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  • Page 1: User Manual

    S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 Samsung Knox ™ is Samsung’s security platform and Diagnostic Software is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security This device is equipped with diagnostic software with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee reporting usage and performance information used may be required.
  • Page 4 Settings > GENERAL > About device > Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the Legal Information > Samsung legal or you may United States and/or other countries. access the online version of the Health/Safety and...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Contacts ............54 ..........1 Email ..............58 Front View ............2 Galaxy Apps ........... 60 Back View ............3 Gallery .............. 61 Assemble Your Device ........4 Set Up Your Device ..........7 Internet ............. 63 Messages ............65 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....8 Music Player ............
  • Page 6 Home Screen Settings ........105 Lock Screen ..........106 Multi Window Settings .........107 Notification Panel Settings ......108 Edge Screen Settings ........109 One-Handed Operation .......110 Easy Mode ............111 Accessibility ..........112 Private Mode ..........114 Finger Scanner ..........115 Motions and Gestures .........116 S Pen ..............117 Accounts ............118 Backup and Reset ........119 Language and Input Settings .....120...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

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

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Power key Status light Front camera Proximity and gesture sensors Volume key Edge screen Back Recent Home key/Finger scanner • • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane, screen.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Headset jack Rear Camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the using infrared light. USB charger cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included).

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Install the SIM Card assemble your device. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features.

  • Page 11: Install A Memory Card

    Install a Memory Card Replace the Back Cover Your device supports removable microSD or 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone microSDHC memory cards (not included) to and press down. expand available memory space with maximum capacities of 64 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).

  • Page 12: Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging ► For a quick check of your battery level, view devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are the battery charge indicator located in the designed to maximize battery life. Using other upper-right corner of your device’s display. A...

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off AT&T Ready2Go The first time you turn your device on, the AT&T Turn the Device On Ready2Go screen displays. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. ►...

  • Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    When you turn on your device for the first time, set When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new up your existing Google Account, or create a new Samsung account.

  • Page 15: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status icons Status bar Notification icons Edge screen Widget App shortcuts Apps folder Apps list Phone shortcut Home screen indicator • • Status icons: Display information about the Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your device, such as the network signal strength, applications.

  • Page 17: Customize Your Home Screen

    Wallpapers Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To access Home Screen Manager: 2.

  • Page 18: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Use Folders • Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from inside. any Home screen. • With the folder open, tap More options to Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen change the folder’s color scheme.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

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

  • Page 20: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Touchscreen Navigation •...

  • Page 21: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen The Edge screen provides a Quick Tools variety of useful tools, shortcuts, You can quickly use preset tools on your Edge and widgets. Panels for the Screen without disrupting your activity on the main screen. Edge screen can be added, 1.
  • Page 22 Edge Screen Settings Add Wallpaper to the Edge Screen To change the Edge screen wallpaper: Configure the Edge screen panels to provide convenient functions that are the most useful to you. 1. Swipe upward on the Edge screen and then tap Settings.
  • Page 23 Edge Screen Text Edge Screen Position Display custom text on the Edge screen when the Set the device to rotate the main screen 180° so Home screen is not displayed. that you can use the Edge screen on the left side of the display.

  • Page 24: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • • Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust screen brightness.

  • Page 25: Notification Panel Settings

    View the Notification Panel Notification Panel Settings Display the Notification panel from any screen. To customize the Notification panel: ► From a Home screen, tap 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Apps > Notification panel. Settings > DEVICE > Notification panel. 2.

  • Page 26: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot, insert the S Pen’s nib first. Failure to do so can cause you in performing different the S Pen to become stuck. Forcefully detaching the functions.

  • Page 27: Action Memo

    Action Memo To use stored content: Collect, the captured content is When you tap An Action memo is a Quick Note that is linked to stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. actions. The following options are available: To open a Quick Note: •...

  • Page 28: Air View

    Air View Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, and then write notes on the screen shot. or view information about an item on the screen. For example: To use Screen Write: •...
  • Page 29 Add Annotations to Your Photos Replace the S Pen Nib Use S Pen to annotate your photos. You can replace the tip of the S Pen. Note: Adding annotations to a photo creates a copy of To replace the nib: the photo. The original photo is not modified. 1. Use the tweezers to pull out the S Pen nib.

  • Page 30: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls 3. Tap the following options to activate them: Activate Multi Window • Open in split screen view: Automatically view Apps that support Multi window display together on content in Multi window when you open files a split screen.
  • Page 31 Use Multi Window Window Controls After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run Select an application window and tap Control multiple apps at the same time. in the middle of the windows to display the window controls. Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can be used together.
  • Page 32 Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray 1. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi window tray. 2. Tap Tray Controls > Edit. 3. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then release it. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the...

