mute some of the sound sources, touch the <icon> for the direction that
the sound should be muted. The icon will change to <icon> and the sound
will be cancelled.

My Files
This feature allows the user to access and manage the various files that are stored on
the phone or other locations. One of the locations is in cloud storage.
From the apps screen touch Tools -> My Files.
Category: The files can be viewed by category.
Local Storage: The files that are stored on the device.
Cloud Storage: The files that are stored in the cloud storage service.
STORAGE USAGE: This is used to view your devices memory information.
To conduct a search for a file or folder, touch SEARCH.

Memo
Memos can be created and organized by category.
From the apps screen touch Tools -> Memo

Creating a Memo
Tap the <icon> on the memos list to create a new memo. While constructing trhe
memo, the following options can be used:
Category: Creating or setting a category.
Image: Insert an image.
Voice: Insert a voice recording.
Tasks: This is used to add a tick box at the beginning of each row to create a list of
tasks.
Touch SAVE to save the memo.

To edit the memo. Touch the content of the memo.

Searching for a memo
Touch SEARCH on the memos lists and enter a keyboard to search for a memo that
will contain that keyword.

Clock
The clock can be used to set alarms, the current time in various cities around the word
or set a time duration.

Setting an alarm
From the apps screen, touch Clock -> Alarm.
Set the alarm time and touch SAVE.
Touch KEYPAD to open the keypad and enter the alarm time.
Touch OPTIONS to be able to set an alarm with various alarm options. Once they
have been adjusted, touch SAVE.
To activate or deactivate the alarms, touch the clock icon next to the alarm in the
alarms list.

Stopping alarms

Touch DISMISS to stop an alarm that is active. If snooze was engaged before then
touch SNOOZE once again to repeat the alarm after a specified amount of time.

Deleting alarms
To delete an alarm tap X on the alarm in the current list of alarms.

World Clock
From the apps screen, touch Clock -> World Clock.

Creating clocks
Touch + to enter a city name from anywhere around the world.

Deleting clocks
Touch X on a clock.

Stopwatch
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From the apps screen, touch Clock -> Stopwatch.

Touching START will commence timing of an event.
If the event involves laps, then for each lap time touch LAP.
Touch STOP to end the timing. To restart the timing touch RESUME. To
clear the times touch RESET.

Timer
1. From the apps screen, touch Clock -> Timer.
2. Once the duration has been set, touch START. To be able to input a time,
touch KEYPAD.
3. Touch DISMISS when the timer goes off.

Calculator
This feature allows the user to be able to perform simple or complex calculations.
To access the calculator, touch Calculator from the apps screen.
To access the scientific calculator, rotate the device to landscape orientation. Take
note that if Screen Rotation is not activated you must go to the notification panel and
enable it.
To see the calculation history the user can touch HISTORY. To close this display
panel, touch KEYPAD.
The history can be cleared if the user touches HISTORY -> CLEAR HISTORY.

Apps
The phone comes with many applications that can perform various tasks that can
handle the users needs. We discuss some of the applications below:

Play Newsstand
This application allows the user to access news and magazines that interest them in a
central location.
1. To access Newsstand, Press the Google Folder icon and then touch the
Play Newsstand icon.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the app to your reading
tastes.

Read News and Magazines Offline

With this application, the user is allowed to read and download news and magazines
to their devices even when there is no internet connection.

Note:
Always ensure that there is an active internet connection before downloading
Newsstand items to your device. It may take some time to complete the download
to your device.
To save a Newsstand item to your device
1. Open the Play Newsstand app.
2. Touch the menu icon.
3. Below a chosen news source or magazine, touch the menu icon then touch
Download.
4. The user can choose the view you want to download.

Reading Offline
While on the Play Newsstand app, a blue check icon will indicate to the user that the
content has been downloaded to the device.
If you want to remove an item from the device touch the Menu icon and touch Remove
download
Note:
Offline reading is only available with the Google Play Newsstand
application.
Additional features such as Audio, Video and Images will not be
available while offline.

Magazine Displays
When the magazine is open on the Play Newsstand Application, immediately you will
be taken to the cover page or the last page you were reading. The view of the
magazines can be adjusted by moving the position of your device, zooming or selected
text mode when it is available.

Display modes
Pages Mode
Many of the magazines that open on the device will do so in the lite view. This will
comprise of the article titles and the name of the author. The lite view used less data
when it is downloaded to your device.
The view can be changed by touching the top of the screen. Once the menu is available
move the view switch and adjust the view you need.

Some magazines are available in text mode in which you will see the text of the
articles only. To see this mode, select View text when it is available.

Interactive Magazines
In some of the magazines, you will see an interactive badge icon. This means that the
magazine is specially formatted to contain features such scrolling text boxes, videos,
slideshows and expandable photos. These can be activated when touching the page,
the interactive badge icon or swiping across the page.
Note:
The interactive magazines are designed for specific screen sizes so the user
will not be able to zoom in on the content.
An internet connection is required to enjoy the special features of the
magazine.
Some of the magazines will be restricted to horizontal or vertical reading.

Play Games
The Google Play Games app allows the user to discover new games and be able to
engage these games on their Android device. While playing their favorite games they
can earn achievements. , compete on leader boards or simply play with others
worldwide.

