Page 1 User guide.
Page 2: User Manual
S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Page 3: Legal Notices
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Page 6: Legal Information
Settings > About phone > on the mobile device or at samsung.com Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR Warranty guide for your device at: MOBILE DEVICE.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Calling ...............1 .................34 Phone Screen ..............35 Front View ................2 Make and Answer Calls ..........38 Back View ................4 Speed Dial ................44 Assemble Your Device .............6 Emergency Calls .............46 Set Up Your Device ............11 Set Up and Access Voicemail ........48 Set Up Accounts on Your Device .........13 Applications ..............50...
Page 8 Chrome ................72 Advanced Calling ............119 Clock .................73 More Settings ..............121 Contacts ................76 Sounds and Vibration ..........124 Email ..................82 Notifications ..............129 Gallery ................86 Display and Wallpaper ..........130 Memo ................89 Advanced Features ............134 Message+ .................91 Storage ................135 Messages .................94 Battery ................
Page 9 Date and Time .............. 163 Accessibility ..............164 Help ................167 About Phone ..............168 System Updates ............169 Table of Contents...
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 11: Front View
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Front camera Volume key Power key Recent Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
Page 12 Front View • • Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects Home key: Return to the Home screen. near the device. • Recent: Tap to display recent apps. • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record • Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s videos of yourself.
Page 13: Back View
Back View Microphone Headset jack Flash Speaker Rear camera USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Getting Started Back View...
Page 14 Back View • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the (not included). USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). • Speaker: Play music and other sounds. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. when taking a photo or recording video.
Page 15: Install The Sim Card
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. device. Install the SIM Card Remove the Back Cover When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are Open the back cover to install the SIM card, an provided with a plug-in SIM card.
Page 16: Install A Memory Card
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Install a Memory Card • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face You can also install an optional microSD™ or down into the device and that the card is microSDHC™...
Page 17: Install The Battery
Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover You can install a replacement battery. Close the back cover before using the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device the device, making sure the connectors align.
Page 18: Charge The Battery
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
Page 19: When To Charge The Battery
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
Page 20: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Reset the Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device If your device stops responding to taps or finger on or off. gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can reset your device.
Page 21: Secure Your Device
Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock”...
Page 22: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
When you turn on your device for the first time, set – or – up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, – or – use Accounts settings. For more information, To create a new Google Account or set up your see “Accounts”...
Page 23 Caution: You should remove your Google Account 3. Tap More > Remove account. before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. Getting Started Set Up Accounts on Your Device...
Page 24: Know Your Device
Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad your mobile device, including the of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using screens and icons, as well as how excessive force or a metallic object when to navigate the device and enter pressing on the touch screen may damage...
Page 25: Home Screen
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
Page 26 Home Screen Features • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and Home screen indicator: Indicates which notification icons (left). For more information, see Home screen is currently visible. “Status Bar” on page 22. • App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications. •...
Page 27 • Customize your Home screens by adding Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home screen at the top of a screen. application shortcuts, widgets, folders, This screen is displayed when you press the and custom wallpapers. Home key. •...
Page 28 Widgets Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. There are many kinds Themes of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on many others.
Page 29: App Shortcuts
Screen Grid Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 30: Folders
Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
Page 31: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information (such as Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a left.
Page 32 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Call in progress: A call is in progress. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. Call on hold: A call is on hold.
Page 33: Navigation
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through Touch and Hold your device. Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to Touchscreen Navigation move it. Use the following motions and gestures on your •...
Page 34: Pinch And Spread
Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or •...
Page 35: 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 Outdoors mode Screen brightness Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 36 Notification Panel Features • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. Notification card: View details about a notification. • • View all: See all available Quick settings. Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness. • • Outdoors mode: Temporarily adjust screen Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a feature. brightness for the outdoors.
Page 37: Quick Settings
View the Notification Panel To view additional Quick settings: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the You can access the Notification panel from any Home Notification panel. screen. 2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
Page 38: Enter Text
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by Predictive text speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Options Know Your Device Enter Text...
Page 39: Predictive Text
To customize the Samsung keyboard: Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. cursor position. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard” on page 158.
