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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: Legal Information

    Samsung’s security platform and ™ Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Now, Chrome, Google Hangouts, Picasa, may be required.
  • Page 4 Samsung legal > Health and Safety Warranty Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Warranty End User License Agreement (EULA) Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > End User License Agreement Legal Notices...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Home Screen .............9 S Note .............. 67 Status Bar ............12 S Voice ............. 69 Navigation ............13 Samsung Pay ..........70 S Pen ..............15 Scrapbook ............71 Air Command ..........17 Video Player ............ 72 Notification Panel ........... 20 Voice Recorder ..........
  • Page 6 Privacy and Safety ........103 Easy Mode ............105 Accessibility ..........106 Accounts ............108 Backup and Reset ........109 Language and Input ........110 Battery ............113 Storage ............114 Date and Time ..........115 Help ..............116 About Device ..........117 System Updates ...........118 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/Finger scanner • • Earpiece: Listen to a call. Recent: Display recent apps, view the Multi window tray or touch and hold for Home • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record screen options.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View SIM tray Microphone Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor S Pen Headset jack Microphone USB charger/ Speaker Accessory port • • SIM tray: Store the SIM card. For more USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the information, see Install the SIM Card. Charger/USB cable (included) and other optional accessories (not included).

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    PIN, available optional services, and other features. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM maximize battery life. Using other accessories may card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of 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 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 starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off screen times out.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 capacitive 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 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • Status icons: Display information about the App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite device, such as the network signal strength, applications. battery level, the time, and more.
  • Page 16 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 17: 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 ► Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Themes. You can create app folder on a Home screen.

  • Page 18: Status Bar

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

  • Page 19: 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 20 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will often allow you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. You can often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.

  • Page 21: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot, insert the S Pen’s nib first. Failure to do so can cause you in performing different the S Pen to become stuck. Forcefully detaching the functions.
  • Page 22 Direct Pen Input Replace the S Pen Tip When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or You can replace the tip of the S Pen. Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting window to allow you to write an entry with the S Pen To replace the tip: rather than type.

  • Page 23: Air Command

    Air Command Air command allows you to ► To use Air Command, tap an option: • quickly activate frequently‑used Action memo: Launch an Action memo and link it to actions. Action memos are saved in applications or perform actions. the S Note app. •...
  • Page 24 Create an Action Memo Link an Action Memo Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a To create an Action memo: phone number, and then save it to Contacts. 1. Tap Air command > Action memo. To link a memo to an action: –...

  • Page 25: Smart Select

    Smart Select 3. When you are finished writing, tap an option: • Share: Choose a sharing method to share The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to your content. select content on a screen. You can then add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.

  • Page 26: 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 • • Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust for the Notification panel, including which screen brightness.

  • Page 27: Quick Connect

    View the Notification Panel Quick Connect 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Notification panel. to them quickly and easily. 2. Swipe the list of notifications to see details. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 28: 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 a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2. If you are currently using an app that supports adjust the size of their display on the screen, and Multi window, tap another app to add it in split copy information from one app to the other.
  • Page 29 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. Tap have a the Multi window icon in the title bar to launch the application in split screen view. 3. Other recently used apps that support Multi window appear below the launched app.

  • Page 30: 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 31 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Languages 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.

  • Page 32: Calling

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

  • Page 33: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Voice dial Hide the keypad Call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call. Call settings.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 stored functionality associated with in the contacts list. making or answering a call.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 RECENT. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.

  • Page 38: 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 > CONTACTS. 2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. Create a Speed Dial 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial and Remove.

  • Page 39: 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 Dial.

  • Page 40: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail Phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold 3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Apps List

    Play Store: Download new Apps list. apps from the Google Play store. 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 43: 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 44: 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 Chrome application you want to configure.

  • Page 45: Play Music

    Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/store/movies learn more.

  • Page 46: Additional Apps

    Notes or review and edit shared OneNote notebooks using OneDrive. Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations,...

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: Camera And Video

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

  • Page 51: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Both cameras • Video collage: Create your own short Take pictures with your device’s front or rear collages and slow-motion videos without any camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. editing tools. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •...

  • Page 52: Camera Settings

    • Camera Settings Shutter sound: Make a sound when taking a picture. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Camera. • Help: View information on using the camera. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder.
  • Page 53 Record a Live Broadcast Live Broadcast Settings Customize your Live broadcasts. Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube. Apps > Camera > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera > MODE > Live broadcast. MODE > Live broadcast.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: Contacts

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

  • Page 57: Share A Contact

    Favorites Share a Contact When you share a contact, the contact’s information When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard accessible from other apps. via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.

