Samsung Galaxy 6 User Manual

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Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device.
Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured 
images in 
Gallery.
You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. 
Refer to Motions and gestures for more information.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
Opening apps
On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.
To open an app from the...

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Multi window
Introduction
Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run 
multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Split screen viewPop-up view  

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Split screen view
1 Tap  to open the list of recently used apps.
2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap  on a recent app window.
The selected app will launch in the upper window.
3 Select another app to launch.
You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding .  

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Using additional options
When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between 
the app windows to access the following options:
•	 : Switch locations between app windows.
•	 : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an 
item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window.
Some apps may not support this feature.    

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•	 : Minimise the window.
•	 : Maximise the window.
•	 : Close the app.
Adjusting the window size
Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
Pop-up view
1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.
2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge.
The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
Minimise the window.
Close the app.
Maximise the window.
Drag and drop content.        

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Moving pop-up windows
To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location.
Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view
1 On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view.
2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows.
The selected app will launch in a pop-up window.   

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Device and data management
Transferring data from your previous device
You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch.
The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available.
•	Mobile version (Smart Switch Mobile): Transfer data between mobile devices. You can 
download the app from 
Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
•	Computer version: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can download 
the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch.
•	Samsung...

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5 On your previous device, select data to send to your new device and tap SEND.
6 On your new device, tap RECEIVE on the connection request pop-up window to receive 
the data.
The data transfer will begin.
7 On both devices, tap FINISH when the data transfer is complete.
Transferring data from a computer
Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new 
device.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
2 On the computer,...

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Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice 
versa.
Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. 
Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly 
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the notification...

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Updating with Smart Switch
Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart 
Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
4 On the computer, click the update button in the connection window.
•	Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is 
updating.
•	While updating the device, do not connect...