Page 1 User Guide...
Page 2: 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 3: Legal Notices
Some software components of this product All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by incorporate source code covered under GNU General or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,...
Page 4 Modification of Software SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE...
Page 5 Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy Note, S Pen, Multi window, Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and and S Health are registered trademarks of is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.
Page 6 Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA3.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Applications ............1 ..............41 Front View .................2 Apps Screen ..............42 Back View .................4 Google Applications .............46 Assemble Your Device ...........6 Verizon Applications .............49 Set Up Your Device............9 Other Applications ............52 Secure Your Device ............10 Calculator................54 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......11 Calendar................55...
Page 8 S Voice ................92 Lock Screen and Security ........141 Video Player ..............93 Privacy and Safety ............. 148 Voice Recorder ..............95 Easy Mode ..............150 Accounts ..............151 Settings ................. 97 Language and Input Settings ........153 How to Use Settings.............98 Backup and Reset............
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 10: Front View
Front View Proximity and Earpiece light sensors Status light Front camera Volume keys Power/Lock key Recent apps Back Home/Finger Scanner key Getting Started Front View...
Page 11 • Here are some key features on the Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. front and sides of your device. Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane mode and Emergency •...
Page 12: Back View
Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor SIM tray Headset jack Speaker Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
Page 13 • Here are some key features found on Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the the back and sides of your device. Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included). • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video.
Page 14: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features.
Page 15: Charge The Battery
Adaptive Fast Charging. head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 16: 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 17: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On and Off Welcome Screen The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome Turn the Device On Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics of setting up your device. ►...
Page 18: Secure Your Device
Secure Your Device Set Up a Secure Screen Lock Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see Lock the Device “Set a Screen Lock”...
Page 19: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.
Page 20: 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 21: Home Screen
Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status Bar Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps screen shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
Page 22 Here are some features of the Home screen. • App folder: For your convenience, there are several applications that are grouped into folders on the main Home screen. • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications. • Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your applications.
Page 23 The Home screen is the starting 2. Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens, Add. and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, Customize your Home screen and then drag it to Remove.
Page 24: Change The Wallpaper
Change the Wallpaper Widgets Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including from preloaded wallpapers. links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Page 25 Themes Screen Grid Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on Change the number of icons that can be placed on your phone. each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1.
Page 26: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create a folder on a Home screen. 1.
Page 27 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. Remove a Folder from a Home Screen 1.
Page 28: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Status Icons Home screen provides device Mute mode is enabled. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network. right side and notification alerts on the left side.
Page 29 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call. File is being uploaded or sent. Call in progress. App updates are available from the Google Play Store. App updates are complete. Call is on hold. Keyboard is in use. Call is using speakerphone. New email has arrived.
Page 30: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Swipe or Slide To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Swipe the screen to unlock the device. Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • • Swipe the screen to scroll through the Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters Home screens or menu options.
Page 31: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or Control your device by making specific spread by moving your fingers apart. gestures with your hand above the device’s screen. For more information, see • Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while “Motions and Gestures”...
Page 32: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Edit Quick settings Settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 33: Quick Settings
Quick Settings Notification icons on the Status Bar display calendar events, device In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to device functions such as status, and more. For details, open Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. the Notification Panel.
Page 34: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: applications at the same time. 1. Tap the Recent apps key. 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in the title bar. Tap Using Multi Window the Multi window icon in the title bar to launch the Apps that support Multi window display together on...
Page 35 Window Controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
Page 36 Window Controls Select an application window and tap the Border button 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.
Page 37: Enter Text
Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Predictive Text Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google Voice Typing. Access the clipboard. Insert emoticons. Change the layout of the keyboard.
Page 38: Predictive Text
Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Language and input. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing. You may need to touch and hold the 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
Page 39 Use Swype Configure Google Voice Typing Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to To customize Google Voice Typing: enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
Page 40 Enable Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel. 2. Tap Select keyboard > Swype. Configure Swype To customize Swype: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 41: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Page 42: Make And Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Quickly Dial a Number from Explore features and functionality Your Contact List associated with making or answering 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > a call. – or – Phone >...
Page 43: Video Calls
Video Calls To switch from a Phone call to a Video call after dialing: • To activate Video calling: Camera. The caller will be notified you are requesting a video call, and if they accept they will 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 44: End A Call
End a Call Answer While Active ► When you are ready to end your call, tap If you are currently in an application when you receive End. a call, it will appear as a pop-up window. • Answer to accept the call and exit the Answer a Call application.
