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  • Page 1: User Manual

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

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...

  • Page 3: Legal Information

    ™ is Samsung’s security platform and mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Status Bar ............12 S Note .............. 70 Navigation ............13 S Voice ............. 72 S Pen ..............15 Samsung Pay ..........73 Air Command..........17 Scrapbook ............74 Notification Panel ........... 20 Video Player ............ 75 Multi Window ........... 22 Voice Recorder ..........
  • Page 5 Themes ............103 Lock Screen and Security ......104 Privacy and Safety ........108 Easy Mode ............110 Accessibility ..........111 Accounts ............113 Backup and Reset ........114 Language and Input Settings .....116 Battery ............118 Storage ............119 Date and Time ..........120 Help ..............121 About Device ..........122 www.galaxynote5manual.com Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

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

  • Page 7: Front View

    Front View Proximity Sensor Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume keys Power key Back Recent Home key • • Back: Return to the previous screen or close a Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects dialog box, menu, or keyboard. near the device.

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View SIM tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Headset jack S Pen Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Speaker • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. environments when taking a photo or recording •...

  • Page 9: Assemble Your Device

    When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, devices. Samsung accessories are designed to your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription maximize battery life. Using other accessories may details, such as your PIN, available optional invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 10: When To Charge The Battery

    When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

  • Page 11: Set Up Your Device

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

  • Page 12: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

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

  • Page 13: Know Your Device

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

  • Page 14: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Notification icons: Display new messages and applications. emails, notifications, available software updates, and more. •...
  • Page 15 Wallpapers The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.

  • Page 16: Create A Folder

    Themes App Shortcuts Set visual themes for all system screens and icons You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from on your phone. any Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 2.

  • Page 17: Status Bar

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

  • Page 18: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize • screens by editing, sharing, and Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...
  • Page 19 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 checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.

  • Page 20: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Air View you in performing different Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, or view information about an item on the screen. functions. For example: • Hover over an email in a list to preview the message before opening it.
  • Page 21 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 22: Air Command

    Air Command Air command allows you to ► To use Air command, tap an option: • quickly activate frequently‑used Action memo: Launch an Action memo and link it to actions. Action memos are saved in applications or perform actions. the S Note app. •...
  • Page 23 Create an Action Memo Link an Action Memo Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a To create an Action memo: phone number, and then save it to Contacts. 1. Tap Air command >  Action Memo. To link a memo to an action: –...

  • Page 24: Smart Select

    Smart Select 3. When you are finished writing, tap an option: • Share: Choose a sharing method to share The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to your content. select content on a screen. You can then add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.

  • Page 25: 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 • • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a feature.

  • Page 26: Quick Connect

    View the Notification Panel Quick Connect 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Notification panel. to them quickly and easily. 2. Swipe the list of notifications to see details. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 27: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold a split screen. You can switch between the apps,  Recent apps. adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 2.
  • Page 28 You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap  Recent apps. 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window Multi window icon in their title bar. Tap have a the Multi window icon in the title bar to launch the application in split screen view.

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 30 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Languages 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space key) to find it. 2. Speak your text.

  • Page 31: Calling

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

  • Page 32: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Voicemail Hide the keypad Call • • Call: Tap to make your call. Tabs: Tap LOG to display a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls.

  • Page 33: Call Settings

    Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap  Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE > –...

  • Page 34: Make And Answer Calls

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

  • Page 35: Call Waiting

    Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a Home make another call while a call is in progress. screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar.

  • Page 36: Call Log

    Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap LOG. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.

  • Page 37: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone > CONTACTS. 2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. Create a Speed Dial 3.

  • Page 38: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one‑tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call with an Active SIM Card Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 39: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Access Your Voicemail from voicemail. Another Phone 1. Dial your wireless phone number. Set Up Your Voicemail 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are 1.

  • Page 40: 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. www.galaxynote5manual.com...

  • Page 41: Apps List

    Play Store: Download new apps from the list. 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. Applications Apps List...

