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Table of Contents Getting Started Settings ............. 1 ................52 Front View How to Use Settings ..........53 ................2 Wi-Fi Settings Back View ..............54 ................3 Bluetooth Assemble Your Device ................56 ..........4 Airplane Mode Set Up Your Device ...............58 ............6 Data Usage Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..............59...
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Security ................94 About Device ..............96 Application Manager ..........97 Default Applications ...........98 Application Settings ...........99 Table of Contents...
Front View Proximity Front sensor camera Headset jack Speaker Speaker Memory card slot Recent Back Home key/ Finger scanner Front camera: Take self-portraits and record Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home • • videos of yourself. screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature. Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
Back View Volume key Infrared transmitter Power key Rear camera Flash charger/ Accessory port Simple Simple clicker clicker Microphone Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s Microphone: Records audio and detects voice • • sounds and audio playback. commands. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the •...
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are 1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to designed for your device to maximize battery life.
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When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low 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.
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 ►...
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, To create a new Google Account or set up your use Accounts settings.
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 screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget Home screen indicator Apps list Files folder shortcuts Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. • •...
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 using choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To access Home screen manager: 2.
App Shortcuts Use Folders Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts • You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from inside. any Home screen. More options to change the folder’s color • Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen scheme.
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email: New email has arrived. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. on the right side and notification File download in progress: Download of alerts on the left.
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 •...
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Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. More options: Tap to view more menu options • for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Manage users Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness S Finder Quick connect Notification card Clear Manage users: Change users or display Users Notification card: View details about a •...
View the Notification Panel Notification Panel Settings ► From a Home screen, tap You can access the Notification panel from any Apps > Home screen. Settings > Device > Notification panel. – or – 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 1.
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Window Controls Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Select an app window, and then tap Window controls in the middle of the 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray. window border. 2. Tap and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General. 2. Tap Language and input. Options 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Control: Touch and hold for quick access to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and select all (a).
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Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Delete text Settings 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.
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Galaxy Apps: View and download • Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit To change the order apps are listed: samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
A folder is created with the shortcuts inside. Galaxy Essentials: Download specially • To launch apps in a folder: chosen applications available through Samsung Apps. ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. Help: View information about your device. •...
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...
Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/store/movies learn more.
Visit evernote.com to learn more. Peel Smart Remote Flipboard Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy Access your personalized magazines. device. Now you can control all of Visit flipboard.com to learn more. your TV’s settings, such as on and off...
SideSync Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device. Smart Manager Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and Device security information. Applications Additional Apps...
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. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event or Task 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.
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Current shooting mode Switch cameras Record video Quick Take a picture settings Shooting mode Gallery Settings Current shooting mode: Displays the current Settings: Configure other camera settings. • •...
Volume key to act as the video record key or Download: Download additional shooting • as a zoom key. modes from the Samsung Apps store. Rear camera only Panorama: Create a linear image by taking • pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
Camera Settings Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate • anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the You can adjust your camera’s settings using the camera is moving. icons on the main camera screen and the full Effects: Add special graphical effects. • camera settings menu.
Clock The Clock app offers features for Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of • the alarm. keeping track of time and setting Snooze: Enable snoozing. Set interval and • alarms. repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. Smart alarm: Set this option and the alarm •...
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Contacts Store and manage your contacts Add a Contact with the Contacts app, which Use the following procedure to add a new contact. can be synchronized with a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > variety of your existing personal Contacts.
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. using Bluetooth ® or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a 1.
Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.
Email Use the Email app to view and View Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined view screen or you can view email in one app. accounts individually. 1.
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 >...
To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
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 2.
Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a compatible with the device. Samsung, Dropbox, or Google Account. Settings: Change the Gallery settings. • Share Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery.
Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap ► From a Home screen, tap Add tab. Apps > Internet.
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Saved Pages To turn off Secret mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Saving a web page stores the web page content on Internet. your device so that you can access it offline. 2. Tap More > Turn off secret mode. To save the current web page: ►...
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Change player More options Volume Favorite Playback Sound quality position and effects Repeat Shuffle Time elapsed Song length View playlist Add to playlist Playback...
Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4.
My Files Access files stored on your Remove favorite folders: Remove favorite • folders from Favorites folders. device, including images, videos, Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a • music, and sound clips. file or folder to the Home screen. Add FTP: Add an FTP server shortcut in •...
Additional Functions Create folder and enter a name for the • new folder. View to change the view mode. • Storage to view memory information for • your device and memory card (not included). Search, and then enter search criteria. •...
