Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925T User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3: Legal Information

    Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Galaxy Apps ..............53 ............. 1 Gallery Front View .................54 ................2 Internet Back View ................56 ................3 Messages Assemble Your Device .................59 ..........4 Music Player Set Up Your Device ..............61 ............6 My Files Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................63 ......
  • Page 5 Backup and Reset ............ 106 Language and Input Settings ......108 Battery ................110 Storage ................111 Date and Time Settings ........112 Help ................... 113 About Your Device ........... 114 Table of Contents...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 7: Front View

    Front View Proximity and light sensors Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume keys Edge screen Power key Recent Back Home key and Finger scanner • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View Infrared transmitter Microphone SIM tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Speaker Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low‑light SIM tray: The tray that holds the nano environments when taking a photo or SIM card.
  • Page 9: Assemble Your Device

    When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are Caution: Use only Samsung‑approved charging provided with a plug‑in SIM card. During activation, devices. Samsung accessories are designed to your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription maximize battery life. Using other accessories may details, such as your PIN, available optional invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 10: When To Charge The Battery

    When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
  • Page 11: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off screen times out.
  • Page 12: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.
  • Page 13: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non‑metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
  • Page 14: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status icons Status bar People edge tab Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps screen App shortcuts • • App folder: Applications can be grouped into People edge tab: Swipe the tab toward the center folders on the Home screens.
  • Page 15: Customize Your Home Screen

    Wallpapers Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. –...
  • Page 16: Create A Folder

    Themes Remove a Shortcut 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your phone. Remove and 2. Drag the app shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it –...
  • Page 17: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a web page.
  • Page 18: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen The Edge screen provides Quick Reply a variety of useful tools for Quick reply allows you to reject an incoming phone call with a text message by placing your finger on notifications, information feeds, the heart rate sensor for two seconds. The call is and timekeeping.
  • Page 19: Select Notifications

    Select Notifications 3. Tap Manage feeds to configure the following: • Tap the checkbox on each feed that you want You can choose which kinds of notifications appear to appear on the Edge screen. on the Edge screen. • To edit a feed, tap the Settings icon (if 1.
  • Page 20 Edge Screen Position You can select either the left or right side of the display for the Edge screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Edge screen > Edge screen position. 2. Tap either Right side or Left side to set which side the Edge screen appears on.
  • Page 21: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call is on hold. alerts on the left.
  • Page 22: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Configure Quick Search for content connect settings on your device Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications View the Notification Panel...
  • Page 23: Quick Connect

    S Finder Search your device for apps, contacts, messages, email, files, settings, and more. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap S Finder. 3. Tap the Search bar and type what you are searching for. You can narrow the search by tapping Category, Time, Location or Tag and using preset search options.
  • Page 24: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Use Multi Window Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on Recent key. 1. Tap the a split screen.
  • Page 25 Window Controls Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window border. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature.
  • Page 26: Enter Text

    — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 27 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
  • Page 28: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
  • Page 29: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Voicemail Hide the keypad Call • • Call: Tap to make your call. Tabs: Tap LOG to display a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls.
  • Page 30: Call Settings

    Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE > –...
  • Page 31: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call.
  • Page 32: Call Waiting

    Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a Home make another call while a call is in progress. screen, your active call is indicated by on the Status bar.
  • Page 33: Call Log

    Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap LOG. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
  • Page 34: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Make a Call Using Speed Dial number to a contact for speed Phone > Keypad. 1. From a Home screen, tap dialing their default number. 2. Touch and hold the speed dial number. •...
  • Page 35: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one‑tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call with an active SIM Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 36: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Access Your Voicemail from voicemail. Another Phone 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press Set Up Your Voicemail the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using.
  • Page 37: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your phone, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 38: App Screens

    Play Store: Download new apps from the For more information, see Disabled Services. Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: Download apps specifically designed for your Samsung Galaxy device. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications App Screens...
  • Page 39: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it to the location you want.
  • Page 40: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that Note: Certain applications require a Google account. appear when you need them. google.com Visit to learn more.
  • Page 41: Play Music

    Maps Play Music Use Google Maps to find your current With Google Play Music, you can play location, get directions, and other music and audio files on your device. location‑based information. Visit play.google.com/about/music learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps.
  • Page 42: T-Mobile Applications