  • Page 58: Rename A Group

    Rename 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 a group. Contacts.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: Galaxy Apps

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

  • Page 62: 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 63 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. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to send the image or images.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Secret Mode

    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 66: 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 67: 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 more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages >...

  • Page 68: 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 Volume Favorite Time elapsed Song length Playback controls • • Song queue: Tap to view the current playlist being Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the played.

  • Page 69: Listen To Music

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

  • Page 70: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your My Files Options device, including images, videos, ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung My Files. The following options are folder > songs, and sound clips. available: • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
  • Page 71 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 > Samsung 2. After tapping on a category, the following options My Files. folder >...

  • Page 72: 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 73: S Note

    Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes, Sign in to your Samsung tap MORE > Settings > S Pen only mode to disable this restriction.
  • Page 74 View Action Memos You can view S Notes and Action memos together, or you can narrow your view to Action memos. To view Action memos in S Note: Apps > S Note. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap the drop-down menu and tap Action memos. •...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Samsung Pay

    Simple to Set up, Simple to Use From registering your cards to making a purchase, using Samsung Pay is easy. When it is 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 77: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides To edit categories: a place for you to manage the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Scrapbook. multimedia content you capture 2. Tap MORE > Manage categories. with the S Pen tools. • Tap ADD to create a new category.

  • Page 78: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Options File name Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Pop-up Screen ratio player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Options: Tap to view more options. Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a previous video.
  • Page 79 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. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.

  • Page 80: 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 > 2. Tap Recordings. Samsung folder >...

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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. to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
  • Page 84 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 85: 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 86: 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. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on Bluetooth.

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89 Change the Mobile Hotspot Tethering Password ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >   Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your  ...

  • Page 90: 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: • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below.

  • Page 91: 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 92: More Connection Settings

    30 MB in size. Printing Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. Print images and documents to Samsung printers To turn on Download booster: and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 93: 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 > More connection settings. 2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default. Settings More Connection Settings...

  • Page 94: Sound And Notification

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

  • Page 95: 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 96: Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb App Notifications This setting allows you to block all notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and alerts. The options below determine what   Settings. notifications can make sounds, and during what time 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > periods you want to enter this mode.

  • Page 97: 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 > Display. Brightness 2. Tap One-handed operation and tap to enable options: Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference.

  • Page 98: Screen Mode

    Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 99: S Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings Configure options and settings for the S Pen. To configure settings for the S Pen: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap   Settings 2. Tap S Pen to configure the following settings: • Air command: Turn on the Air command feature.

  • Page 100: Motions And Gestures

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

  • Page 101: 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 > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications on your device.

  • Page 102: Application Settings

    Application Settings Running Services View and control services running on your device. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap   Settings > Applications > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 103: 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 > Wallpaper. 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106: Device Security

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.   2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. 3. Tap Verify Samsung account to verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. Settings Lock Screen and Security...

  • Page 107: Other Security Settings

    Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 108 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 for the following advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.

  • Page 109: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Services designed to hide personal Google uses Location Services 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 110: 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. 2. Tap Privacy and safety, and then tap Report diagnostic info to either enable or disable this feature.

  • Page 111: 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  ...

  • Page 112: 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. • Font size: Set the font size.
  • Page 113 • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles More settings with multimedia files when available. Tap • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping Google subtitles (CC) for options. in a series of four to eight directions. • Left and right sound balance: Use the slider •...

  • Page 114: 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 115: Backup And Reset

    Samsung account. Caution: You should remove your Google Account • Restore: Use your Samsung account to before shipping your device to Samsung or any other backup your data. service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Google Voice Typing Settings

    • Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Settings next to the Samsung Action Memo. Use this option to select a language text-to speech engine for options. that will be used by the device to recognize your •...
  • Page 118 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   Settings. 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 119: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Save battery power by limiting maximum CPU performance and reducing some features. Tap ON/OFF to activate.

  • Page 120: 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. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space. • The amounts of memory used are further divided into: Total space: View the total space/free space in your phone’s memory.

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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 • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...

  • Page 123: About Device

    About Device View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.   2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device.

  • Page 124: System Updates

    System Updates Check for and install available system updates. System Updates Use System update to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System updates.   2. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install.

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