Page 1 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: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Special Features ..............1 Fingerprint Scanner ................2 Water and Dust Resistance ............... 2 Getting Started ..............3 Set Up Your Device ................4 Assemble Your Device ............... 5 Start Using Your Device ..............9 Set Up Your Device ................10 Learn About Your Device ..............15 Front View ..................
Page 3 Customize Your Home Screen ............24 Navigation ..................29 Entering Text ..................32 Fingerprint Scanner .................36 Multi Window ..................38 Emergency Mode ................41 Apps ..................44 Using Apps ..................45 Applications Settings ..............48 Calculator ................... 51 Calendar .....................53 Camera and Video ................57 Clock ....................67 Contacts .....................
Page 4 Messages ..................99 My Files ...................105 Phone ....................107 S Health ................... 118 S Voice ....................121 Samsung+ ..................122 Samsung Gear ................. 122 TracFone Apps ................. 127 Settings ................128 How to Use Settings ............... 129 Connections ................... 130 Wi-Fi ....................131 Bluetooth ..................134 Data Usage ..................
Page 5 Location ....................144 Nearby Device Scanning ...............146 Printing ....................146 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..........148 Sounds and Vibration ..............150 Sound Mode..................151 Easy Mute..................151 Vibrations ..................152 Volume ..................... 153 Ringtone ................... 154 Notification Sounds ............... 155 Do Not Disturb ................155 System Sounds ................
Page 6 Display .....................162 Screen Brightness ................163 Screen Zoom and Font ..............165 Home Screen ................... 165 Easy Mode ..................166 Icon Frames ..................167 Status Bar ..................168 Screen Timeout ................169 Screen Saver ..................169 One-Handed Mode ................171 Wallpapers and Themes ..............172 Wallpapers..................
Page 7 Encrypt SD Card ................193 Set Up SIM Card Lock ..............193 View Passwords ................193 Security Update Service ..............194 Device Administration ..............194 Credential Storage ................. 195 Advanced Security Settings ............196 Accounts ..................197 Samsung Cloud ................198 Table of Contents...
Page 8 More Accessibility Settings ............209 Accessibility Services ..............210 Other Settings ................. 211 About Device ................... 212 User Manual ..................212 Getting Help ..............214 Videos ....................215 Simulators ..................215 Tips ....................215 Samsung Support ................215 Table of Contents viii...
Page 9 Legal ................216 Legal Information ................217 Table of Contents...
Page 10: Special Features
Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
Page 11: Fingerprint Scanner
Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page 36. Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.
Page 12: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 13: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
Page 14: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card 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.
Page 15: Charge The Battery
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the slot. Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.
Page 16 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/Accessory port. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 17: When To Charge The Battery
• If the lower part of the device overheats, check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable. • If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials between the device and the wireless charger.
Page 18: Start Using Your Device
Start Using Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. To turn the device off: 1. Press and hold the Power key until the Device options menu is displayed.
Page 19: Set Up Your Device
To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen. Restart the Device If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device. ►...
Page 20 Google Account Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its ™ Android features, including Gmail , and the Google Play store. ™ ™ ™ When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account.
Page 21 Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service center, you should remove your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory settings. For more information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp. Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature.
Page 22: Samsung Account
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 23: Set Up Your Voicemail
Transfer Data from Your Old Device Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ 1. Select Smart Switch during setup. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Cloud and accounts > Smart Switch.
Page 24: Learn About Your Device
Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Page 25: Front View
Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key/Fingerprint scanner Learn About Your Device...
Page 26 • Proximity sensor Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body. Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range from the human body. •...
Page 27: Back View
Back View SIM card/ Microphone Memory card tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Headset jack Speake USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port Learn About Your Device...
Page 28: Home Screen
Home Screen Status bar App shortcuts Home screen indicator Learn About Your Device...
Page 29 Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full Battery low Battery charging Vibrate mode Mute mode 4G LTE...
Page 30: Notification Icons
Notification Icons Missed call Call in progress Call on hold New email New Gmail New voicemail New message File download in progress File upload in progress GPS active App updates available App updates complete Learn About Your Device...
Page 31: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Clear all Learn About Your Device...
Page 32: Quick Settings
View the Notification Panel You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • To open an item, tap it. •...