  • Page 33: Enter Text

    To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL > Language and input. Options 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
  • Page 34 “t-h-i-s”. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: Google voice 1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Enable Swype typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: of the Space bar) to find it.

  • Page 35: Calling

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

  • Page 36: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Voicemail Call • • More options: Tap to view more options. Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call. •...

  • Page 37: Call Settings

    Access Phone Call Settings There are several ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. 1. From the Edge screen, tap Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > – or – More options >...

  • Page 38: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer or Reject a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in the contacts list.

  • Page 39: Bluetooth Headset

    Multitask While on a Call Listen with the Speaker or Bluetooth Headset The call screen can be placed on the Edge screen Listen to the call using the speaker or through a or hidden in your Status bar to allow you to access Bluetooth headset (not included).

  • Page 40: Call Log

    Call Waiting Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List If your service plan supports this feature, you can Use recent call information to create a contact or answer an incoming call while you have a call in update your Contacts list. progress.

  • Page 41: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. 1. From the Edge screen, tap Phone > Keypad. More options > Speed dial. 2. Tap Create a Speed Dial 3.

  • Page 42: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one‑tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call You can make an emergency call with or without an active SIM card.

  • Page 43: Set Up And Access Voice Mail

    Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set up and configure your Visual Voicemail voicemail. Use AT&T Visual Voicemail to: • Review and manage your voicemail messages directly from your phone without dialing into Set Up Your Voice Mail voicemail. • 1.

  • Page 44: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 45: Apps List

    The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy Change the Order Apps Are Listed devices.

  • Page 46: Hide Or Show Apps

    Apps List Options Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options for these options: • 2. Tap More options > Create folder. Edit: Touch and hold an app shortcut then drag it to: •...

  • Page 47: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. google.com Visit to learn more. Visit google.com/landing/now learn more.

  • Page 48: Play Music

    Maps Play Movies & TV Find your current location, get directions, Watch movies and TV shows purchased and other location-based information. from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing Note: You must enable location services to when you are not connected to the use Maps.

  • Page 49: At&T Applications

    AT&T Applications Enjoy these applications from AT&T Mobile Locate AT&T. With the AT&T Mobile Locate app you can access the Mobile Protection Pack and Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid with a paid subscription, replace your att.com subscription.

  • Page 50: Device Help

    AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Mobile TV With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize Mobile TV is a subscription service that your battery performance, simplify access allows you to watch your favorite TV to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, shows using your handset. automate your Wi-Fi connections, and track your data use.

  • Page 51: Other Applications

    PEN.UP games. Join the PEN.UP community through Flipboard your Samsung, Facebook, or Google+ accounts. Share your original art, comment on others’ creations, or browse Use this application to access your for something unique to add to your personalized magazines.

  • Page 52: Smart Remote

    Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio Provides quick and ready access to service that offers a simple way to find the businesses, map locations, and storage music that is right for you. With a library of of your favorite searches.

  • Page 53: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the calculator history: functions. ► Tap History > CLEAR HISTORY. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: Basic Operation ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field. Use the phone as a calculator.

  • Page 54: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Delete an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task, and tap Delete. Add events or tasks to your calendar directly from To delete multiple events or tasks: the Calendar application.

  • Page 55: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Shortcuts Current shooting Switch cameras mode Camera settings Storage location Record video Take a picture Shooting mode Gallery • • Current shooting mode: Tap to display the Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos selected shooting mode.

  • Page 56: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. which camera is active (front or rear facing). Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic 1.

  • Page 57: Camera Settings

    • Camera Settings Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. Use Camera settings to configure the camera. • Manage shortcuts: Touch and hold, then drag items to add them to the shortcuts menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 58: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the keeping track of time and setting volume of the alarm. alarms. • Snooze: Allow snoozing and set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.

  • Page 59: World Clock

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

  • Page 60: Contacts

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

  • Page 61: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, 1.
  • Page 62 Create a Shortcut to a Favorite Rename a Group You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home To rename a group: screen, to access their information directly from the Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap home screen.

  • Page 63: Contact Settings

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

  • Page 64: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Refresh Your Email Account manage all your email accounts Refresh your account to update your email in one application. accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. To access Email: 2.

  • Page 65: Email Settings

    Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 66: Galaxy Apps

    1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Tap an app and follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 67: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. To play videos from the Gallery app: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 2.

