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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide [UG template version 16a] [VMU-Samsung-G930P-ug-en-022516-FINAL]...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Phone Settings Menu......................21 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation ............... 21 Capture Screenshots ......................22 Applications ..........................22 Launch Applications ......................22 Apps List ..........................23 Phone Number ..........................26 Airplane Mode ..........................27 Enter Text ............................ 27 Samsung Keyboard ......................27...
  • Page 3 Google Voice Typing......................28 Tips for Editing Text ......................29 Google Account .......................... 30 Create a Google Account ....................30 Sign In to Your Google Account ..................32 Factory Reset Protection ....................32 Google Play Store ........................33 Find and Install an App ....................... 33 Request a Refund for a Paid App ..................
  • Page 4 Call Using the Phone Dialer ....................57 Call Emergency Numbers ....................58 Answer Phone Calls ......................59 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................62 Place a Call from Contacts ....................63 Call from Call Log ....................... 64 Voicemail ............................. 66 Voicemail Setup ........................66 Visual Voicemail Setup .......................
  • Page 5 Use Enhanced Messaging ....................95 Save and Resume a Draft Message ................... 97 New Messages Notification ....................97 Manage Message Conversations ..................98 Gmail ............................100 Create and Send a Gmail Message .................. 100 Check Received Gmail Messages ..................101 Use Gmail Labels ......................
  • Page 6 Messenger ..........................122 Connectivity ............................123 Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer .............. 123 Wi-Fi ............................124 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............125 Wi-Fi Settings ........................126 Disconnect Wi-Fi ....................... 126 Wi-Fi Direct ........................126 Hotspot ............................
  • Page 7 Play Music with Google Play .................... 169 Google Play Music Screen Layout ..................169 Create Playlists in Google Play Music ................171 NextRadio ..........................172 S Health ............................ 172 Samsung+ ..........................174 Samsung Milk Music ......................... 174 Virgin Fun & Games ........................174...
  • Page 8 YouTube ............................ 174 Connections Settings ........................176 Basic Settings ........................... 176 Wi-Fi Settings Menu ........................178 Bluetooth Settings ........................180 Airplane Mode ........................... 182 Hotspot Settings ........................183 Tethering Settings ........................184 Data Usage Settings ......................... 185 Mobile Networks Settings ......................186 NFC and Payment ........................
  • Page 9 Volume ..........................220 Vibration Intensity ......................221 Ringtones and Sounds...................... 221 Vibration Pattern ....................... 223 Notification Sound ......................223 Do Not Disturb ........................224 System Sounds ......................... 226 Key-tap Feedback ......................227 Sound Quality and Effects ....................228 Display Settings ........................229 Advanced Features ........................
  • Page 10 Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ..............279 Modification of Software....................279 Samsung KNOX ........................ 279 Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc................ 279 Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? ......... 280 Legal Information ........................280 Index ................................282...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started The following set of topics will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations.
  • Page 12: Introduction

    The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy S7. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone.
  • Page 13: Get Support From My Account

    1. Press Home to display the home screen. 2. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Help 3. Tap a topic to view its contents, or tap Search to search for a topic. Get Support from My Account In addition to your phone's built-in Help menu, you can also access support for your phone and service through the preloaded My Account app.
  • Page 14 2. From the My Account main page, tap Support. 3. Tap a topic to view its contents. Introduction...
  • Page 15: Set Up Your Phone

    Set Up Your Phone ™ The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your Samsung phone and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.
  • Page 16 Part Description Home key/fingerprint sensor ™ Return you to the home screen. Press and hold to open Google ™ Search/Google Now . Use to register fingerprints for security. Access recently used apps. Recent apps key Display information needed to operate your phone, such as the call Touchscreen status, the Contacts list, and the date and time.
  • Page 17: Charge The Battery

    Follow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the included charging head and USB cable or using a USB connection on your computer. Tip: This device is also compatible with Samsung-approved wireless charging devices (sold separately). Note: This phone has an integrated battery that cannot be removed by the user.
  • Page 18 Charge Using the AC Adapter It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your device. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging. 1.
  • Page 19: Sim Card

    SIM Card The SIM card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information. Your phone’s SIM card is preinstalled and should only be accessed if directed by a customer service representative. Handling a SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a SIM card: ●...
  • Page 20: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    2. Place the SIM card on the tray. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down into the device and that the card is  positioned as shown. 3. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the slot. Important: To prevent water and dust from entering the device, remove any dust on the O-Ring and ensure the SIM card/Memory card tray is closed tightly.
  • Page 21: Sd Card

    ● The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids. SD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional SD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.
  • Page 22: Remove An Sd Card

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Storage 3. Tap SD card > Unmount.  The menu option name changes from Unmount SD Card to Mount SD Card. The card is now unmounted. Remove an SD Card Follow these instructions to remove an SD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or removing an SD card.
  • Page 23: Use The Touchscreen

    Turn Your Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key.  Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen. Lock and Unlock Your Screen Screen Lock for information about using the screen ...
  • Page 24: Touch And Hold

    Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Set Up Your Phone...
  • Page 25: Swipe Or Slide

    Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
  • Page 26: Pinch And Spread

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen Keyboards for more details. Note: Auto rotate needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change.
  • Page 27: Activation And Service

    Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial numbers (MEID and ICC ID). These numbers can be found on the phone's packaging. For more information about your Virgin Mobile account, see Virgin Mobile Account Information and Help.
  • Page 28: Complete The Setup Screens

    From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device ■ Complete the Setup Screens The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process. Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your account.
  • Page 29 Google services – Select your Google location and service options and then tap Next.  Samsung account – Enter your email account and password to sign in to your current  Samsung account, or tap Create account to set up a new Samsung account.
  • Page 30: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the Apps list. 1.
  • Page 31: Phone Settings Menu

    Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings – or – Pull down the status bar and tap Settings For more information, see Basic Settings. Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways.
  • Page 32: Capture Screenshots

    Turn Screen Rotation On or Off 1. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu. 2. Tap Auto rotate to turn the option on or off. You may need to scroll left or right to see the Auto rotate option. ...
  • Page 33: Apps List

     The Apps list opens. 2. Tap and app icon to launch the corresponding application.  The application opens. Apps List The Apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. Function/Service ™...
  • Page 34 Google folder in the Apps list. Send and receive email from a variety of email service providers. Located Email in the Samsung folder in the Apps list. ™ Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, Facebook photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.
  • Page 35 Located in the Samsung folder in the Apps list. ™ Use the S Voice voice recognition application to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. Located in the Samsung folder in the Apps S Voice list. Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application.
  • Page 36: Phone Number

    Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung+ Samsung device. Located in the Samsung folder in the Apps list. Configure settings and options on your phone. Settings Download new apps and games from Virgin Mobile. Keep your device and personal data safe and secure.
  • Page 37: Airplane Mode

    Assign Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry If you have multiple text input methods installed on your device, you can select the Samsung keyboard to be your default text input method from Settings, or you can choose it at any time while entering text.
  • Page 38: Google Voice Typing