Page 45 Listen with the Speaker or Multitask While on a Call Bluetooth Headset If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen by pressing the Home key or using a preset app Listen to the call using the speaker or through a option, your active call is indicated by an icon on the Bluetooth headset (not included).
Page 46: Call Log
Call Log To return to the call screen: ► Swipe the Status Bar downward to reveal the The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or Notification Panel, and then tap the Call notification. missed are stored in the Call log. 1.
Page 47: Make A Call Using Speed Dial
Make a Call Using Speed Dial Delete a Call from the Call Log 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > RECENT. You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the ►...
Page 48: Make An Emergency Call
Make an Emergency Call Make an Emergency Call with a SIM Card The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more 2.
Page 49: 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 50: Apps Screen
Apps Screen Download and Install New Apps The Apps screen shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. Find new apps to download and install on your device: • You can uninstall, disable, or hide Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play Store.
Page 51 Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Applications > Application manager. install. • 2. Swipe to the DISABLED screen, and tap the app Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Page 52: Organize Your Apps
Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of Change the Order Apps Are Listed another app until a highlighted box appears.
Page 53 Remove Folders Remove folders on an Apps screen without deleting the apps inside. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Tap Remove > Remove folder. Apps inside the folder will be listed at the end of the Apps screen.
Page 54: Google Applications
Google Applications Gmail Enjoy these applications from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Visit google.com to to learn more. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the Chrome apps and contents of your device.
Page 55: Google Settings
Google Settings Maps Quickly and easily change Google app Use Google Maps to find your current settings to suit your preferences. location, get directions, and other location-based information. Note: You must be signed in to the application you want to configure. For example, sign in to Note: You must enable location Google+ to configure Google+ settings.
Page 56: Voice Search
Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, Google Play. You can stream them instantly, books, magazines, and games in Google Play or download them for viewing when you are Store.
Page 57: Verizon Applications
Verizon Applications Cloud Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Use Verizon Cloud to back up and access your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content between other devices. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Verizon folder to find these apps.
Page 58: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Slacker This is a shortcut to your Mobile Hotspot. Enjoy free Internet radio with your mobile “Mobile Hotspot” on page 111 for more device. information. Voice Mail My Verizon Mobile Unanswered calls are sent to Voice Mail. View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account.
Page 59 VZ Protect The Verizon Support and Protection application helps protect your phone from digital threats, including viruses and malware, risky web sites, and from people accessing the information on your phone if it is ever lost or misplaced. Applications Verizon Applications...
Page 60: Other Applications
Other Applications Amazon Appstore Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon Appstore. Amazon Kindle Facebook Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for reading right on your Keep up with friends and family with the device.
Page 61: Smart Remote
Instagram Smart Remote lets you control select Capture and share photos and videos with Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your your friends. Customize what you capture, Samsung Galaxy device. then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends.
Page 62: Calculator
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder > ► Tap HISTORY > CLEAR HISTORY. Calculator.
Page 63: Calendar
Calendar Share an Event Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap to view an event. Create an Event 3. Tap SHARE, and tap a sharing format. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 64: Create A Task
Create a Task Delete a Task Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the checklist item and is removed once you mark the task day, or select Tasks from the drop down menu.
Page 65: Camera And Video
Camera and Video View pictures and videos in the Gallery Hide Quick settings Record video Take a picture Quick settings Switch between the front and back cameras Camera settings Change shooting mode Applications Camera and Video...
Page 66: Take Pictures
Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or back camera, Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by or combine shots with Dual mode. which camera is active (front or rear facing). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 67: Camera Settings
• Camera Settings Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical Apps > Camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap direction. • 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame the camera view finder.
Page 68 • Both cameras Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as • the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher key. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. •...
Page 69 Front camera • Gesture control: Detect palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later. • Save as horizontally flipped: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed (or ‘mirrored’) image. Applications Camera and Video...
Page 70: Clock
Clock The Clock app offers features for Create an Alarm keeping track of time and setting Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be alarms. notified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 71: Delete An Alarm
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. Increasing volume: When on, the alarm will start playing a tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume.
Page 72: Contacts
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Google, Email, Facebook, and your Samsung account. Find a Contact You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find For more information on connecting with and one by name.
Page 73: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 74: Delete Contacts
Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.
