Samsung SM-N950W Bedienungsanleitung

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish. 09/2017. Rev.1.0SM-N950W

Basics10Device layout and functionsPackage contentsRefer to the quick start guide for package contents.• The items supplied with the device and any av

Apps and features100Searching for wine informationDetect the information from a wine label and search for information on the wine.For example, if you

Apps and features101ReminderCreate reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later. You will receive notifications at the preset time or lo

Apps and features1023 Make sure the Add icon on Home screen option is ticked and tap START.If you add the Reminder app icon ( ) to the Home screen, yo

Apps and features103Creating reminders from Bixby HomeOn the Bixby Home screen, tap UPCOMING REMINDERS on the Reminder card. Enter information, set th

Apps and features104Viewing the reminders listTap from Bixby Home or launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list. To view reminder details,

Apps and features105Completing remindersMark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete.On the reminders list, select a reminder and

Apps and features106• VOICE –Bixby Voice: Activate or deactivate Bixby Voice. If you deactivate Bixby Voice, Bixby Voice will not launch when you pres

Apps and features107 –Voice apps and services: View Bixby Voice supported apps and each app’s suggested commands. –Bixby Labs: View apps and voice com

Apps and features108PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice calls.Making calls1 Launch the Phone app and enter a phone number.If the keypad does not app

Apps and features109Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap RECENTS or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to

Basics11Device layoutFront cameraIris recognition cameraSpeakerEdge screenS PenPower keyTouchscreenEdge screenLED indicatorVolume keyBixby keyProximit

Apps and features110Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag

Apps and features111Options during callsIf the air vent hole around the rear camera area is covered, unwanted noises may incur during a call. Remove a

Apps and features112Adding a phone number to ContactAdding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad1 Launch the Phone app.2 Enter the number and tap

Apps and features113ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating a new contact1 Launch the Contact

Apps and features114Importing contactsAdd contacts by importing them from other storages to your device.1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Manage c

Apps and features115Sharing contactsYou can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Share.2

Apps and features116Creating groupsYou can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group.1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → G

Apps and features117MessagesIntroductionSend and view messages by conversation.Sending messagesYou may incur additional charges for sending messages w

Apps and features118Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when

Apps and features119Setting the message notificationYou can change notification sound, display options, and more.1 Launch the Messages app, tap → Se

Basics12SIM card / Memory card trayNFC antenna / Wireless charging coilMST antennaFingerprint recognition sensorRear camera (Dual)MicrophoneMain anten

Apps and features120InternetIntroductionBrowse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently

Apps and features121Using secret modeIn secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a

Apps and features122EmailSetting up email accountsSet up an email account when opening Email for the first time.1 Open the Samsung folder and launch t

Apps and features123CameraIntroductionThe dual camera’s 2x optical zoom and the Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) feature allow you to take clear

Apps and features124Launching CameraUse the following methods to launch Camera:• Launch the Camera app.• Press the Power key twice quickly.• On the lo

Apps and features125Basic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.2 Tap to take

Apps and features126• The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used.• The camera automatically shuts off w

Apps and features127HDR (High Dynamic Range)Use HDR mode to capture photos and videos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark

Apps and features128LIVE FOCUSThe Live focus feature allows the camera to capture the subject and the background separately so that you can get an out

Apps and features129The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions:• The device or the subject is moving.• The subject is

Basics13Hard keysBixby keyPower keyVolume keyKey FunctionPower• Press and hold to turn the device on or off.• Press to turn on or lock the screen.Bixb

Apps and features130Taking the hidden background with the Dual capture featureWith one shot, you can capture both a Live focus photo and a photo with

Apps and features131Viewing dual captured photosSelect a photo taken with the Dual capture feature and tap NORMAL PICTURE. A wide angle background ver

Apps and features132More fun with live stickersCapture photos and videos with various live stickers. As you move your face, stickers will track with y

Apps and features133Using shooting modesOn the preview screen, swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list.Select a shooting mode you want.• Yo

Apps and features134• : Change the focus mode. Drag the adjustment bar towards or to manually adjust the focus. To switch to auto focus mode, tap