    Emoticon to display a list of emoticons. • Settings to view the Samsung keyboard settings menu. If you have more than one language selected in Samsung Keyboard settings, you can swipe  your finger over Spacebar to switch between languages.
  • Page 39: Tips For Editing Text

    Samsung keyboard. – or – Touch and hold Options on the Samsung keyboard, and then tap Google voice typing 2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen. 3. If the text is incorrect, tap Delete 4.
  • Page 40: Google Account

    Sharing: Send the text with others using a variety of sharing methods.  Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text.  Dictionary: Access your personal dictionary.  Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the Google Play applications.
  • Page 41 2. Tap Google, and then tap Or create a new account. 3. Follow the prompts to set up your account. Tap Next to proceed between steps, which may include: Enter your First name and Last name.  Enter a desired Username. ...
  • Page 42: Sign In To Your Google Account

    Google Account username and password. For more information, see Factory Data Reset. Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature.
  • Page 43: Google Play Store

    Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Accounts > Google. 3. Tap More > Remove account. Google Play Store ™ Google Play is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid content ranging from productivity apps and games to bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music.
  • Page 44: Request A Refund For A Paid App

    5. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Note: If you have not already done so, you will need to set up a payment method to purchase paid apps from Google Play. 6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone.
  • Page 45: Uninstall An App

    2. Tap Menu > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap Update.  The app update is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2.
  • Page 46: Get Help With Google Play

    2. Tap Menu > My apps & games. 3. On the Installed screen, tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall > OK.  The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone. Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app.
  • Page 47: Lock And Unlock Your Screen

     The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play. Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
  • Page 48 Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware. Back Up All Data Prior to Update To back up your Gmail information: 1.
  • Page 49 As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your optional microSD card (not included), please unmount it from your phone prior to starting the update process. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage > SD card > Unmount. Update Your Phone’s Software Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update now option to update your phone’s software.
  • Page 50: Update Your Profile

    Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device 2. Locate the Software version read-only field. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone.
  • Page 51: Update Your Prl

     The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete. Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network. Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically.
  • Page 52: Your Phone's Home Screen

    Your Phone's Home Screen The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notification panel. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
  • Page 53: Extended Home Screens

    Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that reside on your phone’s home screen. Application icons are shortcuts to favorite applications. You can add and Application icons remove these shortcuts as you wish. Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location Primary shortcuts on all of your phone’s home screens.
  • Page 54 Status Bar Layout Main Status Icons Icon Status ® Bluetooth: Bluetooth is active. GPS: GPS is active. Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is active. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.
  • Page 55 Icon Status 3G: The device is connected to a 3G wireless network. 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network. Airplane mode: Airplane mode is active. Sync: Sync is active. Battery charging: Battery is charging. Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
  • Page 56: Notification Panel

    Icon Notification File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Update successful: An app or software update was successful. Keyboard in use: Keyboard is in use. More notifications available: View additional notifications. Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the notification panel.
  • Page 57 Tap Back to close the notification panel. Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu. Notification Panel Quick Settings The Quick Settings list at the top of the notification panel lets you quickly access frequently used settings options.
  • Page 58: S Finder

    2. Tap Expand > Edit to display the quick settings panel options. 3. Drag buttons to arrange which options appear in the quick settings panel. You will see two sets of buttons, Active Buttons on top and Available Buttons below. ...
  • Page 59: Quick Connect

    1. Open the notification panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen.  The notification panel opens. 2. Tap Expand > S Finder 3. Tap the Search field and enter search criteria. 4. Tap an item to view or launch. Quick Connect Quickly connect wirelessly to nearby devices that support Quick connect, Wi-Fi Direct, Screen Mirroring, and devices that can share media via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 60 1. Open the notification panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen.  The notification panel opens. 2. Tap Quick connect.  Your device scans for nearby available devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. To set your device visibility: Tap More >...
  • Page 61: Multi Window

    Visible to contacts: Your device will always be visible to contacts only.  Only when Quick connect turned on: Your device will only be visible to other devices when  Quick connect is turned on. Tip: For more information about Quick connect, tap More > Help from the connections screen. Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time Activate Multi Window...
  • Page 62: Customize The Home Screen

    Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share  from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature. Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, ...
  • Page 63: Add Shortcuts To The Home Screen

    1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Wallpapers You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. From home, tap Apps >  Settings > Wallpaper 2. Tap an option to select the wallpaper. Home screen to set the background wallpaper for your home screen. Select a preloaded ...
  • Page 64: Add Widgets To The Home Screen

     The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens. 3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens.  The shortcut is added to the home screen. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen.
  • Page 65 2. Type a name, and then tap Back  A new folder is created. 3. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold a shortcut, and then drag it on top of the new folder.  The new shortcut is added to the folder. Change Folder Names Once you have added folders, you can change the name easily from the folder display.
  • Page 66: Making Connections

    Making Connections The following set of topics will cover your phone’s ability to help you make connections, from phone calls and maintaining contacts, to text messages, email, Internet, and international services.
  • Page 67: Phone Calls And Voicemail

    Phone Calls and Voicemail The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options.
  • Page 68: Call Emergency Numbers

    2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you  want to dial, tap it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number. 3.
  • Page 69: Answer Phone Calls

    To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. From home, tap Phone > Keypad. 3. Tap 9-1-1 ( ), and tap Dial ...
  • Page 70: Answer An Incoming Call

    Answer an Incoming Call 1. When a call arrives, slide Answer to the right to answer it.  The call begins. 2. To end the call, tap End  The call ends. Mute the Ringing Sound To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, you can do either of the following: ●...
  • Page 71: Reject An Incoming Call

    Reject an Incoming Call ■ When a call arrives, slide Reject to the left to reject it.  The ringtone or vibration will stop and the call will be sent directly to voicemail. Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller.
  • Page 72: In-Call Screen Layout And Operations

     The selected message will be delivered to the caller. You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. From the phone app, tap  More > Settings > Call blocking > Call-reject messages and edit or create a reject message.
  • Page 73: Place A Call From Contacts

    Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the • speaker volume using the Volume key.) • Deactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
  • Page 74: Call From Call Log

    2. Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list.  The contacts list appears. 3. Tap a contact. 4. Tap Call next to the number you want to call.  The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 5.
  • Page 75 1. From home, tap Phone to display the phone app. 2. Tap Log to display the call log list.  The call log list appears. 3. Tap an entry to display the call details. 4. Tap Call to place a call. ...
  • Page 76: Voicemail

    Voicemail The following topics describe how to set up and use your phone's voicemail and visual voicemail features. Voicemail Setup Follow the instructions below to set up voicemail on your phone. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a passcode to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Page 77: Set Up Visual Voicemail

    About Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now, you can find the exact message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This feature periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails.
  • Page 78: Review Visual Voicemail

    3. At the end of the welcome screens, a Personalize your voicemail prompt is displayed. 4. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a passcode (part of standard voicemail).  Record your name announcement.  Record your greeting. ...
  • Page 79: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages

    Tip: There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap More options > Help > Visual Voicemail Menu. Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen.
  • Page 80: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings

    Compose Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. You can  More options: Access Search, Settings, and Help features.  3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail messages: Call: Dial the number the message came from. ...
  • Page 81 2. Tap More options > Settings.  You will see the voicemail settings menu. 3. Select an option to change its settings. Avatar: Configure your Avatar options.  Display: Change your voicemail message theme and enter a name to identify yourself to ...
  • Page 82: Optional Calling Services

    Edit the Display Name Using the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail 2. Tap More options > Settings > Display > Display name. 3.
  • Page 83: Conference Calling

    ■ Slide Answer to the right. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: Tap Swap ■ Note: For those calls where you do not want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing * 7 0 ( ) before placing your call.
  • Page 84 2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Log or Contacts).  This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. 3. When you are connected to the second party, tap Merge .
  • Page 85: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. To activate Call Forwarding: 1.
  • Page 86 Setting Description Answer calls by pressing the Home key or using voice commands. End Answering and ending calls calls by pressing the Power key or using voice commands. Vibrate or play tones when calls are answered or ended. Alarms and Call alerts notifications can be turned off during calls.
  • Page 87: Tty Mode

     The call settings menu appears. 2. Configure your options. Tap a menu item to display its options.  Select your options and follow the prompts to set them.   Your call settings options are set. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
  • Page 88  Your phone’s TTY mode is set. Note: When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack. Warning: 9-1-1 Emergency Calling It is recommended that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications.
  • Page 89: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged.
  • Page 90 Select Device as the sync account if you want your contacts on your phone only; they will not  be synced with your Google Account. Select Samsung account if you want to save contacts to your Samsung account; these will  be synced automatically with your Samsung account online.
  • Page 91: View Contacts

    Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap on the right side of the entry field. 5. When you have finished adding information, tap Save.  The contact is added. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1.
  • Page 92: Contacts Screen Layout

    2. Tap a contact to view its details.  The contact’s detailed listing appears. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Contacts...
  • Page 93: Edit A Contact

    Item Description Groups Show contact groups. More options Access additional options. Search Search contacts. Image Tap to show the contact’s details. Contact Tap to show the contact’s details. Add new contact Add a new contact. Edit a Contact Once you have added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.
  • Page 94: Delete A Contact

    5. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save.  Your changes are saved to the contact entry. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap on the right side of the entry field.
  • Page 95: Groups

    2. Tap a contact to dial the contact’s default telephone number. The default number is set in contacts, when you enter multiple phone numbers for a contact. Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your phone comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own.
  • Page 96: Share A Contact

    3. Tap More > Send message. 4. Tap Recipients to edit the group’s members receiving the message. 5. Continue to enter your message and send it. For more information, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group, if the members have an email address stored in their contact record.
  • Page 97 4. Select a sharing method: When sharing a contact as a.vcf file, the follow sharing methods are available:  Android Beam: Send the information using NFC and Android Beam. • Bluetooth: Send the information using Bluetooth. See • Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending using Bluetooth.
  • Page 98: Profile Sharing

    Copy to clipboard: Save the information to the clipboard. • Drive: Save the information to your Google Drive account. • • Email: Send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Create and Send an Email Message for details on sending email.
  • Page 99 Shared profile info: In addition to your name, status, and profile picture, you can share your  email, organization, address, and date of birth. Back up profile data: Back up and restore your profile using your Samsung account.  Registered information: View and set the registered information for your phone number.
  • Page 100: Import Contacts

    Note: The first time you turn on Profile sharing, you may be prompted to agree to the Enhanced features Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Review the terms and tap Agree to continue. Import Contacts Your phone offers a couple of options for importing contacts from installed SD memory cards or external devices using USB.
  • Page 101 Before Backing Up Contacts to an SD Card You will need to have installed an SD card with previously backed up contacts information into your phone before you can back up your contacts. See SD Card for SD card information. Back Up Contacts to Your SD Card 1.
  • Page 102: Messaging

    Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, and text and multimedia messaging. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone.
  • Page 103: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    4. Tap the Enter message field and then start composing your message. 5. When done, tap Send to send the text message. Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar).
  • Page 104: Create A Slideshow

    Other: Select from the following sources:  • Image: Attach a stored picture. See View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery. • Video: Attach a stored video. See View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery. • Audio: Attach a stored music file or voice recording. •...
  • Page 105: Use Enhanced Messaging

    Tip: To compose a slide show, you can also simply attach multiple items separately to the MMS message. Tap Attachment and select a file type, location, and file and then repeat it for additional slides. Your phone will automatically compile a slide show. Use Enhanced Messaging Enhanced messaging allows you to exchange multimedia chat messages with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), appointments (vCalendar), as well as large files to other...
  • Page 106 2. On the Messaging screen, tap Compose  The Compose screen opens. 3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipient field. If you are sending the message to  several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed.
  • Page 107: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    5. Tap Attachment and select from the following file attachments: Camera: Take a new picture.  Gallery: Attach a picture from the Gallery app.  Other: select from the following sources:  Image: Attach a stored picture. See • View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery.
  • Page 108: Manage Message Conversations

    ■ To open the message, pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For more information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations. Manage Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen.
  • Page 109: Delete A Single Message

    Reply to a Message 1. From home, tap Apps > Messages 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation to open it. 3. Tap the text box at the bottom of the screen, enter your reply message, and then tap Send Note: To reply to a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, tap More and then tap More >...
  • Page 110: Gmail

    View Contact Information from a Message When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s picture or icon in the conversation to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, place a phone call or send an email message to the contact, and more.
  • Page 111: Check Received Gmail Messages

    Gmail Composition Options ● Adding Cc/Bcc: In the mail composition window, tap More > Add Cc/Bcc, and then add recipients. ● Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap Attach . Locate and then tap the picture or video you want to attach. ●...
  • Page 112: Use Gmail Labels

    If you have two or more new Gmail messages, tapping the notification opens the Gmail  Inbox. Open Gmail Messages from the Inbox You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail Inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 113: Archive Gmail Threads

     The Inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap More options > Move to. 3. Tap a label for the thread.  The thread is added to the selected label. Archive Gmail Threads Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the Inbox.
  • Page 114: Delete Gmail Threads

     The thread is now hidden. Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread, you can simply delete it from the Inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Gmail  The Inbox opens. 2.
  • Page 115: Switching Between Gmail Accounts

    4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now. 5. Tap Finish setup.  You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app.
  • Page 116: Email

    2. Tap Menu > Settings 3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific Gmail account. General settings: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image,  Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before archiving, and Confirm before sending.
  • Page 117: Add An Email Account

    1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email  A popup window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set 2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.  The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email.
  • Page 118 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap Add account 4. Follow the prompts to complete the account setup.  The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account. Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings >...
  • Page 119: Add An Exchange Activesync Account