Page 75: Create A Group
Favorites Groups When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your accessible from other apps. Favorites display together device comes with preloaded groups, and you can on the Favorites tab in Contacts. create your own.
Page 76: Send A Message Or Email To A Group
• Send a Message or Email to a Group Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add to the new group, and then tap DONE. You can send a text message or an email to members • Tap Group ringtone to assign a ringtone to the of a group.
Page 77: 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 78: Email
Email Configure Email Accounts Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. one application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2.
Page 79: Manage Your Email Accounts
Manage Your Email Accounts Delete Email Accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on To delete an Email account: the Combined view screen or you can view email Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap accounts individually.
Page 80: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System follow the instructions below: (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).
Page 81: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or videos. folder and then tap an image or video. 4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left View Images and Videos or right to view the next or previous image or video.
Page 82: Play Videos
Play Videos Edit Images ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the image options. • Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap Edit to view and use the editing tools. •...
Page 83 Share Images Use one of the following methods: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 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 84: Memo
Memo Manage Memos Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder > Memo. 2. Browse memos by scrolling up or down. Compose a Memo 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH. Apps >...
Page 85: Message
Message+ This section describes how to create 4. Tap Type a message and enter your message. • and send a message using the Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Verizon Messages app. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.
Page 86: Read Messages
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are New message icon in the Status by displaying the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
Page 87 Protect a Message from Delete Conversations Deletion You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged with another person. You can lock a message so that it will not be 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > deleted even if you delete the other messages in the Verizon folder >...
Page 88: Messages
Messages Learn how to send and receive The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as different messages using the default picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other messaging app on your phone. mobile phones or email addresses.
Page 89: Create And Send Messages
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > it into your message (at the cursor location) if Samsung folder > desired. 2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter 4. Review your message and tap Send.
Page 90 To delete messages, follow these steps: icon appears on the Status Bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Messages. To view the message: 1. Open the Notification Panel and select the 2. Tap MORE > Edit.
Page 91: Message Search
You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Messages. 2. Tap SEARCH. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
Page 92: Music Player
Music Player Add songs to the Queue More options Playback position Mark as favorite Volume Elapsed playing time Length of song Shuffle songs Repeat mode for the song or playlist Rewind song or go to previous song Scan forward or go to next song Pause/Play Applications Music Player...
Page 93: Listen To Music
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized play lists. Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files.
Page 94: My Files
My Files • Access files stored on your device, Category: Files are grouped into the following categories: including images, videos, songs, and • Images: View image files. sound clips. • Videos: View video files. • Audio: View audio files. • View Files Documents: View document files.
Page 95 My Files Options Category Options On the main My Files screen, the following options are After tapping on a category, the following options are available: available: • • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder. HOME: Return to the main My Files screen. •...
Page 96 Options for Selected Files and Folders • Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: • DELETE: Delete files or folders. • MORE: Select one of the following options: Move: Move files or folders to another folder. Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder Rename: Rename a file or folder.
Page 97: S Health
• Asthma or lung disease; disease. • Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; Apps > Samsung folder > 1. From Home, tap • Arthritis. S Health. 2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
Page 98 You should also check with your doctor if you have Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious recommends that you see your doctor before disease, such as: engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: •...
Page 99 When in Doubt — Check It Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you.
Page 100: S Voice
Internet app. speak criteria for searches and other 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > operations. Samsung folder > S Voice. Settings. 2. Tap Use S Voice to find everything from 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 101: Video Player
Video Player More options Video file name Playback position Volume Change Pop-up play screen ratio Scan forward or Rewind video or go to previous video go to next video Pause/Play Applications Video Player...
Page 102: Your Device
Play and manage videos stored on Use Pop-Up Play your device. Multi task with Pop-Up Play — transform your video player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved To access Video: anywhere on the screen.
Page 103: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder • Record voice memos and notes. Stop to stop recording. The file is automatically saved. • Pause to pause the recording of an Create a Voice Recording audio file. • Bookmark to mark the recording in list From a Home screen, tap view.
Page 104 View Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap Voice Recorder. 2. Tap Recordings. 3. Tap a recording to play it back. 4. Tap MORE for additional options: • Edit: Tap to select recordings. Once selected, the following options are available: DELETE: Delete the recording. MORE: Tap to either Rename the file or Write to Voice Label (which writes the recording to an NFC voice label).
