Samsung Galaxy Note5 User Manual

Samsung Galaxy Note5 User Manual

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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

    Open Source Software All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Some software components of this product, including or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,...
  • Page 3 PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE Modification of Software PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR...
  • Page 4 (SEA), Inc 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 Address: be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]...
  • Page 5 Do you have questions about your microSD and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the ™ SD Card Association. Samsung Mobile Phone? Openwave is a registered Trademark of ® For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a Openwave, Inc. new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 6: Legal Information

    Read this information before using your mobile Warranty device. Settings > About phone > Legal information > Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered Samsung legal > Warranty under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty. EULA Full written terms and detailed information about Settings >...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Emergency Calls .............55 ...............1 Set Up and Access Voicemail ........56 Front View ................2 Back View ................4 Applications ..............57 Assemble Your Device .............6 Apps List ................58 Set Up Your Device ............9 Google Apps ..............62 Set Up Accounts on Your Device .........11 Verizon ................66 Additional Apps ...............69 Know Your Device...
  • Page 8 S Note ................119 Lock Screen and Security .......... 175 S Voice ................122 Privacy and Safety ............182 Scrapbook ..............123 Easy Mode ..............184 Video Player ..............125 Accounts ................ 185 Voice Recorder ............. 128 Language and Input Settings ........187 Backup and Reset ............
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece Front camera LED indicator Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 11 • • Back: Return to the previous screen or close a Power key: Lock or wake up the screen. Press and dialog box, menu, or keyboard. hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode and Emergency Mode. •...
  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View Microphone SIM card tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Headset jack S Pen Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Speaker Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 13 • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. when taking a photo or recording video. • S Pen: Storage compartment for the S Pen. • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset • SIM card tray: Store the SIM card. For more (not included).
  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM tray, and push until the tray pops out. device. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card.
  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery 2. Place the SIM card on the tray, and slide the tray back into the slot. Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This down into the device and that the card is charger provides faster charging only when connected to positioned as shown.
  • Page 16: When To Charge The Battery

    When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of from the device. operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at Note: This device is also compatible with Samsung- regular intervals. approved wireless charging devices--sold separately. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices.
  • Page 17: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Reset the Device Should your device stop responding to taps or finger Turn the Device On gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can reset your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device ►...
  • Page 18: Secure Your Device

    Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. ► To lock the device, press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. ►...
  • Page 19: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account, or create a new – or – Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your – or – Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see To create a new Google Account or set up your “Accounts”...
  • Page 20: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the your mobile device, including the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. screens and icons, as well as how Using excessive force or a metallic object to navigate the device and enter when pressing on the touch screen may...
  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 22 • • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Notification icons: Display new messages and applications. emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on. • Apps folder: For your convenience, there are • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and several apps that are grouped into a folder on the main Home screen.
  • Page 23 Manage Home Screens The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home Customize your Home screen by adding application screens in a different order. shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.
  • Page 24 Wallpapers Widgets Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including from preloaded wallpapers. links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
  • Page 25 Themes Screen Grid Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on Change the number of icons that can be placed on your phone. each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1.
  • Page 26: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create app folder on a Home screen. 1.
  • Page 27: Manage Folders

    Manage Folders • Add an app: Touch an hold the app shortcut, and then and drag it on top of the folder and release it. • Delete an app: Tap the folder to open it. Touch and hold the app shortcut, and then drag it to  Remove and release it.
  • Page 28: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on Mute mode is enabled. the right side and notification alerts on the left side. The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network.
  • Page 29 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call. File is being uploaded or sent. Call in progress. Location service (GPS) is active. App updates are available from the Google Call is using speakerphone. Play store. New email has arrived. App updates are complete. New Gmail has arrived.
  • Page 30: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through Touch and Hold your device, and basics for how to customize Touch and hold displayed items to activate them. screens by editing, sharing, and deleting • Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to items.
  • Page 31: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Drag Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to a Control your device by making specific gestures with new location. your hand above the device’s screen. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. For more information, see •...
  • Page 32 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will often allow you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. You can often tap a check box at the top of the screen to select all.
  • Page 33: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. Warning: Be sure to insert your S Pen with the nib pointed inward. Inserting the S Pen the wrong way can Remove S Pen cause it to become stuck and can damage the pen and your phone.
  • Page 34: Air View