Find the recent games played

Touch the Menu icon > My Games then the options are:
All my games: This will show to the user all the games they have installed that are
associated with the current Google Account.
Recent Games: This will show all the recent games that have been played in the Apps.
Installed: This will display all the current games that are installed on the device.
Note:
Some games that are listed on the All my games section may not be currently
installed on the device.

See the latest notifications

To be able to see the latest game accolades, request or multiplayer invitation the user
should:

1. Open the Play Games App

2. Touch the Menu icon -> Inbox. The user can then choose to acknowledge
the invites as necessary
View Multiplayer games
To view the current and past multiplayer games the user should:
1. Open the Play Games app.
2. Touch the Menu icon -> Matches.

Find your friends

The user is able to see what their friends have recently played and they can find users
to add to their circles.
1. Open the Play Games app.
2. Touch the Menu icon -> Players.
Additional options that are available are:
Friends are playing: This will show the friends from Google+ circles that have played
games on Play Games.
You may know: This will list some suggestions of persons you may know on Google.

Find features and popular games

This is used to find featured and popular games the use the Play Game feature.
1. Open the Play Games app.
2. Touch the Menu icon -> Explore.
3. The user can then search or select a game that they want to learn more
about. They can also see if their friends have played that game and be able
to download it on Google Play.
How to change the profile visibility and notification settings
To be able to adjust the Game profile settings, the notifications received and to view
the muted games, the user should:
1. Open the Play Games app.
2. Touch the Menu icon -> Settings.

Game Profile
The Game Profile is a combination of all the experience points (XP) that you have

earned. If the profile is a private one, then you will appear as a Level 1 user to
everyone. You can decide if you want your profile to be public or private and this will
include your title, experience points per game genre and level.
To be able to adjust the Game Profile the user should:
1. Go to Settings -> Game Profile.
2. Play now -> Your Game Profile.
If the Game profile box is closed, the visibility settings can be updated from the
Setting Menu.

Google Drive
Google Drive is one of the safest place a user can save their data. Users are enabled
to upload their photos, videos, documents and other files that are important to you. The
initial space given to the user is 15GB that they can use to store all their data.
Google Drive represents all your data you have backed up on the go. You can
organize, edit all from the Google Drive app.

Creating a folder in the Drive App

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Open the Google Drive Application.

Touch the + (red) button that is located at the bottom right of the screen.
Select Folder from the menu.
Enter the name of the folder when prompted to do so.
Touch OK.

Notes:
Any new folders that are created in the Drive App will also be
available in the Google Drive on the web.
Folders can be created in any section of the application and they will
show in the My Drive section
Folders that are created in the Drive app will not be visible in the Docs,
Sheets or Slides apps.

Managing folders
In the drive list, the grey i icon can be touched to access the various options that can
be performed. They are:
Sharing the folder

Renaming the folder

Removing the folder from the application
Sending a link to the folder
Moving the folder.
Notes:
Folders can be made accessed while offline. However, the items in the folders can
be marked individually to be available offline.
Move files into folders
While in the Drive app, files can be moved into folders easily.
1. Touch the file that you would like to add to the folder.
2. Drag box that appears on the top of the folder you want to add the file to.
The file will be automatically added to that folder.

Viewing different file types

The Google Drive app allows the user to view different file types that they have saved
to the drive. This is also dependent on the ability of the device itself to open the file
types. For the files that are not able to be opened by default, a third party app can be
selected to open the file.
If the user chooses a file that is unsupported, the Drive app will ask the user to choose
an app that will complete the action.
Note:
Updates that are made via third party applications are not saved backed to
Google Drive.
Uploading photos and videos
The Google Drive app will allow the user to upload files from their Android device
to the drive. The files can be accessed from any other device that has access to the
drive. To be able to do this, touch the + (red) button -> Upload to upload the files to
the drive.

Upload Individual images and music tracks

If the user selects Document from photo, they will be able to take the picture using the
camera. If Upload is chosen then a music track or existing image from the phone
Gallery.

Once the file has been selected, the user can give the upload a name and touch OK to
save it in the drive. For pictures, the user can choose whether they will like to create a
Google document or upload the image directly to the Drive List.

Upload other file types

Any other file that you choose can be uploaded to the Google Drive. This is done by
navigating to the app containing the file to be upload and touch Share -> Drive.

YouTube
The application allows the user to access the official YouTube site on the device
through the application. The user can search for videos on various topics that span
gaming, entertainment, news and much more. The application allows the user to
perform a search for videos or subscribe to channels.

Playing a video
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Click the magnifying glass icon to be able to search for a video.

Type in the video name you would like to search for.
Touch the video on the list you desire to see.
The video will play.

Subscribing to a channel
1. Search for a video in a channel that you desire to subscribe to.
2. When the video is loaded touch the Subscribe button under the video.
3. You will be subscribed to the channel.

Photos
The Photos app can be used tom manage the photos, albums, videos right on the
Android device. It is important to note that before making changes, ensure that you are
logged into the right Google+ account.
1. Open the Photos application
2. The main menu can be opened by touching the Photos icon on the top left of
the screen.
3. To switch to another Google+ profile, touch the down arrow to the right of
the account name and you will be able to select the name that you desire.

Viewing Photos
The user has the option to view all the photos that are stored on the device and all the

photos that has been stored to the associated Google+ account

Hangouts
The Hangout app is used to call phones, send messages and do video calls on multiple
devices to multiple people. Things such as video and current locations can be shared
with others

Synching
The conversations that are logged in hangouts can be synched across devices. This
means that you can start a conversation on one device and continue it on the next, even
on your computer.

