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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 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 Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Health and Safety • Warranty Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Warrany • EULA Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > End User License Agreement...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Internet ................52 ............1 Memo Front View ..................54 ................2 Messages Back View .................55 ................3 Music Player Assemble Your Device ..............57 ..........4 My Files Set Up Your Device ................59 ............6 S Health Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................61 ......
  • Page 6 Language and Input Settings ......103 Battery ................105 Storage Settings ............106 Date and Time Settings ........107 Help ................... 108 About Your Device ........... 109 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 and Earpiece light sensors Status light Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key/ Finger scanner • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Proximity and light sensors: Detects the close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor SIM tray Speaker Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Microphone: Records audio and detects voice environments when taking a photo or recording commands.

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

  • Page 14: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set Up Your Voicemail Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone 1. From the Home screen, tap 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press greeting, and record your name.

  • 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 screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notifications icons Status icons Status bar Widget App folders Home screen indicator Apps screen App shortcuts • • App folders: For your convenience, there are Notification icons: Display new messages and several applications that are grouped into a folder emails, notifications, available software updates, on the main Home screen.

  • Page 17: Customize Your Home Screen

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

  • Page 18: App Shortcuts

    Themes App Shortcuts Set visual themes for all system screens and icons You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from on your phone. any Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen –...
  • Page 19 Add a Folder to a Home Screen Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to a Home screen 1. From an Apps screen, touch and hold an app folder. 2. Drag the folder onto a Home screen and release it.

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 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 Notification panel Settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications View the Notification Panel Quick Settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the...

  • 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 field and type what you are searching for.

  • Page 24: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen The Edge screen provides People Edge a variety of useful tools for People edge allows you to set important contacts for custom notifications on the Edge screen. notifications, information feeds, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and timekeeping.

  • Page 25: More Features

    More Features Night Clock Set up a clock that displays on the Edge screen In addition to contacts and notifications, the Edge when the phone screen is off. Night mode is screen can be configured for news, time, and can available for a maximum of 12 hours.

  • Page 26: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi-task by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on You can also launch recently used apps directly into a split screen. You can switch between the apps, Multi window view: adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 1.
  • Page 27 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 28: Enter Text

    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. Using Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. Options key Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
  • Page 29 Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google Voice Typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options. Use Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.

  • Page 30: Calling

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

  • Page 31: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer End a Call a call. Explore features and ► When you are ready to end your call, tap functionality associated with End. making or answering a call. Answer a Call When a call is received the phone rings and Make a Call displays the caller’s phone number, or name if...

  • Page 32: Options During A Call

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

  • Page 33: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call Delete a Call from the Call Log Phone > LOG. 1. From a Home screen, tap The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.

  • Page 34: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen 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 35: Apps Screen

    Organize Your Apps • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung The Apps icons can be organized into folders and apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy rearranged in your own custom order. devices. Visit apps.samsung.com...
  • Page 36 Use Folders to Organize Apps Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears. 4. Release the app icon to create the folder. •...

  • Page 37: Google Applications

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

  • Page 38: Play Books

    Play Books Play Music With Google Play Books, you can find With Google Play Music, you can play millions of free e-books and hundreds of music and audio files on your device. thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn Visit...

  • Page 39: U.s. Cellular Applications

    U.S. Cellular Applications Enjoy these applications from Mobile Data Security U.S. Cellular. Keep your data safe and secure if your device is lost or stolen. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or uscellular.com paid subscription. Visit to learn Mobile TV more, or contact your service provider for additional information.

  • Page 40: Other Applications

    Other Applications There are also other apps, Milk Video including several Samsung apps, Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Video preloaded on your device. helps you discover and share the most talked about videos. Mobile Hotspot Facebook Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s...

  • Page 41: Smart Manager

    Smart Manager This apps provides shortcuts to your Battery, RAM, Storage, and Device security information. 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. Smart Remote also recommends TV shows and movies based on your viewing history.

  • Page 42: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the results: functions. ► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: Basic Operation ► Tap HISTORY > CLEAR HISTORY. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tip: Tap KEYPAD to return to the calculator keys. To copy all or part of the calculation to the 2.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Calendar Settings

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

  • Page 45: Camera And Video

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

  • Page 46: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. which camera is active (front or rear facing). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 47: Camera Settings

    • Both cameras Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help • composition when selecting subjects. Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of objects. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. •...

  • Page 48: 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 uses alarms. sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.

  • Page 49: 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. 3. Tap Add City and select a city. •...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Link Contacts

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

  • Page 52: Create A Group

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

  • Page 53: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications Contacts...

  • Page 54: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Your 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 55: 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 Samsung Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 56: 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: Note: Some functions described in this section • Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or are only available if there are images or videos in zoom out.

  • Page 57: Delete Images

    Delete Images 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Edit. 4. Touch and hold an image to select multiple images. 5. Tap DELETE. Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1.