     Tapping Sign in prompts your phone to attempt a "regular" email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers. If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap Manual setup and enter your settings.  These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 3.
  • Page 120: Create And Send An Email Message

    Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email  The email Inbox opens.
  • Page 121: Open Email Messages

    You can open and read email messages directly from the email Inbox. Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email  The email Inbox opens.
  • Page 122: Delete An Email Account

    You can delete an email account from your phone if you no longer wish to receive messages for the account on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email  The email Inbox opens. 2. Tap More > Settings.
  • Page 123: Delete An Email Message

    Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. ■ While viewing the account you want to synchronize, swipe down. Sort Email Messages 1. On the email account Inbox, tap More > Sort by. 2.
  • Page 124: Exchange Activesync Email Features

    Set options for your corporate Exchange ActiveSync email messages, including synchronization options, flagging messages, out-of-office messages, meeting requests, and message priority. To access Exchange ActiveSync settings: 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Email 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap the Exchange ActiveSync account name to view its options.
  • Page 125 Limit retrieval size while roaming: Set a different email size limit when your phone is • on roaming. Out of office settings: You can set your Out of Office status and auto-reply message • right from your phone. • Folder sync settings: Select which email folders to sync with the server. Period to sync Calendar: Set the time period for syncing your calendar with the server.
  • Page 126: Internet And Social Networking

    Internet Settings. Use the Browser Launching the browser is as easy as tapping an icon. ■ From home, tap Internet . If Internet is not a primary shortcut, from home, tap Apps > Samsung > Internet Internet and Social Networking...
  • Page 127: Add A Bookmark

    Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options. 1. From home, tap Internet . If Internet is not a primary shortcut, from home, tap Apps > Samsung > Internet  The browser opens. 2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap Bookmarks >...
  • Page 128: View Browser History

    Bookmark Options ● Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks , touch and hold a bookmark, tap More > Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap OK. Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks ● , touch and hold a bookmark, and then tap Delete.
  • Page 129: Chrome Browser

    2. Tap Tabs  The tabs window opens. If you do not see Tabs , drag the Web page down to display the address bar.  3. Tap New tab.  A new tab appears. To switch tabs, tap one of the available thumbnails in the tabs window. ...
  • Page 130: Facebook

     The search results appear or a Web page opens. Chrome Support ■ To find on-phone help with Chrome, from Chrome, tap Menu > Help & Feedback.  A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome. Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile/. Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app.
  • Page 131 Using Hangouts 1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Hangouts  The Hangouts app will open. 2. Tap Add to start a new Hangout. 3. Type a name, email, number, or circle, or select a contact from the list. 4.
  • Page 132: Instagram

    Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app. If you set Hangouts as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information, Default Applications. Instagram Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what you capture, and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends.
  • Page 133: Connectivity

    Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
  • Page 134: Wi-Fi

    Transfer Files between the Phone and a Computer 1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. Insert the larger end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of the phone.  Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. You may need ...
  • Page 135: Turn Wi-Fi On And Connect To A Wireless Network

    Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Wi-Fi  The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3.
  • Page 136: Wi-Fi Settings

    Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. Wi-Fi Settings Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi-Fi connection options. 1.
  • Page 137: Hotspot

     The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.  Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. 4. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.  The Wi-Fi Direct settings menu appears. Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time.
  • Page 138: Bluetooth

    2. Tap Hotspot and Tethering > Hotspot.  The Hotspot window opens. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Hotspot on.  Hotspot is enabled. To disable Hotspot, tap On/Off again.  Note: The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply. Important: Write down the passkey (password) for this communication (shown onscreen).
  • Page 139: Bluetooth Information

    Bluetooth Hints Question: Cannot use Bluetooth? Answer: Is your phone in airplane mode? Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode. Bluetooth Function Cautions Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data. Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands-free features, etc.
  • Page 140: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    2. Tap Bluetooth  The Bluetooth settings open. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Bluetooth on.  Bluetooth is enabled. To disable Bluetooth, tap On/Off again.  Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
  • Page 141: Connect To A Paired Bluetooth Device

    2. Tap Bluetooth  The Bluetooth settings open. Nearby devices appear in the “Available devices” list.  If a target device is not detected, tap Scan to search again.  3. Tap a device from the “Available devices” list, and follow the prompts to pair with the device. ...
  • Page 142: Send Information Using Bluetooth

    2. Tap Bluetooth  The Bluetooth settings open. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “Paired devices” list.  3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list.  Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the status bar.
  • Page 143: Receive Information Via Bluetooth

    ● Audio files In the instructions below, Contacts data is being used as an example. Sending Contacts Data via Bluetooth 1. From home, tap Contacts  You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to send. 3. Tap More > Share namecard via > Bluetooth. 4.
  • Page 144: Tethering

    When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type:  • Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the Music application. •...
  • Page 145: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Camera Overview The camera's viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options. ●...
  • Page 146 Close settings: Close the Settings menu. ● Learn More About Your Phone's Camera For an overview of your phone's camera and its features, you can access more information through the phone's settings menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera ...
  • Page 147: Take Pictures And Record Videos

    Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera. Capturing Pictures/Videos ● File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG or RAW format. File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4. ●...
  • Page 148: Record Videos

    Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video camera. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. 1.
  • Page 149 2. Tap an album (such as Camera).  The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. To select another album, tap Back to return to the Albums tab.  3. Tap an image to view the picture or video. ...
  • Page 150: Edit Pictures

    Edit Pictures Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can touch and hold on a picture to open a selection menu and choose to delete the picture, rotate or crop it, and more. Auto Adjust a Picture Use the Auto adjust option to automatically enhance your pictures.
  • Page 151: Crop A Picture

    3. Tap More > Rotate left or More > Rotate right.  The picture is rotated and saved to the phone. Crop a Picture Use the editing tools to crop your pictures. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery  The Gallery app opens. 2.
  • Page 152 3. Tap Edit > Adjustment.  A crop box appears on the picture. 4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. Drag your finger inward or outward to resize the crop box. To move the crop box to the part of the picture that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the ...
  • Page 153: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor Perform advanced edits on your pictures, including straightening, adjusting the tone, adding visual effects, and enhancing portraits. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery  The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the picture you want to edit. 3. Tap Edit ...
  • Page 154: Share Pictures And Videos

    4. Adjust your picture with these tools: Adjustment: Straighten and freely rotate your picture.  Tone: Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, temperature, and hue of the picture.  Effects: Add color effects to your picture.  Drawing: Draw or write on your picture. ...
  • Page 155: Send A Picture Or Video By Multimedia Message

    To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items  you want to include. 4. Tap Share , and then on the Share via menu, tap Email or Gmail. 5. Follow prompts to complete and send the message. Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used.
  • Page 156: Send Pictures Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    4. Tap Share , and then on the Share via menu, tap Messages. 5. Follow the prompts to complete and send the message. For more information about sending multimedia messages, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
  • Page 157: Share Pictures Or Videos Via Additional Apps Or Social Media