Wi-Fi Calling
The user can use Wi-Fi or a mobile data connection to place phone calls using
Hangouts. The Hangouts caller can be downloaded to be able to perform calls using
the Hangouts Android app. The app allows the user to be receive calls if they have a
Google Voice number.

Voice Search
The user can use their voice to be able to do many things on their phone such as
searching, getting direction or creating reminders. This is as easy as saying Ok
Google and specifying what you need to find.

Turning on voice search

1. Open the Google App.
2. In the top left corner of the page touch the menu icon -> Settings -> Voice > Ok Google Detection.
3. From this menu, you can choose where you want to the phone to listen
when you say Ok Google.

Starting a voice search

1. Open the Google App.
2. Say Ok Google or touch the microphone icon.

Google Settings
There are various settings that can be adjusted for the Google search app which
includes location and search history.

To change the settings

1. Open the Google app on the device.
2. Touch Menu -> Search Settings.
3. Touch the settings you want to change.

Airplane Mode
Flight mode when enabled will disable all the wireless functionality on the device.
When it is active, only the non-network services can be used. To enable this, from the
settings screen touch Flight Mode.

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

The phone can be used as a mobile hotspot which shares the devices mobile data
connection with other devices when other network connections are not available. To
enable this, from the settings screen touch Mobile Hotspot and tethering.
Note:

On some networks (Depending on your data plan or service provider) you may
incur additional charges for this feature)
Mobile Hotspot: This is used to share the phones mobile data connection with
computers or other devices.
Bluetooth Tethering: This is used to share the phones mobile data connection with
computers or other devices via Bluetooth technology.
USB tethering: This is used to share the phones mobile data connection with a
computer via a USB connection. When there is a connection to a computer, the device
will be used as a wireless modem for the computer.

Using the hotspot

Using the phone as a mobile hotspot is simply sharing the phones mobile data
connection with other devices.
1. From the settings screen, touch Mobile Hotspot and tethering -> Mobile
Hotspot.
2. Touch the switch to activate it.
The <icon> will appear on the status bar. The other devices can do a search for
Wi-Fi connection and find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list.
To set a password for the mobile hotspot touch MORE -> Configure Mobile
Hotspot and select the level of security desired. Then enter a password and
touch SAVE.
1. On the other device, search and select the configured device from the list.
2. Once connected, the mobile data connection can now be used to access the
internet as needed.

Data usage
The phone can keep a track on the usage of data and set customized limits.
From the Settings screen, touch Data Usage.
Mobile Data: This is used to set the device to use data connection on any mobile
network that is connected.
Set Mobile Data Limit: A limit can be set for the mobile data usage on the phone. To
change the monthly reset date for the monitoring period touch the down arrow ->
Change cycle.
Limiting the data use
1. From the settings screen, touch Data usage and then touch the Set mobile
data limit switch to activate it.
2. Drag the limit adjustment bar up or down to set the limit on the graph.
3. The warning adjustment bar can be used to set a data usage alert level. The

device will alert you when the warning level is reached.

Mobile networks
This area is used to configure the mobile network settings of the phone.
From the settings screen, touch Mobile Networks.
Data Roaming: Set the device to use data connections when the phone is roaming.
Access Point Names: This is used to set up access point names (APNs).
Network mode: This is used to select a network type.
Network Operators: This is used to search for available networks and manually
register a network.

NFC and Payments

The device can read near field communication (NFC) tags that will contain
information about products. This feature can also be used to make payments and

conduct purchases for additional services or event once the appropriate apps have
been installed.
Note:
The device has a built in NFC antenna, therefore it should be handled with care
so the internal antenna is not damaged.

Using NFC
The feature allows users to send pictures or contacts to other devices and read various
types of information from the NFC tags. If the user inserts a SIM/USIM that has a
payment feature, the device can be used to conduct transactions.
1. From the settings screen, touch NFC and payment -> NFC and then touch
the switch to activate it.
2. Place the phone close to the NFC tag with the back of the device facing the
NFC tag. The information from the tag will appear on the screen.
Note:
The screen of the device must be unlocked as it will not be able to read the
NFC tags or receive data.

Making payments using the NFC feature

To use the NFC feature to make payments, the user must be registered for the
mobile payment service. To register for this service, you must contact your
service provider.
1. From the settings screen touch NFC and payment -> NFC and then touch the
switch to activate it.
2. Place the NFC antenna area that is located on the back of the device to the
NFC card reader.
The user can set the default payment app by opening the settings screen and
touching NFC and payment -> Tap & Pay and then select the chosen app.
Note:
The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.

Sending data
This feature allows the exchange of data when the NFC area of your device
touches the NFC area of another device.
1. From the settings screen touch NFC and payment -> NFC and then touch the
switch to activate it.
2. Touch Android Beam and touch the switch to activate it.
3. Select the item and touch the other devices NFC antenna to your devices
NFC antenna.
4. When the words Touch to Beam appears on the screen touch the devices
screen to send the chosen item.
Note:
If both devices are trying to send to each other simultaneously then an error may
occur.