  • Page 58: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully View a Web Site featured web browser. To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. Access the Internet To zoom in or out: ►...

  • Page 59: Saved Pages

    History To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap Saved Pages To save a web page: ► Tap MORE > Save web page. To view a list of saved web pages: ► Tap Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ►...

  • Page 60: Memo

    • Share: Share memos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Manage categories: Create and manage Samsung folder > Memo. categories to organize your memos. 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. • To change the category, tap Category.

  • Page 61: 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 default messaging app on your message using the Messages app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages >...

  • Page 62: Messaging Settings

    View New Messages Messaging 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: 1. Open the Notification panel and select the message.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback.

  • Page 65: My Files

    To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > On the main My Files screen, the following options Samsung folder >   My Files. are available: • 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
  • Page 66 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping a category, the following options are available: After tapping a category: • HOME: Return to the main My Files screen. ► Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then •...

  • Page 67: 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 68: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, 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 69: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. More options File name Playback position Volume Elapsed time Total time Pop-up Screen ratio player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • File name: The name of the video file. Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video.
  • Page 70 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 is several ways during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.

  • Page 71: Voice Recorder

    1. From a Home screen, tap ► From a Home screen, tap Recordings. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 3. Tap a recording to play it back. • Tap the drop down menu in the upper left corner to choose the appropriate recording 4.

  • Page 72: 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 customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.

  • Page 73: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 that are grouped together at...

  • Page 74: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. (WAP).
  • Page 75 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status Bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many status: of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 76: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth allows you to connect wirelessly device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. to a number of Bluetooth Apps >...
  • Page 77 Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Wi-Fi Hotspot And Tethering

    Wi-Fi 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 80 Allowed Device List Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. After Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and you add devices to the list, they can scan for your connecting settings. device and connect using your device’s Portable Wi-Fi hotspot name and password.
  • Page 81 Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Mobile Hotspot. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot. 3. Tap MORE > Timeout settings and select an amount of time.

  • Page 82: 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 > information: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. •...

  • Page 83: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > options: • Data roaming: Tap ON/OFF to enable roaming for mobile data. • Network mode: Select your preferred network mode (LTE/CDMA or CDMA). •...

  • Page 84: 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 purchases on your phone. compatible device.

  • Page 85: More Connection Settings

    Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 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 86: Default Messaging App

    Edit or Delete a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete. Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app.

  • Page 87: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications 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 88 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 • Applications Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable. Choose notification alerts for new messages, Vibrate while ringing calendar events, and email.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Set the Screen Timeout Delay Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Choose how long the display screen remains lit after surroundings or personal preference. You may also you tap the screen or press any key. want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 1.
  • Page 91 Daydream (Screen Saver) 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 >...

  • Page 92: 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 > 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: • Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to...

  • Page 93: 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 Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.

  • Page 94: Running Services

    Running Services Disabled Services View and control services running on your device. View and configure disabled apps on your device. Apps > Note: This screen only appears if you have disabled 1. From a Home screen, tap an app on the Apps screen. Application manager.

  • Page 95: Default Applications

    Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various Samsung apps such as email apps, you can select one app to be are available in one convenient location. the default.

  • Page 96: 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 > 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

  • Page 97: 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 > 2. Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap Theme store to download additional themes.

  • Page 98: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect Screen Lock Options your data with Lock Screen and The following screen lock options display: Security settings. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen. (This option is available with Swipe only.) Set a Screen Lock •...

  • Page 99: Device Security

    • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the visit findmymobile.samsung.com. fingerprint, and then tap REMOVE. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. Change Backup Password Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You have the option to change your backup password.

  • Page 100: 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 101 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 102: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Reporting 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 103: 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 > 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Report diagnostic info, and then tap YES to enable this feature. Send SOS Messages Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation.

  • Page 104: 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 2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

  • Page 105: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen. features that make using the • Grayscale: Change all colors to gray. device easier for those with • Negative colors: Reverse the display certain physical disabilities. of onscreen colors from White text on a Black background to Black text on a White Note: You can download additional accessibility...
  • Page 106 • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung • Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. and calendar events. • • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles Manage accessibility: Export your with multimedia files when available.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 109: Language And Input Settings

    Swype can Samsung Keyboard Settings learn from your writing style in various apps. • Languages: Set the current language. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Additional languages can be downloaded. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > •...

  • Page 110: Google Voice Typing Settings

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech • options for options: Language: Select languages for Google voice typing. • Settings next to the Samsung • text-to speech engine for options. “Ok Google” detection: Perform Google searches by saying “Ok Google”. •...

  • Page 111: Battery

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

  • Page 112: Storage Settings

    Storage Settings View the device memory and usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 113: 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 114: Help

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

  • Page 115: 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 > 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Software update: Check for and install available software updates.

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