Page 40 Use Google Voice Typing To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it.
Page 41: Emergency Mode
Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an To activate Emergency mode: emergency situation. 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options window. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2.
Page 42 • Use Emergency Mode Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based While in Emergency mode, your device conserves on current battery charge and usage. power. The following apps and features are available • on the Home screen: Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911).
Page 43: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Page 44: Phone Screen
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Voicemail Keypad Hide the keypad Voice command Call Video call Calling Phone Screen...
Page 45: Phone Features
Phone Features • • More options: Access Speed dial and Call settings. Voicemail: Set up and check your voicemail. For more information, see • Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display “Set Up and Access Voicemail” on page 48. recent calls. •...
Page 46: Call Settings
Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More > –...
Page 47: Make And Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore Dial a Number from Your Contacts List features and functionality associated with You can quickly dial a phone number from your making or answering a call. Contacts list. 1.
Page 48: Video Calls
Wi-Fi Calling To switch from a Phone call to a Video call after dialing: You can make voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi ► Tap Camera to request two-way video calling. Internet connection. For Wi-Fi calling to work, you – or – must activate Advanced Calling first.
Page 49: End A Call
► On the incoming call pop-up screen: Multitask While on a Call • Answer to answer the call. If you exit the call screen and return to a • Home screen, your active call is indicated by Reject to reject the call and send it to Call on the Status bar.
Page 50: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides several options that you can use make another call while a call is in progress. during a call. 1.
Page 51: Call Waiting
Call Waiting Video Call Options If your service plan supports this feature, you can The following camera options are available during a answer an incoming call while you have a call in video call: progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call •...
Page 52 Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List Block a Number Use recent call information to create a contact or By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from update your Contacts list. this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.
Page 53: Speed Dial
Speed Dial Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default You can make a call using Speed dial. number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. • Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
Page 54 Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4. Tap Remove. Calling Speed Dial...
Page 55: Emergency Calls
Emergency Calls Call Emergency Services from a You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the Locked Screen phone’s cellular service status. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use Make an Emergency Call your phone to call for help in an emergency.
Page 56 Swipe Lock Screen Secure Lock Screens If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the You can make calls even if your phone has a secure call screen in a couple of ways. lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
Page 57: Set Up And Access Voicemail
Set Up and Access Voicemail Access Your Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. Set Up Your Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. Voice mail.
Page 58 Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting. 2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using.
Page 59: Applications
Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Page 60: Apps List
Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, Find new apps to download and install on your device. disable, or hide apps from view. • Play Store: Download new apps from Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the the Google Play store.
Page 61 Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Settings > Applications > install. Application manager. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap All apps > Disabled, and then tap the app you want to enable.
Page 62: Organize Your Apps
Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home screen. own custom order. Apps > Edit. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
Page 63 To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Remove folder.
Page 64: Google Apps
Google Apps Drive Enjoy these apps from Google. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Docs and files. ™ Visit google.com to learn more. Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive ™ Chrome Gmail Browse the Internet and bring your open...
Page 65: Google Now
Google Maps Search not only the Internet, but also the Find your current location and get directions apps and contents of your device. and other location-based information. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Google Now Note: You must enable location services Works in the background to collect to use Maps.
Page 66: Play Music
Play Movies & TV YouTube Watch movies and TV shows purchased View and upload YouTube ™ videos right from from Google Play. You can stream them your device. instantly or download them for viewing when Visit youtube.com to learn more. you are not connected to the Internet.
Page 67: Verizon Apps
Verizon Apps Cloud Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless. Back up and access your data. You can Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content ® subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or between other devices.
Page 68: My Verizon Mobile
My Verizon Mobile VZ Navigator View details and manage your Verizon Find, share, and navigate to millions of Wireless account. locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. VZ Protect NFL Mobile Protect your device from digital threats,...
Page 69: Additional Apps
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Audible Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Download audio books to enjoy on your phone. Visit audible.com to learn more. Amazon Shop at amazon.com ™ from your device. Help Visit amazon.com to learn more.
Page 70 Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music ™ a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment.