  • Page 42: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized into folders and rearranged in a custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it to a new location.

  • Page 43: Google Apps

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

  • Page 44: Play Music

    Play Music With Google Play Music, you can play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com to learn more.

  • Page 45: T-Mobile Apps

    T-Mobile Apps Enjoy these apps from T‑Mobile. T-Mobile TV This application brings you live TV and Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid Video on Demand. subscription. Visit t-mobile.com to learn more, Note: A data plan is required to use this or contact your service provider for additional feature.

  • Page 46: Additional Apps

    Lookout Mobile Security provides key subscription. security options, such as anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen Samsung Gear device locater service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service. Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. Applications Additional Apps...

  • Page 47: Smart Manager

    Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. SideSync SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that enables the screens, windows, and data to be shared easily between a PC and Samsung Android Device. Skype Use free Skype to hold video and voice calls, as well as send instant messages to anyone around the world.

  • Page 48: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. functions. Basic Operation Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3.

  • Page 49: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event Apps >...

  • Page 50: Calendar Settings

    Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...

  • Page 51: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Quick Gallery settings Record video Quick Take a settings picture Switch cameras Camera Shooting settings mode • • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode.

  • Page 52: Take Pictures

    • Take Pictures Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube. Share your link with friends so they can watch Take pictures with your device’s front or rear your video in real time. For more information, camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. Live Broadcast.

  • Page 53: Camera Settings

    • Camera Settings Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when pictures are taken. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.  Camera. • Help: View information on using the camera. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder.
  • Page 54 Live Broadcast Options Share a Broadcast The following options are available: You can share your live broadcast with contacts before recording or share the link after you have • Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record finished recording and posting it to YouTube. from.

  • Page 55: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.

  • Page 56: World Clock

    World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Tap the Search field, and enter the name of the city.

  • Page 57: Contacts

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

  • Page 58: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard contacts to delete. via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, 1.

  • Page 59: Send A Message To A Group

    Groups Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your group. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your 1.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and View Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on the Combined view screen, or you can view email in one application. accounts individually. 1.

  • Page 62: Email Settings

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

  • Page 63: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Galaxy Apps. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1.

  • Page 64: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage images Play Videos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3.

  • Page 65: Share Images

    Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  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 66: Internet

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

  • Page 67: View History

    Secret Mode Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear your device so that you can access it offline. within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 68: Messages

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

  • Page 69: Messages Settings

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

  • Page 70: Music Player

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

  • Page 71: Listen To Music

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

  • Page 72: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your My Files Options device, including images, videos, ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  My Files. The following options are songs, and sound clips. available: • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
  • Page 73 Options for Selected Files and Folders 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 74: S Health

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

  • Page 75: S Note

    Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes, Sign in to your Samsung tap MORE > Settings > S Pen only mode to disable this restriction.
  • Page 76 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. If there are one or more Action memos, tap SEARCH to search for a memo.

  • Page 77: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice. 2. Speak a command. Microphone if the device does not hear 3.

  • Page 78: Samsung Pay

    Simple to Set up, Simple to Use From registering your cards to making a purchase, using Samsung Pay is easy. When it is time to pay, just launch the app, hold your Samsung device near the credit card terminal and authorize it with the touch of your finger.

  • Page 79: Scrapbook

    To edit a category: a place for you to manage the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  Scrapbook. multimedia content you capture 2. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner. with the S Pen tools.

  • Page 80: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Options File name Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Screen ratio Pop-up Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a and hold to fast-forward through the current video.
  • Page 81 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.

  • Page 82: Voice Recorder

    Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings Play, edit, delete, and share recordings. Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Samsung folder >  Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 2. Tap Recordings. Samsung folder >...

  • Page 83: Settings

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

  • Page 84: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most – or – likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the default list of settings.

  • Page 85: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap communication requires access  Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
  • Page 86 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 87: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device connects your phone wirelessly and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process.

  • Page 88: Rename A Paired Device

    Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your phone 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 Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on Bluetooth.

  • Page 89: 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. 1.