Apps and features135Taking a motion panoramaYou can take and view a panorama with motion.When taking motion panoramas, sound will not be recorded.1 On

Apps and features136Hyperlapse modeRecord scenes, such as passing people or cars, and view them as fast-motion videos. The frame rate is automatically

Apps and features137Virtual shot modeTake a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multiple angles. You can vi

Apps and features138Selfie modeTake self-portraits with the front camera. You can preview various beauty effects on the screen.1 On the preview screen

Apps and features139Applying beauty effectsYou can apply the spotlight effect or modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before

Basics14S PenS Pen buttonS Pen nibTweezersName FunctionsS Pen nib• Use the S Pen to write, draw, or perform touch actions on the screen.• Hover the S

Apps and features1404 When the device detects your face, tap the heart rate sensor on the back of the device to take a photo of yourself.Alternatively

Apps and features141Taking a wide self-portrait with motionYou can take and view a wide self-portrait with motion.• When taking a wide self-portrait w

Apps and features1424 Tap to take a photo.5 Tap the preview thumbnail.6 Tap ADJUST BACKGROUND BLUR and select one of the following:• Near focus: Mak

Apps and features143Customizing camera settingsOptions for current shooting modeOn the preview screen, use the following options.The available options

Apps and features144Camera settingsOn the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode.REAR CAMERA• Picture

Apps and features145FRONT CAMERA• Picture size: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos, but th

Apps and features146• Review pictures: Set the device to show photos after capturing them.• Quick launch: Set the device to launch the camera by press

Apps and features147Viewing images and videosViewing images1 Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES.2 Select an image.Access additional options.Apply

Apps and features148Viewing photos taken with the Dual capture featureView photos that include the wide angle background which was hidden on the previ

Apps and features149Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness, or drag your finger up or down on th

Basics15Detaching the S PenPress the end of the S Pen to disengage it. Then, pull the S Pen from the slot. To store the S Pen, reinsert it into the sl

Apps and features1503 Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap DONE.4 Enter a title for the story and tap CREATE.To add images or videos

Apps and features151Syncing images and videos with Samsung CloudYou can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Cloud and access them fro

Apps and features152Always On DisplayYou can always view information, such as the clock or calendar, or control music playback on the screen when it i

Apps and features153Controlling music playback on the Always On DisplayYou can control music playback on the Always On Display, without turning on the

Apps and features154Edge screenIntroductionYou can quickly access your favourite apps, features, and contacts from various Edge panels. Using the Edge

Apps and features155Editing the Edge panelsSelect panels to display on the Edge screen or edit them.1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of

Apps and features156Editing the Apps edge panel• To add an app, tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list.• To create a folder on the panel

Apps and features157People edgeAdd favourite contacts to the People edge panel to quickly contact them and view notifications received from them.1 Dra

Apps and features158Contacting people from the People edge panelOpen the People edge panel and tap a contact. The communication buttons will appear on

Apps and features159Customizing the edge lighting colourYou can customize the colour, thickness, and transparency of the edge lighting as you want.1 L

Basics162 Insert a new nib into the S Pen.Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers.• Do not reuse old nibs. Doing so may cause the S Pen

Apps and features160Multi windowIntroductionMulti window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple ap

Apps and features161Split screen view1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recen

Apps and features162Using additional optionsTap the bar between the app windows to access additional options.Switch the selected window to a pop-up vi

Apps and features163Minimizing the split screen viewPress the Home button to minimize the split screen view. The icon will appear on the status bar.

Apps and features1643 Tap DONE.The selected app window will be pinned at the top of the screen. To unpin the window, drag the bar between the app wind

Apps and features165Samsung GearSamsung Gear is an app that allows you to manage your Gear wearable device. When you connect your device to the Gear,

Apps and features166Samsung NotesIntroductionCreate notes by entering text from the keyboard or by writing or drawing on the screen with the S Pen. Yo

Apps and features167Composing notes in handwriting modeOn the note composer screen, tap Pen to write or draw with the S Pen.Pen modeRedoEasy writing p

Apps and features168Using the eraserWhen you want to erase handwriting from a note, tap and select an area to erase. Alternatively, select an area w

Apps and features169Editing handwritten notesEdit handwritten notes using various editing options, such as cutting, moving, resizing, or transforming.

