Samsung M52, User Manual

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Page 2: ... capture and screen record 35 Entering text Apps and features 38 Installing or uninstalling apps 39 Phone 42 Contacts 44 Messages 45 Internet 46 Camera 60 Gallery 64 AR Zone 69 Bixby 71 BixbyVision 72 Bixby Routines 74 Multi window 77 Samsung Pay 79 Samsung Health 80 Samsung Notes 81 Samsung Members 81 Samsung Kids 82 Samsung Global Goals 82 SamsungTV Plus 82 Galaxy Shop 82 GalaxyWearable 83 Calen...

Page 3: ...ngs 94 Introduction 94 Samsung account 94 Connections 96 Wi Fi 97 Bluetooth 98 NFC and contactless payments 100 Data saver 100 Mobile data only apps 100 Mobile Hotspot 101 More connection settings 102 Sounds and vibration 103 Sound quality and effects 103 Separate app sound 104 Notifications 104 Display 105 Motion smoothness 106 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 107 Wallpape...

Page 4: ...ance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement ...

Page 5: ...o set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To vi...

Page 6: ...n the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charging speed may decrease or the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB c...

Page 7: ... recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 8: ... the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down The feature is only available on supported models If the device overheats and reaches a certain temperature a warning message will appear to prevent device failure skin irritations and damages and battery leakage To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and the performance speed ...

Page 9: ...se your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure containers Do not use a cable whose covering is pee...

Page 10: ...rom your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories re...

Page 11: ...print recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Proximity Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Microphone NFC antenna Rear camera GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna Flash Main antenna ...

Page 12: ... foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using c...

Page 13: ... key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the...

Page 14: ...charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Wired charging Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and plug the cable into the device s multipurpose jack to charge the battery After ful...

Page 15: ... to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives...

Page 16: ...y gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen c...

Page 17: ...ise the call settings Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website 2 1 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen...

Page 18: ...erting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the...

Page 19: ...ll posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Side key Volume Down key Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open th...

Page 20: ...ress and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions I...

Page 21: ...to sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung account...

Page 22: ...f you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the previous device tap Allow 6 On your device select an item to bring and tap Transfer Backing up and restoring data using external storage Tran...

Page 23: ...h 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from t...

Page 24: ...or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so ...

Page 25: ...ome Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap More...

Page 26: ...ards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen button ...

Page 27: ...eme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Displayin...

Page 28: ...tcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and ...

Page 29: ...ted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 30: ... information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the pres...

Page 31: ... or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differentl...

Page 32: ...functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Sw...

Page 33: ...ce 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap SmartView and select the device you want Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Devices N...

Page 34: ...eatures Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screenshot o...

Page 35: ...nshots and screen recorder Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the input language to one of the ...

Page 36: ...ing key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Enter emojis Enter stickers You can also enter your emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Using your emoji stickers in chats for more information Attach animated GIFs Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Tap to use more keyboard functions Search for content and enter it Translate text and enter it...

Page 37: ...o select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 38: ...n option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable se...

Page 39: ...iew or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice c...

Page 40: ...al numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When...

Page 41: ...bers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off...

Page 42: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select th...

Page 43: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a ...

Page 44: ...p to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messag...

Page 45: ...or information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the ...

Page 46: ... videos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when...

Page 47: ...t damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems To correct the distortion in pictures tap on the preview screen tap Format and advanced options and then tap the Ultra wide shape...

Page 48: ... appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it If you add another camera button you can move it anyw...

Page 49: ...side the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone Customise the shooting options when taking single take shots The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture pictures easily On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to t...

Page 50: ...the composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a picture Guide Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to ...

Page 51: ...ly 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap To capture an image from the video while recording tap 2 Tap to stop recording the video If you use the video zoom feature for a long time while recording a video the video quality may diminish to prevent your devic...

Page 52: ...he shooting modes list tap SINGLETAKE 2 Tap and move the camera to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail To view other results drag the icon upwards To save the results individually tap Select tick the items you want and then tap Customise the shooting options Fun mode Take a picture with various effects 1 On the shooting modes list tap FUN 2 Select an effect...

Page 53: ...lt in noise in pictures or videos Adjust the shutter speed A slow shutter speed allows more light in so the picture or video becomes brighter This is ideal for pictures or videos of scenery or pictures or videos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for capturing pictures or videos of fast moving subjects Change the exposure value This determines how much light the...

