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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

    ™ writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR licensing fee may be required. For more information MOBILE DEVICE.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Galaxy Apps ........... 51 ..........1 Gallery .............. 52 Front View ............2 Internet ............. 54 Back View ............3 Memo ............... 56 Assemble Your Device ........4 Set Up Your Device ..........7 Messages ............57 My Files ............59 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....8 Voice Recorder ..........
  • Page 5 Language and Input ........98 Battery ............100 Storage ............101 Date and Time ..........103 About Device ..........104 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 Earpiece Proximity sensors Front camera Volume key Power key Recent Back Home key Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of Home key: Return to the Home screen. • • objects near the device. Recent: Tap to display recent apps. •...

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Rear camera Flash Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port Headset jack: Connect an optional headset USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the • • (not included). USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. •...

  • Page 9: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Install the SIM Card assemble your device. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number Remove the Back Cover (PIN), available optional services, and other...

  • Page 10: Install A Memory Card

    Install a Memory Card Install the Battery You can install an optional microSD 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of ™ microSDHC memory card (not included) to add the device, making sure the connectors align. ™ more memory space to your device.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    ► View the battery charge indicator located in the Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries top right corner of your device’s display. A solid approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are color ( ) indicates a full charge. designed for your device to maximize battery life.

  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device The instructions below explain how to turn your Use your device’s screen lock features to secure device on or off. your device. Turn the Device On Lock the Device To turn the device on: By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

  • Page 13: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    – or – reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use To create a new Samsung account or set up your the device. Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, You will not be able to access the device after see Accounts.

  • Page 14: 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 capacitive stylus. Using device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage screens and icons, as the tempered glass surface and void the...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App shortcuts App folder Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts Status bar: Displays device status icons Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts •...

  • Page 16: Customize Your Home Screens

    Wallpapers Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or widgets, folders, and custom choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.

  • Page 17: Create A Folder

    Themes Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Set visual themes for all system screens and icons Home screen. on your device. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.

  • Page 18: Status Bar

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

  • Page 19: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. • Touchscreen Navigation Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a •...
  • Page 20 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. More: Tap to view more menu options for a • screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...

  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Outdoors mode Screen brightness Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications Settings: Display the Settings screen. Notification card: View details about a •...

  • Page 22: Quick Settings

    View the Notification Panel You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. To open an item, tap it. •...

  • Page 23: Enter Text

    — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Options Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 24 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. You may need to touch and hold Options • (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.

  • Page 25: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves Use Emergency Mode your device’s remaining power While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following apps and features are available when you are in an emergency on the Home screen: situation. Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady •...

  • Page 26: Calling

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

  • Page 27: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Hide the keypad Voicemail Call More options: Access Speed dial and Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. •...

  • Page 28: Display Your Phone Number

    Access Phone There are a couple of ways to access Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap  Phone. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone. Display Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ►...

  • Page 29: 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 the caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is functionality associated with stored in the Contacts list.

  • Page 30: 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 make another call while a call is in progress. Home screen, your active call is indicated by  Call on the Status bar.

  • Page 31: Call Log

    Call Log Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, or missed are stored in the Call log. and messages are not received.

  • Page 32: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Create a Speed Dial 2.

  • Page 33: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency Swipe Lock Screen telephone number in your If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways. region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1.

  • Page 34: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap  Phone >  Voicemail. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.

  • Page 35: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 36: Apps List

    To locate an app in your Apps list: Galaxy Apps: View and download • Samsung apps that are optimized 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps 2. Tap Search.

  • Page 37: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your launch it. own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: Apps >...

  • Page 38: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Hangouts Meet friends and family online, share Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. photos, host video calls, and send SMS Visit google.com to learn more. and Hangouts messages. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more. Chrome Maps Browse the Internet and bring your open...
  • Page 39 Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube ™ videos from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...

  • Page 40: U.s. Cellular Apps

    U.S. Cellular Apps Enjoy these apps from U.S. Cellular. Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit uscellular.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information. Amazon Shop at Amazon.com from your device. ™ Visit Amazon.com to learn more.

  • Page 41: Additional Apps

    Office ® 365 subscription. Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music ™ a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+...

  • Page 42: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. functions. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to Basic Operation landscape.

  • Page 43: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To choose a calendar view:  Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. 1.

  • Page 44: Create A Task

    Create a Task Calendar Settings You can use your Calendar to create tasks. These settings allow you to modify settings Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be associated with using the Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as 1.

  • Page 45: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Gallery settings Record video Quick settings Take a picture Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. •...

  • Page 46: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Several visual effects are available. Some modes are camera. not available when taking self-portraits. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Camera.

  • Page 47: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Front camera Video size (front): Select a resolution. Use • You can adjust your camera’s settings using the higher resolution for higher quality. Higher icons on the main camera screen and the full resolution videos take up more memory. camera settings menu.

  • Page 48: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of • the alarm. keeping track of time and setting Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the • alarms. alarm. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and •...

  • Page 49: World Clock

    World Clock Timer The World clock lets you keep track of the current The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1.

  • Page 50: Contacts

    ™ , and your Choose a storage account for the contact. You • Samsung account. can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and Contact photo to assign a picture to •...

  • Page 51: 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) or as a text file. You can contacts to delete. share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach 1.

  • Page 52: Create A Group

    Groups Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own. You might create a group for your  Contacts.