Page 33: Customize Your Home Screen
Customize Your Home Screen Screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
Page 34 Wallpapers and Themes Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. 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, pinch the screen. 2.
Page 35: App Shortcuts
Screen Grid Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Screen grid. 3. Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to preview its appearance.
Page 36: Create A Folder
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and release it. 3. Swipe to a new Home screen. 4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available location, or drag it to a specific location and release it.
Page 37 Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. 2. Drag the folder to Delete and release it. Confirm when prompted. Learn About Your Device...
Page 38: Navigation
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Page 39: Touch And Hold
Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it. • Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options. Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Page 40 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
Page 41: Entering Text
Entering Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text Options Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice typing.
Page 42 One-handed keyboard: Change the keyboard layout to accommodate use with one hand. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input >...
Page 43 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.
Page 44 Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing for options. • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. •...
Page 45: Fingerprint Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing even small areas of two different fingerprints is very low.
Page 46 • Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. • Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make payments quickly and securely. • Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or disable fingerprint security.
Page 47: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Learn About Your Device...
Page 48: Enable Multi Window
Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window ™ apps. Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up window. Close app: Close the selected app. Enable Multi Window 1.
Page 49 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps. 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view. – or – If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window, tap another app to add it in split screen view.
Page 50: Emergency Mode
Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. Emergency mode saves battery power by: • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. • Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. •...
Page 51 Turn Off Emergency Mode After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency mode. ► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap More options > Turn off Emergency mode. Use Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power.
Page 52 • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service. • More options: Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode. Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen. Manage emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency) group contacts.
Page 53: Apps
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Page 54: Using Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your device. • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Apps...
Page 55: Uninstall Apps
Uninstall Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. • Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. To uninstall or disable an app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 56 To alphabetize your apps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More options > Sort. 2. Tap Alphabetical order. Use Folders You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 57: Applications Settings
To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More options > Edit. 2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Remove folder. Confirm when prompted. 3. Tap Done when finished. To add a folder to a Home screen: 1.
Page 58 4. Tap More options for the following options: • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or name. • Default applications: Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain features, like email or browsing the Internet. •...
Page 59 • Memory: View memory usage. • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Apps...
Page 60: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and enter the next number.
Page 61: Scientific Calculator
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen. Apps...
Page 62: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Add Calendars Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap More options > Manage calendars. 3. Tap Add account, and select an account type. 4. Enter your account information and follow the prompts. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1.
Page 63: Create An Event
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. • Tasks: Display all tasks. 3. Tap Today to return to the current date. Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1.
Page 64: Create A Task
Delete an Event You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to edit it. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. Create a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks.
Page 65: Delete A Task
Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.
Page 66: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Flash Switch cameras Settings Beauty Modes, camera, or effects Record video Gallery Take a picture Apps...
Page 67: Take Pictures
Camera Shortcut Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key twice. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features, and tap On/Off next to Quick launch camera to enable. Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card.
Page 68: Record Videos
• To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or Settings. 3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture. Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Aim the camera at your subject, and then tap Record.
Page 69 • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. • Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures after they have been taken.
Page 70: Camera Settings
• Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube. Share your link with friends so they can watch your video in real time. For more information, see "Live Broadcast" on page 63. • Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. •...
Page 71 Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. •...
Page 72 • Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession. • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an optional memory card (not included) is installed. • Voice control: Take pictures by saying “Smile,” “Cheese,” “Capture,”...
Page 73 Live Broadcast Options The following options are available: • Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record with. • Invite: Invite contacts to view your Live broadcast by sending them a link. • Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size, Auto save, and manage your account.
Page 74 Share a Broadcast You can share your Live broadcast with contacts before recording or share the link after you have finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube. To invite contacts before broadcasting: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 75 Live Broadcast Settings Customize your Live broadcasts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Swipe to the right and tap Live broadcast. 3. Tap Settings and select an option to customize: • Account: Tap to add or switch your Google Account. •...
Page 76: Clock
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. •...
Page 77: Delete An Alarm
3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm: • Date: Choose the day for this alarm. • Time: Set a time for the alarm. • Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. •...
Page 78: World Clock
World Clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3.
Page 79 Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • Start: Begin timing. • Stop: Stop timing. • Lap: Keep track of lap times.