    4. Tap Share , and then on the Share via menu, tap Bluetooth. 5. Follow the prompts to complete and send the files. For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media From Gallery, you can share your pictures and videos from a variety of apps and social media sites, such as Facebook, Hangouts, Instagram, and more.
  • Page 158: Share Videos On Youtube

    4. Tap Share , and then tap the app you want to use. 5. Follow the prompts to complete the share. Share Videos on YouTube ™ You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube . Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone.
  • Page 159: Camera Options

    4. Tap Share , and then on the Share via menu, tap YouTube. 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6. Tap Upload.  The upload is completed. Camera Options You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu.
  • Page 160 2. Tap Settings  The camera settings menu opens. 3. Select your desired settings. Both cameras  • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. • Motion photo: Create a short video by taking pictures. •...
  • Page 161: Live Broadcast

    Rear camera  Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject selected on the preview screen. • • Shooting methods (rear): Voice control. To take pictures say “smile”, “cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record videos, say “Record video”. • Save as raw file: Save pictures as a high-resolution uncompressed image file. A viewer app is required to view pictures saved as raw files.
  • Page 162 Record a Live Broadcast Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera  The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap Mode > Live broadcast. 3. Tap Invite and select contacts to share your live broadcast with. You will also have the option to share your live broadcast during recording and when you finish recording.
  • Page 163 After recording, tap Share link and select a sharing method to share your Live broadcast. ■ Live Broadcast Settings Customize your Live Broadcasts. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera  The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap Mode > Live broadcast. 3.
  • Page 164: Productivity

    Productivity Use your phone to stay ahead of the game with calendar, navigation, alarm, office, and more productivity apps. Calculator Your phone’s convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator  The calculator app launches. 2.
  • Page 165: Add An Event To The Calendar

    Calendar Operations ● View Today’s Calendar: From the Calendar, tap Today. ● Change Calendar View: From the Calendar, tap Year, Month, Week, Day, or Task to change the current view. ● View Next/Previous Month (Month View): From the Calendar, swipe left or right. ●...
  • Page 166: View Calendar Events

    Enter an event title, start date/time, end date/time, etc., and then tap Save.  The event is added to your calendar. Selecting a Calendar If you have more than one calendar, select a calendar in which to add events: Select My Calendar to create an event that will appear only on your phone. ●...
  • Page 167: Sync Calendars

    2. Tap a date and then tap an event.  The event details appear. Tap the event to edit it.  Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you would like to sync on your phone, along with what types of information you want to sync.
  • Page 168: Synchronize An Exchange Activesync Calendar

    2. Tap More > Manage calendars. 3. Select sync options by adding or removing check marks from the items.  The sync settings have been updated. 4. Tap Back to return to Calendar view.  The selected calendars sync. Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, you can also synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your phone.
  • Page 169: Clock

    2. Tap Install, and follow the prompts to begin using Call watch. Clock Your phone has a clock app that lets you set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch, or set a timer. Check the Time You can check the phone any time on your phone.
  • Page 170: Additional Clock Features

    Additional Clock Features Your phone’s clock app provides additional useful features including world clock, stopwatch, and timer functions. All features are available from the clock app display. ■ From home, tap Apps > Clock  The Clock appears. World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe.
  • Page 171: Drive

    1. From the clock app, tap Timer. 2. Use the keypad to set the length of the timer. 3. Tap Start to begin the timer. Drive Use Google Drive to open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files. ■...
  • Page 172: Google Search

    1. From home, tap Apps > Google > Maps  Google Maps opens. If prompted, follow the prompts to accept terms of use.  2. Tap the Search field to start a search. 3. Enter an address, city, facility name, etc., and then tap a candidate in the results list. ...
  • Page 173: Memo

    Google Now also informs users of scheduled events. To enable Google Now, in the search window, tap Menu > Settings > Now cards >  Show cards. Memo Organize your life by creating, editing, and managing memos. Located in the Samsung folder in the Apps list. Productivity...
  • Page 174: My Files

     The memo is saved. My Files Manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other data in one convenient location. Located in the Samsung folder in the Apps list. To view files in My Files: 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 175: Photos

    This is a natural language recognition application. You can ask questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or speak commands (Show me where to find cheap gas). 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > S Voice 2. Review and accept the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.
  • Page 176: Samsung Gear

    > Samsung Gear Samsung Pay Samsung Pay is the new way to pay with your Samsung Galaxy device. It is simple, secure and works in more stores than any other mobile payment service. Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card.
  • Page 177 2. Scroll down to “Gift cards now available on Samsung Pay” and click the link. Secure Your Information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with your consent.
  • Page 178: Entertainment And Activities

    > Amazon > Amazon Photos Galaxy Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone. Note: You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps. From home, tap Apps > Samsung > Galaxy Apps ■...
  • Page 179: Play Music With Google Play

    Play Music with Google Play Use the Google Play Music app to listen to all your music on your phone. Compatible music file formats include: MP3 (.mp3), AAC (m4a), WMA (.wma), FLAC (.flac), OGG (.ogg), DRM protected AAC (m4p), and ALAC (.m4a). 1.
  • Page 180 Feature Description Music list View current playlist or queue Options menu Access the options menu. Music image/album name Display music images and album names (if available). Shuffle playlist Shuffle the current playlist or queue. Song length The length of the song. Rate (thumbs up/thumbs down) Rate the current song.
  • Page 181: Create Playlists In Google Play Music

    Music title/artist Displays music title and artist (if available). Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Music  The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. 2.
  • Page 182: Nextradio

    Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.  Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. You must sign in to a  Samsung account to set and save goals, and use other advanced S Health features.
  • Page 183 Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: ●...
  • Page 184: Samsung

    3. Rotate the dial to select a music genre, and then tap Play to begin listening. Tip: To stop listening and exit Samsung Milk Music, drag down the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap Cancel next to the current song.
  • Page 185 Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account from your phone. Before posting, you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Google >...
  • Page 186: Connections Settings

    Connections Settings The following topics introduce your phone’s basic settings menus and cover your phone’s Connections settings options. Basic Settings From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. The table below outlines the top-level settings categories. Category Description Enable and set Wi-Fi options.
  • Page 187 Set accessibility options such as screen magnification, hearing aid Accessibility compatibility, etc. Set up accounts such as Samsung, Google, and more. Accounts Set up backup options for your phone. You can also reset the phone to its Backup and reset factory defaults.
  • Page 188: Wi-Fi Settings Menu

    View device status, legal information, and hardware information about your About device device. Access Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings  The settings menu opens. 2. Select categories and then select your settings options.  Settings are made and applied. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel.
  • Page 189 2. Tap Wi-Fi  The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.  Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap On/Off again.  4. Tap a Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect. ...
  • Page 190: Bluetooth Settings