Basics17BatteryCharging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.Use only Sams

Apps and features1703 Edit the input using the available options.• CUT: Cut out the input. To paste it to another location, tap and hold the location,

Apps and features171Inserting images into a noteOn the note composer screen, tap Image. Tap CAMERA → to take a photo, or tap GALLERY or OTHER to sel

Apps and features172PENUPIntroductionPENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen. Post your artwork, view others’ artwo

Apps and features173Posting your artworkPost your artwork created in Samsung Notes or other drawing apps to PENUP.1 Open the Samsung folder, launch th

Apps and features174Viewing artworkSelect a post you want to view. While viewing artwork, you can add comments or set it as a favourite. You can also

Apps and features175Colouring imagesWith the advanced S Pen and various colours, add your own colours to images. Tap COLOURING, select an image, and t

Apps and features176CalendarIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Launch the Calendar

Apps and features177Creating tasks1 Launch the Calendar app and tap VIEW → Tasks.2 Tap and enter task details.3 Tap SAVE to save the task.Syncing ev

Apps and features178Using Samsung HealthYou can view the key information from Samsung Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.

Apps and features179TOGETHERTogether allows you to set up step count goals and compete with your friends. You can invite friends to walk together, set

Basics183 Plug the USB power adapter into an electric socket.4 After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger

Apps and features180Heart rateMeasure and record your heart rate.The heart rate tracker is intended for fitness and informational purposes only and is

Apps and features1812 Place your finger on the heart rate sensor on the back of the device.3 After a moment, your current heart rate will be displayed

Apps and features182Additional information• Samsung Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagn

Apps and features183Voice RecorderIntroductionUse different recording modes for various situations. The device can convert your voice to text and dist

Apps and features184Changing the recording modeOpen the Samsung folder and launch the Voice Recorder app.Select a mode from the top of the voice recor

Apps and features185My FilesAccess and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.Open the Samsun

Apps and features186Deleting alarmsTap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap DELETE.WORLD CLOCKLaunch the Clock app and tap WORLD CLO

Apps and features187CalculatorPerform simple or complex calculations.Launch the Calculator app.Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display t

Apps and features188Using Game Launcher1 Launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → Games, and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it

Apps and features189Using Game ToolsYou can use various options on the Game Tools panel while playing a game. To open the Game Tools panel, tap on t

Basics19Charging other devicesUse the USB connector (USB Type-C) to charge another mobile device with your device’s battery.Plug the USB connector (US

Apps and features190Dual MessengerInstall the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app.1 Launch the Settings app and tap Ad

Apps and features191Samsung ConnectIntroductionConnect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or other smartphones, easily and quickly. You can

Apps and features192Open the Samsung folder and launch Samsung Connect. The Samsung Connect screen will appear.Access additional options.Supported dev

Apps and features193Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT productsView the status of your smart appliances, TVs, and IoT products from your smartphone’s

Apps and features194Assigning locations1 Tap → Add place.2 Enter the location name and tap ADD.3 Tick devices on the devices list and tap MOVE.Selec

Apps and features195Sharing contentShare content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images.You may incu

Apps and features196Samsung DeXSamsung DeX is a service that allows you to use your smartphone like a computer by connecting the smartphone to an exte

Apps and features197DeX Station device layoutUSB portWired LAN portHDMI portCharger port (USB Type-C)Connecting devices1 Connect the charger to the De

Apps and features1984 Press on the front of the cover to use the cover as a smartphone support.You can now see the smartphone connector.Be careful n

Apps and features1996 On your smartphone’s screen, select the screen mode you want to use. You can choose from Samsung DeX mode or screen mirroring mo

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first6 Device overheating situations and solutions10 Device layout and functions17 Battery23 SIM or USIM card (n

Basics20• Decrease the backlight time.• Decrease the screen brightness.Battery charging tips and precautions• When the battery power is low, the batte

Apps and features200Connecting a keyboard and mouseTo use Samsung DeX mode, connect a keyboard and mouse to the DeX Station’s USB ports.When you conne

Apps and features201Using Samsung DeXOn the mode selection screen, tap START SAMSUNG DeX.Your smartphone’s screen will turn off and a virtual smartpho

Apps and features202Enjoying games vividly on a large screenPlay your smartphone’s games on a large screen. On the connected TV or monitor, launch the

Apps and features203Connecting to an external displayYou can connect your smartphone to an external display, such as a TV or monitor, and view present

Apps and features204Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.

