Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) User Manual

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Phone
Introduction
Make or answer voice and video calls.
Making calls
1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.
2 Enter a phone number.
If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap 
 to open the keypad.
3 ► Single SIM models: Tap  to make a voice call, or tap  to make a video call.
Add the number to the contacts 
list.
Preview the phone number.
Hide the keypad.
Delete a preceding character.
Access additional options.   
						

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► Dual SIM models: Tap  or  to make a voice call, or tap  to make a video call.
Add the number to the contacts 
list. Preview the phone number.
Hide the keypad.
Delete a preceding character.
Access additional options.
Using speed dial
Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.
To set a number to speed dial, tap 
MORE → Speed dial, select a speed dial number, and then 
select a contact.
To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial 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 calls from the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag  outside the large circle.
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Tap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make 
a call.   
						

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Making an international call
1 Tap  to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen.
2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears.
3 ► Single SIM models: Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then 
tap 
.
►  Dual SIM models: Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then 
tap 
 or .
Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.
To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen, tap 
Phone → MORE → Settings 
→ Call blocking → Call-reject messages, enter a message, and then tap .
Missed calls
If a call is missed, the  icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view 
the list of missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap 
Phone → LOG to view missed 
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Blocking phone numbers
Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Phone → MORE → Settings → Call blocking → Block list.
2 Tap LOG or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap .
To manually enter a number, tap 
Enter phone number, and then enter a phone number.
When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be 
logged in the call log.
You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the 
Block anonymous calls switch to activate the feature.
Options during calls
During a voice call
The following actions are available:
•	HOLD: Hold a call. Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held call.
•	Add call: Dial a second call.
•	Extra volume: Increase the volume.
•	Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
•	Speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak 
into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears.
•	Keypad / Hide: Open or close the keypad.
•	Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•	Email: Send an email.
•	Message: Send a message.
•	Internet: Browse webpages.
•	Contacts: Open the contacts list.
•	S Planner: Open the calendar.
•	Memo: Create a memo.
•	 : End the current call.   
						

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During a video call
Tap the screen to use the following options:
•	MORE: Access additional options.
•	Switch: Switch between the front and rear cameras.
•	 : End the current call.
•	Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
Contacts
Introduction
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.
Adding contacts
Creating contacts manually
1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.
2 Tap  and select a storage location.
3 Enter contact information.
•	 : Add an image.
•	 /  : Add or delete a contact field.
4 Tap SAVE.   
						

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To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap 
Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap  to open the keypad. Enter the 
number and tap 
Add to Contacts.
To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls, open the Apps screen and tap 
Phone → LOG → a contact.
Importing contacts
Import contacts from storage services to your device.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Contacts → MORE → Settings → Import/Export contacts → 
IMPORT and select an import option.
Searching for contacts
On the Apps screen, tap Contacts.
Use one of the following search methods:
•	Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•	Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it 
quickly.
•	Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•	 : Add to favourite contacts.
•	 /  : Make a voice or video call.
•	 : Compose a message.
•	 : Compose an email.   
						

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Sharing profile
Share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others using the 
profile sharing feature.
•	This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing 
feature on their device.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Contacts → your profile → Profile sharing, and then tap the switch 
to activate it. To use this feature, your phone number must be verified. You can view your 
contacts’ updated profile information in 
Contacts.
To set additional items to share, tap 
Shared profile info and select items.
To set a contact group to share your profile with, tap 
Share with and select an option.
Sharing contacts
You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.
1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.
2 Tap MORE → Share.
3 Tick contacts and tap SHARE.
4 Select a sharing method.   
						

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Messages
Introduction
Send and view messages by conversation.
Sending messages
You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 Tap .
3 Add recipients and enter a message.
► Single SIM models:
Access additional options.
Enter a message.
Select contacts from the 
contacts list.
Enter emoticons.
Enter recipients. Attach files. Send the message.   
						

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► Dual SIM models:
Access additional options.
Enter a message.
Select contacts from the 
contacts list.
Enter emoticons.
Enter recipients. Attach files. Send the message.
4 ► Single SIM models: Tap SEND to send the message.
► Dual SIM models: Tap  or  to send the message.
Viewing messages
Messages are grouped into message threads by contact.
You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 On the messages list, select a contact.
3 View your conversation.
Blocking unwanted messages
Block messages from specific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block 
list.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 Tap MORE → Settings → Block messages.   
						

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3 Tap Block list.
To add phrases to block, tap 
Blocked phrases.
4 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap .
To manually enter a number, tap 
Enter number, and then enter a phone number.
When you receive messages from the blocked numbers or messages including blocked 
phrases, you will not be notified. To view blocked messages, tap 
MORE → Settings → Block 
messages
 → Blocked messages.
Setting the message notification
You can change notification sound, display options, and more.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 Tap MORE → Settings → Notifications, and then tap the switch to activate it.
3 Change the notification settings.
•	Notification sound: Change the notification sound.
•	Vibrate: Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages.
•	Pop-up display: Set the device to display messages in pop-up windows.
•	Preview message: Set the device to display message content on the locked screen 
and in pop-up windows.
Setting a message reminder
You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications. 
If this feature is not activated, open the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → 
Notification reminder, and then tap the switch to activate it. Then, tap the Messages switch 
to activate it.