Samsung 6 Active Owners Manual

15Multi Window
Window controls
Multi-task by using multiple 
applications at the same time.
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on 
a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 
copy information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1.  From any screen, press and hold the 
 Recent apps key.
2.  If you are currently using an app that supports 
Multi window, tap an app to add in...

16Multi Window
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap  Control in 
the middle of the window border. 
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch locations between 
Multi window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items 
between the application windows. Drag an 
item to share from one window to another. 
Some applications may not support this 
feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected 
app window. This turns the app into a 
circular, movable icon that can be opened 
by tapping on it....

17Enter Text
Use the Samsung Keyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Options keyPredictive Text
Special Keys
Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Use Google Voice Typing.
Access the clipboard.
Insert emoticons.
Change the layout of the keyboard. 
Access keyboard settings.
P r e d i c t i v e  Te x t
Predictive text suggest words matching your text 
entries, and, optionally, completes common words 
automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal...

18Enter Text
Use Swype
Swype is a text input method that makes it possible 
to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from 
letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Enable and Configure Swype
To enable the Swype keyboard while entering 
text :
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward 
to display the Notification Panel.
2.  Tap Select keyboard.
3.  Tap Swype.
Configure Swype
To customize Swype:
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab > Language and input....

Make telephone calls using a 
variety of calling features and 
services.
Calling  

20Make and Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer 
a call. Explore features and 
functionality associated with 
making or answering a call.
Make a Call
1. From a Home screen, tap  Phone.
2.  Enter a number on the keypad and tap 
 Dial.
Note : If the keypad does not appear, tap the 
 Keypad icon.
Quickly Dial a Number from 
Your Contact List
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Contacts.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap 
 Phone > 
CONTACTS tab.
2.  While viewing your contact list,...

21Make and Answer Calls
Multitask While On a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a 
Home screen, your active call is indicated by the
 Active call icon on the Status Bar.
This lets you continue with your current call and do 
something else, such as access the contacts list, 
view a recent email, locate a picture, and so on.
To return to the call screen :  
► Swipe the Status Bar downward to reveal 
the Notification Panel, and then tap the Call 
notification. 
To end a call from any application...

22Make and Answer Calls
Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, 
or missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Phone.
2.  Tap LOG . A list of recent calls is displayed. If the 
caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name is 
displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Phone > LOG .
2.  Tap the call that contains the information that you 
want to save to your contacts list. 
3.  Tap CREATE CONTACT.
– or –
If you want to...

23Make and Answer Calls
Make an Emergency Call
The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an 
emergency number a one-tap process. 
Note: This mode can drain your battery power more 
rapidly than normal calling mode. 
Make an Emergency Call without a 
SIM Card
Without a SIM card, you can only make an 
emergency call with the phone; normal cell phone 
service is not available. 
1.  From a secured Lock screen, tap the phone icon, 
and swipe outward.
1.  Tap EMERGENCY CALL.
2.  Enter 911 and tap 
 Dial.
3....

Applications
The Apps screen displays all 
applications installed on your 
device, both preloaded apps 
and apps you download and 
install yourself.
Learn how to change the way 
apps appear, organize apps 
into folders, and uninstall or 
disable apps.