    T‑Mobile Applications Enjoy these applications from T‑Mobile TV T‑Mobile. This application brings you live TV and Video on Demand. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or Note: A data plan is required to use this t‑mobile.com paid subscription. Visit to learn more, feature.
  • Page 43: Other Applications

    Other Applications Amazon Milk Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and Facebook industry pros and all for free. Keep up with friends and family with the Milk Video Facebook app.
  • Page 44: Peel Smart Remote

    Peel Smart Remote Search, discover, explore, and access what is on live TV, on‑demand movies and TV shows—across multiple video‑on‑demand providers. Peel Smart Remote also recommends TV shows and movies based on your viewing history. WhatsApp WhatsApp is a smartphone messenger that uses your 3G or Wi‑Fi to message friends and family.
  • Page 45: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. Equals key.
  • Page 46: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Create a Task Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as Create an Event a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete.
  • Page 47: Calendar Settings

    Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
  • Page 48: Camera

    Camera View pictures Collapse and videos settings Record video Quick Take a picture settings Switch cameras Camera settings Change the shooting mode Note: You can also press the Volume key up or Take Pictures down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume key.
  • Page 49: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > surroundings and determine the ideal mode Camera. for the picture. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, the camera view finder.
  • Page 50 • Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key. • Shutter sound: The camera will make a shutter sound when you capture an image. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. •...
  • Page 51: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting ‑ Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.
  • Page 52: World Clock

    World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World Clock. Add to pin the city ’ s 3. Tap a city, and then tap time to the page.
  • Page 53: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the phone, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...
  • Page 54: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi Direct, attach it 1.
  • Page 55: Create A Group

    Create a Group Send an Email to a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You can send an email to members of a group. Contacts. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap ADD. Contacts.
  • Page 56: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...
  • Page 57: Email Settings

    Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create a send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 58: Galaxy Apps

    Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Galaxy Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
  • Page 59: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Zoom In and Out and videos. Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image: • Double‑tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or View Images and Videos zoom out.
  • Page 60: Delete Images

    Delete Images 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Edit. 4. Tap images to select them. 5. Tap DELETE. Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1.
  • Page 61: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 62: Secret Mode

    Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap MORE > Share and follow the prompts. Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your phone. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows.
  • Page 63: Memo Options

    Memo Use the Memo app to write and Browse Memos save notes on your phone. Apps > Samsung folder > Memo. 1. Tap 2. Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. Compose a Memo 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH.
  • Page 64: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create and send a default messaging app on your message using the Messaging app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 65: Messages Settings

    View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and so on. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages >...
  • Page 66: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Track queue More options Volume Playback position Playback controls • • More options: Tap to view more options. Track queue: Tap to view the current song list being played.
  • Page 67: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4.
  • Page 68: My Files

    To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files Options Samsung folder > My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 69 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. After tapping on a category, the following options Samsung folder > My Files. are available: 2.
  • Page 70: S Health

    S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.
  • Page 71: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your phone, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Use S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 72: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. File name More options Playback position Volume Elapsed time Total time Pop‑up Screen ratio player Rewind Fast‑forward Pause or Play • • Elapsed time: The time elapsed for the current Pop‑up player: Tap to open the video in the video.
  • Page 73 Access the Video Player 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your phone. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Use Pop‑Up Play Multitask with Pop‑up player by transforming your video player into a pop‑up window.
  • Page 74: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. View Recordings Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap Recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3. Tap a recording to play it back.
  • Page 75: Settings

    Settings • Configure your phone’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on or off connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and the home screen, apps, set options.
  • Page 76: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most – or – likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the default list of settings.
  • Page 77: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi‑Fi Settings Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi‑Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi‑Fi on.
  • Page 78 Wi‑Fi Options Wi‑Fi Direct The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device of your phone’s advanced Wi‑Fi services. connections via Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 79: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range 3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. communications technology that • To manually perform a new scan, tap SCAN. allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth Pair Bluetooth Devices devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car Bluetooth...
  • Page 80 Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Settings next to the previously paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
  • Page 81: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other online applications. To turn Airplane mode on or off: Apps >...
  • Page 82: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Use Mobile HotSpot to share Connect a Device to Your your device’s Internet connection Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi‑Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi‑Fi your device’s Mobile HotSpot. hotspot.
  • Page 83 Change the Portable HotSpot Use Tethering to Connect Your Password Device to a Computer 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > Settings > Mobile HotSpot and Tethering. Mobile HotSpot.
  • Page 84: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. •...
  • Page 85: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.
  • Page 86: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default touch your device with another payment application you want to use for making on phone purchases. compatible device.
  • Page 87: More Connection Settings