Page 80: Contacts
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see "Add an Account" on page 199. Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts tab in the Phone app.
Page 81: Edit A Contact
• Tap Scan business card to import contact information from a business card through the device’s camera. 3. Tap Save. Edit a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
Page 82: Import Contacts
Import Contacts Your phone can import contacts from an installed SD memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Import/Export contacts. 3. Tap Import and follow the prompts. Export Contacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can manually back them up to an...
Page 83 To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details. 3. Tap More options > Link contacts. 4. Tap contacts to choose them. 5. Tap Link. To unlink contacts: 1.
Page 84: Delete Contacts
To remove contacts from Favorites: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details. 3. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. 1.
Page 85: Create A Group
Create a Group You can create your own contact groups. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups. 3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information about the group: • Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
Page 86: Send A Message To A Group
Edit a Group You can rename a contact group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit and enter a new name. 4. Tap Save. Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a group.
Page 87: Delete A Group
Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap More options > 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 88: Email
To add an email account, see "Add an Email Account" on page 13. To access Email: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. Create and Send an Email This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app.
Page 89 4. Review your message and tap Send. Manage the Inbox There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
Page 90: Email Settings
Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to remove. 4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app.
Page 91: Galaxy Apps
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...
Page 92: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. View Pictures Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1.
Page 93: Play Video
Edit Pictures You can edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a picture to view it. • Edit: View and use the editing tools. • More options > Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, and properties.
Page 94 Edit Video You can trim segments of a video. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap Edit and tap an option. • Trim: Cut segments of the video. • Effects: Add visual effects to the video.
Page 95: Share Pictures And Videos
Share Pictures and Videos You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More options > Share, select pictures and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services.
Page 96: Take A Screenshot
Delete Pictures and Videos You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.
Page 97: Google Apps
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 98 Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Gmail. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.
Page 99: Play Music
Photos Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Photos. Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more about Google Photos ™ Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.
Page 100: Play Store
Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Store. Visit support.google.com/play to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device. ™...
Page 101: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. Command Keys The following command keys are available: • Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to bookmarks or as a shortcut on the Home screen.
Page 102 View a Web Site To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. To zoom in or out: ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
Page 103: Saved Pages
To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Add to Bookmarks. – or – Tap More options > Add to Bookmarks. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. To open a bookmarked web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks >...
Page 104: Secret Mode
Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. To enable Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs. 3. Tap Turn on secret.
Page 105: Internet Settings
Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Page 106: Memo
Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo You can create memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available options include: •...
Page 107: Memo Options
Browse Memos You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. • To search for a memo, tap Search. Memo Options You can edit, share, or manage memos. 1.
Page 108: Messages
Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. Types of Messages The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia Messages (MMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
Page 109: Create And Send Messages
Create and Send Messages This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap Compose. 3. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose. • Tap the Recipient field to manually enter a recipient.
Page 110: Send Sos Messages
Send SOS Messages Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an emergency situation. To enable SOS messages: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > Send SOS messages, and tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Page 111: Delete Messages
To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see "Notification Panel" on page 22. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages, and then tap the new message to view it. •...
Page 112: Message Search
Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
Page 113 There are three types of Emergency alerts: • Alerts issued by the President • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (extreme and severe) • AMBER alerts (missing child alert) Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.
Page 114: My Files
To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
Page 115 Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to. 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: •...
Page 116: Phone
Phone More options Hide the keypad Voice command Call Apps...
Page 117: Make A Call
Make a Call You can make a call from a Home screen. Using the Dialer 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Call. • Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. From Contacts To make a call from Contacts: 1.
Page 118: Answer A Call
Direct Calls Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > Direct call, and tap On/Off to enable. Answer a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the Contacts list.
Page 119: Decline With Message
Decline with Message ► On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a message. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. ► Tap Send message and select a message. End a Call To finish your call: ►...
Page 120: Call Log
To return to the call screen: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap Call notification. To end a call from any application: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap End call.
Page 121 Save a Contact from a Recent Call Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. 3. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list.
Page 122: Speed Dial
Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 4.
Page 123 3. Tap an unassigned number. • Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in sequence. • Number1 is reserved for Voicemail. 4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to the number.
Page 124: Emergency Calls
Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Make an Emergency Call You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call.
