Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) User Manual

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Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device.
Capturing screenshots
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. 
If this feature is not activated, open the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Advanced features → 
Palm swipe to capture and tap the switch to activate it.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
Smart capture
You can capture the current screen and scrollable area. You can also immediately crop and 
share the captured screen.
If this feature is not activated, open the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Advanced features → 
Smart capture, tap the switch to activate it, and then capture a screenshot. On the screen you 
are capturing, use one of the following options:
•	Capture more: Capture more content that continues across multiple screens, such as a 
web page. The screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured.
•	Share: Share the screenshot.
•	Crop: Crop a portion from the screenshot.   
						

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Opening apps
On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.
To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap 
 and select a recent app window.
Closing an app
Tap  and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, 
tap 
CLOSE ALL.
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.
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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 Swipe to the left or right to select another app to launch.
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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.
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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.
Samsung account
Introduction
Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of 
Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. Once your 
Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps provided by Samsung, without 
signing in to your account.
Create your Samsung account with your email address.
To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit 
account.samsung.com. For more information on Samsung accounts, open the Apps screen 
and tap 
Settings → Accounts → Samsung account → Help.
Registering your Samsung account
Registering a new Samsung account
If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account.
2 Tap Samsung account → CREATE ACCOUNT.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating your account.   
						

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Registering an existing Samsung account
If you already have a Samsung account, register it to the device.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account.
2 Tap Samsung account.
3 Enter your email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN.
If you forget your account information, tap 
Forgotten your ID or password? You can find 
your account information when you enter the required information and security code 
displayed that is on the screen.
Removing your Samsung account
When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device, your data, such as 
contacts or events, will also be removed.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts.
2 Tap Samsung account and tap the account to remove.
3 Tap MORE → Remove account → REMOVE ACCOUNT.
4 Enter your Samsung account password and tap CONFIRM.
5 Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT.   
						

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Transferring data from your previous device
You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch.
The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available.
•	Mobile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can launch the mobile version 
app by tapping 
Settings → Backup and reset → Open Smart Switch. If you do not have 
the app, download it 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 Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
•	Limitations apply. Visit  www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung 
takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to 
transfer.
Transferring data via a USB connection
You can connect your previous device to your device with the USB connector and a USB cable 
to easily and quickly transfer data without installing an app in the previous device.
1 Plug the USB connector into the multipurpose jack of your device.
2 Connect your device and the previous device using the USB cable.
USB connector
USB cable1
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Your device
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3 When the app selection pop-up window appears, tap Smart Switch → START.
Your device will recognise the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will 
appear.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from the previous device.
Do not disconnect the USB cable or USB connector from the device when you are 
transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
Transferring data with the USB connector increases the battery power consumption. 
Ensure that the battery is fully charged before transferring data. If the battery power is 
low, data transfer may be interrupted.
Transferring data wirelessly
Transfer data from your previous device to your device.
1 On the previous device, download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play 
Store
. Then, launch Smart Switch.
2 Place the devices near each other.   
						

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3 On your device, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Backup and reset → Open 
Smart Switch
.
4 On your device, select the previous device type from the list and tap START.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.
Transferring backup data from a computer
Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a 
program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.
4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. 
Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
6 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device.