  • Page 53: Delete A Group

    Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap More > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.

  • Page 54: Email

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To access Email: Samsung folder > Email. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Menu at the top left of the screen to view 2. Tap Samsung folder >...

  • Page 55: Email Settings

    Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose. Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email 2.

  • Page 56: Galaxy Apps

    Samsung folder >  Galaxy Apps. 2. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screens to locate Galaxy Essentials. 3. Tap Galaxy Essentials, and then follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 57: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 2.
  • Page 58 Share Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services.

  • Page 59: Internet

    Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  Internet. To close a tab: 1. Tap Tabs. Command Keys Close by the tabs you want to close.

  • Page 60: Secret Mode

     Bookmarks > Saved pages. To enable Secret mode: 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder >  Internet. View History 2. Tap Tabs. To view a list of recently visited web pages: 3.

  • Page 61: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save Browse Memos notes on your device. You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. Compose a Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. • To search for a memo, tap Search.

  • Page 62: Messages

    3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a The Samsung Messages app provides the following recipient from your Contacts. You can also select message types: the recipient based on Groups or recent calls.

  • Page 63: 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 more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message:  Messages >...

  • Page 64: My Files

    ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view files in My Files: Samsung folder >  My Files. The following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Search: Search for a file or folder.

  • Page 65: Create A Voice Recording

    2. Tap each recording you want to share, or tap the ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all Samsung folder >  Voice Recorder. The recordings. following additional controls are available: 3.

  • Page 66: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.

  • Page 67: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap  Settings.

  • Page 68: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a wireless Access Point (AP).
  • Page 69 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 using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are connects your device wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 71: Rename A Paired Device

    Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.

  • Page 72: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: Apps >...

  • Page 73: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot and Allowed Devices List Tethering to share your device’s Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add Internet connection with other devices to the list, they can scan for your device and devices.
  • Page 74 Configure Mobile Hotspot Timeout Settings Settings Automatically turn off Mobile Hotspot if there are no connected devices. Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.

  • Page 75: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, •...

  • Page 76: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: Data roaming: Allow your device to connect • to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.

  • Page 77: More Connection Settings

    Apps >  Settings. Printing 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. Print images and documents to Samsung printers 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and and other compatible printers (not included). tap Connect. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 78: Disconnect From A Vpn

    Disconnect from a VPN To disconnect from a VPN that you have set up: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect. Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection.

  • Page 79: Quick Optimization

    Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. device’s battery, storage, RAM, 2. Tap Smart manager. and device security. You can also automatically optimize your 3.

  • Page 80: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Manage Apps on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. You can download and install new applications on your device.

  • Page 81: Default Applications

    Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are such as email apps, you can select one app to be available in one convenient location. the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 82: Sounds And Vibrations

    Sounds and Vibrations 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 83: System Sounds

    Select a Default Vibration Pattern Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your on or off automatically at scheduled times. own pattern. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb 1.
  • Page 84 Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the • dialing keypad is tapped. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the • Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Note: Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected.

  • Page 85: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. Tap Advanced to configure more notification •...

  • Page 86: Display

    Display Configure your display’s Enable Icon Backgrounds brightness, screen timeout delay, You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps and other display settings. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 87 Screensaver Screensaver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screensaver. 3.

  • Page 88: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. One-Handed Operation Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > One-handed operation.

  • Page 89: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

  • Page 90: Themes

    2. Tap Themes. Tap a theme to view a preview of various • screens. Tap More themes to download additional • themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme. Settings Themes...

  • Page 91: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Home screen. - or - From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.

  • Page 92: Lock Screen And Security

    2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock findmymobile.samsung.com. type to select a screen lock and level of security: Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This • enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

  • Page 93: Unknown Sources

    Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send • device each time you power it on. security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 94 User certificates: View user certificates. • Install from device storage: Install a new • certificate from storage. Clear credentials: Erase the credential • contents from the device and reset the password. Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings.

  • Page 95: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: designed to hide personal Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to • content from being accessed by scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even anyone else using your device, when Wi-Fi is turned off.

  • Page 96: Send Sos Messages

    App Permissions Send SOS Messages Control which apps have permissions to use certain Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when features of your device. you are in an emergency situation. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Accessibility

    Press and hold delay: Select a time interval • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of • for this action. the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and Interaction control: Block areas of the • the background.
  • Page 99 More settings Direct access: Open your accessibility • settings by pressing the Home key quickly three times in succession. Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to • remind you of any unread notifications. Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts • for answering and ending calls.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Backup And Reset

    You can reset your device to its factory default Backup and Restore settings, which resets everything except the security, Enable backup of your information to your Samsung language, and account settings. Personal data is not account or Google servers. affected.

  • Page 102: Factory Data Reset

    Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files.

  • Page 103: Language And Input

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty •...

  • Page 104: Google Voice Typing

    Google Voice Typing Text-to-Speech Options Speak rather than type your text entries using Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. Google voice typing. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. For more information, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 105: 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: Tap an item to view details of • its battery usage. Past and predicted usage: View a chart of past usage and estimated time remaining.

  • Page 106: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear cached data for all apps.

  • Page 107: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4.

  • Page 108: 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 109: About Device

    Status: View the status of the battery, network, • and other information about your device. Legal information: View legal notices • and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. Device name: View and change your device’s • name. Additional device information includes the •...

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