Samsung Television HU8550 User Manual

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● Home Page
Move to the main screen.
 
●Address Bar
Check the address of the current page, or enter a web page address to move to the page.
 
● Refresh  /  Stop
Reload the current page or stop reloading the current page.
 
● Add to Bookmarks
Add the current page to Bookmarks.
 
●Search
Make a keyword search using the user-specified search engine.
 
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To change the search engine, select the  icon and then select a search engine in the Search Engine 
Settings.
 
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 Zoom
Zoom in or out of the current web page.
 
● PIP
Use Web Browser while watching a TV program on the same screen. 
 
● Link Browsing /  Pointer Browsing
Select one from two browsing methods supported by Web Browser .
 
● Setting
Configure the Web Browser settings. For more information, refer to " Browsing Preferences".
 
● Close
Exit  Web Browser .
 
●New Tab
Open a new tab. 
						

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Browsing Preferences
Select the  item on the screen. Configure the browsing settings to your needs or convenience.
 
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Some items may not be available depending on the web page. Unavailable items are grayed out.
 
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Approved Sites
To prevent children from accessing inappropriate web pages, limit access to pre-registered web 
pages.
 
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You will be asked to enter a password when selecting  Approved Sites. Enter the password. The default 
password is 0000.
Approved Sites feature: Enable/disable the Approved Sites feature.
Reset password for Approved Sites: Change the password.
Add current site : Add the current web page to Approved Sites.
Manage Approved Sites: Enter the address of the web page that you want to add to Approved 
Sites , or select one from the list and delete it.
 
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Enabling the Approved Sites feature with no web page listed will restrict access to any web page.
 
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Private Browsing On  / Private Browsing Off
Enable/disable the Private Browsing feature. Enabling  Private Browsing will not save the 
browsing history. 
 
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When enabling  Private Browsing, the  icon appears at the start of the address bar.
 
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PIP Settings
Configure the PIP settings.
 
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This is available only if watching TV in PIP mode.
Position : Select the position of the sub picture.
 
●Set Search Engine
Set the default search engine from the list. 
						

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●Web Browser Settings
Configure the Web Browser Settings , such as browsing behaviors or security.
Set as Homepage: Select a web page and set it as the homepage.
Pop-up Block : Block or unblock pop-up windows.
Page Block : Block or unblock pages such as commercial pages. Manage a list of pages to block 
by entering the address of a web page.
General: Delete browsing history or Internet usage information, or reset  Web Browser. Use Privacy 
Browsing to restrict access by malicious codes or phishing sites.
Encoding: Set the encoding to Auto , or select an encoding method from the list.
Pointer : Adjust the pointer speed in  Pointer Browsing mode, or change the link access method.
Browser Information : Check the current version of Web Browser .
 
●Help
This will familiarize yourself with the basics of Web Browser . 
						

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Relocating an App on the Apps Screen.
11 On the SAMSUNG APPS screen, select to the app you want to move.
21 Press and hold the touch pad. On a standard remote, press and hold the 
E button. A pop-up 
menu appears.
31 On the pop-up menu, select  Move. 
 
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You may be asked to change the view to Custom.
41 Highlight an app you want to move. Move the app to a desired location use the arrows buttons.
51 When the app is in it's new location, press the touch pad or press the 
E button.
 
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You cannot move Recommended Apps.
Deleting an App from the TV
 
"If an app is deleted, the data related to the app is also deleted.
Deleting an App
11 On the SAMSUNG APPS  screen, move to the app you want to remove.
21 Press and hold the touch pad. On a standard remote, press and hold the 
E button. A pop-up 
menu appears.
31 On the pop-up menu, select  Delete. A removal confirmation window appears.
41 Select Ye s. The selected app is deleted. 
						

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Removing Multiple Apps
11 On the SAMSUNG APPS screen, move to an app you want to remove.
21 Press and hold the touch pad. On a standard remote, press and hold the 
E button. A pop-up 
menu appears.
31 On the pop-up menu, select  Multi Delete. A check box appears on the app icons.
41 Select all the apps you want to delete. A check mark appears on each app you select. When 
done, select  Delete at the bottom of the page. A removal confirmation window appears.
51 Select Ye s. The selected apps are deleted.
Rating/Reviewing an App
On the detailed app information screen, you can rate an app or send a review to the app developer.
 
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To rate or review an app, you must log into your Samsung account. You can only rate or review with a TV 
purchasing apps and games.
Updating Apps
11 On the SAMSUNG APPS  screen, select an app.
21 Press and hold the touch pad. On a standard remote, press and hold the 
E button. A pop-up 
menu appears.
31 On the pop-up menu, select  Update Apps. A pop-up window listing all the apps with available 
updates.
41 Select the apps you want to update, and then select  Update. All the selected apps are updated to 
the latest version.
 
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You can choose all the apps listed in the Update window at once by selecting Select All.
Setting Auto App Update
To update apps automatically, navigate to Smart Hub  > Apps Settings  and set Auto Update  to On. The 
apps will then be updated automatically when an update becomes available. 
						

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Using Other App Features and Functions
MENU > Smart Hub  > Apps Settings  Try Now
You can configure additional app features and functions.
Enabling Automatic Tickers
Configure selected tickers to display automatically when the TV is turned on. A ticker is a service 
that displays stock values, news, weather updates, etc. on the screen in real-time. Enabling the Ticker 
service brings you up-to-the-minute information while you watch TV.
 