    Printing 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings > Print images and documents to Samsung printers Download booster. and other compatible printers (not included). 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Download Booster on or off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 88: Default Messaging App

    Edit or Delete a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > More connection settings > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete.
  • Page 89: Sounds And Notifications Settings

    Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.
  • Page 90: Adapt Sound

    Tap Vibration intensity and move the sliders 3. Tap a sound to preview it, and select it. to change the amount. • Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung • Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable. Applications ‑...
  • Page 91: Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb Notifications on Lock Screen This setting allows you to block all notifications Choose what notifications can display while the and alerts. The options below determine what device is locked. notifications can make sounds, and during what time 1.
  • Page 92: Display Settings

    Display Settings Configure your display’s Set the Screen Timeout Delay brightness, screen timeout delay, Choose how long the display screen remains lit after and other display settings. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 93 Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 94: Edge Screen Settings

    Edge Screen Settings Manage the panels that display on the Edge screen, including your own custom panels, and set up night mode. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Edge screen. The following options are available: • Edge lighting: Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while the device is turned over.
  • Page 95: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap an option, and tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
  • Page 96: Application Settings

    Application Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your phone. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager Settings > Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.
  • Page 97: Running Services

    Running Services 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including View and control services running on your device. memory usage, default settings, and permissions. The following options are displayed: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
  • Page 98: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for selected apps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...
  • Page 99: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpaper. 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
  • Page 100: Themes

    Themes Set the theme to be applied to your home and lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons. Apply Themes 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Themes. 2. Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens.
  • Page 101: Lock Screen And Security

    Password: Create a password for unlocking You can also use your fingerprint to verify your the screen. This option provides high security. identity when logging in to your Samsung account. • Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique to unlock the screen.
  • Page 102: Device Security

    ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. You have the option to change your backup password. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 103: Unknown Sources

    • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi‑Fi for threat analysis. Other Security Settings Device Administration Encrypt Your Data Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges.
  • Page 104 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings and scroll down for the following Advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.
  • Page 105: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Recent Location Requests designed to hide personal Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 106: Private Mode

    Private Mode Send SOS Messages Hide personal content from being accessed by Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when anyone else using your device. Private mode is only you are in an emergency situation. available for certain applications. To enable this feature: Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, 1.
  • Page 107: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy Mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy Mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
  • Page 108: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. NFC tags to provide information about • nearby objects. Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.
  • Page 109 • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. • Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to the sound when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate when buttons are tapped in supported apps. This may consume battery power, and not all applications will support this feature.
  • Page 110: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.
  • Page 111: Backup And Reset

    You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: Samsung or any other service provider for service and • before resetting the device to factory settings.
  • Page 112 Collect Diagnostics Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Collect diagnostics. 3. Tap Diagnostics and read the onscreen information. Choose to enable or disable the feature by checking Allow Diagnostics. Tap More info to display additional information or tap Next to display the Connection Assistant screen.
  • Page 113: Language And Input Settings

    “Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”. Samsung Keyboard Settings • Hands‑free: Allow requests with the device Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. locked. • Speech output: Select options for spoken 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 114: Voice Input

    1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text‑to‑speech options for options: • Settings next to the Samsung text‑to‑speech engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. •...
  • Page 115: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for the following options: • Tap BATTERY USAGE to view a battery chart and a list of processes and the amount of battery power they are using.
  • Page 116: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and application usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space used. • The amounts of memory used are further divided into: ‑...
  • Page 117: Date And Time Settings

    Date 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 >...
  • Page 118: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and so on. 3. Tap SEARCH to search for a topic. Settings Help...
  • Page 119: About 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. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Software update: Check for and install available software updates.

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