Additional Connection settings

Options
The options can be configured to customize the various settings to control many of the
other features. From the settings screen, touch More Connection settings.
Printing: if a printer plug-in is installed then in this menu the settings can be
configured. The user can search for available printers or have the option of adding one
manually to print files.
MirrorLink: This feature can be used to control the devices MirrorLink apps on the
vehicles head unit monitor.
Download Booster: This feature can enable the device to handle larger files more
efficiently. The user can set the device to download files larger than 30MB to be
downloaded via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously.
VPN: This is used to setup and connect virtual private networks. (VPNs)
Default messaging app: This is used to select the default app to be used for messaging.

Printing
At this point the user can configure settings for the printer plug-in if they are installed
on the device.
1. From the settings screen, touch More Connection Settings -> Printing ->
Download Plug In.
2. Search for a printer plug in the Play Store.
3. Once the appropriate plug-in is found, install it.
4. Select the printer plug-in and touch the switch to activate it. The device
will search for any printers that area connected to the same Wi-Fi as your
device.
To add a printer manually touch MORE -> Add printer -> ADD PRINTER.
To change the print settings touch MORE -> Printing Settings.

Printing Content
While the content is being viewed (images or documents) touch Share -> Print ->
Down Arrow -> All printers and then select a printer.

MirrorLink

The device can be connected to a vehicle to control the MirrorLink app on the vehicle
head unit monitor. From the settings screen touch More Connection Settings ->
MirrorLink.
Note:
Your device is compatible with vehicles that support MirrorLink 1.1 or higher.

How to connect the device to MirrorLink

When this feature is being used for the first time, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or
mobile network.
1. The first thing to do is to pair the device with the vehicle via Bluetooth.
2. Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable. When a connection
has been established the MirrorLink app can be access on the head unit
monitor.
To end the MirrorLink connection, simply unplug the USB cable from the device and
the vehicle.
Download Booster
The device can be set to handle files that are larger than 30MB to be downloaded
faster. This is done by doing it via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. If there
is a stronger Wi-Fi signal then this will provide a faster download speed.
From the settings screen, touch More connection settings -> Download booster.
Note:
It is important to note that this feature may be not be supported by
some devices.
In some cases additional charges may be incurred by downloading files
via the mobile network.
When downloading large files, the device may get hot. If the device
exceeds a certain pre-set temperature, the feature will automatically
turn off.
If the network becomes unstable, the speed and performance of this
feature may be compromised.
If the Wi-Fi connection and the mobile network has different data
speeds, the device may choose to use the fastest connection.

This feature utilizes 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 Notifications

The user has the ability to change the various sounds for notifications on the device.
From the settings screen, touch Sounds and Notifications.
Sound mode: This is used to adjust the device to use sound mode or silent mode.
Volume: This is used to adjust the volume for ringtones, music, videos, system sounds
and notifications.
Ringtones and Sounds: This is used to configure the ringtone and system sound
settings.
Vibrations: This is used to adjust the vibration settings.
Sound quality and effects: This is used to configure the additional sound settings.
Do not disturb: This is used to configure the settings for managing interruptions.
Notifications on lock screen: This is used to set whether the user wants to see the
content of notifications while the screen is locked.
App notifications: This is used to adjust the notification settings for each app.
LED indicator: This is used to set the device to turn on a notification light when there
is a missed call, messages or notification.

Display
This feature is used to adjust the display settings.
From the settings screen, touch Display.
Brightness: This is used to adjust the brightness of the screen.
Font: This is used to adjust the font size and type.
Screen Timeout: This is used to set the length of time the device should wait before it
turns of the backlight of the display.
Smart Stay: This is used to configure the device to keep the backlight on while you are
looking at the display.

Screen Mode: This mode is used to adjust the screen mode to the current display color
and contrast.
Daydream: The device can be set to lunch a screen saver when the device is charging
or connected to a desktop docking station.

Motions and Gestures

This feature can be used to activate the motion recognition feature and change the
settings that control motion recognition on the device.
From the settings screen touch Motions and Gestures.
Note:
If there is excessive shaking on the phone then it may result in improper inputs.
The motions should be controlled.
Direct call: The device can be set to make a call when the phone is picked up or held
near the users ear while viewing the call, messages or the contact details.
Smart Alert: The device can be set to notify the user if you have missed a call or
messages once you pick up the device.
Note:
This feature may not work if the screen of the device is turned on or the device is
not on a flat surface.
Mute: The device can be set to mute calls that come in or any alarms by using palm
motions or facing the devices screen upwards.
Palm Swipe to capture: This is used to set the device to capture screenshots when the
users hand is swiped left or right across the screen. The images can be viewed in the
Gallery area.
Note:
It is important to note that while using some features and apps you may not be
able to use the screenshot features.

Applications
This allows the user to be able to manage the apps on the phone and adjust their
settings.
From the settings screen, touch Applications.

Applications Manager: This is used to view and manage apps on the device.
Default applications: This is used to select a default setting for the use of apps.
Application settings: The user can customize the settings for each application.

Wallpaper
The wallpaper settings can be adjusted for the home screen and the locked screen.
From the settings screen, touch Wallpaper.

Themes
The user can apply various themes to the device to change the look and feel of the
environment of the Home Screen, locked screen and icons.
From the Settings screen, touch Themes.
To access more themes, touch STORE.

