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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

    PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 ™ ” (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark web and where Samsung smartphones and mobile for a Samsung device which has been tested against devices are sold. [091714] Samsung’s own internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN.
  • Page 4 Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube, Warranty guide for your device can be found at: and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. English Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Spanish Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP Swype, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Messages .................53 ..............1 Music Player Front View ..............55 ................2 My Files Back View ................56 ................3 PEN.UP Assemble Your Device ................58 ..........4 S Health Set Up Your Device ................59 ............7 S Note Set Up Accounts on Your Device .................60 ......
  • Page 6 Easy Mode Power Saving and Battery ...............99 ........111 Accessibility Storage ..............100 ................112 Blocking Mode Security ............102 ................114 Private Mode Help ..............103 ................... 116 Finger Scanner About Your Device ............104 ........... 117 Language and Input Settings Application Manager ......

  • 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 Proximity and gesture sensors Headset jack Front camera Status light Volume Edge screen Recent apps key Back key Home key/Finger scanner • • Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Infrared transmitter Power/Lock key Microphone Camera Heart rate, SpO Flash and UV sensors Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock or wake up the •...

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device Prior to use, it is necessary to Install the SIM Card install the SIM card, optional When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are memory card (not included), provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription and the battery.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    Install an Optional Memory Card Charge the Battery You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard memory card (not included) to expand available Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head memory space. and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet.
  • Page 12 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turning the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turning the Device Off...

  • Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.

  • Page 15: Know Your Device

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

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status Bar Edge screen Widgets App shortcuts App folder Phone Home screen indicator Apps screen • • App folder: For your convenience, there are Notification icons: Display new messages and several applications that are grouped into folders emails, notifications, available software updates, on the Edge Screen.

  • Page 17: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Customize your Home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1.

  • Page 18: Change The Wallpaper

    Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add a Folder to a Home Screen 1.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

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

  • Page 20: 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 21: Edge Screen Settings

    Edge Screen Settings Configure the Edge screen panels to provide convenient functions that are the most useful to you. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Edge screen. – or – Swipe upward on the Edge screen and then tap  Settings.

  • Page 22: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures • Touchscreen Navigation Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options. Drag Lightly tap items to select or launch them. To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move • Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters it to a new location.

  • Page 23: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Clear all notifications Tap notification to launch app or view detail Quick Settings Notification icons display on the Status Bar displaying In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel calendar events, device status, also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

  • Page 24: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multitask by using multiple 3. The following options are available: • applications at the same time. Open in split screen view: Automatically view content in Multi window when you open files from My Files or Video player, or attachments from email.

  • Page 25: Using Multi Window

    Using Multi Window Create a Window Group If you use certain apps together in Multi window After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run often, you can create a window group to quickly multiple apps at the same time. display the two apps in Multi window.

  • Page 26: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Air Command you in performing different Air command allows you to quickly activate functions. frequently used applications or perform actions. To launch the Air command menu: Remove S Pen ► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient appears, and press the S Pen button once.

  • 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. To open a Quick Note: The following options are available: ►...

  • 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 Tip Use S Pen to annotate your photos. You can replace the tip of the S Pen. To replace the tip: Note: Adding annotations to a photo creates a copy of 1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip (1). the photo.

  • Page 30: Entering Text

    To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Settings next to Samsung keyboard for options. Using Google Voice Typing Options key Instead of typing, speak your text input. Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols.

  • Page 31: Using Swype

    Configure Google Voice Typing Enabling and Configuring Swype To customize Google Voice Typing: To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward >...

  • Page 32: Calling

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

  • Page 33: Making And Answering Calls

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

  • Page 34: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides a number of functions that you answer an incoming call while you have a call in can use during a call. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 35: Call Log

    Call Log Make a Call Using Speed Dial The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for or missed are stored in the Call log. speed dialing their default number. 1.

  • Page 36: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call Call Settings The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an To access the Call settings menu: emergency number a one-tap process. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > Note: This mode can drain your battery power more  More options >...