Apps and features205YouTubeWatch or create videos and share them with others.PhotosSearch for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from variou

206SettingsIntroductionCustomize settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalized by configuring various setting options.La

Settings207• Flight mode: Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.Make sure the device

Settings208Connecting to a Wi-Fi network1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it.2 Select a network f

Settings209Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of

Basics21Increasing the charging speedTo increase the charging speed, turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery. While charging the

Settings210BluetoothUse Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.• Samsung is not responsible for the loss, inte

Settings211Sending and receiving dataMany apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bl

Settings2124 Tap next to the connected device and tap the Media audio switch to activate it.5 Select another device from the list and activate its M

Settings213NFC and paymentYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use

Settings214Making payments with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service.

Settings2154 When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the

Settings216Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Setti

Settings217PrintingConfigure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct,

Settings218MirrorLinkYou can display your device’s screen on the vehicle’s head unit monitor.Connect your device to a vehicle to control your device’s

Settings219Download boosterSet the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi s

Basics22Charging the battery1 Place the centre of the device’s back on the centre of the wireless charger.The estimated charging time will appear on t

Settings220Sounds and vibrationChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration.• Sound mode: Set the

Settings221NotificationsChange the notification settings for each app.On the Settings screen, tap Notifications.To customize notification settings, ta

Settings222• Full screen apps: Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio.• Easy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply

Settings223Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colourSelect a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images, or adjust the display c

Settings224Adjusting the screen tone by colour valueIncrease or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red, Green, or Blue value individually.1 O

Settings225ScreensaverYou can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically. The screensaver will be displayed when t

Settings226Advanced featuresActivate advanced features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.Excessi

Settings227• Smart capture: Set the device to capture the current screen and scrollable area, and crop and share the screenshot immediately.• Palm swi

Settings228Device maintenanceThe device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and system s

Settings229BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activat

Basics23SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)Installing the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.U

Settings230StorageCheck the status of the used and available memory.On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Storage.• The actual available ca

Settings231AppsManage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can view the apps’ usage information, change their notification or permission s

Settings232• Samsung Pass: Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data. Refer to Samsung Pass for more information.• Find My Mobi

Settings233Face recognitionYou can set the device to unlock the screen by recognizing your face.• Your device could be unlocked by someone or somethin

Settings2344 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen.5 Position your face inside the circle on the screen.The camera

Settings235Fingerprint recognitionIn order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in

Settings236For better fingerprint recognitionWhen you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the f

Settings2373 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor.4 After the device detects your finger, lift it up and place it on the fingerprin

Settings238Using Samsung PassWhen you register your fingerprints to Samsung Pass, you can use them to easily verify your identity or sign in to webpag

Settings239Iris recognitionThe iris recognition feature uses the unique characteristics of your irises, such as their shape and pattern, to strengthen

Basics241 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, t

Settings240• Anyone who experiences dizziness, seizures, loss of awareness, blackouts, or other symptoms linked to an epileptic condition, or a family

Settings241Registering irisesThe device can save the iris data of one person only. You cannot register more than one set of irises.1 On the Settings s

Settings2426 When an iris lock screen appears, tap TURN ON to use your irises to unlock the screen.When you swipe in any direction on the locked scree

Settings2433 Tap the Iris unlock switch to activate it.4 On the locked screen, swipe in any direction and position your eyes inside the circles on the

Settings244Smart LockYou can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected.For example, if you ha

Settings245Registering Samsung PassBefore using Samsung Pass, register your biometric data to Samsung Pass.1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen a

Settings246Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websitesYou can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password saving.1 Open

Settings247Using Samsung Pass with appsWhen using apps that support Samsung Pass, you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass.To see the list of apps tha

Settings248Secure FolderSecure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and notes, from being accessed by others. You can keep yo