    Air View Direct Pen Input Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or or view information about an item on the screen. Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting For example: window to allow you to write an entry with the S Pen rather than type.
  • Page 35 Configure S Pen Settings To configure S Pen settings, including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen when it is not stored in your device: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > S Pen. Replace the S Pen Tip You can replace the tip of the S Pen.
  • Page 36: Air Command

    Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently‑used applications or perform actions. To launch the Air command menu: ► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot. – or – Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once.
  • Page 37: Action Memo

    ► To use Air command, tap an option: Action Memo • Action memo: Launch a Quick Note and link An Action memo is a special type of note that can turn it to actions. Action memos are saved in the your written text into actions on your device.
  • Page 38 • Create an Action Memo Pin to Home screen: Tap to minimize the action memo by making a small thumbnail on the main Home screen. To create an Action memo: • Edit as S Note file: Open the action memo in 1.
  • Page 39 Link an Action Memo Screen Off Memo Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a You can write quick memos without turning your phone number, and then save it to Contacts. device on. Note: The screen off memo setting must be enabled. To link a memo to an action: For more information, see “S Pen”...
  • Page 40: Smart Select

    Smart Select Screen Write The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and select content on a screen. You can then add it to your then write notes on the screen shot. Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
  • Page 41: Add Shortcuts

    Add Shortcuts 3. When you are finished writing, tap an option: • Share: Choose a sharing method to share your You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the content. Air Command menu. • Save in Scrapbook: Save the content to the Scrapbook app.
  • Page 42: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Notification panel Settings Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
  • Page 43 • View the Notification Panel Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. • Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the for the Notification panel, including which Notification panel. Quick settings buttons are visible. 2.
  • Page 44: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: ► On the Notification panel, swipe left or right across the visible icons.
  • Page 45: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
  • Page 46 Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. Tap  Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy have a Multi window icon in their title bar.
  • Page 47 Window Controls Controls Select an application window and tap  Controls in Close app: Close the selected application. the middle of the window border. Controls Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another.
  • Page 48: Enter Text

    Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by Predictive text speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive Text Predictive text suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, completes common words automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites —...
  • Page 49 Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Language and input. Touch and hold Options to: 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Use Google voice typing. Use Handwriting mode. Access the clipboard. Insert an emoticon. Access keyboard settings.
  • Page 50 Use Swype Enable Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus (not 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward included) from letter to letter, lifting your finger or to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 51 Use Google Voice Typing Google voice 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space key) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Note: Tap Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
  • Page 52: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
  • Page 53: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Voice recognition Hide the keypad Call Video call Calling Phone Screen...
  • Page 54: Displaying Your Phone Number

    • Access Phone Call: Tap to make your call. • Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display There are a couple of ways to access Phone. recent calls. Tap Keypad to display the keypad. ► From a Home screen, tap  Phone.
  • Page 55: Call Settings

    Call Settings There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Applications > Phone. Calling Phone Screen...
  • Page 56: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore Quickly Dial a Number from features and functionality associated with Your Contact List making or answering a call. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. – or – Make a Call From a Home screen, tap  Phone >...
  • Page 57: Answer A Call

    Answer a Call If you are using an app, a pop-up screen appears for the incoming call. When a call is received the phone rings and displays ► On the incoming call pop-up screen: the caller’s phone number or name if stored in the •...
  • Page 58: Options During A Call

    Multitask While on a Call Options During a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a Home Your phone provides a number of functions that you screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the can use during a call. Status bar.
  • Page 59: Call Waiting

    Place a New Call While on a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress.
  • Page 60: Call Log