Page 125: Access Voicemail
Voicemail Use your phone's voicemail feature. For information on setting up voicemail, see "Set Up YourVoicemail" on page 14. Access Voicemail You can access your voicemail from your device or another phone. From Your Device ► From the Home screen, tap Phone, and then press and hold the 1 key.
Page 126: Phone Settings
Optional Calling Services Place a Multi-Party Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call. 2. Dial the new number and tap Call.
Page 127: S Health
For more information on proper wear and use, see samsung.com/us/ heartratesensor. To access Samsung Health: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 128 Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: •...
Page 129 Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: • You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55; •...
Page 130: S Voice
Access S Voice You can access S Voice from the Apps list. ™ 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Voice. 2. Speak a command. • Mic button if the device does not hear you or to give it another command.
Page 131: Samsung
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Samsung Gear. Apps...
Page 132 "NFC and Payment" on page 142. Note: For added security, your credit and debit card information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on each device.
Page 133 Simple Pay Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, Lock Screen or Home screen using Simple Pay. To customize Simple Pay: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung Pay. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Use Favorite Cards. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Simple Pay on each screen.
Page 134 Use Samsung Pay Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your device with you. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung Pay. – or – From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Page 135 Secure Your Information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with your consent.
Page 136: Tracfone Apps
TracFone Apps Enjoy these apps from TracFone. Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan. Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 137: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
Page 138: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings.
Page 139: Connections
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Page 140: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1.
Page 141 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network. • Security: Select a security option and enter your password. • Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically whenever available. • Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
Page 142 • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). • Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. •...
Page 143: Bluetooth
3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. 4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection. Share Data with Wi‑Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi Direct. 2.
Page 144: Pair With A Bluetooth Device
Pair with a Bluetooth Device The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode.
Page 145: Rename A Paired Device
Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Page 146: Disconnect From A Bluetooth Device
Connect with a Bluetooth Device Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Page 147: Data Usage
Phone Visibility You can make your device visible to allow other devices to find it and share content. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Phone visibility, and then tap On/Off to turn on visibility.
Page 148 Turn Mobile Data On or Off Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Mobile data to turn mobile data on or off. Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps Monitor your apps’...
Page 149 Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning amount you set. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Bill cycle. 3. Tap Data usage warning to set the data usage warning amount. Additional Data Usage Options Configure more options for data usage.
Page 150: 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 To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1.
Page 151: Nfc And Payment
NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. Enable NFC Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data with other NFC devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 152: Mobile Networks
Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > NFC and payment. 3.
Page 153: Location
Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 154: 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 Connections > 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 155: Nearby Device Scanning
2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device scanning. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing.
Page 156: Download Booster
Download Booster Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download booster: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 157: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 190. Set Up and Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN connection to your device.
Page 158 Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 3.
Page 159: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Page 160: Sound Mode
Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Page 161: Vibrations
Vibrations Configure your device’s vibrations. Vibrate While Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while ringing to enable this option.
Page 162: Volume
Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Set the Volume Set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibration >...
Page 163: Ringtone
Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume. 3.
Page 164: Notification Sounds
Notification Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and configure the following options: • Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all notifications.
Page 165: System Sounds
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option. 4. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and then tap Days, Start time, and End time to set up a do not disturb schedule. • Tap Allow exceptions to customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.
Page 166: Key-Tap Feedback
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and then tap to enable each option: • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Page 167: Sound Quality And Effects
Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected. Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 168: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Page 169: Block App Notifications
Block App Notifications Block notifications for apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
Page 170: Smart Alert
Smart Alert Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Advanced features > Smart alert, and tap On/Off to enable. Settings...
Page 171: Display
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
Page 172: Screen Brightness
Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Display. 3. Customize options under Brightness: • Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
Page 173: Screen Mode
Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and other criteria, such as battery level.
Page 174: Screen Zoom And Font
Screen Zoom and Font You can set the screen zoom level and font size and style. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Display > Screen zoom and font for the following options: • Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level. •...
Page 175: 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: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 176: Icon Frames
Icon Frames You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the following options: •...
Page 177: Status Bar
• Show always: Enable to show the Always On Display at all times. Set schedule: If you disable Show always, then set a schedule for when to start and end Always On Display. • About Always On Display: View the current software version and license information.