Page 105: Settings
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options have 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 106: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Setting search feature. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 107 Customize the Quick Settings Edit the Quick Settings Menu 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap EDIT to customize your Quick settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely • to frequently use. When you first access the Settings Select additional settings to appear in your menu, there are no Quick settings and you must add Quick settings menu.
Page 108: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > device from all networks and turns off 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to enable or disable the option. connectivity features, such as phone Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the calls and Wi-Fi.
Page 109: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Network (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > requires access to a Wireless Access 2.
Page 110 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Network These Status Bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 111 Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification when Wi-Fi is available or connected. The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Wi-Fi Access Points automatically. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 112 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
Page 113: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > allows you to connect wirelessly 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on or off. to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free Bluetooth Status Indicator car Bluetooth systems, and...
Page 114: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Scan for Bluetooth Devices Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. Bluetooth.
Page 115 Review Files Received via Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) Bluetooth When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To When you receive files from another device via connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth 1.
Page 116: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap MORE: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you are differently. connected to a Wi-Fi network. • 1.
Page 117: Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Global Data Roaming Access: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming.
Page 118: Advanced Calling
Advanced Calling You will be able to enjoy a High-Definition (HD) Voice and Video Calling experience that is as simple as making traditional voice calls. To upgrade to Advanced Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Advanced Calling, and tap Activate Advanced Calling.
Page 119: More Settings
More Settings Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices using your device as a Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your portable Wi-Fi hotspot. device’s Mobile Hotspot. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service Apps >...
Page 120 Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Allowed Device List 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Control whether devices connect to your Mobile More > Mobile Hotspot. Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 2.
Page 121 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting • Show password: Display your password instead settings. of masking it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 122 Tethering Printing Share your device’s Internet connection with a Print images and documents to Samsung printers and computer that connects to your device using a USB other compatible printers (not included). cable or via Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 123: Download Booster
MirrorLink Download Booster Mirror your device’s display on your car’s Download Booster improves download speed by using entertainment and information screen using a USB both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when connection. To use this feature, your car system must downloading files over 30 MB in size.
Page 124: Adding A Vpn
Adding a VPN Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More > VPN. More networks > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN > 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN. ADD VPN and follow the prompts to set up 3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or your VPN.
Page 125: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More >...
Page 126: Sounds And Notifications
Sounds and Notifications • Configure the sounds and vibrations Mute: Play no sounds or vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur. used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other activities. Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Page 127 Ringtones and Sound Change the Notification Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new Select a Default Ringtone messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 2.
Page 128: System Sounds
Set Notification Sounds for Samsung System Sounds Applications Select what notifications the device should make sounds for. Choose notification alerts for new messages, calendar 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > events, and email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 129: Adapt Sound
Vibrations Sound Quality and Effects Set the intensity, pattern for incoming calls, and Choose from advanced sound options to customize notifications. You can also add vibration to calls when your audio experience. ringing, feedback for soft keys, and to the keyboard. Adapt Sound 1.
Page 130: Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb Other Advanced Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality can make sounds, and during what time periods you and effects.
Page 131 Notifications on Lock Screen Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on Choose what notifications can display while the device and off automatically at scheduled times. is locked. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode 1.
Page 132: Led Indicator
LED Indicator Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and notifications. 3. Tap LED indicator to enable this feature. Settings Sounds and Notifications...
Page 133: Display And Wallpaper Settings
Display and Wallpaper Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Change Wallpaper Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Change the look of the home and lock screens with or personal preference. You may also want to adjust wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose screen brightness to conserve battery power.
Page 134: Smart Stay
Change the Font Style and Size Set the Screen Timeout Delay You can set the font style and size for all text that Choose how long the display screen remains lit after displays on the screen. you tap the screen or press any key. 1.
Page 135 Select a 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.
Page 136 Daydream (Screen Saver) 3. Tap MORE > Preview to see a demonstration of Daydream. The Daydream setting controls what the screen 4. Tap MORE > Select when to daydream to chose displays when the device is docked (dock not an option. included), or while charging.
Page 137: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures • Control certain device actions by Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and touching the screen with the palm of messages. your hand. • Mute: Mute sounds by covering the screen or turning over the device.
Page 138: Storage
Storage View the device memory and usage. To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all apps. Device Memory 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files (or tap SELECT ALL), and then tap DELETE. View and manage the memory used by the device. 1.