  • Page 68: Gallery Settings

    Settings: Change the Gallery settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Facebook, or Google Account. Share Images and Videos Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 69: Internet

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

  • Page 70: Internet Settings

    Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap More options > Share via and follow the prompts. Incognito Tabs Pages viewed with incognito tabs are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 71: Messages

    3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a The Samsung Messages app provides the following recipient from your Contacts. You can also select message types: the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or •...

  • Page 72: Messages Settings

    View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a notification Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia flashes on the Edge screen, and a new message messages, push messages, and more. icon displays on the Status bar. 1.
  • Page 73 To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Emergency alerts. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. • All alerts are enabled by default (checkmark displayed). 4.

  • Page 74: Music Player

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

  • Page 75: Listen To Music

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

  • Page 76: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your View Files in My Files device, including images, videos, Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap songs, and sound clips. My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. File Groups 3.
  • Page 77 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping on a category, the following options are available: 1. Tap More options > Select. • Home: Return to the main My Files screen. 2. Tap a file or folder to select it, and then use one •...

  • Page 78: S Health

    S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.

  • Page 79: S Note

    Note Tools create, edit, and manage notes. When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided. Sign in to your Samsung Note: The available tools are different for account or Evernote account Action memos.
  • Page 80 Action Memos Action Memo Tools When creating or editing an Action memo, some An Action memo is a special type of note that turns helpful modes and tools are provided. your written text into actions on your device. For example, if someone tells you the name of a restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the name of the restaurant, and then have the memo •...

  • Page 81: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap the microphone icon, if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command.

  • Page 82: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides To edit a Category: a place for you to manage the 1. Tap Show categories in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, multimedia content you capture along with the number of content files contained. with S Pen tools.

  • Page 83: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Video length Rewind Time elapsed Pause or Play Change players Fast-forward More options Screen ratio File name • • Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a File name: Name of the video file. previous video.
  • Page 84 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size Use Video Player to access and play videos stored You can change the size of the video during video on your device. playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.

  • Page 85: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings To display a list of recordings: Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > List. 2. Tap Voice Recorder. •...

  • Page 86: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.

  • Page 87: How To Use Settings

    S Pen. • Search for Settings GENERAL: Create and modify your accounts (such as, Email, Google Account, Samsung If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain account, and more). Manage security, storage, and other features of the device.
  • Page 88 Customize the Quick Settings Menu Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick setting menu is not defined. Create the Quick Settings Menu You can set up the Quick settings menu to include your most frequently used settings.

  • Page 89: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap communication requires access Settings >...
  • Page 90 • Wi-Fi Options WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many equipment. of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection 1.

  • Page 91: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth allows you to connect wirelessly device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. to a number of Bluetooth Apps >...

  • Page 92: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Change Your Device’s Name The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to Change the name others use when pairing with your establish trusted connections between your device device through Bluetooth. and another Bluetooth device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 93: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Share your phone’s mobile USB Tethering data connection with a Mobile Note: To enable USB tethering on your phone, dial Hotspot or USB tethering. 611 or go to att.com/mywireless to set up the service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 94: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Turn Airplane Mode On or Off There are a couple of ways to enable or disable Airplane mode.

  • Page 95: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Data   usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.

  • Page 96: Location

    Location Some apps, such as Google Location Services Maps, may require one or more Google uses Location History to store and use your location services be turned on device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve for full functionality.

  • Page 97: More Networks

    More Networks This option displays additional AT&T MicroCell connectivity information. To search for an AT&T MicroCell: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Default Messaging App 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks. Your mobile device can be equipped with more than 3. Tap Network operators >...
  • Page 98 Edit or Delete a VPN Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap CONNECTIONS > More networks. 2. Tap VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 4. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete. Settings More Networks...

  • Page 99: Nfc

    NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam app touch your device with another content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. Use S Beam to share compatible device.

  • Page 100: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices through Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...

  • Page 101: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 102: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap SCAN to find available devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 103: Mirrorlink

    MirrorLink Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. To activate MirrorLink: 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable. 2.

  • Page 104: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while notifications, screen touches, preserving the individual sound settings you have made. and other activities. Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 105: Vibrate When Ringing

    2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds. – or – 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate Tap ADD to use a use an audio file as a ringtone. whether to enable the sound or vibration.
  • Page 106 Notifications on Lock Screen Choose which notifications can display while the device is locked: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen and choose an option. Application Notifications To set whether application notifications are displayed: 1.