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To use this feature, make sure that an app supporting the Auto Ticker function is installed on the TV.
11 Navigate to Smart Hub  > Apps Settings  and select Auto Ticker. The apps supporting Ticker 
Autorun installed on the TV will appear.
21 Select apps from the list that you want to run automatically when the TV is turned on.
Setting Push Notification
The Push notification function lets publishers of some apps installed on the TV send alarm messages 
containing news about their apps, modification information, etc. The messages are displayed on your 
screen as you watch TV.
11 Navigate to Smart Hub  > Apps Settings  > Push Notification Settings , and then set Push 
Notification  to On.
21 On the Push Notification  screen, select the apps you want push notifications for.
 
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The Push Notification  app lists only the apps that support  Push Notification Settings.
Using Channel Bound Apps.
A Channel-Bound App is an app that is linked to a particular channel. These apps provide services for 
or information about programs on the linked channel while you are watching the programs.
Navigate to Smart Hub > Apps Settings  and set Channel-Bound Apps  to On.
 
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You can use this feature only when an app supporting  Channel-Bound Apps is installed on the TV. 
						

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Using the On TV Panel
This function is only available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
On TV
FORYOU
GuideTimeline View Trending
 
"Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
On TV displays your current program live in a small window, a list of recommended programs currently 
on other channels, and a list of of recommended programs that will air later. You can use these lists to 
change the channel and watch another program. You can also use these lists to view more information 
about recommended programs running later, including how much time is left until they air. In addition, 
you can set up a Schedule Viewing of a program that hasn't aired.
To view a program recommended by On TV , select the image. The TV changes the channel and 
displays the program you selected.
 
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Availability of recommended content depends on the specific model and area.
 
"You must connect the TV to the Internet to use On TV .
 
"The channels or programs recommended by On TV  may differ from the actual channels or programs 
depending on the broadcast information provider.
You can use the following features by selecting the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
 
●Viewing the Program Schedule of Digital Channels
Select  Guide at the bottom of the screen to view the program schedule of each digital channel. 
You can check the program schedule and even set up a Schedule Viewing. For more information 
about  Guide, refer to the " Using the Guide" section.
 
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The Guide provides information only about digital channels. Analog channels are not supported.
 
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Program Recommendations by Time
Select  Timeline View at the bottom of the screen to view program recommendations for different 
times of the day.
 
●Popular Videos
Select  Trending at the bottom of the screen to see what is the most trendy or popular content on 
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Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu
Move the focus to a desired program, and then press and hold the touch pad or press and hold the E 
button. The following options are available:
 
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Available options may differ depending on the selected program.
 
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Viewing Detailed Information
Lets you view detailed information about the program you selected.
 
●Reserving
Lets you set up a Scheduled Viewing for the program you selected.
Viewing Detailed Program Information
11 Move the focus to a desired program, and then press and hold the touch pad or press and hold 
the 
E button. A context-sensitive menu appears.
21 On the context-sensitive menu, select 
View details. Detailed information about the selected 
program screen appears.
Select a program from the list to see more information about the program and to access the following 
options:
 
●Moving to a Channel
Jumps to the selected program's channel.
 
●Reserving
Lets you set up a  Schedule or Schedule Recording for the program.
 
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Recording is not supported in the U.S.A and Canada.
 
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Viewing Related Content
View a list of content related to the program. If you select an item from the list, the detailed 
information screen of the selected item appears.
 
●Rate
Lets you rate the program.
 
●Sharing
You can share information about the selected program via an SNS. 
						

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Configuring On TV Settings
MENU > Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  > Set Up Service Provider
Lets you select the source of your TV programs and the source of the program information that 
appears on the On TV screen (the signal source, cable company provider, etc.). Follow the Instructions 
that appear on your TV screen when you start this function.  Set Up Service Provider is only available 
if you have not set up Smart Hub.
Receiving Recommended Content Notification
MENU  > Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  > Automatic Notifications
You can configure the TV to display a notification when a frequently watched program is broadcast.
Navigate to Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  and set Automatic Notifications  to On.
Changing Recommendation Type
MENU  > Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  > Recommendation Type
Lets you choose the kind of program notifications you will see. Select  Preference to see notifications 
for shows you watch often or Popularity  to see notifications for popular shows. You must enable 
Automatic Notifications for this function to work. See Automatic Notifications above.
Navigate to Smart Hub  > On TV Settings , select Recommendation Type and set it to a desired type.
Removing Adult Content from the Recommended List
MENU > Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  > Block Adult Content
Enabling Block Adult Content prevents the On TV screen from listing TV programs with adult content.
Navigate to Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  and set Block Adult Content  to On. 
						

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Using the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  Panel
This function is only available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
MOVIES & TV SHOWS
NEWLY ADDED
FeaturedMoviesTV Shows TrailersTrending
 
"Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
The MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen lets you buy or rent movies and TV shows online and stream them 
to your TV using apps you downloaded via Smart Hub. This is called Video on Demand or VOD. To 
make browsing for VOD content easier, the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen displays recommended 
movies and TV shows and displays multiple VOD content sources so you can browse and watch all 
you want in one place.
 
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All the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  options may not be available depending on the content you are trying to 
access or your region.
 
"The TV must be connected to the Internet for you to use MOVIES & TV SHOWS .
 
"Select  on the screen to change the recommended content list.
The following options are available at the bottom of the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen:
 
●Featured
View movies or TV programs grouped according to various themes such as movies of an actor/
actress who went to Hollywood, acted in a TV series, and so on.
 
●Movies
View movies by release date, popularity, or genre.