S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice You can access S Voice ™ from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice. 2.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Pop-up player Change player AMOLED cinema Volume More options File name Playback position Time elapsed Video length Move controls Move controls Video list Screen ratio Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play Change player: Play the video on a connected Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous •...
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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 is several ways during video playback. 2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.
How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Wi-Fi Settings 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 > Settings communication requires access >...
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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 >...
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 >...
Review Files Received through 4. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. Bluetooth Your device automatically tries to pair with the • When you receive files from another device through target device.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Bluetooth 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 >...
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 > Connections. 2. Tap Data usage for options: Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, •...
Location Settings Some apps, such as Google Recent Location Requests Maps, may require one or more Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. location services be turned on for full functionality. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
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Location Sources You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Location. 3.
More Networks The More networks settings Add a VPN allow you to configure a variety Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to your device. of connectivity settings for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Ethernet Connections Manage your Ethernet connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap More networks > Ethernet. 3. Follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Settings More Networks...
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices using 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 >...
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. • 3. Tap Scan to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...
Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have notifications, screen touches, made. and other interactions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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3. Swipe through the alphabetical list of apps and tap an app to enable or disable notifications. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate Notification Access whether to enable the sound or vibration.
Display Settings Configure your display’s Screen Rotation brightness, screen timeout delay, Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on the orientation of your device. and other display settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Device. Change the Font Style and Size 2.
Screen Mode Daydream Choose a screen mode to match your type of The Daydream setting controls what is displayed ™ viewing. on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on. Settings Display Settings...
Wallpaper Settings 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 > Device. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3.
Lock Screen Secure your device and protect 3. If you choose a secured screen lock option, select your notification settings: your data with Lock Screen Show content • settings. Hide content • Do not show notifications. • Set a Screen Lock 4. Choose a screen lock option: It is recommended that you secure your device Swipe Only using a Screen lock.
Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Multi window. The following option is available: Open in Multi window view: Automatically •...
Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification panel. To access Notification panel settings: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device > Notification panel. – or – From the Notification panel, tap View all > Edit. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification panel: ►...
Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To enable the Toolbox feature: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap On/Off next to Toolbox. 3.
Motions Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device. 2. Tap Motions. 3. Tap an option, and then tap On/Off to enable each of the following: Mute: Mute incoming calls and alarms by •...
Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all • and audio for privacy. times for privacy. TalkBack must be enabled in order to configure this option. Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung • subtitles with multimedia files when available. Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter •...
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Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu: Improve the device • accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Press and hold delay: Select a time interval • for this action. Interaction control: Block areas of the • screen from touch interaction. Disable auto screen rotation and hard key functions.
Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated with the user. Settings...
Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
• using your fingerprint. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Device. Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity • using your fingerprint when logging in to your 2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. Samsung account. 3. Swipe your finger over the Home key to register your first fingerprint or to continue to the next screen.
4. Tap individual data items to sync. including your Google Account, 5. Tap More options > Sync now to synchronize the account. Samsung account, email, and Note: Settings and options differ by account type. social networking accounts. Account Settings Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your Each account has its own set of settings.
1. From the Home screen, tap Settings > General. Use Your Samsung Account 2. Tap Cloud. Set up or sign in to your Samsung account. 3. Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync settings and backup options. Apps >...
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. device to its factory defaults. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account Backup and Restore settings, system and application data and settings,...
Language and Input Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General. Language 2. Tap Language and input. You can select a default language for your device’s 3.
Languages: Select languages for Google • Preferred TTS engine: Tap Settings next • voice typing. to Samsung text-to-speech engine for options. “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text • search whenever you say “OK Google”.
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 >...
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General. 2. Tap Accessories for options: Audio output mode: Use external speakers • when the device is docked. Audio output: Select a sound output format to •...
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General. 2. Tap Battery for options: Percentage on status bar: Display the battery • charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.
Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.
Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed.
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 > General. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.
► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
• trusted devices are connected. Send security reports: Send security reports • to Samsung using Wi-Fi for threat analysis. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprints). For more information, see Credential Storage Set a Screen Lock.
• and other information about your device. Legal information: View legal notices • and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. Report diagnostic info: Consent to send • diagnostic and usage data about your device to Samsung. Device name: View and change your device’s •...
Application Manager You can download and install Manage Apps new applications on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default Use Application manager settings, and permissions. settings to manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first‑time users. 1.
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: Contacts •...