    3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. To connect using a Personal Identification Number (PIN): 1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap More > WPS PIN entry. 2. Enter the PIN displayed on your router. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. Smart Network Switch Smart network switch lets your phone automatically switch to the wireless network data connection when the current Wi-Fi connection is unstable.
  • Page 191 2. Tap Bluetooth  The Bluetooth settings open. Bluetooth Settings Operations Enable Bluetooth: From Bluetooth settings, tap On/Off. ● When enabled, confirmation appears for your phone to be discoverable by other devices.  Follow the prompts. Change Your Phone Name: From Bluetooth settings, tap More > Rename device, enter a new ●...
  • Page 192: Airplane Mode

    This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled.  Change the Name of a Paired Device: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings ● next to a paired device name, tap Rename, enter a new name, and tap OK. Emoji cannot be used in a device name. ...
  • Page 193: Hotspot Settings

    Hotspot Settings Use the settings menu to configure your Hotspot settings which allow you to share your phone’s data service with multiple devices. For more information, see Hotspot. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Hotspot and Tethering >...
  • Page 194: Tethering Settings

    Set Allowed Devices: To select which devices are allowed to connect to the Hotspot, in the ● Hotspot window, tap More > Allowed devices > Add, enter a device name and MAC address, and then tap OK. To remove allowed devices, tap Delete. ...
  • Page 195: Data Usage Settings

    Data Usage Settings The data usage menu lets you view your phone’s mobile and Wi-Fi data usage, set data limits, restrict hotspot usage, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Data usage  The data usage window opens. Data Usage Settings Operations ●...
  • Page 196: Mobile Networks Settings

    Restrict background data: Prevent apps and services from using mobile data services  unless connected to a Wi-Fi network. Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab at the top of the Data usage window. Tap the tab to  view your phone’s Wi-Fi data usage. Restrict networks.
  • Page 197: Nfc And Payment

    Roaming guard: Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for certain • functions. Enable or disable roaming notices for Voice and Data for Domestic, Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for International networks, and Voice, Data and Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if supported by your phone). •...
  • Page 198 Tap and Pay With your phone and a payment app (such as Samsung Pay), you can use your phone to pay for items by tapping it to an item at the point-of-purchase. You must have a payment app set up on your phone to use it with Tap and Pay.
  • Page 199: More Connection Settings

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > NFC and payment 2. Tap Tap and pay.  Tap and pay payment apps you have installed are display. Available options depend on the payment app(s) you have set up on your phone. ...
  • Page 200: Nearby Device Scanning

    2. Tap More connection settings 3. Set items.  Your settings are saved and implemented. Nearby Device Scanning Scan for and connect to nearby devices. You will receive notifications when there are available divides to connect to. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 201: Printing

    3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Printing You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Add a Printer Before you can print to a printer, you must add and set it up on your phone.
  • Page 202: Mirrorlink

    1. From the Printing settings screen, select a print service from the list. 2. Tap On/Off to turn the service on. The service must be on to add a printer. 3. Tap More > Add printer and follow the prompts to add a printer. 4.
  • Page 203: Set Up Secure Credential Storage

    Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Browser Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network. Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up the phone’s secure credential storage before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 204: Add A Vpn Connection

    4. Tap Back to return to the main settings menu, and then tap Other security settings. 5. Tap Trusted credentials and then tap your preferred system and user credentials.  Your secure credentials storage is set. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this.
  • Page 205: Connect To Or Disconnect From A Vpn

    2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.  The VPN settings window appears. 3. Tap Add VPN, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. Information may include Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and ...
  • Page 206 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.  The VPN settings window appears. Connect to a VPN 1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 2. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. ...
  • Page 207: Disconnect From A Vpn

    Disconnect from a VPN 1. Pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings window. 3. Tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it.  Your phone disconnects from the VPN. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, you will see a VPN disconnected icon in ...
  • Page 208: Device Settings

    Device Settings The following topics outline the device settings options available on your phone, including sounds, display, gestures, applications, and more. Smart Manager Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, and RAM. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
  • Page 209 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Smart Manager 2. Tap Clean all. Using Smart Manager 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Smart Manager 2. Tap each of the following for options: Battery: Check the battery power and time remaining to use the device. For devices with low ...
  • Page 210: Applications Settings

    • The usage time remaining shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time remaining may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. Storage: Check the status of used and available memory capacity. You can delete unused or ...
  • Page 211: Manage Apps

    Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk. Access Application Manager 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications >...
  • Page 212: Default Applications

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. 2. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options are displayed: Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled. ...
  • Page 213: Application Settings

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Default applications. 2. Tap each default setting to see what services or applications are available to set as the default. Browser app: Choose a default browser app.  Calling app: Choose a default calling app. ...
  • Page 214: Calendar Settings

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap an app to configure its settings and permissions. Note: Available settings and permissions vary by app. Calendar Settings Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 215: Camera Settings

    Show week numbers: Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar.  Hide declined events: When enabled, events for which you declined the invitation are not  shown on the calendar. 7-day weather forecast: When enabled, weather information from AccuWeather.com ...
  • Page 216: Contacts Settings

    Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them.  Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.  Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the capture key, the record key, or as a ...
  • Page 217: Email Settings

    Share multiple contacts: You can choose how to transfer contacts, when sharing them with  other devices, such as via Bluetooth. As one file: Multiple contacts are sent together. This method can be faster, but depends • on whether the target device can accept multiple name cards. If not, only one contact will be sent.
  • Page 218 Spam addresses: Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains to  automatically block emails from those senders. Confirm deletions: Ask for confirmation before deleting email.  Manage Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more.
  • Page 219: Internet Settings

    In case of sync conflict: Choose whether information from the server or phone has priority  when there is a conflict. Sync Contacts: Choose whether contacts are synchronized between your phone and the  account. Sync Calendar: Choose whether calendar events are synchronized between your phone and ...
  • Page 220: Messages Settings

    Manual zoom: Override website requests to control zoom level.  Privacy: Choose options related to privacy.  Advanced: Choose settings to control how the browser treats content, such as allowing  JavaScript, blocking pop-ups, and managing website data. Messages Settings The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications.
  • Page 221 Block messages: Block messages by filtering based on criteria you set. Tap Block  messages, and then configure filters: Block list: Enter telephone numbers to automatically block. • Blocked phrases: Enter text phrases to automatically block. • • Blocked messages: View blocked messages. More settings >...
  • Page 222: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. Tip: You can also access Phone settings from the Phone app. From home, tap Phone > More > Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap Phone to configure options: Swipe to call or send messages: Make calls or send messages by swiping right or left ...
  • Page 223 Automatic answering: Answer incoming calls automatically after two seconds while a • headset or Bluetooth device is connected. Pressing the Power key: End calls by pressing the Power key. • Call alerts: Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls. ...
  • Page 224: S Voice Settings

    S Voice Settings Configure options for using your voice to interact with your phone. Tip: you can also access S Voice settings from the S Voice app. From home, tap Apps > S Voice > Settings 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 225: Google Settings