Page 71: Calculator
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. You can perform additional functions on your calculator. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: You can use your calculator to perform basic ► Tap History > Clear history. operations. 1.
Page 72: Scientific Calculator
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to landscape. – or – Rotate. If Portrait is enabled, tap Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick settings of the Notification panel.
Page 73: Calendar
Calendar • Manage your events and tasks. Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. • Calendar View Tasks: Display all tasks. 3. Tap Today to return to the current date. To choose a calendar view: 1.
Page 74: Create A Task
Share an Event Create a Task You can share events you create from your Calendar. You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.
Page 75: Delete A Task
Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 76: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Gallery settings Record video Quick settings Take a picture Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode Applications Camera and Video...
Page 77: Camera Features
Camera Features • • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. videos. • More settings: Configure other camera settings. • Record video: Record a video. • Quick settings: Select camera settings or options. •...
Page 78: Take Pictures
Take Pictures Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. key while the camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic zoom key.
Page 79: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the You can adjust your camera’s settings using the surroundings and determine the ideal mode icons on the main camera screen and the full camera for the picture. settings menu. •...
Page 80 • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter Settings to configure settings for the 3. Tap sound when pictures are taken. Camera. Available options vary depending on the • camera or recording mode used. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. •...
Page 81: Chrome
Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome web browser on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Chrome. 2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap Accept & Continue. 3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap Add an account to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your phone.
Page 82: Clock
Clock Alarm The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an Alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: •...
Page 83: World Clock
• World Clock Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. The World clock lets you keep track of the current • Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the time in multiple cities around the globe. alarm.
Page 84 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 85: Contacts
Contacts app, which can be synchronized Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts with a variety of your existing personal app. accounts, including Google, Email, and your Samsung account. To access your Contacts list: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Page 86: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 87: Link Contacts
Link Contacts Delete Contacts When you have contacts from various accounts, you You can delete a single contact or choose multiple may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. contacts to delete. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single 1.
Page 88: Remove Contacts From Favorites
Favorites Groups When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your accessible from other apps. Favorites display together device comes with preloaded groups, and you can on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. create your own.
Page 89: Rename A Group
Rename a Group Send a Message to a Group You can rename a contact group. You can send a text message to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 90: Delete A Group
Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap More > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.
Page 91: Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all To add an Email account: your email accounts in one app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings > Add account. To access Email: ►...
Page 92 Combined inbox screen or you can view email screen. accounts individually. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. • Samsung folder > Email. Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. •...
Page 93 Email app. • Tap More for additional email options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose. 4. Review your message and tap Send. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address...
Page 94: Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
Page 95: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album Note: Some functions described in this section are only or folder and then tap an image or video. •...
Page 96: Play Videos
• Play Videos More: Rotate left: Rotate the picture counter- You can play videos stored on your device. clockwise. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Details: View and edit information about 3.
Page 97 Share Images and Videos Delete Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery. You can delete images stored on your device. Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery.
Page 98: Memo
Memo Edit Memos Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. You can make edits to memos you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. Compose a Memo 2. Tap a memo to view it. You can create memos using the Memo app.
Page 99: Memo Options
Memo Options You can edit, move, or manage memos. Apps > Memo. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. While browsing memos, tap More for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to delete or move. • Manage categories: Create and manage categories to organize your memos.
Page 100: Message
Message+ • This section describes how to create and Tap Type a message and enter your message. • send a message using the Verizon Messages Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, app. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.
Page 101: Read Messages
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies Messages you exchange with another person are you by displaying the New message icon in the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Status bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
Page 102 Delete Conversations Protect a Message from Deletion You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged You can lock a message so that it will not be with another person. deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1.
Page 103: Messages
Types of Messages provider’s multimedia message service. The Samsung Messages app provides the following Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the message types: screen and indicate when messages are received and their type.
Page 104: Create And Send Messages
Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add images, audio, and more to This section describes how to create and send a your message. message using the Messages app. • Add emoji: Choose an available emoji from 1.
Page 105: Message Search
View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, New message To delete messages, follow these steps: appears on the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. To view the message: 2. Tap More > Edit. ►...
