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S M A R T P H O N E

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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 CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS. Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform Diagnostic Software and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional This device is equipped with diagnostic software licensing fee may be required. For more information...

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    (stylized “B Settings > SYSTEM > About device > Legal ® Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word information > Samsung legal > End User License mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and Agreement. are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Home Screen ..........10 S Health ............70 Status Bar ............13 S Voice ............. 71 Navigation ............14 Samsung Pay ..........72 Edge Screen ........... 16 Video Player ............ 73 Notification Panel ........... 19 Voice Recorder ..........75 Multi Window ........... 21 Settings Enter Text ............
  • Page 6 Privacy and Safety ........106 Easy Mode ............108 Accessibility ..........109 Accounts ............111 Backup and Reset ........112 Language and Input ........113 Battery ............116 Storage ............117 Date and Time ..........118 Help ..............119 About Device ..........120 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensor Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent Back Home key Back: Return to the previous screen or close a Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects • • dialog box, menu, or keyboard. near the device.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone SIM tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Speaker Headset jack USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • • environments when taking a photo or recording SIM tray: Store the SIM card.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Configure Your Phone When you first turn on your phone, you will need to Turn the Device On set up a few things. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device 1.

  • Page 13: Secure Your Device

    Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. ► To lock the device, press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. ►...

  • Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, To create a new Google Account or set up your use Accounts settings. For more information, Google Account on your device at any time, see Accounts.

  • Page 15: 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 excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the screens and icons, as well tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Edge screen handle Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Notification icons: Display new messages and applications. emails, notifications, available software updates, and more.
  • Page 17 Wallpapers The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.

  • Page 18: Create A Folder

    Themes Folders Set visual themes for all system screens and icons Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. on your phone. Create a Folder 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. You can create a folder on a Home screen. 2.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

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

  • Page 20: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize • screens by editing, sharing, and Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...
  • Page 21 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will usually also allow you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a check box at the top of the screen to select all.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Additional Settings

    Apps Edge Night Clock You can add up to five apps to the Edge screen. Set up a clock that displays on the Edge screen when the phone screen is off. Night mode is 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 24: Select Notifications

    Select Notifications You can choose which kinds of notifications appear on the Edge screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > DEVICE > Edge screen > Select notifications. 2. Tap ON/OFF next to each of the following notification types to activate or deactivate alerts on the Edge screen: •...

  • Page 25: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Notification panel Settings Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a feature.

  • Page 26: Quick Settings

    View the Notification Panel 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list of notifications to see details. • Tap an item to open it. • To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.

  • Page 27: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2.
  • Page 28 You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap  Recent. 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window Multi window icon in their title bar. have a Multi window in the title bar to launch the application in split screen view. 3.

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > SYSTEM > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Options Predictive Text Predictive text suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, completes common words automatically.
  • Page 30 For example, to enter the word “this”, slide your fingers between the letters “t-h-i-s”. Languages Google voice 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options Enable Swype (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 31: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 displays the caller’s phone number or name if functionality associated with stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call.

  • Page 35: 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 Call on the Status bar.

  • Page 36: Call Log

    Call Log Add a Call to the Reject List By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, from this number will be sent directly to your or missed are stored in the Call log. voicemail.

  • Page 37: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone. 2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial and Create a Speed Dial Remove.

  • Page 38: 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 Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 39: 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. Set Up Your Voicemail 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are 1.

  • Page 40: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, 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 41: Apps List

    3. Tap ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps Google Play store. list. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List...

  • Page 42: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized into folders and rearranged in a custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it to a new location.

  • Page 43: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Settings Quickly and easily change Google app Note: Certain apps require a Google account. settings to suit your preferences. Visit google.com to learn more. Note: You must be signed in to the application you want to configure.

  • Page 44: Play Music

    Play Music With Google Play Music, you can play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com to learn more.

  • Page 45: At&T Applications

    AT&T Applications Enjoy these applications from AT&T Mobile Locate AT&T. With the AT&T Mobile Locate app you can access the Mobile Protection Pack and with a paid subscription, replace your Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid phone if it is lost or damaged, locate your subscription.