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap Weather to configure options: Unit: Select Celsius or Fahrenheit.  Auto refresh: Choose how often weather information is updated.  Use current location: Use your phone’s current location to get local weather information. ...
  • Page 226 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap Google to configure options: Sign-in & security: Configure how you sign in to your Google Account, device access and  notifications, and connected apps and sites. Personal info & privacy: Manage your personal information, activity controls, ads settings, ...
  • Page 227: Sounds And Vibration Settings

    Sounds and Vibration Settings The sounds and vibration settings menu lets you control your phone’s audio and vibration. Sounds and Vibration Settings Overview The sounds and vibration settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Sound Setting Description Set the sound mode for the phone. Sound: Your phone uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume ●...
  • Page 228: Sound Mode

    Keyboard sound Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Keyboard vibration Set the phone to vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound quality and effects Set sound quality and sound effects for your phone. Access Sound Settings 1.
  • Page 229: Vibrate While Ringing

    2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Sound mode, and then choose a mode: Sound: Your phone uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in  Sound settings for notifications and alerts. Vibrate: Your phone vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you ...
  • Page 230: Volume

    2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap On/Off next to Vibrate while ringing to enable the feature. Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. Note: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1.
  • Page 231: Vibration Intensity

    Ringtone  Media  Notifications  System  Vibration Intensity Set the vibration intensity for incoming calls, notifications, and vibration feedback. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Vibration intensity. 4. Use the sliders to set the intensity of vibration for: Incoming call: The phone vibrates when receiving an incoming call.
  • Page 232: Add A Ringtone

    2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Ringtone to select a default ringtone. Add a Ringtone When you select a ringtone, you can add a custom ringtone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Ringtone, scroll to the bottom of the list, and then tap Add ringtone 4.
  • Page 233: Vibration Pattern

     You will see a list of compatible songs or audio files. To load music on your phone, see Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer. 5. Tap a song to hear a preview, and then tap Done to save it as a ringtone. ...
  • Page 234: Do Not Disturb

    2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Notification sound to set options: Default notification sound: Set the default sound for notifications.  Messages notifications: Set the default sound for new messages.  Calendar notifications: Set the default sound for calendar events. ...
  • Page 235 2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Do not disturb to enable the feature. Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on or off automatically at scheduled times. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. 1.
  • Page 236: System Sounds

    4. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, Start time, and End time. Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 237: Key-Tap Feedback

    2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap On/Off to enable each option: Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections.  Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen.  Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. ...
  • Page 238: Sound Quality And Effects

    3. To On/Off to enable each option: Dialing keypad tone: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped.  Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.  Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
  • Page 239: Display Settings

    2. Tap Sounds and vibration 3. Tap Sound quality and effects. 4. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap Advanced or Basic to customize your sound settings. 5. Tap On/Off to enable each option: UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening ...
  • Page 240 Brightness Set the display brightness. Font Set a default font and font size. Display icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Icon backgrounds Home screen and Apps screen. Set a screen timeout duration. Screen timeout Note: Longer durations discharge the battery more quickly Smart stay Set the phone display to stay on for as long as you are looking at it.
  • Page 241: Advanced Features

    2. Tap Display 3. Set your display options.  Your display settings are saved and applied. Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the phone and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device.
  • Page 242 3. Configure the following settings: Games: Manage useful features while you play games.  • Game Launcher: Automatically arranges all your games in one place. • Game Tools: When enabled, a button floating over top of your game provides convenient game features, such as No alerts during game, Minimize and alive, Screenshot, and Record.
  • Page 243: Personal Settings

    Personal Settings The following topics cover your phone’s personalization settings, including wallpaper, themes, home screen settings, lock screen and security settings, and more. Wallpaper You can change the wallpaper for the Home and lock screens. Change the Wallpaper 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 244: Home Screen Settings

    3. To find other themes, tap More themes. 4. To download a theme, tap the theme, and then tap Download. A Samsung account is required to download additional themes.  5. To apply a theme, tap the theme, and then tap Apply.
  • Page 245: Lock Screen And Security Settings

    For more information, see Customize the Home Screen. Lock Screen and Security Settings The lock screen settings let you set your method for unlocking your phone, customize lock screen options, determine whether to show tips for unlocking the phone, and enter your owner information to be displayed on the lock screen.
  • Page 246: Screen Lock

    Setting Description Protect encrypted data Protect your device by using a screen lock when your device turns on. Encrypt SD card Protect your SD card by encrypting its data. Configure settings for encryption, password visibility, security updates, Other security settings credentials, and other security features.
  • Page 247: Use A Screen Unlock Pattern

    ● Fingerprints Important: To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you use the highest security level available (Password or Fingerprint protection). It is also recommended you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data. Access Screen Lock Settings 1.
  • Page 248: Disable The Screen Lock

    Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap PIN. 2. Enter a PIN, tap Continue, re-enter your PIN, and tap OK to save the setting.  The screen lock is set If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 ...
  • Page 249: Device Security

    Make passwords visible: Display password characters briefly as you type them.  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 administrators: Manage your device administrators and application installation ...
  • Page 250: Privacy And Safety

    Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your  phone. Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history.  Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your ...
  • Page 251: Location

    Access Privacy and Safety Settings ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy and safety  The Privacy and safety menu opens. Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality.
  • Page 252 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy and safety 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks. ...
  • Page 253: Location Services

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy and safety 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings. Location Services Google uses Location History to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited.
  • Page 254: App Permissions

    2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Google location history and sign in to your Google Account for more options. App Permissions Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device. 1.
  • Page 255: Private Mode

    4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature. Private Mode Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private using supported apps. You must configure a security lock to use Private mode. Activate Private Mode 1.
  • Page 256: Send Sos Message

    Enable Report Diagnostic Info 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy and safety 2. Tap Report diagnostic info. 3. Read the consent information and tap Yes to enable. Send SOS Message Enable SOS messages to quickly send an alert to your emergency contacts by pressing the Power key three times.
  • Page 257: Easy Mode

    2. Tap Send SOS messages. 3. Tap On/Off to activate SOS messaging. 4. Read the Terms and conditions and agree in order to activate SOS messaging. 5. Follow the prompts to set up emergency contacts and enable SOS messaging features. Easy Mode Easy mode provides a simpler experience using your phone, with a simpler home screen layout and simpler app interactions.
  • Page 258: Accessibility Settings

    3. Tap Done to apply your Easy mode settings. Return to Standard Mode You can use the Easy mode Settings menu to return to Standard mode. 1. From home, swipe the screen to the left and tap Settings > Easy mode 2.
  • Page 259: Vision Accessibility Settings

    Access Accessibility Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility 2. Set available accessibility options.  Your accessibility settings are applied and saved. Vision Accessibility Settings Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision. 1.
  • Page 260: Hearing Accessibility Settings

    High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the  background. High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to  increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
  • Page 261: Dexterity And Interaction Settings

    Left/right sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones.  Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio  stream for use with a single earphone. Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement.
  • Page 262: Configure Other Accessibility Settings