Page 106: Messages Settings
Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages > More > Settings. Applications Messages...
Page 107: My Files
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Download history: View all apps and files that have Samsung folder > My Files. been downloaded to the device. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. • Documents: View document files.
Page 108 My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder. •...
Page 109: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder Manage Recordings Record voice memos and notes. Create a Voice Recording Once you have recorded and saved at least one recording, the following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To make a recording: Voice Recorder.
Page 110 • Turn off speakerphone: Turn off the speakerphone. • Settings: Indicate where to save recordings, Device or SD card, and access information about Voice Recorder. Applications Voice Recorder...
Page 111: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
Page 112: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings • Access Settings Personal: Configure your personal accounts and preferences. There are a couple of ways to access your device • settings. System: Customize the device’s system settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 113 Customize Quick Settings To edit the Quick settings list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely 2. Tap Edit. to frequently use. When you first access the Settings •...
Page 114: 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. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1.
Page 115: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless connection status: Access Point (AP). • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a wireless Access Point, Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
Page 116 Wi-Fi Networks 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: network. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Security: Select a security option and enter your password.
Page 117 Wi-Fi Options Smart network switch: Connect automatically to a mobile network The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of connection when the Wi-Fi connection is your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. unstable. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 118 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections connection status: using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. • When your device is connected to another device 1.
Page 119: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications Bluetooth Status Indicator technology that connects your device Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, connection status: such as headsets and hands-free car • When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth is Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled displayed in the Status bar.
Page 120: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.
Page 121 Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Page 122: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Connect a Device to Your Use Mobile hotspot and Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with other Mobile Hotspot devices. Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile hotspot. Enable Mobile Hotspot 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 123 Allowed Devices List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and You can change your Mobile hotspot password. connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and 1.
Page 124 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A Settings default password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot screen. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting • settings. Show password: Display your password instead of masking it.
Page 125 Tethering Your Device You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering, and choose a tethering option: • Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair your device with the computer.
Page 126: Data Usage
Data Usage • Monitor how your data is being used, and By application: View data usage by application. set limits and restrictions to conserve it. 3. Tap More for the following options: Note: Your service provider may account for data usage •...
Page 127: Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming access: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.
Page 128: Advanced Calling
Advanced Calling Activate Wi-Fi Calling Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon. Wi-Fi Calling lets your device make and receive voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi Internet connection when Activate Advanced Calling your 4G coverage is weak or there is no cellular coverage.
Page 129 To activate Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced calling > Activate Wi-Fi calling. 3. Enter a valid emergency address. This will be used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi. Once the address is saved successfully, Wi-Fi Calling is turned on.
Page 130: More Settings
More Settings Printing The More connection settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings Print images and documents to Samsung printers and for your device. other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 131: Connect To A Vpn
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks To connect to a VPN: (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Note: You must set a secured screen before 2. Tap More > VPN. setting up a VPN.
Page 132 Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More > VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 4.
Page 133: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and Vibration Vibrate While Ringing Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you other interactions. receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 134: Adjust The Volume
Adjust the Volume Select a Default Ringtone Set the system volume level and default volume for call Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home 2.
Page 135: Do Not Disturb
Change the Notification Sound Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new This setting allows you to block all notifications and messages and event reminders. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1.
Page 136: System Sounds
System Sounds Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize which notifications are Set various other system sound options. allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 137 Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung keyboard is tapped. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings.
Page 138: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. •...
Page 139: Display And Wallpaper
Display and Wallpaper Wallpaper Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. Adjust the Screen Brightness You can display a favorite picture or choose from Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings preloaded wallpapers.
Page 140 Change the Font Size and Style Enable Icon Backgrounds You can set the font size and style for all text that is You can show icons with a shaded background to displayed on the screen. make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen.
Page 141: Screen Rotation
Screen Rotation Select a Screen Mode Rotate the screen based on the orientation of your Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 142: Screen Saver
Screen Saver 5. Tap More for additional options: • Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. The Screen saver setting controls what is displayed • on the screen when the device is docked (dock not Select when to use: Select when your device included) or while charging.