  • Page 37: Applications

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

  • Page 38: Apps Screen

    • Custom: Allows you to touch and hold on apps • to move them from screen to screen. GALAXY Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY • Alphabetical order: Apps are arranged in a devices.
  • Page 39 Apps Screen Options Use Folders to Organize Apps Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. More options > Create folder. 2. Tap 2. Tap More options for these options: 3. Enter a folder name. •...

  • Page 40: Google Applications

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

  • Page 41: Play Games

    Play Games Play Newsstand Discover hundreds of games for download Subscribe to your favorite magazines to and purchase through the Google Play read on your device at your leisure. Store. Play Store Play Movies & TV Find new apps, movies and TV shows, Watch movies and TV shows purchased music, books, magazines, and games in from Google Play.

  • Page 42: Us Cellular Applications

    US Cellular Applications Enjoy these applications from Mobile TV US Cellular. Mobile TV is a subscription service that lets you watch your favorite TV shows Note: Certain applications require a data plan or using your handset. uscellular.com paid subscription. Visit to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional Slacker Radio information.

  • Page 43: Other Applications

    Other Applications Dropbox Hancom Office 2014 Use this application to save and share Opens and manages Hancom Office files with others via the Dropbox cloud Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) storage. When you save files to Dropbox, documents. your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that Milk have Dropbox installed.

  • Page 44: Calculator

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

  • Page 45: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Sharing Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Apps > 3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and 1.

  • Page 46: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take a picture Change shooting mode Shortcuts Number of Camera pictures you settings can take Switch between the Storage front and location back cameras Record video View pictures and videos in the Gallery Taking Pictures 3. Tap to take the picture. Note: You can press the Volume key up or down to Take pictures with your device’s front or back take a picture.

  • Page 47: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Camera Settings Several visual effects are available. Some modes are 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. not available when taking self-portraits. 2. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera. Available options vary depending on the 1.
  • Page 48 • • Metering modes: Select a metering Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to method. This determines how light values the picture. are calculated. Center-weighted measures • Storage location: Select the memory location background light in the center of the scene. for storage.

  • Page 49: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. keeping track of time and setting • Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start alarms. playing a tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in 1.

  • Page 50: Contacts

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

  • Page 51: Link Contacts

    Favorites Share a Name Card When you share a name card, the contact’s When you mark contacts as favorites, they are information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.

  • Page 52: Contact Settings

    Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.

  • Page 53: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Managing Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...

  • Page 54: Galaxy Apps

    2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download GALAXY Essential apps specially chosen from GALAXY Essentials is a Samsung Apps. collection of specially chosen Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase applications available through and download apps. Samsung Apps. From GALAXY Essentials, you...

  • Page 55: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Trimming Segments of a Video and videos. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to View Images and Videos the desired ending point.

  • Page 56: Deleting Images

    When viewing a single image, tap  Delete. More options > Add account to add 4. Tap a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook Sharing Images account. Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Sharing Pages

    Sharing Pages Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings To share a web page address with others: associated with using the Internet app. ► Tap  More options > Share via and follow the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 59: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Creating and Sending Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default messaging app on your message using the Messaging app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages >...

  • Page 60: Viewing New Messages

    Viewing New Messages Messaging Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status Bar. messages, push messages, and so on. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message:  Messages >...

  • Page 61: Music Player

    Music Player Volume Stream the song to More options another device Adjust volume Adjust the sound quality with SoundAlive Mark as favorite Playback position Repeat mode for the song Shuffle songs or playlist Elapsed playing time Length of song View playlist Add to playlist Rewind song or go to previous song Scan forward or go to next song...

  • Page 62: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your To view files in My Files: device, including images, videos, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files. songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
  • Page 63 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping on a category, the following options are available: • More options > Select, select a file or • folder, and then use one of these functions: Home: Return to the main My Files screen. •...

