Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) User Manual

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Using the quick optimisation feature
On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL.
The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions.
•	Clearing some memory.
•	Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
•	Scanning for malware.
Battery
On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → Battery.
Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery 
levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features.
•	The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs 
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating 
conditions.
•	You cannot receive notifications from apps that use power saving mode.
Managing the battery
To save battery power by setting whether to optimise the battery usage for each app, tap 
DETAILS for the app power saving and tap the App power saving switch to activate it.
You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly. Tap the 
Fast cable charging switch 
to activate it.   
						

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Storage
Check the status of the used and available memory.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Smart Manager → Storage.
Managing the memory
To delete residual files, such as cache, tap DELETE. To delete files or uninstall apps that you 
do not use any more, tap 
DETAILS for the user data and select a category. Then, tick items to 
select and tap 
DELETE.
RAM
On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → RAM.
To speed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using, tap 
END ALL to close 
all background apps.
Device security
Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Smart Manager → Device security.
Applications
Manage the device’s apps and change their settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Applications.
•	Application manager: View and manage the apps on your device.
•	Default applications: Select a default setting for using apps.
•	Application settings: Customise the settings for each app.
•	Google settings: Configure settings for some features provided by Google.   
						

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Sounds and vibration
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Sounds and vibration.
•	Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode.
•	Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
•	Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and 
notifications.
•	Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.
•	Ringtone: Change the ringtone settings.
•	Vibration pattern: Select a vibration pattern.
•	Notification sounds: Select a default notification sound. You can also change the 
notification settings for each app.
•	Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the 
touchscreen.
•	Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen.
•	Charging sounds: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger.
•	Vibration feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you tap  or  and for other 
actions, such as tapping and holding items.
•	Dialling keypad tone: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.
•	Keyboard sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
•	Keyboard vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.
•	Sound quality and effects: Configure additional sound settings.   
						

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Notifications
Change the notification settings for each app.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Notifications.
To customise notification settings, tap 
ADVANCED and select an app.
•	Allow notifications: Allow notifications from the selected app.
•	Set as priority: Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them 
in the allowed list when 
Do not disturb is activated.
•	Previews in pop-ups: Display notification previews in pop-up windows.
•	Hide on lock screen: Hide notifications from the selected app when the device is locked.
•	Hide content on lock screen: Hide the content of notifications from the selected app 
when the device is locked.
•	More settings: Customise additional notification settings for the selected app.
Do not disturb
Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for allowed exceptions.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Do not disturb.
•	Enable now: Activate Do not disturb mode immediately.
•	Enable as scheduled: Activate Do not disturb mode at preset times. You can select days 
and set the start and end times.
•	Allow exceptions: Customise the settings for allowed exceptions.   
						

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Display
Options
Change the display settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Display.
•	Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.
•	Font: Change the font size and type.
•	Icon backgrounds: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.
•	Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s 
backlight.
•	Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are 
looking at the display.
•	Always on display: Set the device to display an image or information while the screen is 
turned off. Refer to Always on display for more information.
•	Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast.
•	LED indicator: Set the device to turn on the LED indicator while the battery is charging, 
when you have notifications, or when you make voice recordings.
•	Keep screen turned off: Set the device to prevent the screen from turning on when it is 
in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.
•	Screensaver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or 
connected to a dock.   
						

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Always on display
You can set the device to display information, such as a clock, calendar, or image, on the 
screen when it is turned off.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Always on display and tap the switch to activate 
it.
2 Tap Content to show and select an item to display.
•	Clock: Select a clock style and a background image.
•	Calendar: Select a calendar style.
•	Image: Select an image to display on the screen when it is turned off.
When the screen is off, the device will display the selected information.
This feature will be deactivated when the battery power drops below 5%.
Advanced features
Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Advanced features.
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some 
features.
•	Games: Activate the Game Launcher and Game Tools icon and manage useful features 
while you play games. Refer to Game Launcher for more information.
•	One-handed operation: Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience 
when using the device with one hand.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Quick launch Camera: Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key 
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•	Pop-up view gesture: Set the device to view the app screen in the pop-up view. Refer to 
Pop-up view for more information.
•	Smart capture: Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens, 
and crop and share the screenshot immediately. Refer to Smart capture for more 
information.
•	Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your 
hand to the left or right across the screen. You can view the captured images in 
Gallery.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
•	Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near 
your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.
•	Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when 
you pick up the device.
This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat 
surface.
•	Easy mute: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or 
facing the device’s screen downwards.
•	Galaxy Labs: Try experimental features.
Wallpaper
Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Wallpaper.   
						

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Themes
Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked 
screen, and icons.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Themes.
To download more themes, tap 
MORE THEMES.
Home screen
Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels, and 
more. Refer to Home screen options for more information.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Home screen.
Lock screen and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Lock screen and security.
The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.
•	Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method.
•	Info and app shortcuts: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen.
•	Notifications on lock screen: Set whether or not to show notification content on the 
locked screen and select which notifications to display.   
						

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•	Secure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
•	Fingerprints: Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to 
your Samsung account. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information.
•	Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find my 
mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen 
device.
•	Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown 
sources.
•	Protect encrypted data: Your device’s data is encrypted to prevent others from accessing 
it if the device is lost or stolen. To use your encrypted device, you must decrypt the 
device’s data every time you turn on the device. You can set whether your device’s data 
will be decrypted automatically or whether an unlock code is required. It is not possible 
to back up or restore data when it is encrypted. If you enter the unlock code incorrectly 
several times in a row and reach the attempt limit, your device will perform a factory data 
reset.
•	Encrypt SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device 
will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the 
device.
•	Other security settings: Configure additional security settings.
Fingerprint recognition
In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be 
registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your 
fingerprint for the features below:
•	Screen lock
•	Web sign-in
•	Verify Samsung account
•	Samsung Pay   
						

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•	This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to 
enhance the security of your 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 after restarting the device. You must unlock the device 
using a pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint.
•	If your fingerprint is not recognised, you must take the device to a Samsung 
Service Centre to have it reset. Then, you must re-register your fingerprints.
For better fingerprint recognition
When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that 
may affect the feature’s performance:
•	The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not 
scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
•	The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition 
sensor to malfunction. Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity.
•	Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your fingers are clean and dry.
•	The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.
•	The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
•	If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints. 
Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger.
•	To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to 
perform tasks on the device.
•	In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature 
in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a 
metal object.