  • Page 46: Usage Manager

    AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Usage Manager With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize This is a shortcut to your Data usage your battery performance, simplify access settings for managing your mobile data to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, usage. automate your Wi-Fi connections, and For more information, see Data Usage.

  • Page 47: Additional Apps

    For more information see plenti.com. and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Games Gear using this application. Play full version games for free. Use WildCoins to rent or buy games and SideSync in-game items.
  • Page 48 The Yellow Pages Mobile application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. Use YP to touch into local businesses, locations, and events, and connect to your search in real-time. Applications Additional Apps...

  • Page 49: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. functions. Basic Operation Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3.

  • Page 50: Calendar

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

  • Page 51: 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 52: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Quick Gallery settings Record video Quick Take picture settings Switch cameras Camera Shooting settings mode • • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode.

  • Page 53: Take Pictures

    • Take Pictures Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of objects. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear • Download: Download additional shooting camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. modes from the Galaxy Apps store. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic Rear camera protective covering from the camera lens.

  • Page 54: Camera Settings

    • Camera Settings Help: View information on using the camera. Rear camera 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > •  Camera. Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject selected on the preview screen. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of •...
  • Page 55 Live Broadcast Options To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting: ► Tap Share and select a sharing method to The following options are available: share your live broadcast. • Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record from. To share a Live broadcast after broadcasting: ►...

  • Page 56: 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 57: World Clock

    World Clock Timer The world clock lets you keep track of the current The timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 58: Contacts

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

  • Page 59: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Create a Shortcut to a Contact When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard screen to access their information directly from a via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, Home screen.

  • Page 60: Send A Message To A Group

    Groups Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your group. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your 1.

  • Page 61: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 62: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and View Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on the Combined view screen, or you can view email in one application. accounts individually. 1.

  • Page 63: Email Settings

    Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and 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 64: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Galaxy Apps. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1.

  • Page 65: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage images Play Videos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3.

  • Page 66: Share Images

    Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5.

  • Page 67: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully-featured web browser. Use tabs to open multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► Tap Tabs >...

  • Page 68: View History

    Secret Mode Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear your device so that you can access it offline. within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 69: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save Memo Options notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: Compose a Memo • Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Apps >...

  • Page 70: Messages

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

  • Page 71: 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 72: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue Options Sound quality and effects Playback position Favorite Volume Time elapsed Song length Playback controls • •...

  • Page 73: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Music. 2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback.

  • Page 74: My Files

    Access files stored on your My Files Options device, including images, videos, ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  My Files. The following songs, and sound clips. options are available: • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
  • Page 75 Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  My Files. 2. Tap MORE > Edit. 3. Tap a file or folder to select it, and then select one of these functions: •...

  • Page 76: 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 77: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice. 2. Speak a command. Microphone if the device does not hear 3.

  • Page 78: Samsung Pay

    Simple to Set up and Use From registering your cards to making a purchase, using Samsung Pay is easy. When it’s time to pay, just launch the app, hold your Samsung device near the credit card terminal and authorize it with the touch of your finger.

  • Page 79: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Options File name Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Screen ratio Pop-up Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a and hold to move forward through the current previous video.
  • Page 80 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.

  • Page 81: Voice Recorder

    Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings Play, edit, delete, and share recordings. Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Samsung folder >  Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Recordings. Samsung folder > 2. Tap  Voice Recorder.

  • Page 82: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’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 such as Email address, to display and set customize the home screen, options.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap communication requires access  Settings > CONNECTIONS. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 85 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 device’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 86: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device connects your phone wirelessly and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process.

  • Page 87: Rename A Paired Device

    Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your phone to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > CONNECTIONS. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on Bluetooth.

  • Page 88: 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. 1.

  • Page 89: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to your device’s Internet connection Your Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi-Fi Mobile HotSpot. Hotspot. 1.
  • Page 90 Change the Mobile Hotspot Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Password Automatically 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set your device to automatically turn off Portable  Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot. Apps >...