  • Page 64: Pen.up

    S Note creations, and connect with other creative people. Join the Pen.Up community through your Samsung, Facebook, or Google+ accounts. Share your original art, comment on others’ creations, or browse for something unique to add to your personal collection.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 account or Evernote account to access your notes in S Note •...
  • Page 67 Action Memos To edit an Action memo: ► When you tap on an Action memo to view it, you An Action Memo is a special type of note that turns can edit the memo immediately. your written text into actions on your device. To link a memo to an action: For example, if someone tells you the name of a restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the...

  • Page 68: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform S Voice Settings operations on your device, and These settings allow you to modify settings to speak criteria for searches associated with using the Internet app. and other operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Smart Remote

    Smart Remote Smart Remote lets you control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as ON/OFF function, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know.

  • Page 71: Video Player

    Video Player Rewind video or go to previous video Playback Pause/Play position Scan forward or go to next video Change player Change screen More ratio options Video file name Play and manage videos stored Use Pop-Up Play on your device. Multi task with Pop-Up Play — transform your video player into a pop-up window.

  • Page 72: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. View Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap List to display a list of recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 3. Tap Search to search through available  Voice Recorder.

  • Page 73: Settings

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

  • Page 74: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings • Customize the Quick Settings Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( Menu • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Quick Settings are the settings that you are most Email address, to display and set options.

  • Page 75: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi is a term used for certain To manually scan for networks, tap  More options > Scan. types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a communication requires access Wi-Fi Network to a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
  • Page 76 • Wi-Fi Settings WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. configurable).

  • Page 77: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Making Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible.

  • Page 78: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to devices will no longer recognize each other. To establish trusted connections between your device connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. and another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 79: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your device’s Internet Use Your Device as a Mobile connection with a computer that Hotspot connects to your device using a Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service USB cable or via Bluetooth. account in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.
  • Page 80 Connect a Device to Change the Mobile HotSpot Your Mobile Hotspot Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > your device’s Mobile Hotspot.  Settings > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot > Mobile Hotspot. 1.
  • Page 81 Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile Hotspot if there are no connected device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot > Mobile Hotspot. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot. 3.

  • Page 82: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other online applications. 1.

  • Page 83: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. More options: 2. Tap • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your Note: Your service provider may account for data device. usage differently. • Restrict background data: Restrict some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 84: Location Services

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

  • Page 85: Nfc And Sharing

    NFC and Sharing NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices touch your device with another close together. compatible device. Your device You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, also supports other methods of music files from your Music app, and more.

  • Page 86: Nearby Devices

     Settings > NFC and sharing > MirrorLink. 3. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB. Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 87: More Networks

    More Networks Control your device’s access Mobile Networks to networks and mobile data ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings service. > More networks > Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network.
  • Page 88 Connect to a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > More networks > VPN. 2. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 89: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 90: Vibrate When Ringing

    Select a Default Ringtone Vibrate When Ringing Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 91: Samsung Keyboard

    Use Haptic Feedback Play a Sound When Using the Samsung Keyboard Set the device to vibrate when you tap the Back key and Recent apps keys, and for certain screen Play a tone when keys are tapped on the interactions.

  • Page 92: Display And Wallpaper Settings

    • One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, 2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Wallpaper. Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and pattern (if configured). lock screen.

  • Page 93: Smart Stay

    Automatically Rotate the Screen Select a Screen Mode Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on Choose a screen mode to match your type of the orientation of your face. viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the 1.

  • Page 94: The Screen

    Daydream (Screen Saver) Set the Touch Key Light Duration The Daydream setting controls what the screen Set the length of time the Recent apps and displays when the device is docked (dock not Back keys remain lit after you touch them. included), or while charging.

  • Page 95: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Types your screen. Different Screen Swipe Locks have different levels of • Show information security and options. • Camera shortcut • Action memo on lock screen Set a Screen Lock • Unlock effect 1.
  • Page 96 • Screen Lock Options Show information: Show owner information on the Lock screen. Depending on the screen lock type, the following Show clock and date: Display the time and options are available: date on your Lock screen. • Action memo on lock screen: Double tap the Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your lock screen while pressing the pen button to Lock screen when roaming.