Page 178: Screen Timeout
Screen Timeout Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period. Screen Saver Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging.
Page 179: Smart Stay
Keep Screen Turned Off You can prevent the screen from turning on while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Keep screen turned off to enable or disable the feature.
Page 180: One-Handed Mode
One-Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > One‑handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner to reduce the display size.
Page 181: Wallpapers And Themes
Wallpapers and Themes You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.
Page 182: Wallpapers
Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers. 3.
Page 183: Themes
Themes Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Themes. 3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme. •...
Page 184: Device Maintenance
Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Page 185: Quick Optimization
Quick Optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions: • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for malware. To use the quick optimization feature: 1.
Page 186 • App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that they do not use battery power when not in use. Tap Save power to enable. • Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor. •...
Page 187: Storage
Storage View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. Used memory is divided into: •...
Page 188 Memory Card (SD Card) Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting. For more information, see “Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card” on page 5. Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use.
Page 189: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. 3. Tap More options > Storage settings. 4.
Page 190: Memory
Memory Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Device maintenance > Memory. •...
Page 191 Manage Virtual Keyboards Enable or disable virtual keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards. 3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable. Physical Keyboards Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (sold separately).
Page 192 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Text‑to‑speech for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. •...
Page 193: Date And Time
Pointer Speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap General management > Language and input. 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
Page 194: Report Diagnostic Information
Report Diagnostic Information This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Report diagnostic info > Yes to enable this feature. Reset Reset device and network settings.
Page 195: Factory Data Reset
Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset network settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.
Page 196 Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account. Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area.
Page 197: Software Update
Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap General management > Reset > Auto restart. 3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters: •...
Page 198: Lock Screen And Security
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
Page 199: Set A Screen Lock
Set a Screen Lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock type. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level of security: •...
Page 200 Secured lock time and Smart lock. This option is not available with Swipe. Samsung Pass Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 201: Unknown Sources
Unknown Sources Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknown sources to enable this option. Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Page 202: Encrypt Sd Card
Encrypt SD Card Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your optional memory card (not included) when you first access it after powering on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card. 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card.
Page 203: Security Update Service
Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges.
Page 204: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Credential storage options: •...
Page 205: Advanced Security Settings
Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.
Page 206: Accounts
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
Page 207: Samsung Cloud
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. • If a Samsung account has not been added, tap Start and follow the prompts. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the following options are available: •...
Page 208: Add An Account
Settings: Limit syncing data from your Samsung account to only when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site to view additional information based on frequently asked questions. Contact us: Contact Samsung.
Page 209: Synchronize Accounts
Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account. 4.
Page 210: Backup And Restore
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap the account and then tap More options > Remove account. Backup and Restore Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. Samsung Account Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account.
Page 211 Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Page 212: Google Settings
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Location: Configure your Google location settings. • Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings.
Page 213: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Page 214: Vision
Vision You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessibility > Vision, and tap an option: • Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist blind and low-vision users.
Page 215 High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
Page 216: Hearing
Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy. • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. •...
Page 217: Dexterity And Interaction
Dexterity and Interaction To set accessibility settings related to dexterity and interaction: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction. • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
Page 218: More Accessibility Settings
More Accessibility Settings To set accessibility settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessibility. • Text‑to‑speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 183. • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions.
Page 219: Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessibility. 3. Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services. Settings...
Page 220: Other Settings
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Page 221: About Device
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. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...
Page 222 Manage Game Features Automatically arranges all your games in one place. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Advanced features > Games > Game launcher. Settings...
Page 223: Getting Help
Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
Page 224: Videos
Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com/ Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy/ Samsung Support samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...
Page 225 Legal View legal information for your device.
Page 226: Legal Information
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the applicable information.
Page 227: Intellectual Property
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and Health & Safety Information are also available on the device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The location depends on the device, and is usually in the “About device” or “About phone”...
Page 228: Open Source Software
Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited...
Page 229 Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of...
Page 230: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance
Samsung Knox Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.
Page 231 • Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If your device has gotten wet, you should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge your device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device may operate abnormally.
Page 232: Mobile Device
New Jersey 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet: samsung.com ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, Samsung Gear, S Health, S Voice, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files.
Page 233 The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Legal...

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