    Interaction control: Control how your phone interprets motions and screen touches. To turn  Interaction control on or off at any time, press and hold the Home key and the down Volume key at the same time. When Interaction control is on, you can use motions to control your phone, and screen timeout is turned on.
  • Page 263: Backup And Reset

    Your phone’s Backup and reset menu lets you back up your phone’s data and settings to Google servers before resetting your phone to the original factory settings. The Factory data reset erases all data from the phone’s application storage, including: ● Your Samsung account ● Your Google Account Personal Settings...
  • Page 264 Back up my data to your Samsung account. When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will be Restore restored from your Samsung account. Enable backup for application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings Back up my data to your Google Account.
  • Page 265: Smart Switch

    Access Backup and Reset Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and Reset  The Backup and reset menu opens. 2. Set options.  The backup and reset settings are applied and saved. If you are performing a Factory data reset, follow the prompts to confirm the data removal. ...
  • Page 266: Samsung Account

    > Backup and Reset 2. Configure these options: Back up my data: Enable back up of your phone log, messages and more through your  Samsung account. Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.  Personal Settings...
  • Page 267: Google Account

    Google Account Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and Reset 2. Configure these options: Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to ...
  • Page 268: Reset

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and Reset 2. Tap Auto restart. 3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters: Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.  Days: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device. ...
  • Page 269 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Backup and Reset 2. Tap Reset settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From home, tap Apps >...
  • Page 270: Factory Data Reset

    Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. 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 other files.
  • Page 271: System Settings

    Language Set the language for your display and menus. Default keyboard Set the default method for entering text. Samsung keyboard Set Samsung keyboard options. Google voice typing Set options for Google Voice text entry. Text-to-speech Set text-to-speech options. Pointer speed Set the speed of the pointer for a mouse/trackpad.
  • Page 272 Language: Tap a language to assign it.  Default keyboard: Tap an input method to set it as the default.  Samsung keyboard: Configure your keyboard options.  Google voice typing: Configure your options, including language detection.  System Settings...
  • Page 273: Battery Settings

    Text-to-speech: Tap a settings option and follow the prompts.  Pointer speed: Drag the bar to adjust the speed, and then tap OK.  Battery Settings Monitor your phone’s battery usage through this settings menu. View which functions are consuming your battery’s charge and at what percentage.
  • Page 274: Ultra Power Saving Mode

    Turn On Power Saving Mode 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Battery 2. Tap Power saving mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Power saving mode.  Power saving mode is activated. 4. Tap Start power saving to enable Power saving mode immediately, or at a selected percentage of battery power.
  • Page 275: Storage Settings

    Turn On Ultra Power Saving Mode 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Battery 2. Tap Ultra power saving mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Ultra power saving mode.  Ultra power saving mode is activated. Turn Off Ultra Power Saving Mode ■...
  • Page 276 Storage Device Description ● Total space: View the total space/free space in your phone’s memory. ● Available space: The amount of storage space currently available. ● System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. Internal storage ●...
  • Page 277: Microsd Card

    microSD Card ™ A microSD memory card is an optional accessory (not included) that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and other data on your phone. For information about inserting or removing optional SD cards, see Card. Important: You can damage a microSD card by improper installation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it.
  • Page 278: Unmount A Microsd Card

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage 2. Tap SD card > Format > Format. Note: Formatting erases all the data on an installed microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. Unmount a microSD Card When you need to remove an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card.
  • Page 279: Date And Time Settings

    2. Tap SD card > Unmount. Date and Time Settings Use the Date and Time settings menu either to automatically use the network-provided date and time or manually set these values, as well as select time and date format options. Date and Time Overview The following Date and time options may be configured: Date and Time Options...
  • Page 280: Help

    2. Set available date and time options.  Your date and time settings are applied and saved. Help The Help menu provides tips and guidelines to help you use your phone. Access Help 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings >...
  • Page 281: System Update

    1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device  The Self Service menu appears. 2. Follow the prompts to activate your phone or review your summary.  Your phone activates. If already activated on an account, you will see a usage and plan summary.
  • Page 282: About Device

    Access System Update ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > System Update  The System Update menu appears. For details about updating your phone, see Update Your Phone. About Device The About device menu lets you access important phone information, search for and apply updates, and view legal and safety information.
  • Page 283 Review various types of important legal information, including Open Legal information source licenses, Google legal information, System WebView licenses, Wallpapers, Samsung legal information, and the Privacy Alert. Change the name of your device (other devices see this name when Device name using Mobile hotspot or Bluetooth).
  • Page 284 About Device Item Description RATED Check the phone's voltage rating. Battery capacity Check the phone's battery capacity. Access About Device Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device 2. Select or view available options.  Your phone information is displayed. System Settings...
  • Page 285: Getting Help

    Getting Help The following set of topics will cover troubleshooting tips, phone specifications, and how to contact Virgin Mobile and manage your wireless service.
  • Page 286: For Assistance

    For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Problem: Phone freezes/operation is unstable.
  • Page 287: Virgin Mobile Account Information And Help

    From home, tap Apps > Settings > Mobile networks > Access Point Names >  More > Reset to default. Problem: Battery level goes down quickly. Solution: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery.
  • Page 288: Top-Up Your Account

    30 minutes. Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 289: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability

    Samsung KNOX ™ Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [030115] Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc.
  • Page 290: Do You Have Questions About Your Samsung Mobile Device

    Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal Information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide...
  • Page 291 The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found online at: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4 For Assistance...
  • Page 292: Index

    Index 3-way Calling, 73 Calculator, 154 About Device, 272 Calendar, 154 Accessibility Settings, 248 Add event, 155 Accessory Port, 7 Settings, 203, 204, 205 Accounts Sync Exchange ActiveSync calendar, 158 Add new, 253 View events, 156 Manage, 253 Call Settings, 252 Settings, 212 Activation, 17, 270 Call Forwarding, 75...
  • Page 293 Input Settings, 261 Mute threads, 103 Instagram, 122 New messages, 101 International Dialing, 213 Read and reply, 101 Internet Read messages, 102 Settings, 209 Report phishing, 104 Keyboard Report spam, 104 Samsung keyboard, 27 Search, 104 Language Settings, 261 Index...
  • Page 294 NextRadio, 172 Settings, 214 NFC and Payment, 187 Samsung Gear, 166 Notification Icons, 45 Samsung Keyboard, 27 Notification Panel, 46 Samsung Milk Music, 174 Notifications, 45 Samsung Pay, 166 Phone Samsung+, 174 Dialer, 57 Save a Phone Number, 81 Phone Calls, 57...
  • Page 295 Share Record video, 138 Contacts, 86 Videos Slide, 15 Record, 138 Smart Manager, 198 Share via Bluetooth, 146 SOS Message, 246 Share via messaging, 145 Sound Settings, 217 Share via YouTube, 148 Speaker, 7 View, 138 Spread, 16 Virgin Fun & Games, 174 Status Bar, 43 Vision Accessibility, 249 Status Icons, 44...

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