  • Page 97: Multi Window Settings

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

  • Page 98: Notification Panel

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

  • Page 99: S Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings • Configure options and settings Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input feature on or off. This feature allows you to for the S Pen. switch from the keyboard to the S Pen when filling in form fields. To configure settings for the S Pen: •...

  • Page 100: 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 > Motions and gestures. 2. Tap each of the following to see what they do and to enable or disable them: •...

  • Page 101: Edge Screen Settings

    Edge Screen Settings • Manage the panels that display Information stream: Select news feeds to show on the Briefing panel. To add more on the Edge screen, including feeds, go to Edge screen > Settings > your own custom panels, and set Manage panels.

  • Page 102: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.

  • Page 103: Cloud

    > Cloud. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings 2. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync > Cloud. settings and backup options. • 2. Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync If you have not signed in to your Samsung settings and backup options.

  • Page 104: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset • Back up your data to Google Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers. servers. You can also reset your When enabled, backed-up settings are device to its factory defaults. restored when you reinstall an application. Factory Data Reset Backup and Restore Return your device to its factory defaults.

  • Page 105: 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 106: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Font size: Set the font size. • features that make using the Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double device easier for those with pinching, and dragging two fingers across the certain physical disabilities. screen.
  • Page 107 Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung Interaction control: Block areas of the screen subtitles with multimedia files when available from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. screen and hard key functions. Only show application notifications in the Notification •...

  • Page 108: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Blocking mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure these options: • Block incoming calls: Block all calls except for the people on your allowed list.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Finger Scanner

    2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. Home key. If no fingerprints are registered, the manager • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity automatically opens the Register fingerprint using your fingerprint when logging in to your screen. Samsung account.

  • Page 111: Language And Input Settings

    Pen detection: Tap the check box to have the Samsung Keyboard Settings handwriting pad appear when using the S Pen to write. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Reset settings: Reset the settings for the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 112: Swype Keyboard Settings

    Swype Keyboard Settings Handwriting Recognition Language Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings Action Memo. Use this option to select a language > Language and input. that will be used by the device to recognize your 2.
  • Page 113 > Language and input > Text-to-speech for > Language and input > Read notifications options: aloud. • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle 2. Touch a check box to enable each option. text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options.

  • Page 114: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives Set date: Tap to manually set the date. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is date and time information from enabled. the wireless network. • Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is When you are outside network enabled.

  • Page 115: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real-time information Send Help Messages about emergencies and severe Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when weather conditions. you are in an emergency situation. To enable this feature: You can also enable Emergency Apps > 1.

  • Page 116: 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. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock. •...

  • Page 117: Power Saving And Battery

    Power Saving and Battery • Conserve battery power by Fast charging: Enable fast charging mode. • automatically adjusting the Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on screen brightness, limiting the the Status bar. performance of the CPU, and Battery Chart other power reduction activities.

  • Page 118: 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 119 Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card Warning! To prevent damage to information stored on When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) the memory card, unmount the card before removing and prepared for use. However, should you unmount it from the device.

  • Page 120: Security

    • Remote controls: Lock and erase your data remotely if your device is lost or stolen. • Go to website: Direct link to findmymobile.samsung.com. • Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung account to prevent anyone from reactivating your device. Settings Security...

  • Page 121: Credential Storage

    Security policy updates: Automatically or • Clear credentials: Erase the credential manually check for security policy updates. contents from the device and reset the • password. Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Security...

  • Page 122: 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, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...

  • Page 123: About Your Device

    About Your Device View information about your Software Updates device, including status, legal To update your device’s software: information, hardware and Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap software versions, and a tutorial.  Settings. 2. Tap About device > Software updates. 1.

  • Page 124: 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 > Application manager. downloaded and preloaded 2.

  • Page 125: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Application manager. >...

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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 > Default Applications. 2.

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