Lock Screen and Security

Options
The settings for protecting the device, the SIM and the USIM card.
From the settings screen, touch Lock Screen and Security.
Note:
The options that may be available may vary depending on the screen lock method
selected.
Screen lock type: This is used to change the screen lock method.
Show information: This is used to change the settings for the items that are displayed
when the screen is locked.
Unlock Effect: This is used to select the effect that the user will see when you unlock
the screen.
Fingerprint: This is used to register your fingerprint to the device for security
purposes or it can be used to sign in to the Samsung account.
Device Security: This can be used to scan the device and remove any malware that is
found on the phone. There is a real time scanning feature that can be used to block
phishing attacks and malicious websites.

Find my mobile: This can be used to activate the Find my Mobile feature. This can be
used to locate the device if it is lost or stolen. This can also be initiated via the Find
my Mobile website findmymobile.samsung.com to track and control the device.
Unknown Sources: This can be used to set the device to allow the installations of
applications from unknown sources.
Other security settings: This is used to configure additional security settings.

Fingerprint Recognition
For the fingerprint recognition feature to properly function, the fingerprints needs to be
registered and stored in the device. When it is registered, the device can be used with
fingerprints to:
Lock the screen
Sign-in via the website
Verify the Samsung Account
Use PayPal for payments
Note:
This service may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

For better fingerprint recognition

When scanning the fingerprints on the device, the user must be aware of certain
conditions that may affect the overall performance.
The Home Key is used to recognise the fingerprints using a sensor. The
home key should not be scratched or damaged by metal objects such as
coins, keys or necklaces.
The screen protector that is supplied with the device may at times cause the
fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction. When the sensor is removed
it will improve the fingerprint sensitivity.
At all times ensure that the fingerprint recognition area is kept clean and
dry for optimal performance.
The device may have an issue in recognizing fingerprints that have
wrinkles or scars.
The device may have an issue in recognizing fingerprints that are small and
have thin fingers.
The complete finger must be used to cover the home key to ensure it detects
it properly. If a fingertip or bent finger is used it may not be recognized

properly.
To improve the recognition performance, it is advised to register the
fingerprints that are mostly used to perform tasks on a device.
In some dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. The
user should try to avoid using the feature in a dry environment or before
using this feature, the static electricity can be discharged by touching a
metal object.

Registering Fingerprints
1. From the settings screen, touch Lock Screen and Security -> Fingerprint ->
Add Fingerprint.
2. Place the finger on the Home Key.
3. The finger should be lifted when the device starts to vibrate and then place
the finger once again on the Home Key. This action should be repeated
until the fingerprint is registered.
4. A screen will appear to request the user to register a backup password.
Enter the password and then touch CONTINUE.
5. The backup password should then be re-entered again to verify it and then
touch OK. The backup password can be used instead of scanning the
fingerprints.]
6. The fingerprint lock pop-up window will appear, you may then touch OK.
The fingerprints can unlock the screen.

Deleting Fingerprints
1. From the settings screen, touch Lock screen and security -> Fingerprint.
2. The fingerprint can be scanned or touch BACKUP PASSWORD and enter
the backup password.
3. Touch EDIT.
4. Tick the fingerprints you desire to delete and touch REMOVE.

Changing the backup password

The backup password can be changed when the user desires to do so.
1. From the settings screen, touch Lock screen and security -> Fingerprint.
2. The fingerprint can be scanned or touch BACKUP PASSWORD and enter
the backup password.
3. Touch Change backup password.

4. Enter the new password and touch CONTINUE.

5. Enter the password once again and touch OK.

Verify the Samsung account password

The fingerprint recognition can be used to verify your Samsung account password. The
fingerprint can be used interchangeably with entering the password, for example, in
events such making purchases from Galaxy Apps.
1. From the settings screen, touch Lock screen and security -> Fingerprint.
2. Scan the registered fingerprint or touch BACKUP PASSWORD and enter
the backup password.
3. Touch the Verify Samsung Account switch to activate it.
4. The user can now sign in to their Samsung account.

Use your fingers to sign into accounts

Fingerprints can be used to sign in to webpages that support the password saving
function.
1. From the settings screen, touch Lock Screen and security -> Fingerprint.
2. Scan a registered fingerprint or touch BACKUP PASSWORD and enter the
backup password.
3. Touch the Web-sign in switch to activate.
4. Navigate to the website that you need to sign in to.
5. Once the username and password have been entered, touch the webpage
sign in button.
6. Tick the option to Sign in using your fingerprints and touch REMEMBER.
The fingerprints can be used to verify the account and password to sign in to the
webpage.

Using the Fingerprints to make PayPal purchases.

Purchases can be made scanning the fingerprints.
Note:
The feature may not be available everywhere, it is dependent on the region
and service provider.

1. From the settings screen, touch Lock screen and security -> Fingerprint.
2. Scan the registered fingerprint or touch BACKUP PASSWORD and enter
the password.
3. Touch Pay with PayPal.
4. Tick FIDO Ready support and PayPal and then touch INSTALL.
5. When the installation has been completed, touch LINK PayPal ACCOUNT.
6. The on-screen instructions will show how to sign in to PayPal account and
register the fingerprint.

Privacy and Safety

Options
These settings can be adjusted to maintain the privacy and safety,
From the settings screen touch Privacy and Safety.
Location: This is used to change the settings for location information
permissions.
Private Mode: This is used to activate private mode which will prevent
others from accessing your data.
Report Diagnostic info: This is used to set the device to automatically
transmit the diagnostic information of the device ad usage information to
Samsung.
Send SOS messages: The device can be sent to send help messages when
the Power key is pressed three times. Sound recordings can be sent along
with the messages to the recipients.