Settings2494 Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.To change the name or icon colo

Basics25Correct card installationmicroSD cardNano-SIM cardUse only a nano-SIM card.Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Insert the ejection pin into the hol

Settings250Moving content from Secure FolderMove content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage. The following actions are

Settings251Hiding Secure FolderYou can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen.Launch the Secure Folder app, tap → Settings, and then t

Settings252Uninstalling Secure FolderYou can uninstall Secure Folder, including the content and apps in it.Launch the Secure Folder app and tap → Se

Settings253Backup and restoreKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information an

Settings254AccessibilityConfigure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. Refer to Accessibility for more information.On the Settings

Settings255Adding device languagesYou can add languages to use on your device.1 On the Settings screen, tap General management → Language and input →

Settings256Security updates informationSecurity updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information.

257AppendixAccessibilityAbout AccessibilityImprove accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have impaired vision,

Appendix258Controlling the screen with finger gesturesYou can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are using Voice Assistant.On

Appendix259• Swipe upwards or downwards on the Home screen: Open the Apps screen.• Swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen: Return to the Home s

Basics26Memory card (microSD card)Installing a memory cardYour device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not

Appendix260Adding and managing image labelsYou can assign labels to images on the screen. The device reads aloud the labels when the images are select

Appendix261• Usage hints: Set the device to read usage hints aloud when you select an item by swiping.• Vibration feedback: Set the device to vibrate

Appendix262Entering text using the keyboardTo display the keyboard, tap the text input field, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.To act

Appendix263VisionAdding voice recordings to voice labelsYou can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them.

Appendix264Using the high contrast keyboardIncrease the size of the Samsung keyboard and change the key colours to increase the contrast between the t

Appendix265You can also temporarily magnify the screen by tapping the screen three times and holding. While holding the screen, drag your finger to ex

Appendix266HearingSound detectorsSet the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying.While this feature is enabled, the voice rec

Appendix267Turning off all soundsSet the device to mute all device sounds, such as media sounds, and the caller’s voice during a call.Launch the Setti

Appendix268Dexterity and interactionUniversal switchYou can control the touchscreen by connecting an external switch, by tapping the screen, or by usi

Appendix269Using the cursorOn the assistive menu, tap Cursor. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your fin

Basics27421 351 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherw

Appendix270Click after pointer stopsSet the device to select an item automatically when you place the mouse pointer over the item.Launch the Settings

Appendix271Setting text-to-speech featuresChange the settings for text-to-speech features used when Voice Assistant is activated, such as languages, s

Appendix272Direct accessSet to open accessibility menus quickly.Launch the Settings app, tap Accessibility → Direct access, and then tap the switch to

Appendix273Using single tap modeWhen an alarm sounds or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm, or answer or reject the call instead of dra

Appendix274TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your de

Appendix275The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly• If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix276Calls are not connected• Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix277The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)• Ensure that the charger is connected properly.• Visit a Samsung Servi

Appendix278Error messages appear when opening multimedia filesIf you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your

Appendix279Your device cannot find your current locationGPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi

Basics283 Place a memory card on the tray 2 with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Tray 2Tray 14 Gently press the memory card into the tray

Appendix280Bixby Voice does not respond• Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.• Ensure that your device software is updated to the

281Health and SafetyPlease read this important safety information before you use the device. It contains general safety information for devices and ma

Health and Safety282Do not carry your device in your back pockets or on your waist• The device may be damaged, explode, or result in a fire if too muc

Health and Safety283When using the wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal objects, magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, betwee

Health and Safety284Do not expose the device to heavy smoke or fumes• Doing so may damage the outside of the device or cause it to malfunction.If you

Health and Safety285• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention aw

Health and Safety286Do not store your device near magnetic fields• Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic

Health and Safety287Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset• Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage.• Exposure to lou

Health and Safety288Ensure maximum battery and charger life• Batteries may malfunction if they are not used for extended periods.• Over time, unused d

Health and Safety289Handle SIM cards, memory cards and cables with care• When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device, make sure that th

Basics293 Remove the memory card.4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while

Health and Safety290Malware and virusesTo protect your device from malware and viruses, follow these usage tips. Failure to do so may result in damage