  • Page 107: Display Settings

    Display Settings Configure your display’s Screen Rotation brightness, screen timeout delay, Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on and other display settings. the orientation of your face. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. Brightness 2. Tap Display >...

  • Page 108: Screen Mode

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

  • Page 109: Touch Key Light Duration

    Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time Recent apps and Back remain lit after you touch them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to choose a timeout period. Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves.

  • Page 110: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 111: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Use Home screen settings to set up a Home screen transition effect and to indicate how Flipboard briefings are to be handled on your Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2.

  • Page 112: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Secure your device and protect Screen Lock Options your data with Lock Screen Choose a screen lock option: settings. Swipe Only • Phone shortcut: Check the box to display a phone shortcut on your Lock screen. Screen Lock •...

  • Page 113: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Multi window. The following options are available: • Open in spit screen view: Automatically view content in a split screen when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email.

  • Page 114: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons display on the Notification panel. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE > Notification panel. – or – From the Notification panel, tap View all > Edit. To customize which quick setting buttons display at the top of the Notification panel: ►...

  • Page 115: Edge Screen Settings

    Edge Screen Settings • Manage the panels that display Notifications: Tap to show notifications on the Edge screen. on the Edge screen, including • Use Edge screen on left: Rotate the main your own custom panels, and set screen 180° so that you can use the Edge up night mode.

  • Page 116: One-Handed Operation

    • One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern (if configured). • Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons Recent,...

  • Page 117: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy Mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy Mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...

  • Page 118: Accessibility

    • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter subtitles with multimedia files when available selection instead of double tapping. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles as you enter your passwords.
  • Page 119 • Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the phone detects the doorbell or a baby crying. • Auto haptic: The device vibrates in time to the sound when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. It also vibrates when buttons are tapped in supported apps. This may consume battery power, and not all applications support this feature.

  • Page 120: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 121: Finger Scanner

    Settings > DEVICE. Home key. • 2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your To add a fingerprint: Samsung account. •...

  • Page 122: Motions And Gestures

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

  • Page 123: S Pen

    S Pen • Configure options and settings Attach/detach sound: Select a sound for the device to make when the S Pen is detached for the S Pen. from the device. • Attach/detach vibration: Activate vibration To configure settings for the S Pen: feedback when the S Pen is attached and detached.

  • Page 124: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Note: Sync options and the location of the sync command differ depending on the account type. including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and Account Settings social networking accounts. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,...

  • Page 125: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Backup and Restore...

  • Page 126: Language And Input Settings

    Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > GENERAL. Language 2. Tap Language and input. Set your default language.

  • Page 127: Google Voice Typing

    • Swype Block offensive words: Hide recognized offensive voice results. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset, (not included) if one is 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > connected.
  • Page 128 • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 4. Tap OK to save your setting. Samsung or Google text-to-speech engine. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 129: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 130: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real‑time information Geo News about emergencies and severe Receive information about weather, environmental weather conditions. situations, and geological information for your location during emergencies. You can also enable Emergency Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > GENERAL >...
  • Page 131 Manage Primary Contacts Select contacts or create new ones to be your emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL > Safety Assistance. 2. Tap Manage primary contacts. 3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 132: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock.

  • Page 133: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Fast charging: Enable fast charging mode. • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

  • Page 134: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.

  • Page 135: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 136 Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you have to mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...

  • Page 137: Security

    ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Manage your device administrators and application Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account installation privileges. and enable Google location service to use Remote 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 138: Sim Card Lock

    Settings > GENERAL. • Send security reports: Send security reports 2. Tap Security > KNOX active protection. to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Settings Security...

  • Page 139: Advanced Security

    Advanced Security Protect your device with these advanced security options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL. 2. Tap Security for options: • Trust agents: (Only available when a secure screen lock is set.) Set screen lock type to use.

  • Page 140: Help

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

  • Page 141: About Your Device

    Google legal information. • Report diagnostic info: Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. • Device name: View and change your device’s name.

  • Page 142: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Use Application manager device. settings to manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS tab > downloaded and preloaded Application manager.

  • Page 143: Running Services

    • Running Services CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s temporary memory storage. View and control services running on your device. • CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s customization. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS tab > • Permissions: View information about the Application manager.

  • Page 144: Disabled Apps

    Disabled Apps View and configure disabled apps on your device. Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an app on the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS > Application manager. 2. Tap TURNED OFF to view a list of applications you have disabled.

  • Page 145: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first‑time smartphone users. 1.

  • Page 146: Applications Settings Shortcuts

    Applications Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Calling, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Messages, or S Voice: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS tab. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

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