Page 139: Battery
Battery Conserve and view how battery power is used for device activities. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on, and customize options. • Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
Page 140: Applications
Applications Application Manager Downloaded Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap your downloaded and preloaded applications. Applications >...
Page 141: Running Services
Running Services 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, View and control services running on your device. default settings, and permissions. The following options are displayed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 142 Disabled Services 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, View and configure disabled apps on your device. default settings, and permissions. The following options are displayed: Note: This screen only appears if you have disabled an app on the Apps screen.
Page 143: Default Applications
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available such as email apps, you can select one app to be the in one convenient location. default. To quickly access the settings for applications: You can also use a simpler Home screen which 1.
Page 144: Nfc And Payment
NFC and Payment Android Beam NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the touch your device with another devices close together. You can beam browser pages, compatible device.
Page 145 Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making on-phone purchases. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > NFC and payment. 2. Tap NFC, and tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. 3.
Page 146: Themes
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Themes. • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap STORE to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 2. Tap APPLY to select the theme. Settings Themes...
Page 147: Location Services
Location Services Locating Method Some apps, such as Google maps, may require one or more location 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Location. services be turned on for full 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. functionality. 3. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: 1.
Page 148 Recent Location Requests Location Reporting Apps that have requested your location are listed Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your under Recent location requests. device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your 1.
Page 149: Lock Screen And Security
Lock Screen and Security • Secure your device and protect your Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. data with Lock Screen and Security • Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition to settings. unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security.
Page 150 • You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the when logging in to your Samsung account. fingerprint, and then tap RENAME. • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap REMOVE.
Page 151: Additional Settings
► To access your device remotely, 3. Enter your fingerprint or password. visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Additional Settings enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 152: Unknown Sources
SIM card by being alerted whenever an app or service attempts to change data on your SIM card. • Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung account to stop anyone from reactivating you device without your permission. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
Page 153: Encrypt Your Data
Encrypt Your Data Set Up SIM Card Lock Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your To prevent another person from using your SIM device each time you power it on or encrypt the card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing data on a memory card (not included) each time it is information stored on your SIM card, you can protect connected.
Page 154: Device Administration
Lock screen & security. 2. Tap Other security settings for options: • 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. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
Page 155: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Advanced Security Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Protect your device with these advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for options. some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 156: Privacy And Safety
Privacy and Safety Emergency Mode Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power during emergencies. Power-hungry apps and functions from being accessed by anyone else are disable, but you are still able to send messages, using your device, or to aid you in an use Contacts, and make emergency calls.
Page 157: Send Sos Messages
Send SOS Messages Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation. To enable this feature: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Privacy and safety. 2. Tap Send SOS messages. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure the following options: •...
Page 158: 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 Easy mode.
Page 159: Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap Accounts > (Account type). networking accounts. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account.
Page 160: Account Settings
Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Tap Accounts > (account type). the same type. 3. Tap the account, and then tap MORE >...
Page 161: Language And Input Settings
Language and Input Settings Samsung Keyboard Settings Configure your device’s language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Language and input. Set Your Default Language 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options: Apps >...
Page 162: Swype Keyboard Settings
Swype Keyboard Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice Typing. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2.
Page 163: Voice Input
Voice Input Text-To-Speech Options Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. searches using spoken commands. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as TalkBack. For more information, see To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search “Accessibility”...
Page 164 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed to set the speed of the pointer. Settings Language and Input Settings...
Page 165: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and Backup and Restore...
Page 166 Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings, or your default application settings.
Page 167: 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 168: Accessibility
Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy. features that make using the device • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter easier for those with certain physical selection instead of double tapping. disabilities.
Page 169 • • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung if you are color blind or have difficulty reading subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap the display because of the screen color. Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
Page 170 • Dexterity and Interaction Answering and ending calls: Choose alternative • ways to answer and end calls. Universal switch: Control your phone with your • customized switches. Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms • and calendar events. Assistant menu: Improve the device •...
Page 171: Help
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...
Page 172: About Your Device
About Your Device • View information about your device, Phone name: View and change your device’s name. including status, legal information, • Additional device information includes the Model hardware and software versions, and number, Android version, Build number, and a tutorial. more.
Page 173: System Updates
System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap System updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Samsung Galaxy S6

Summary of Contents for Samsung Galaxy S6

Table of Contents