Health and Safety291Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada NoticeCautionsAny changes or modifications to your device not expressly appr

Health and Safety292All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR

Health and Safety293DisclaimerSome content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent,

CopyrightCopyright © 2017 Samsung ElectronicsThis manual is protected under international copyright laws.No part of this manual may be reproduced, dis

About HEVC AdvanceTHIS PRODUCT IS SOLD WITH A LIMITED LICENCE AND IS AUTHORIZED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH HEVC CONTENT THAT MEETS EACH OF THE

Table of Contents3253 Google254 Accessibility254 General management255 Software update256 User manual256 About phoneAppendix257 Accessibility274 T

Basics30Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first t

Basics31Initial setupWhen you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up you

Basics326 Sign in to your Samsung account. You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices. Refer t

Basics33Samsung accountIntroductionYour Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided

Basics343 Enter your email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN.If you forget your account information, tap Forgotten your ID or password? You c

Basics35Smart SwitchTransfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch. To use Smart Switch, launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts → S

Basics363 When the app selection pop-up window appears, tap Smart Switch → RECEIVE.4 In the previous device, tap ALLOW.If you do not have the app, dow

Basics374 On the previous device, tap WIRELESS → SEND → CONNECT.5 On your device, tap WIRELESS → RECEIVE and select the previous device type.6 Follow

Basics38Viewing imported dataYou can view the imported data on the same app from your previous device.If your new device does not have the same apps t

Basics39Restoring data1 On your new device, launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts → Samsung Cloud → Restore.2 Tap and select the previ

4BasicsRead me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.• Descriptions are based on the device’s default set

Basics40TappingTap the screen.Tapping and holdingTap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds.DraggingTap and hold an item and drag it to the t

Basics41Double-tappingDouble-tap the screen.SwipingSwipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right.Spreading and pinchingSpread two fingers apa

Basics42Navigation bar (soft buttons)When you turn on the device, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The

Basics43Turning on the screen using the Home buttonHard press the Home button or the Home button area to turn on the screen.On the Always On Display,

Basics44Home screen and Apps screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to

Basics45Switching between Home and Apps screensOn the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen. To return to the Home screen, s

Basics46Moving itemsTap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.To

Basics47• Deleting a folderTap and hold a folder, and then tap Delete folder. Only the folder will be deleted. The folder’s apps will be relocated to

Basics48Displaying all apps on the Home screenWithout using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the Home screen. On

Basics49Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery chargingBattery power levelLock screenPressing the Power key turns off the screen and lo

Basics5• Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption

Basics50Changing the screen lock methodTo change the screen lock method, launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, and

Basics51Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the captured screen. You can capture the curre

Basics52Notification panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more

Basics53Using quick setting buttonsTap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more butt

Basics54Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create notes, and more.Text entry is not su

Basics55Additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last funct

Basics56Copying and pasting1 Tap and hold over text.2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text.3 Tap Copy or Cut.T

57Apps and featuresInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialized for Samsung Galaxy

Apps and features58Managing appsUninstalling apps and using app sleep modeTap and hold an app and select an option.• Disable: Disable selected default

Apps and features59S Pen featuresAir commandAir command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps.To open the Ai

Basics6Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your device

Apps and features60S Pen featuresActivate various S Pen features from the Air command panel. The shortcuts that do not appear on the panel by default

Apps and features61Create noteCreate notes easily in a pop-up window without launching the Samsung Notes app.1 Open the Air command panel and tap Crea

Apps and features62Smart selectUse the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. You can also select an area from a vide

Apps and features63Capturing an area from a videoWhile playing a video, select an area and capture it as a GIF animation.1 When there is content you w

Apps and features64Screen writeCapture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image.It is not possible to capture a sc

Apps and features654 Select an option to use with the screenshot.• Crop: Crop a portion of the screenshot. Only the cropped area will be saved in Gall

Apps and features663 Write or draw on the live message window.Open your live messages list.Preview.Start over.UndoChange the background colour or imag

Apps and features67TranslateHover the S Pen over the text you want to translate. The units included in the text will also be converted.• To use this f