  • Page 91: 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 > CONNECTIONS > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile data at the Notification panel.

  • Page 92: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network. •...

  • Page 93: 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 payment application you want to use for making touch your device with another purchases on your phone. compatible device.

  • Page 94: More Connection Settings

    Note: You must set a secured screen before Printing setting up a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen and Security. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Add a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps  Settings >...

  • Page 95: Default Messaging App

    Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > CONNECTIONS > More connection settings. 2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default. Reset Network Settings Reset network settings if you are having connectivity issues.

  • Page 96: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Tip: You can also set the volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 97: System Sounds

    Tap Vibration intensity and move the sliders 3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it. to change the amount. • Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung • Tap ON/OFF to enable each option. Applications Vibrate while ringing Choose notification alerts for new messages, calendar events, and email.

  • Page 98: Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize what notifications are This setting allows you to block all notifications allowed while your phone is in Do not disturb mode. and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time 1.

  • Page 99: Display

    Display Configure your display’s One-Handed Operation brightness, screen timeout delay, Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. and other display settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > DEVICE > Display. Adjust the Screen Brightness 2.

  • Page 100: Touch Key Light Duration

    Select a Screen Mode Daydream (Screen Saver) Choose a screen mode to match your type of The Daydream setting controls what the screen viewing. You can choose to have the device displays when the device is docked (dock not automatically adapt the display depending on the included), or while charging.

  • Page 101: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen • Manage the panels that display Edge screen position: Select either the left or right side of the display for the Edge screen. on the Edge screen, including • Select notifications: Select which your own custom panels, and notifications appear on the Edge screen.

  • Page 102: Motions And Gestures

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

  • Page 103: Applications Settings

    Applications 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 > DEVICE > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications on your device.

  • Page 104: Default Applications

    Default Applications Running Services View and control services running on your device. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap the default.

  • Page 105: Application Settings

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

  • Page 106: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper 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 > PERSONAL > Wallpaper. 2. Tap the drop down menu and select Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

  • Page 107: Themes

    Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap THEME STORE to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. • Tap HELP for help using this feature. 2. Tap APPLY to apply the selected theme. Settings...

  • Page 108: Lock Screen And Security

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

  • Page 109: Device Security

    ► To access your device remotely, visit Change Backup Password findmymobile.samsung.com. You can change the backup password for your Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and fingerprint. enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 110: Unknown Sources

    3. Enter a new password and tap Confirm. • Send security reports: Send security reports 4. Enter the new password again and tap Confirm. to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...

  • Page 111: Device Administration

    Device Administration Advanced Security Settings Manage your device administrators and application Use these options to configure advanced security installation privileges. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > PERSONAL.  Settings >...

  • Page 112: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Services designed to hide personal Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google content from being accessed by apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to anyone else using your device, improve your search results based on places that you have visited.

  • Page 113: Send Sos Messages

    Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your phone when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > PERSONAL. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Report diagnostic info. 3. Tap YES to enable this feature or tap NO THANKS.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Accessibility

    • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud • as you enter your passwords. Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects.
  • Page 116 • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles More settings with multimedia files when available. • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping • in a series of four to eight directions. Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a •...

  • Page 117: Accounts

    Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.

  • Page 118: 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 • Backup account: Select a Google Account to before resetting the device to factory settings.

  • Page 119: Language And Input

    My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, Samsung Keyboard Settings new word updates, as well as how Swype can learn from your writing style in various apps. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Languages: Set the current language. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 120: Google Voice Typing Settings

    1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
  • Page 121 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.

  • Page 122: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on, and customize options. •...

  • Page 123: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space. • The amounts of memory used are further divided into: Available space: The amount of storage...

  • Page 124: Date And Time

    Date and Time 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 125: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...

  • Page 126: About Device

    About Device View information about your Software Updates device, including current status, Use Software update to update your device’s software. legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > SYSTEM. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

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