    Call Log Delete a Call from the Call Log Phone > RECENT. 1. From a Home screen, tap The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored on the RECENT tab. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
  • Page 61: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a Make a Call Using Speed Dial contact for speed dialing their default 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Keypad. number. 2. Touch and hold the speed dial number. •...
  • Page 62 Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone > CONTACTS. 2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial and Remove. Calling Speed Dial...
  • Page 63: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls Make an Emergency Call without The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one‑tap a SIM Card process. Without a working SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the phone. Normal cell phone Note: This mode can drain your battery power more service is not available.
  • Page 64: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Access Your Voicemail from Set up and configure your voicemail. Another Phone Set Up Your Voicemail 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 1. From the Home screen, tap  Phone, and then 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the touch and hold  Voicemail.
  • Page 65: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 66: Apps List

    Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, Find new apps to download and install on your device. disable, or hide apps from view. • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store.
  • Page 67 Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Applications > Application manager. install. 2. Swipe to the DISABLED screen and tap the app •...
  • Page 68: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps Apps > EDIT. The Apps icons can be organized into folders and 1. From a Home screen, tap rearranged in a custom order. 2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears.
  • Page 69 Remove Folders Remove folders on an Apps screen without deleting the apps inside. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Tap a folder, and then tap Remove folder > REMOVE > Done. Apps inside the folder will be listed at the end of the Apps screen.
  • Page 70: Google Apps

    Google Apps Gmail Enjoy these apps from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s Note: Certain apps require a Google account. web-based email service. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Chrome Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet Google and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your...
  • Page 71: Google Now

    Google Now Hangouts Google Now works in the background to Hangouts is an online place to meet friends collect information you regularly look up and and family, share photos, and host video organize it into convenient cards that appear calls. when you need them.
  • Page 72: Play Music

    Photos Play Music This application automatically backs up your With Google Play Music, you can play music photos and videos to your Google+ account. and audio files on your device. Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos to learn Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more. more. Play Movies &...
  • Page 73 Wallet Google Wallet allows you to carry credit cards and debit cards in your Android phone, allowing you to tap the back of your phone at the point of sale to pay or shop online everywhere you see the Google Wallet Buy button.
  • Page 74: Verizon

    Verizon Caller Name ID Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify unknown callers by name, picture, and city ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Verizon folder and state. to find these apps. Note: Caller Name ID requires a subscription. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid subscription.
  • Page 75: Nfl Mobile

    Message+ NFL Mobile Use Verizon Message+ to send text messages Play the popular game on your phone. at a whole new level. Draw on pictures, share locations in real time, send audio messages, and much more. Setup Wizard Use Setup Wizard to quickly configure your phone.
  • Page 76 VZ Navigator Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. VZ Protect The Verizon Support and Protection application helps protect your phone from digital threats, including viruses and malware, risky web sites, and from people accessing the information on your phone if it is ever lost or misplaced.
  • Page 77: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps Amazon Music There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Browse and download music from Amazon Music. Amazon Audible Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Browse, purchase, and download audio books. Amazon Kindle Use the Amazon Kindle application to...
  • Page 78 SideSync office information, and add movies and TV to your personal Watch list. SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that enables the screens, windows, and data to be shared easily between a PC and Samsung Android Device. Applications Additional Apps...
  • Page 79: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear key. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: Apps > Tools folder > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calculator. ► Tap HISTORY > CLEAR HISTORY. 2.
  • Page 80: Calendar

    Calendar Share an Event Manage your calendar events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. Create an Event 2. Tap an event to view it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 3. Tap SHARE and tap a sharing format. 2.
  • Page 81: Create A Task

    Create a Task Delete a Task Apps > Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the checklist item and is removed once you mark the task day, or select Tasks from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 82: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Show or hide Gallery Quick settings Record video Quick settings Take picture Switch cameras Shooting mode Camera settings • • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode. • • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos and Show or hide Quick settings: Tap to show or hide videos.
  • Page 83: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera, key. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video or combine shots with Dual mode.
  • Page 84 • • Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of Fast motion: Record videos for viewing in fast objects. motion. You can play a specific section of each video in fast motion after recording it. • Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. Front camera •...
  • Page 85: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Both cameras • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Camera. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of •...
  • Page 86 • Live Broadcast Shutter sound: Enable a shutter sound when pictures are taken. Share what’s happening around you via YouTube. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. • Help: View information on using the camera. To access the Live Broadcasting: Rear camera ►...
  • Page 87 Live Broadcast Options Record a Live Broadcast The following options are available: Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube. • Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Camera > from. MODE > Live broadcast. •...
  • Page 88 To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting: Live Broadcast Settings ► Tap Share and select a sharing method to Customize your Live Broadcasts. share your live broadcast. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Camera > MODE > Live broadcast. To share a Live broadcast after broadcasting: Settings and select an option to customize: 2.
  • Page 89: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping Create an Alarm track of time and setting alarms. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 90: Delete An Alarm

    • OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following Delete an Alarm options: Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will 2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound tab), and then tap  Delete in the upper right...
  • Page 91 Stopwatch Timer The stopwatch lets you time events down to a The timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 92: Contacts

    Google, Email, ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. Facebook, and your Samsung account. Find a Contact For more information on connecting with and You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find managing your accounts through your device, see one by name.
  • Page 93: Add A Contact

    Add a Contact Edit a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and Use the following procedure to add a new contact. change or delete the information, or you can add 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 94: Share Contact

    Share Contact Link Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information is When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via Facebook, and so on), you may have multiple similar Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or entries for a single contact.
  • Page 95: Delete Contacts

    Favorites Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily contacts to delete. accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. Mark Contacts as Favorites 2.
  • Page 96: Rename A Group

    Groups Rename a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. create your own. You might create a group for your 3.
  • Page 97: Send A Message To A Group

    Send a Message to a Group Send an Email to a Group You can send a text message to members of a group. You can send an email to members of a group. Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts.
  • Page 98: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 99: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and manage all To add an Email account: your email accounts in one application. Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Select the account type from the displayed list and follow the prompts.
  • Page 100 View Your Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for all accounts on There are several tools available from the Inbox the Combined view screen, or you can view email screen. accounts individually. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 101: Delete Email Accounts

    Create and Send an Email 3. Tap the Subject and Message fields and use the keypad to enter text. This section describes how to create and send an • Tap ATTACH to add Files, Images, Audio, and email using the Email app. more to your email.
  • Page 102: Email Settings

    Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the instructions. Applications Email...
  • Page 103: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal issued by the President cannot be disabled.
  • Page 104: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage images and videos. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery.
  • Page 105: Play Videos

    Play Videos Edit Images Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the image options. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Edit to view and use the editing tools. 2.
  • Page 106: Share Images

    Share Images Use one of the following methods: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5.
  • Page 107: Internet

    Internet • Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web Tabs to manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently browser. open. • Refresh to refresh or reload the current To access the Internet: Web page.
  • Page 108 Browser Tabs Bookmarks Page Use tabs to open multiple web pages at the same time. The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. To open a new tab: Save and Open Bookmarks ► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB. Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly.
  • Page 109: Secret Mode

    Share a Web Page Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on You can share the current web page with others and your device so that you can access it offline. even print using the Share option. 1.
  • Page 110: Internet Settings

    Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Internet. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the instructions. Applications Internet...
  • Page 111: Message

    Message+ This section describes how to create 4. Tap Type a message and enter your message. • and send a message using the Verizon Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Message+ app. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.
  • Page 112: Read Messages

    Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are by displaying the New message icon in the Status displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
  • Page 113: Delete Messages

    Protect a Message from Deletion Delete Conversations You can lock a message so that it will not be You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged deleted even if you delete the other messages in the with another person. conversation. 1.
  • Page 114: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive different The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as messages using the default messaging app picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other on your phone. mobile phones or email addresses.
  • Page 115: Create And Send Messages

    Add emoticons to choose an available 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > emoji from the list and add it to your message Samsung folder >  Messages >  Compose. (at the cursor location). 2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter 4.
  • Page 116 When you receive a new message, a new message icon appears on the Status bar. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder >  Messages. To view the message: 2. Tap MORE > Delete. ► Open the Notification panel and tap the 3.
  • Page 117: Message Search