  • Page 90: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to your device’s Internet connection Your Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi‑Fi Mobile Hotspot. hotspot. 1.
  • Page 91 Change the Mobile Hotspot Use USB Tethering to Connect Password Your Device to a Computer 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings  Settings > Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > > Mobile HotSpot and Tethering. Mobile HotSpot.

  • Page 92: Data Usage

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

  • Page 93: 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: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.

  • Page 94: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making touch your device with another purchases on your phone. compatible device.

  • Page 95: More Connection Settings

    Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Printing Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. Print images and documents to Samsung printers To turn on Download booster: and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 96: Default Messaging App

    Edit or Delete a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > More connection settings > VPN. 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete. Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app.

  • Page 97: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 98: System Sounds

    Tap Vibration intensity and move the sliders 3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it. to change the amount. • Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung • Tap ON/OFF to enable each option: Applications Vibrate while ringing Choose notification alerts for new messages, calendar events, and email.

  • Page 99: Sound Effects

    Sound Effects Allow Exceptions Note: Sound effects are only available when This option lets you customize what notifications are allowed while your phone is in Do not disturb mode. headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is connected. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 100: Display

    Display Configure your display’s One-Handed Operation brightness, screen timeout delay, Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. and other display settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Display. Adjust the Screen Brightness 2.
  • Page 101 Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. 1.

  • Page 102: S Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings Configure options and settings for the S Pen. To configure settings for the S Pen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > S Pen. – or – From Air Command tap SETTINGS. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 103: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by picking up the phone or 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 104: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your phone. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings Application Manager > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2.

  • Page 105: Running Services

    Running Services 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including View and control services running on your device. memory usage, default settings, and permissions. The following options are displayed: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings •...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Wallpaper

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

  • Page 108: 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 109: Lock Screen And Security

    You can also use your fingerprint to verify your • Password: Create a password for unlocking identity when logging in to your Samsung account. the screen. This option provides high security. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique • Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the to unlock the screen.

  • Page 110: Device Security

    ► To access your device remotely, visit Change Backup Password findmymobile.samsung.com. You can change the backup password for your Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and fingerprint. enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 111: Unknown Sources

    2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security • Send security reports: Send security reports settings > Encrypt device and follow the to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. prompts to encrypt all data on your device. Device Administration SIM Card Lock...

  • Page 112: 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 settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 113: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Services designed to hide personal Google uses Location History to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, content from being accessed by such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve anyone else using your device, your search results based on places that you have visited.

  • Page 114: Send Sos Messages

    Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your phone when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety, and then tap Report diagnostic info to either enable or disable this feature.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Accessibility

    • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter subtitles with multimedia files when available selection instead of double tapping. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles as you enter your passwords.
  • Page 117 • Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to Services the sound when listening to music, watching Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility when buttons are tapped in supported apps. services you install may be configured here.

  • Page 118: Accounts

    Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.

  • Page 119: Backup And Reset

    You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: Samsung or any other service provider for service and Samsung Account before resetting the device to factory settings.
  • Page 120 Collect Diagnostics Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Collect diagnostics. 3. Tap Diagnostics and read the information. Choose to enable the feature by checking Allow Diagnostics. Tap More info to display additional information or tap Next to display the Connection Assistant screen.

  • Page 121: Language And Input Settings

    • “Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a Samsung Keyboard Settings Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 122: Voice Input

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech  Settings. options for options: 2. Tap Language and input. • Settings next to the Samsung or 3. Under Handwriting recognition, tap Language. Google text-to speech engine for options. • Tap MORE LANGUAGES to select a new •...

  • Page 123: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • BATTERY USAGE: View battery usage since the battery was last fully charged. Tap REFRESH to update the listing. Tap an item to view details.

  • Page 124: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space, which is the total space/free space in your phone’s memory.

  • Page 125: Date And Time

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

  • Page 126: 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 • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...

  • Page 127: About Device

    About Device View information about your Software Update device, including current status, Use Software update to update your device’s software. legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

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