Private Mode
The feature is used to hide the personal data of the device to prevent unauthorized
persons from accessing it.
While in private mode, you can hide items that are located in the Gallery, Video,
Music, Voice Recorder, Mt Files and Internet.

Activating private mode

1. From the settings screen touch Privacy and Safety -> Private mode and then

touch the switch to activate it.

When private mode is being accessed for the first time, follow the on-screen
instructions to setup a private mode access code.
1. The on-screen instructions can be followed to enter the private mode
access code. When the private mode is activate, an <icon> will be
displayed on the status bar.
Note:
Hidden items can be viewed and accessed only when private mode is activated.
To hide the items that are stored in the private folder, deactivate the private
mode.

Hiding Content
1. From the apps screen, launch an app to hide the items.
2. Select an item and touch MORE -> Move to Private.
If the private mode is not activated, the on-screen instructions can be used to
enter the pre-set private mode access code.
The selected items will then be moved to the private folder.

Viewing hidden content

1. From settings screen, touch Privacy and safety -> Private mode and then
touch the switch to activate it.
1. The pre-set private mode access code can be set by following the onscreen instructions.
1. From the apps screen, touch Tools -> My Files -> Private.
The items that were moved to the private folder will appear on the screen.
Bookmarks can be viewed with the Internet app.

Unhiding content
1. While in the private folder, touch and hold an item and then tick the items
to unhide.
2. Touch MORE -> Remove from Private.
3. Select the folder to move the items to and then touch MOVE HERE. The
items will be moved to the selected folder.

Automatically deactivating private mode

The device can be set to automatically deactivate private mode when the screen turns
off.
1. From the settings screen, touch Private and safety -> Private mode and then
tap the switch to activate it.
1. The on screen instructions can be followed to enter the present private
mode access code.
1. Touch the Auto disable switch to activate it.
Note:
When this feature is enabled the device will not complete transfers of files
to the private folder if the screen turns off during the transfer operation.

Sending an SOS Message

When the user is in an emergency situation, the power key can be pressed three
times. The device will send an emergency message to your primary contacts.
The messages will include your location information.
1. From the settings screen, touch Privacy and safety -> Send SOS Messages

and then tap the switch to activate it.

1. The on-screen instructions can be followed to add the primary contacts if
this has not already been done.
Help messages can be sent with audio recordings or photos. To do this, touch
Attach audio recording to Attach pictures switch to activate it.
Note:
The attach pictures option may not always be available. This will be
dependent on the region and the service provider.

Adding primary contacts

From the settings screen, touch Privacy and safety -> Send SOS messages ->
Send messages to -> ADD. Touch Create contact to be able to enter contact
information or touch Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary
contact.

Easy Mode
This mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout with
bigger icons on the Home screen.

Switching to easy mode

1. From the settings screen, touch Easy mode -> Easy mode.
2. Select the applications under the Easy applications to apply a simpler
layout.
3. Touch DONE.

Returning to standard mode

To go back to standard mode, swipe the screen to the left while on the Home screen
and then touch Settings-> Easy Mode -> Standard Mode -> DONE.

Managing Shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an application to the Home Screen, swipe the screen to the left,
tap the plus sign 0icon and then select an app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, swipe the screen to the right and
tap <icon>.
To delete the shortcut from the Home Screen, touch EDIT and select an app or contact
with the <icon>

Accessibility
This feature is used to configure the various settings that will improve the
accessibility to the phone. To access this feature, from the settings screen touch
Accessibility.

Accounts
The device allows the user to add their Samsung and Google accounts, or any other
accounts they may have to be synced.

To add an account
Many of the applications that are used with the device required a registered account to
be fully functional. This is recommended to have the best experience with the device.
1. From the settings screen, touch Accounts -> Add account.
2. Select the desired service.
3. The on-screen instructions will guide the user to complete the setup.
The account can be synched by choosing the accounts to sync and the items to be
synched.

Registering Samsung Accounts

A Samsung account is needed when using Samsung apps. The feature allows the user
to back or restore the data that is saved to their device to their Samsung account. The

Samsung account should be registered to the device to be able to conveniently use

Samsung services.
1. From the settings screen, touch Accounts -> Add accounts.
2. Touch Samsung account.
3. The on-screen instructions can be followed to complete the account setup.
Once the Samsung account has been registered, the apps that require the service
can be used conveniently without a sign in procedure required.

Removing accounts
From the settings screen, touch Accounts then select an account name, select the
account to be removed and then touch MORE -> Remove account.

Backup and Reset

This is used to change and manage the overall settings of the device.
From the settings screen touch Backup and Reset
Back up my data: This feature is used to back up the personal information and
application data to the Samsung server. It also allows the user to set the device
to automatically backup the data.
Restore: This feature is used to restore a previous back up of the personal
information and application data from the Samsung account.
Backup Account: This is used to setup the users Google backup account.
Backup my data: The device can be setup to automatically backup settings and
application settings to the Google server.
Automatic Restore: The device can be set to automatically restore the previous
settings and application data from the Google server once an App is reinstalled.

Factory Data Reset: This is used to reset the device to the original factory
settings and delete all data.

