Samsung 6 Active Owners Manual

							95Active Key
Active Key
You can customize the active 
key to open your favorite 
applications.
With the dedicated Active key, you can quickly 
launch your favorite application with one touch. You 
can set up your active key to activate different apps 
depending on a short press or a long press of the 
Active key.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings  > PERSONAL tab.
2.  Tap Active key .
3.  Tap Short press.
• Select the app that you want to be activated 
whenever you short press the Active key.
4.  Tap Long press.
• Select the app that you want to be activated 
whenever you long press the Active key.
Note : The Active key can be used to take pictures 
when your camera is open.
You can use the Active key to open apps while your 
screen is locked.
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings  > PERSONAL tab.
2.  Tap Active key .
3.  Ta p  Active key on lock screen to allow use of 
the active key when the screen is locked. 
Settings  
						

							96Language and Input Settings
Language and Input Settings
Configure your device’s 
language and input settings.
Set Your Default Language
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input > Language.
3.  Select a language from the list.
Select Your Default Keyboard 
or Input Method
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.
3.  Select a keyboard.
Note : Additional keyboards can be downloaded from 
the Google Play store.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard 
for options:
• English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty 
keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.
• Select input languages: Choose which 
languages are available on the keyboard. To 
switch between languages, slide the space bar 
sideways.
• Predictive text: Allow Predictive text to 
suggest words matching your text entries, 
and, optionally, complete common words 
automatically. Predictive text can learn your 
personal writing style from your contacts, 
messages, Gmail, and social networking 
sites  — improving its accuracy of predicting 
your text entries.
• Additional keyboard settings provide 
assistance with capitalization, punctuation, 
and much more. 
Swype Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input > Swype for options:
• Settings : Configure basic options.
• Themes: Change the keyboard layout.
• My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, 
new word updates, as well as how Swype can 
learn from your writing style in various apps.
• Languages: Set the current language. 
Additional languages can be downloaded.
• Gestures : Learn about using Swype gestures.
• Help: View information on using Swype. 
Settings  
						

							97Language and Input Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using 
Google Voice Typing. 
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input.
3.  Tap Google voice typing for options:
• Language: Select languages for Google voice 
typing.
• “Ok Google” detection: Say “Ok Google” to 
start a voice search from the Google app. 
• Hands-free: Configure voice search and 
spoken notifications.
• Speech output: Use speech output for all 
notifications or only when Hands-free mode is 
active.
• Block offensive words: Hide words many 
people find offensive in results of Google voice 
searches. Offensive words are replaced in 
results with a placeholder (####) .
• Bluetooth headset: Record audio through a 
Bluetooth headset (not included) .
Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google 
searches using spoken commands.
To perform a voice search, tap 
 in the Google 
search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch 
a Google search (if the hotword detection option is 
enabled) .
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input > Voice input for 
options.
3.  Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice 
interaction or Basic Google recognition for 
simple voice recognition.
4.  Tap 
 Settings  next to the selected option to 
configure its options.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS 
is used for various accessibility features, such as 
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility .
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech 
options for options:
• Tap  Settings next to the Samsung 
text -to speech engine for options.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text 
is spoken.
• Default language status: Display the default 
language in use.
Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or 
trackpad (not included) .
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3.  Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the 
left to go slower.
4.  Tap OK to save your setting. 
Settings  
						

							98Battery
View how battery power is used 
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Battery for options:
• Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the 
feature on, and customize options.
• Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to 
turn the feature on.
• Display battery percentage: Display the 
battery charge percentage next to the battery 
icon on the Status Bar.
• Battery Chart: The battery level displays as 
a percentage. The amount of time the battery 
has been used also displays.
• Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
Apps and System Usage
Battery usage displays in percentages per 
application and system process.
1.  Tap an option to see how they are affecting 
battery use.
2.  Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
Note : Other applications may be running that affect 
battery use.
Battery 
Settings  
						

							99Storage
Storage
View the device memory 
and usage.
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Storage .
• The Device memory displays Total space.
• The amounts of memory used are further 
divided into System memory, Used space, 
Cached data, Miscellaneous files, and 
Available space.
To increase available memory:
1.  Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all 
apps. Tap DELETE to confirm.
2.  Tap Miscellaneous files, select 
unnecessary files individually, or tap 
SELECT ALL, and then tap DELETE. 
Settings  
						

							100Date and Time Settings
By default, your device receives 
date and time information from 
the wireless network. 
When you are outside network 
coverage, you may want to 
set date and time information 
manually using the date and time 
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Date and time.
3.  Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and 
date format.
Date and Time Settings 
Settings  
						

							101Help
View tips and guidelines for 
using your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap Help for information about new features, 
applications, settings, and so on.
Help 
Settings  
						

							102About Your Device
About Your Device
View information about your 
device, including status, legal 
information, hardware and 
software versions, and a tutorial.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap About device, and then tap items for more 
details:
• Software update: Check for and install 
available software updates.
• Status: View the status of the battery, network, 
and other information about your device.
• Legal information: View legal notices and 
other legal information.
• Device name: View and change your device’s 
name.
• Additional device information includes the 
Model number, Android version, Build number, 
and more.
Software Updates
Use Software update to update your device’s 
software.
1.  From a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> SYSTEM  tab.
2.  Tap About device > Software update.
3.  Follow the prompts to check for available 
software updates to download and install. 
Settings