Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) User Manual

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Settings
Introduction
Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by 
configuring various setting options.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings.
To search for settings by entering keywords, tap 
SEARCH.
To edit the list of frequently used settings, tap 
EDIT. Then, tick items to add or deselect items 
to remove.
Wi-Fi
Connecting to a  Wi-Fi network
Activate the  Wi-Fi feature to connect to a  Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other 
network devices.
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3 Tap CONNECT.
Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that 
network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device 
connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap 
FORGET.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a  Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it.
2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
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Ending the device connection
1 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen.
2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
The device displays the connected devices in the list.
3 Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.
Bluetooth
Introduction
Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
•	Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or 
received via Bluetooth.
•	Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted 
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Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.
The detected devices are listed.
2 Select a device to pair with.
If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming 
the auto-generated passkey.
If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its 
visibility option. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.
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Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.
The device displays the paired devices in the list.
2 Tap  next to the device name to unpair.
3 Tap Unpair.
Flight mode
This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Flight mode.
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other 
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Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other 
devices.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot.
2 Tap the switch to activate it.
The 
 icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi 
networks list.
To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap 
MORE → Configure Mobile hotspot and 
select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap 
SAVE.
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Mobile networks
Configure your mobile network settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Mobile networks.
•	Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.
•	Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs).
•	Network mode: Select a network type.
•	Network operators: Search for available networks and manually register a network.
NFC and payment
Introduction
Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information 
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2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.
The information from the tag appears.
Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC 
tags or receive data.
Making payments with the NFC feature
Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile 
payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service 
provider.
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Sending data
Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC 
antenna.
1 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment → NFC, and then tap the switch to 
activate it.
2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it.
3 Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
4 When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
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More connection settings
Options
Customise settings to control other features.
On the Settings screen, tap 
More connection settings.
•	Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search 
for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more 
information.
•	MirrorLink: Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the 
vehicle’s head unit monitor. Refer to MirrorLink for more information.
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