Language and Input

This is used to change settings for the input of text. Some of the options may not
be available based on the current language settings.
From the settings screen, touch Language and input
Language: A display language can be selected for the various menus and apps.
Default Keyboard: A default keyboard can be selected to input text.
Samsung Keyboard: The settings of the Samsung Keyboard can be adjusted to
suit the users needs.
Google Voice Typing: The settings of the Voice input can be adjusted to suit the
users needs.
Voice Input: This is used to choose a default voice input service. Settings can be
adjusted for each individual services.
Text-to-Speech options: This is used to adjust the text-to-speech settings.
Pointer Speed: This is used to adjust the speed of the pointer for the mouse or
trackpad that is connected to the device.

Cursor
From the assistive menu, tap Cursor. The user can then control the screen using small

finger movements on the touch area. The finger can be dragged on the touch area to
move the cursor. The screen can also be tapped to select items under the cursor.
The following options are available:
<icon>: This is used to select an item on the screen or to scroll left or right.
<icon>: This is used to scroll up or down on the screen.
<icon>: This is used to magnify the area where the cursor is located.
<icon>: The touch area can be moved to another location if desired.
<icon>: This is used to close the touch area.
To adjust the cursor settings, the app screen can be opened, touch Settings ->
Accessibility -> Dexterity and Interaction -> Assistant Menu. The settings can then be
customized in Touchpad and cursor settings.

Using the enhanced assistive menus

The device can be configured to display an enhanced assistive menu for some of the
selected applications.
From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Dexterity and Interaction ->
Assistant Menu -> Assistant Plus. The switch can then be touched to activate it and
then select the apps.

Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature

The air gesture feature can be used to turn on the screen by moving your hand above
the sensor at the top of the device. The screen can be turned on without pressing any
keys. When this feature is used, place the device on a flat service with the screen
facing upwards. The device should be secured so it does not move.
From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Dexterity and interaction ->
Gesture Wake up and then touch the switch to activate it.
Settings Tap and hold delay options
The recognition time can be set for touching/tapping or holding the screen.
From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Dexterity and interaction ->
Tap and hold delay and then select an option.

Interaction control

The activation control mode is used to restrict the devices reaction to inputs when
using applications.
1. From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Dexterity and
Interaction -> Interaction Control.
2. Tap the switch to activate it.
3. The Home key and the Volume key can be pressed down simultaneously
while an app is being used.
4. The size of the frame can be adjusted or a line can be drawn around the
area that needs to be restricted.
5. Touch DONE.
The device will illustrate the restricted area. Once set, this area will not be
touch and the device hard key will be disabled.
To deactivate the interaction control mode, press and hold the Home key and the
Volume key simultaneously.

Direction Lock
This feature is used to create a directional combination to unlock the screen.
1. From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Direction Lock
and touch the switch to activate it.
2. Drag your finger in the preferred combination of directions more than four
times and then touch CONTINUE.
3. Repeat the combination to verify it and then touch CONFIRM.
4. A backup PIN can be used to unlock the screen in the event the combination
has been forgotten.

Notification reminder
The device can be set to notify the user that they have not checked their notifications at
a particular interval.

From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Notifications Reminder and
then touch the switch to activate it.
The device can be set to vibrate when the user has unchecked notifications, this is
done by touching the Vibrate switch to activate it.
There is an option to set the device to turn on the notification light when there are
unchecked notifications while the screen is off. To do this, touch the LED Indicator
switch to activate it.
An interval can be set to remind the user at intervals, this is done by touching
Reminder Interval.
To set the applications that alert the user to notifications, select apps under Select
applications.

Answering or ending calls

The method of answering or ending calls can be adjusted based on the needs of the
user. This is done from the apps screen by touching Settings-> Accessibility ->
Answering and ending phone calls. The desired method can be selected.

Using the single tap mode

This allows the user to be able to tap a button to stop an alarm or answer a call
instead of dragging their finger.
From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility and then tap the Single tap mode
switch to activate it.

Managing accessibility settings

Saving accessibility settings in a file
The first thing that should be done is to export the current accessibility settings in a
file.
From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Manage accessibility ->
Import/Export -> Export to My Files.

Importing an accessibility settings files

Import an accessibility settings file and update the current settings.

From the apps screen, touch Settings -> Accessibility -> Manage Accessibility ->
Share via.
Then the accessibility files can be selected and then the user can touch DONE. The
sharing method can then be selected and the on-screen instructions followed to share
the files.

Troubleshooting
There are some solutions that can be attempted before you try to contact a Samsung
Service Centre. Some of the solutions may not apply, due to the region and service
provider.
When the device is powered on or when the device is in use, it will prompt the user to
enter one of the following code:
Password: When the device is locked, the password must be entered to unlock the
device and grant access.
PIN: When the device is use for the first time or when the PIN feature has been
enabled, you must enter the PIN that has been supplied or the one that has been set by
you. This feature can be disabled by using the Lock SIM card menu.
PUK: Your SIM or USIM card can be blocked sometimes by entering the PIN
incorrectly several times. When this occurs, the PUK that has been supplied by the
service provided must be entered.

Your device displays network or service error messages

When the user in an area with weak signal or poor reception, the phone
may lose reception. Try moving to a different location and attempt to use
the device again. Multiple error messages may be displayed while the user
is changing location.
Some options on the device cannot be accessed unless a subscription is
purchased. In some cases your service provider will have to be contacted
for more information.