Page 54: ...de Using panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking pictures 3 Tap to stop ...

Page 55: ...ode Take a picture in low light conditions without using the flash When you use a tripod you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete Macro mode Take pictures of subjects at close range On the shooting modes list tap MORE MACRO Portrait mode Take pictures that focus on the face by blurring the bac...

Page 56: ...reciate it later 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO and tap to record a video The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a video 2 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail To edit the super slow motion section tap and drag the section editing bar to the left or right Start bracket Super slow motion section End bracket Section editing bar Use this...

Page 57: ...bracket Slow motion section End bracket Section editing bar Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE HYPERLAPSE 2 Tap and select a frame rate option If you set the frame rate to Auto the device will automatically adjust the frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene 3 Tap to start recording 4 ...

Page 58: ...e pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Ultra wide shape correction Set the device to correct distortion in pictures taken with the Ultra wide camera Selfies Use wide angle for group selfies Set the device to automatically switch to a wide angle selfie when there are more than two people in the frame Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save pictures as they appear on the previe...

Page 59: ...tion tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you launch the camera Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Watermark Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures Sho...

Page 60: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 61: ... Share the image with others Image and video thumbnail Modify the image View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites BixbyVision Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 62: ...Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Drag 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 the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe...

Page 63: ...ynced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap and hold an image a video or a story to delete and then tap ...

Page 64: ...p Launch the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Camera Creating AR Emoji Make an emoji that looks like you 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Align your face on the screen tap and take a picture or tap Make from pic to select a picture If you tap Pre made emojis you can select an emoji and decorate ...

Page 65: ...emojis Create fun pictures or videos with emojis using various shooting modes 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Select the emoji and the mode you want to use The available modes may vary depending on the emoji you select SCENE The emoji mimics your expressions MASK The emoji s face appears over your face so it looks like you are wearing a mask MIRROR The emoji mimics your body mov...

Page 66: ... Stickers 2 Tap Make custom stickers at the bottom of the screen 3 Edit stickers how you want and tap Save You can view the stickers you have created by tapping Custom Deleting emoji stickers Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers Delete stickers Select the emoji stickers to delete and tap Delete Using your emoji stickers in chats You can use your emoji stickers during a conversation via...

Page 67: ...ap AR Emoji Studio More options Select an emoji to edit Edit the emoji AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else When the camera recognises a face or space the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the ...

Page 68: ... to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Change the pen type and colour Turn the sound effect on or off Redo Delete doodle Enter text Hide the pen tools Undo 3 Tap to record a video 4 Tap to stop recording the video You can view and share the video in Gallery Deco Pic Capture pictures or videos with various stickers Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic ...

Page 69: ...instructions the Bixby screen will appear Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key Alternatively say Hi Bixby and say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing an...

Page 70: ...e it 3 Tap the Recognise voice switch to activate it 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby via text Launch the Bixby app tap and then type what you want Du...

Page 71: ...byVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use Recognise text ...

Page 72: ...Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select a routine you want or tap Add routine to add your own routines You can set the conditions and actions of routines on the Discover list If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set When a pop up window...

Page 73: ... button whenever you want Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and then tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routine s widget on the Home screen Viewing running routines Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel To view a routine s details tap the notification You can also quickly stop running routines On the notif...

Page 74: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 75: ...recent apps switch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge p...

Page 76: ... pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 77: ...he initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the service provider or model Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup 1 Launch the Samsung Pay app 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and read and agree to the terms and conditions 3 Register your fingerprint...

Page 78: ... the back of your device to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right...

Page 79: ...ch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items at the bottom of the home cards list Home cards View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or c...

Page 80: ...nto your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 81: ...ation panel swipe downwards and then tap Kids to activate it If you cannot find Kids on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it When starting Samsung Kids for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used ...

Page 82: ...nch the SamsungTV Plus app This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and view various information related to products Launch the Galaxy Shop app GalaxyWearable GalaxyWearable is an app that allows you to manage your wearable devices When you connect your device to the wearable device you can customise the wearable device s setti...

Page 83: ...activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Reminder Register to do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set To receive more accurate notifications connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To use...

Page 84: ... Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded again Deleting reminders To delete a reminder select a reminder and tap Delete To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap Delete Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause ...

Page 85: ... to set the voice memo system language My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device Launch the My Files app To check for unnecessary data and free up the device s storage tap Analyse storage To search for files or folders tap Clock Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simp...