    You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  Messages. 2. Tap SEARCH. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
  • Page 118: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Track queue More options Sound quality and effects Playback position Volume Favorite Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Applications Music Player...
  • Page 119: Listen To Music

    • Listen to Music Favorite: Mark the song as a favorite. • More options: Tap to view more options. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Music. • Playback controls: Tap the icons to change shuffle 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or your music files.
  • Page 120 • Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the list. Shuffle on to play songs in random Choose order. • Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is bright gold.
  • Page 121: My Files

    To view files in My Files: categories: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Images: View image files. Samsung folder >  My Files. Videos: View video files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. Audio: View audio files.
  • Page 122 Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap added. Samsung folder >  My Files. Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and 2. After tapping on a category, the following options files located in your Google Drive account.
  • Page 123 Details: View details of the selected file(s) or Folders folder(s). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  My Files. 2. Tap MORE > Edit. 3. Tap a file or folder to select it, and then select one of these functions: •...
  • Page 124: S Health

    • Heart disease; Apps > Samsung folder > 1. From Home, tap • Asthma or lung disease;  S Health. • Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;...
  • Page 125 You should also check with your doctor if you have Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious recommends that you see your doctor before disease, such as: engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: •...
  • Page 126 When in Doubt – Check It Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you.
  • Page 127: S Note

    Create a Note The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your device. To create a note with S Note: Sign in to your Samsung account to access Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  S Note.
  • Page 128 • Note Tools SAVE: Name and save the note. • MORE: View more options for the note. When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided. Edit a Note Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes, To edit an S Note: tap MORE >...
  • Page 129 View Action Memos You can view S Notes and Action memos together, or you can narrow your view to Action memos. To view Action memos in S Note: 1. Tap the drop-down menu and tap Action memos. 2. For more options: • Tap SEARCH to search for an Action memo.
  • Page 130: S Voice

    2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the instructions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command.
  • Page 131: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook Saving Captured Content The Scrapbook app provides a place for you to manage the multimedia content you When you capture content with the Smart Select capture with the S Pen tools. tool, you have the option of saving the content to the Scrapbook.
  • Page 132 Edit the Scrapbook To edit a categories: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder > Categories and content files in the Scrapbook can be  Scrapbook. edited. To open the Scrapbook: 2. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner. ►...
  • Page 133: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. File name Options Playback position Volume Video length Time elapsed Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 134 • Access the Video Player Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch and hold to fast-forward through the current video. Apps > Video. 1. From a Home screen, tap • File name: The name of the video file. 2.
  • Page 135 Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: •...
  • Page 136: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder • Record voice memos and notes. Stop to stop recording. The file is automatically saved. • Pause to pause the recording of an Create a Voice Recording audio file. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Tools folder > •...
  • Page 137: Manage Recordings

    Manage Recordings Play, edit, delete, and share recordings.  Apps > Tools folder > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Voice Recorder. Recordings. 2. Tap 3. Tap a recording to play it back. 4. Tap MORE for additional options: • Edit: Tap to select recordings. Once selected, the following options are available: DELETE: Delete the recording.
  • Page 138: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( connections and settings, add For some options, you must tap a field, accounts, and customize the such as Email address, to display and home screen, apps, and features.
  • Page 139: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Categories of Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Settings are grouped in to four categories. • Wireless and networks: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, – or – Mobile networks, and other connections. From a Home screen, drag down from the •...
  • Page 140 Search for Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 141: 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 apps. 1.
  • Page 142: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection Wi‑Fi communication requires access to a status: Wireless Access Point (WAP). • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP), displays.
  • Page 143 Scan and Connect to a Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Network Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. on.
  • Page 144 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of available. your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled Wi- 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 145 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
  • Page 146: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that connects your phone 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn such as headsets and hands‑free car Bluetooth on or off.
  • Page 147: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Scan for Bluetooth Devices Pair Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
  • Page 148: Rename A Paired Device

    Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two operations may be different, and functions such as devices will no longer recognize each other. To transfer or exchange may not be possible with all connect again, you will need to pair the devices.
  • Page 149: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap MORE for the following options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you are differently. connected to a Wi-Fi network. Apps >...
  • Page 150: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming access: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.
  • Page 151: Advanced Calling