The device does not turn on

If the battery has been completely drained, the device will not turn on. The battery
should be fully charged before turning on the device.

The touchscreen is not responded appropriately

In some cases, if a protective screen is attached to the touchscreen or if
there are addition accessories to the screen, it may not function properly.
If the user is wearing gloves or if their hands are not clean while touching
the screen a malfunction can occur. Improper functioning will also occur if
the screen of the device is touched with a sharp object or your fingertips.
A malfunction of the touchscreen may also occur in humid conditions or
when it is exposed to water.
The restarting of the device can be helpful in some cases to clear software
bugs.
Always ensure that the software of the device is always updated to the
latest version.
If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre.

If your device freezes or has fatal errors

If your phone or device is freezing or hanging you may need to close the apps and
restart the device. If the device is still responsive, press and hold the power key and
volume key simultaneously for seven seconds to restart.
If the problem is not solved, than a factory reset should be performed. From the apps
screen touch Settings -> Backup and reset -> Factory data reset -> RESET DEVICE ->
ERASE EVERYTHING. It is important to note that before you perform the factory
reset a backup of all data should be done.
If this does not solve the problem, you will have to contact a Samsung Service Centre.

Calls are not connected

Check that you are trying to access the correct mobile network.
Check that call barring has not been enabled for the call you are trying to
make.
Check that call barring is not enabled for the incoming phone number.

The person on the other line cannot hear you speaking on the call
Verify that you are not covering the built in microphone.
Verify that the microphone is close to your mouth.
If you are using a headset, ensure that it is connected properly.

Echoes during a call

Try adjusting the volume of the phone or try to move to another area.

A network that is constantly disconnecting or poor audio quality

Check to verify that the internal antenna of the device is not being blocked.
When the device is in an area with poor reception it is possible the device
will lose complete reception. In the terms of a network, there may be
connectivity issues with the service providers base station. Try moving to
another area to see if the reception improves.
While the device is moving the services may be disrupted.

The battery is empty

This means that the battery is low so the battery must be charged.

The battery is not charging properly.

Ensure that the charger is properly attached.
If that is not the problem, take the phone to a Samsung Service Centre.

The battery is depleting faster than expected.

If the battery or the device is exposed to different temperatures the useful
charge in the battery will be reduced.
The consumption on the battery will be increased once there are additional
features such as apps, games or the internet being used.
The battery is a consumable and over time the useful charge will be
reduced over time.

The device feels hot to the touch

When the device is using apps that are consuming a lot power for an extended period
of time may get hot to the touch. This is a normal experience and should not affect the
lifespan or performance of the device.

Error messages appears when launching the camera

To operate the camera, the device must have a sufficient amount of memory and
battery power to operate the camera app. However, if the user receives an error
message when launching the camera, try the following:
Charging the battery
Try to free some of the memory by transferring files to a computer or
deleting files from the device.

The device can also be restarted to see if that will help in resolving the
problem. If this does not work, contact the Samsung Service Centre.

Poor photo quality

The quality of the photos can vary depending on the surroundings and the
photography techniques you use.
If photos are captured in the dark areas, at night or indoors, image noise
may occur. Images may also be out of focus.

Error messages appear when opening multimedia files

If there are error messages or some files do not play when you try to open them, try the
following:
To clear some memory by transferring some files to a computer or deleting
files from the device.
Ensure that the content you are trying to play is not Digital Rights
Management (DRM) protected. If the file is protected, ensure that you have
the appropriate rights to play the file.
Verify that the file you are trying to play is supported by the device. If the
file format is not supported by default by the device, then install an
application that can play the content. To verify the file types you may visit
www.samsung.com to see a list of supported file types.
The device will support videos and pictures that have been captured by the
device. It may not support videos or pictures recorded by other devices.
The device will play multimedia files that are authorized by your network
provider. Some of the content that can be accessed by the device such as
ringtones, videos or wallpapers may not work properly on the device.

Another Bluetooth device is not detected

Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your device.
Also ensure that the Bluetooth feature is enabled on the other device you
wish to connect to.
The two devices should be in close range of each other to a maximum of
10m.
If these attempts do not solve the problem, you should contact a Samsung
Service Centre.

A Connection to a Computer is not established when connected to a

computer
Verify that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.

Verify that the proper driver is installed and updated on your computer.
For users of Windows XP, ensure that the Service Pack 3 or higher is
installed on the computer.

Your device cannot detect your current location

The GPS signal may be affected when the device is in some locations such as indoors.
In situations such as these, it is best to connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network to find
the location.

Stored data has been lost

It is wise to enable backups for the important data on the device. This is the only way
you can guarantee a backup if the data is lost or corrupted. At no time will Samsung
claim responsibility for your lost or damaged data.

A small gap appears around the outside of the device case

This gap is a manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of
the parts may occur.
In normal use of the device, friction will cause the many parts to expand.

Removing the battery (non-removable)

Note:
The instructions to remove the battery are related to service providers
and repair agents.
If there is any damaged caused by unauthorized removal of the battery
it will not be covered by the warranty.
It you desire to remove the battery, a repair agent or the service
provider should be contacted.

To remove the battery

1. The SIM card tray should be removed from the device before battery
removal.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Loosen and remove the screws on the back of the device.
4. The circuit board should be removed.
5. The battery connector should be disconnected so the battery can be
removed.
6. Remove the battery.

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