Page 86: ...on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you wan...

Page 87: ...video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the background when there is not enough memory Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navigation bar Touch protection Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any direction Screenshot Capture scr...

Page 88: ...res may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a s...

Page 89: ...eature Setting who can find your device Set who is allowed to find and send content to your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 2 Tap and hold Quick Share The Quick Share settings screen will appear 3 Select an option Contacts only Only allow Samsung users in your contacts to share with your device Everyone Allow any nearby devices to share ...

Page 90: ...uetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your fri...

Page 91: ...nal features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 On your friend s smartphone accept the connection request When you play music via your smartphone you can listen to it together via both Buds SmartView View your device s dis...

Page 92: ...is feature When you create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office programs andWindows 10 Connecting to a computer 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Link toWindows 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Visit https aka ms setupltw for details Viewing data and notifications from your device on the c...

Page 93: ...c You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your pictures and videos from various sources...

Page 94: ... tap Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and contactless payments Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that c...

Page 95: ...ta saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information You can also select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network Refer to Mobile data only apps for more information SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card m...

Page 96: ...Fi network quality information such as the speed and stability On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it The network quality information will appear under theWi Fi networks If it does not appear tap Advanced and tap the Show network quality info switch to activate it The quality information may not appear depending on theWi Fi network SharingWi Fi network passw...

Page 97: ...ooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or ill...

Page 98: ... transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device NFC and contactless payments Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for tran...

Page 99: ...st register for the mobile payment service To register or get more information about the service contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and contac...

Page 100: ... you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Mobile data only apps tap the switch to activate it and then tap the switches next to the apps you want You may incur additional ch...

Page 101: ...connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information VPN Set up virtual private networks VPNs on your device to connect to a school or company s private network Private DNS Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an...

Page 102: ... Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode vibration mode or silent mode Vibrate while ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device ...

Page 103: ...y Atmos for gaming Experience the Dolby Atmos sound optimised for games while playing games Equaliser Select an option for a specific music genre and enjoy optimised sound UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos when using wired earphones Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the ...

Page 104: ...e strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Motion smoothness Change the refr...

Page 105: ... of the screen for use with screen protectors Show charging information Set the device to display the charging information such as the remaining battery percentage when the screen is off Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Motion smoothness The refresh rate is the number of times the screen is ref...

Page 106: ...ith third party apps Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool the blue colour tone will increase When you drag the bar towards Warm the red colour tone will in...

Page 107: ...the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Always On Display Set the device to display information while the scre...

Page 108: ...ocation when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart Lock and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern P...

Page 109: ...ly on the Settings screen tap Lock screen and then tap the Always On Display switch to deactivate it Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlo...

Page 110: ...mory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by reco...

Page 111: ... face registration register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen with yo...

Page 112: ...ur device The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is very low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the ...

Page 113: ...n sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fingerprint recognition sensor is initially covered with a protective film remove it before using the fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise...

Page 114: ...k the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Deleting registered fingerprints You can del...

Page 115: ...ty instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Account and syncing and then tap the Verify with Samsung Pass switch to activate it Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill 1 On the sign in page of th...

Page 116: ...on the Samsung Pass main screen tap Partners If there are no websites or apps that support Samsung Pass Partners will not appear Available websites and apps may vary depending on the service provider or model Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to...

Page 117: ... devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Fold...

Page 118: ...rom the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Galler...

Page 119: ...en tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature If you cannot find Secure Folder on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it If you want to show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content...

Page 120: ...der or model Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s location and edit the permission settings Improve accuracy Set the device to use theWi Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location information even when the features are deactivated Rec...

Page 121: ...rmation app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch for more information Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so t...

Page 122: ...Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Continue apps on other devices Use your device s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in ...

Page 123: ...cher Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app Refer to Dual Messenger for more information Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Side key several times Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Motions and ...

Page 124: ... It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger Supported apps will appear 2 Tap the switch of an app to ...

Page 125: ... device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage me...

Page 126: ... battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold o...

Page 127: ... settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default ...

Page 128: ...figure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended for you Check the accessibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Tutorial and help Visibility enhancements Customise the s...

Page 129: ...urity updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status information View various ...

Page 130: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service erro...

Page 131: ...utions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 132: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 133: ...a files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the fi...

Page 134: ...tion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness control above notifications switch to activate it A...

Page 135: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 136: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...