Apps and features68Bixby VisionWhen you hover the S Pen over the content, the content is recognized and available search icons will appear. Use the fe

Apps and features69MagnifyHover the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it.Open the Air command panel, tap Magnify, and hover the S Pen over t

Basics7When the device heats up during useWhen you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods, your device may temp

Apps and features70GlanceReduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view.For example, launch a

Apps and features71ColouringYou can colour images provided by PENUP. Using the advanced S Pen and various colours, add your own colours to images.Open

Apps and features72Air viewHover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window.In some apps, Action b

Apps and features73Screen off memoYou can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it. You can also pin or edit a memo on the

Apps and features74Viewing the pinned memo on the Always On DisplayWhen you pin a screen off memo, you can view the memo on the Always On Display.To e

Apps and features75BixbyIntroductionBixby is a new interface that can communicate with you and it provides services that help you to use your smartpho

Apps and features76Press the Bixby key to open Bixby Home. To close Bixby Home, press the key again.Press and hold the Bixby key to launch Bixby Voice

Apps and features77Starting BixbyWhen you launch Bixby for the first time, the Bixby intro page will appear. You must register and sign in to your Sam

Apps and features78Bixby HomeOn the Bixby Home screen, you can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides by analysing your usage p

Apps and features79Using recommended content on Bixby HomeWhen you open Bixby Home, you can view the content that is frequently updated as Bixby cards

Basics8Do the following when the device heats up:• Keep the device updated with the latest software.• Conflicts between running apps may cause the dev

Apps and features80Viewing Bixby cardsThe cards that are most useful to you will be shown on the top based on the time and location. You can view more

Apps and features81Bixby VoiceBixby Voice is a voice service that helps you use the device more conveniently.You can talk to Bixby Voice or type text.

Apps and features82When you tap FULL SCREEN, the Bixby Voice full screen will appear. On the Bixby Voice full screen, you can use the following featur

Apps and features83Using Bixby VoiceWhen you say what you want to Bixby Voice, Bixby Voice will display your speech as on-screen text and launch corre

Apps and features84Status iconsThe Bixby Voice icon will change according to Bixby Voice’s current status as follow:Bixby Voice is listening. Say your

Apps and features85Viewing supported apps and commandsTo view Bixby Voice supported apps and various ways to use Bixby Voice, open Bixby Home and tap

Apps and features86Bixby Voice usagesLaunching apps or functionsLaunch apps or functions quickly using Bixby Voice.Say your request including the app

Apps and features87Checking the weather or your scheduleCheck the weather or your schedule on the Bixby Voice screen.Press and hold the Bixby key, say

Apps and features88Using quick commandsYou can add quick commands for your frequently used commands so that you can say commands more quickly and easi

Apps and features893 To customize the recommended quick command, tap the quick command to change it or edit the commands to perform.Change the quick c

Basics9Precautions for operating environmentYour device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid shortenin

Apps and features90Adding your own quick commands1 On the Bixby Home screen, tap → My Bixby and tap the content under QUICK COMMANDS.2 Tap ADD → Ad

Apps and features915 Select a command that Bixby Voice will perform.If the command contains information to edit, such as time or a name, you can edit

Apps and features92Additional Bixby Voice functionsChecking supported languagesBixby Voice is only available in some languages, and certain features m

Apps and features93Waking up Bixby Voice while using the speakerYou can wake up Bixby Voice by saying “Hi Bixby” even when the speaker plays alarms, r

Apps and features94Bixby VisionYou can easily search for relevant information about objects or locations using the Bixby Vision features.Activate Bixb

Apps and features95Launching Bixby VisionYou can launch Bixby Vision using various methods.• In the Camera app, tap BIXBY VISION.• In the Gallery app,

Apps and features96Searching for shopping informationRecognize products and search for information online. You can search for information even when yo

Apps and features97Detecting and translating textDetect text in an image to share or translate it.For example, if you want to know what a sign says wh

Apps and features98Setting languages for text detection1 Activate Bixby Vision.2 Tap → Settings → Select languages.3 Select Documents or Business ca

Apps and features99Searching for nearby placesSearch for landmarks or information about nearby places. You can use this feature when you find a way or