Page 143: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Other Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device One-Handed Operation and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device.
Page 144: Device Memory
Storage • View the device memory and usage. Mount, System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. unmount, or format an optional memory card • Apps: The amount of storage space currently (not included). being used by apps. •...
Page 145 To increase available memory: Mount a Memory Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 2. Tap Storage. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 3.
Page 146: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should the memory card, unmount the card before removing it back up your music and photo files that are stored on from the device.
Page 147: Battery
Battery • View how battery power is used for device Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on activities. the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • Past and predicted usage: View estimated 2.
Page 148: Applications Settings
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your 3. If you have disabled applications: • device. All apps at the top left of the screen. • Tap All apps, Turned on, or Turned off. Application Manager 4. Tap More for the following options: •...
Page 149: Manage Apps
• Manage Apps Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. You can view and update information about an • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a application, including memory usage, default settings, certain category of apps. and permissions. •...
Page 150: Default Applications
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available such as email apps, you can select one app to be the in one convenient location. default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 151: Themes
2. Tap Themes. • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme. Settings Themes...
Page 152: Location
Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. require one or more location services be 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: turned on for full functionality. • High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile E911 networks.
Page 153: Location Services
Recent Location Requests Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 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.
Page 154: Lock Screen And Security
Lock Screen and Security • Secure your device and protect your data PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option provides medium to high with Lock Screen and Security settings. security. • Set a Screen Lock Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
Page 155: Encrypt Phone
Encrypt Phone 4. Choose a screen lock option: • Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock, Protect your device by encrypting its data. or information such as the weather, on the Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Page 156: Other Security Settings
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN. Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send View Passwords security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Display password characters briefly as you type them. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Page 157: Device Administration
• Device Administration View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates Manage your device administrators and application you have installed. installation privileges. • User certificates: View user certificates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 158 • Advanced Security Settings Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on Use these options to configure advanced security your device. settings. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 159: Privacy And Emergency
Privacy and Emergency • Choose from various modes designed to Location • hide personal content from being accessed Microphone • by anyone else using your device, or to aid Phone you in an emergency. • • Storage App Permissions • Additional permissions Control which apps have permissions to use certain 4.
Page 160: Send Sos Messages
Send SOS Messages Emergency Mode Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power are in an emergency situation. during emergencies. Power-hungry apps and functions are disabled, but you are still able to send messages, 1.
Page 161: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. (CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).
Page 162: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout To disable Easy mode: and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. has larger text and icons, making for a more 2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode to exit Easy mode.
Page 163: Accounts
Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and and social networking accounts. other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Depending on the account, you can choose 2.
Page 164: Account Settings
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. the same type.
Page 165: Google Settings
Google Settings • Configure your device’s Google settings. Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. • Customize Google Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. To customize your Google settings: Note: These options may change if you are signed in to 1.
Page 166: Language And Input
Language and Input Default Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. Language 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. You can select a default language for your device’s 2.
Page 167: Samsung Keyboard
1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing • for options: English(US): Set the keyboard type: •...
Page 168: Pointer Speed
Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 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 169: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory Restore your device to its default settings. defaults. Reset Settings Backup and Restore You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
Page 170: Factory Data Reset
Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. settings with Reset network settings.
Page 171 Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 172: Date And Time
Date and Time • By default, your device receives date and Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when Automatic date and time information from the wireless network. time is disabled). • When you are outside network coverage, you Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.
Page 173: Accessibility
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of 2. Tap Accessibility for options: the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and Vision • the background.
Page 174 Only show application notifications in the • Notification panel and the Status bar. Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.
Page 175 More settings Services • • Direct access: Open your accessibility Support & Protection: Protect your mobile settings by pressing the Home key quickly device from threats posed by malicious three times in succession. websites. • • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to TalkBack: Hear spoken feedback to describe remind you of any unread notifications.
Page 176: Help
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • How-to videos • Useful tips • User guide • My Verizon Mobile •...
Page 177: About Phone
Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Phone name: View and change your device’s name. •...
Page 178: System Updates
System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System updates. 2. Tap Check for system updates. • Tap Show system update history to view previous software updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install.

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