    Advanced Calling Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon. To upgrade to Advanced Calling: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Advanced Calling. • Tap Activate Advanced Calling and follow the instructions to upgrade. • Tap Advanced Calling, tap ON/OFF to enable the option, and select HD Voice and Video Calling to enable.
  • Page 152: More Settings

    More Settings Mobile Hotspot Warning: By default, your device’s portable Wi-Fi hotspot has no security applied, and any device can Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet connect. For more information, see “Configure Mobile connection with other devices using your device as a Hotspot Settings”...
  • Page 153 Allowed Device List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Apps > Control whether devices connect to Mobile Hotspot 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to More > Mobile Hotspot. the list, they can scan for your device and connect 2.
  • Page 154 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Show password: Display your password instead of masking it. Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting • Show advanced options: Access advanced settings. options, including Broadcast channel, and to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 155 Tethering Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile Share your device’s Internet connection with a Hotspot if there are no connected device. computer that connects to your device using a USB cable or via Bluetooth. 1.
  • Page 156 Printing MirrorLink Print images and documents to Samsung printers and 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using other compatible printers (not included). the USB cable. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > 2. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >...
  • Page 157: Download Booster

    Download Booster Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Download Booster improves download speed by using Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when (VPNs). downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services.
  • Page 158: Default Messaging App

    Default Messaging App Connect to a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can > More > VPN. select which app should be your default messaging app. 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 1.
  • Page 159: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...
  • Page 160: Sound And Notification

    Sound and Notification • Configure the sounds and vibrations used to Mute: Your device mutes all Sound and notification. indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Adjust the Volume Set the volume level and default volume for call Change the Sound Mode ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
  • Page 161 Ringtones and Sound Change the Notification Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new Select a Default Ringtone messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 2.
  • Page 162: System Sounds

    Set Notification Sounds for Samsung System Sounds Apps Set various other system sound options. Choose notification alerts for new messages, calendar Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. events, and email. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Ringtones and 1.
  • Page 163 Vibrations Sound Quality and Effects Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, Choose from advanced sound options to customize notifications, and haptic feedback. your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Find the best sound setting for your preferences. 2.
  • Page 164: Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on This setting allows you to block all notifications and and off automatically at scheduled times. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode want to enter this mode.
  • Page 165: Led Indicator

    App Notifications Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize what notifications are Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. allowed while your phone is in Do not disturb mode. 2. Tap Sound and notification > App notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 166: Display And Wallpaper

    Display and Wallpaper Wallpaper Configure your display’s brightness, screen wallpaper, and other display settings. Change the look of the Home and lock screens with wallpaper. Display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Screen Brightness 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 167: Screen Rotation

    Font Style and Size One-Handed Operation You can set the font style and size for all text that Change the screen layout to accommodate operating displays on the screen. your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 168: Screen Mode

    Screen Timeout Delay Screen Mode Choose how long the display screen remains lit after Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. you tap the screen or press any key. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image 1.
  • Page 169 Daydream The Daydream feature controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...
  • Page 170: S Pen

    S Pen • Configure options and settings for the S Pen. Screen off memo: Create action memos by detaching the S Pen while the screen is off and writing on the screen. To configure settings for the S Pen: • S Pen alerts: Tap the check box to set your 1.
  • Page 171: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by picking up the phone or by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
  • Page 172: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage. Audio: The amount of storage being used by audio files. Cached data: The amount of data currently Device Memory cached. View and manage the memory used by the device. Miscellaneous files: The amount of memory used to store miscellaneous files.
  • Page 173: Battery

    Battery Apps and OS Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: 2.
  • Page 174: Applications

    Applications Manage settings for applications on your Memory Usage phone. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications on your 2.
  • Page 175 Downloaded UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the application from the device or uninstall Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. updates made to apps that cannot be Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > deleted. Applications > Application manager. DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be 2.
  • Page 176: Default Applications

    Default Applications Running Services View and control services running on your device. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...
  • Page 177: Application Settings

    Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Applications. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...
  • Page 178: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and Payment Android Beam NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app another compatible device. This is used for content to another NFC-capable device by holding the features like Android Beam.
  • Page 179 Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment app you want to use for making purchases on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > NFC and payment. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. 3.
  • Page 180: Themes

    Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap THEME STORE to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. • Tap HELP for help using this feature. 2. Tap APPLY to apply the selected theme. Settings...
  • Page 181: Location

    Location Locating Method Some apps, such as Google maps, may require one or more location services be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings turned on for full functionality. > Location. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. 1.
  • Page 182: Location Services

    Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your under Recent location requests. device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your 1.
  • Page 183: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security • Secure your device and protect your data Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium with Lock Screen and Security settings. to high security. • None: Never use a Lock screen. Set a Screen Lock 3.
  • Page 184: Fingerprints

    You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity • Notifications: Display notifications on the lock when logging in to your Samsung account. screen. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the unlocking the screen.
  • Page 185 Register a Fingerprint Change Backup Password You can register up to three fingerprints. A password You can change the backup password for your will also be set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. fingerprint. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 186: Unknown Sources

    2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. Unknown sources to enable this option. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications using your fingerprint when logging in to your can cause your device and personal data to be more Samsung account.
  • Page 187: Encrypt Your Data

    Other Security Settings View Passwords Display password characters briefly as you type them. Encrypt Your Data Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security device each time you power it on.
  • Page 188: Security Update Service

    • Security policy updates: Automatically or 3. Tap an option to set the phone administrators. manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
  • Page 189: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for settings. some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 190: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Emergency Mode Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed Change the Home screen to a black theme to by anyone else using your device, or to aid reduce battery consumption. You will be able to use you in an emergency.
  • Page 191: Send Sos Messages

    Send SOS Messages Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Send SOS messages. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure the following options: •...
  • Page 192: 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 193: Accounts

    Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. and social networking accounts. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that Depending on the account, you can choose account.
  • Page 194: Account Settings

    Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. the same type. 3.
  • Page 195: Language And Input Settings

    Language and Input Settings Select Your Default Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. or Input Method 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard. Apps > 1.
  • Page 196: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    Samsung Keyboard Settings Swype Keyboard Settings Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input.
  • Page 197: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Google Voice Typing Settings Handwriting Recognition Language Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice Typing. Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Action 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Memo. Use this option to select a language that will be used by the device to recognize your handwriting.
  • Page 198: Voice Input

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: 2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for • options. Settings next to the Samsung text-to speech engine for options. • Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice • interaction or Basic Google recognition for Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is simple voice recognition.
  • Page 199 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
  • Page 200: Backup And Reset

    Backup account: Select a Google Account to stolen). Your should remove your Google Account before be used as your backup account. shipping your device to Samsung or any other service • Back up my data: Enable back up of provider for service and before resetting the device to application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other factory settings.
  • Page 201 Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap RESET DEVICE > RESET PHONE and follow the prompts to perform the reset. Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings.
  • Page 202: Date And Time

    Date and Time • By default, your device receives date and Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is time information from the wireless network. disabled). • Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time When you are outside network coverage, you displays.
  • Page 203: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special features Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using Voice Assistant. that make using the device easier for those • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all with certain physical disabilities. times for privacy. Note: You can download additional accessibility •...
  • Page 204 Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung • Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred TTS subtitles with multimedia files when available engine and options. For more information, see Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. “Text-To-Speech Options” on page 190. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.
  • Page 205 • Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to More settings • the sound when listening to music, watching Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate a series of four to eight directions. when buttons are tapped in supported apps.
  • Page 206 Services • TalkBack: When TalkBack is on, your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision users. • Switch Access: Allows you to control your device using configurable key combinations. You can move focus to clickable items and select them. •...
  • Page 207: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • How-to videos • Useful tips • User guide • My Verizon Mobile •...
  • Page 208: About Phone

    About Phone View information about your phone, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap About phone, and then tap items for more details: • Icon glossary: View information about the notifications and status icons.
  • Page 209: System Updates

    System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System updates. 2. Tap Check for new system update. • Tap Show system update history to view previous software updates. 3.

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