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  • Page 1 S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Special Features Back View ........15 .
  • Page 3 Calculator ....... . . 40 Samsung+ ....... . . 92 Calendar .
  • Page 4 Location ........110 Sound Quality and Effects ....121 Nearby Device Scanning .
  • Page 5 Lock Screen and Security ....140 Samsung Cloud ......149 Screen Lock Types .
  • Page 6 Tips ........162 Samsung Care ......162...
  • Page 7: Special Features

    Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
  • Page 8: Find My Mobile

    Find My Mobile Multi Window Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your Multitask by using two applications at the same time. device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be For more information, see “Multi Window” on page 27. deleted remotely.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 10: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
  • Page 11: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device. Install a SIM card and an optional memory card 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device. (not included), and charge your device before using. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
  • Page 12 Install a Memory Card Note: The SIM card slot is located below the memory card slot. You can also install an optional microSD memory ™ card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
  • Page 13 Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover You can install a replacement battery. Close the back cover before using the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device the device, making sure the connectors align.
  • Page 14 The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using Accessory port.
  • Page 15: Start Using Your Device

    1. Press and hold the Power key. • If the lower part of the device overheats, 2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted. check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable. Set Up Your Device...
  • Page 16 Use the Setup Wizard To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard your finger across the screen. guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, Add a Google Account connect to a Wi-Fi...
  • Page 17 Add a Samsung Account Set Up Your Voicemail Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Voicemail.
  • Page 18: Learn About Your Device

    Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
  • Page 19: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Front camera flash Front camera Volume key Power key Back Recent apps Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 20 • • Proximity sensors Volume key Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, functionality when the device is in close notifications, and system sounds. proximity to the body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take a Turns the screen back on and enables touch photo.
  • Page 21: Back View

    Back View Microphone Flash Speaker Rear camera Microphone Headset jack USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 22: Navigation

    Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
  • Page 23 Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Many of the following common options are usually location. available on various screens: • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.  More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...
  • Page 24: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 25 Status Bar Notification Icons Missed call The Status bar at the top of a Home screen provides device information on the right side and notification Call in progress alerts on the left. Call on hold Status Icons New email Battery full New Gmail ™...
  • Page 26: Customize Your Home Screen

    • Customize Your To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap Main. This screen is displayed when you Home Screen press the Home key. • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a Screens screen, and then drag it to a new position. •...
  • Page 27 Wallpapers To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with options menu. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 2. Tap Remove shortcut.
  • Page 28 Themes Icons Customize your device with coordinated colors, Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. wallpapers, fonts, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Icons to customize. 2.
  • Page 29 Widgets Home Screen Settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run on Customize your Home screens and Apps screens. a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: 1.
  • Page 30 • Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel from a Home screen by swiping down. • Hide apps: Select apps to hide. • About Home screen: View version information. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 31: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 32 View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 33: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using two applications at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the sizes of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent  ...
  • Page 34 Window Controls Split Screen View Action The Window controls modify the way app windows are The Recent apps key can be configured to switch displayed in split screen view. between full screen view and split screen view. ► Tap the middle of the window border to display the 1.
  • Page 35: Enter Text

    • Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Note: The Options key displays the last option used. Options ► Tap a text field to display the Samsung keyboard. • Symbol to insert symbols. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 36 Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. high contrast keyboard. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear Options. personalized data, and view information about 2.
  • Page 37 “OK Google.” • Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked. Delete text Settings • Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. 2. Tap the screen and speak your text. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 38 • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network. • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is ®...
  • Page 39: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features are available on the Home screen: features and conserve your device’s power during an • emergency situation. Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
  • Page 40 • Turn Off Emergency Mode Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based When Emergency mode is turned off, you will return to on current battery charge and usage. standard mode. • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone 1.
  • Page 41: Apps

    Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and install, uninstall, or disable apps.
  • Page 42: Use Apps

    Use Apps Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded for use with Galaxy devices. apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 43 Sort Apps Create and Use Folders App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 44: Apps Settings

    Apps Settings Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 45 • • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system Memory: View memory usage. (background) apps. • Notifications: Configure notifications from • Special access: Select which apps can have the app. special access permissions to features on your • Permissions: View permissions granted to the device.
  • Page 46: Calculator

    Calculator View Calculator History View and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator >...
  • Page 47 Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen. Apps...
  • Page 48: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
  • Page 49 Create an Event Delete an Event Use your Calendar to create events. Delete events from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event.
  • Page 50 Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.
  • Page 51: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Beauty filters Settings Gallery Flash Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 52 • Take Pictures To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or Settings. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. 4. Tap Take a picture. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Camera.
  • Page 53 • Configure Shooting Mode Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera button to take pictures continuously. Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your • HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity pictures or choose from several shooting modes. and color depth features of the device to 1.
  • Page 54 Camera Settings Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a Use the icons on the main camera screen and the higher resolution for higher quality requires settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. more memory. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 55 • Common Volume key function: Use the Volume key to • take pictures, record video, zoom, or control Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video. system volume. • • Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.
  • Page 56: Clock

    • Clock Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • and setting alarms. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. 1.
  • Page 57 World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm The World clock lets you keep track of the time in and/or vibrates. multiple cities around the world. • To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe Dismiss To list a city on the World clock screen: to the left or right.
  • Page 58 Stopwatch Timer Time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 59: Contacts

    • Contacts Enter a name and other contact information. Add field to enter additional entries. Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts added to your device. For more Remove field to remove an entry. information, see “Add an Account”...
  • Page 60 Edit a Contact Share a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 61 Import Contacts Export Contacts Your phone can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card memory card (not included). (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 62 Link Contacts Unlink Contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources Unlink contact information that has been linked and into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 63 Delete Contacts Favorites Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 64 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups.
  • Page 65 Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then Send a text message to members of a group. tap Done. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 66 Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct Share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app.
  • Page 67: Email

    More options for additional email options. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 5. Review your message and tap Send. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email > Compose new email. 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or Add from Contacts to select recipients from Contacts, Groups, or Recents.
  • Page 68 There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email.
  • Page 69 These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email.
  • Page 70: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.
  • Page 71: Gallery

    Gallery 3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. The • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap following categories allow you to organize your  Favorite.
  • Page 72 Edit Pictures Play Videos Edit pictures stored on your device. Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 2.
  • Page 73 Edit Video Share Pictures and Videos Edit videos stored on your device. Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 74 Delete Pictures and Videos Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.
  • Page 75: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your The following apps from Google are preloaded on your Google Drive cloud account. ™ device. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2.
  • Page 76 Google Maps Find online content with tools that learn what Get directions and other location-based information. interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to You must enable location services to use Google Maps. receive customized content. For more information, see “Location” on page 110. 1.
  • Page 77 Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. 1.
  • Page 78: Internet

    Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and Quick Menu then tap Go on the keyboard.
  • Page 79 Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder >...
  • Page 80 Web pages can be shared with your contacts. your device is not connected to the Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
  • Page 81 (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. the secret tab. 3. Tap  ...
  • Page 82: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos Make edits to memos you create. Write and save memos using the Samsung Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Memo, and tap a memo to view it.
  • Page 83 Memo Options Pin to Home screen: Place a shortcut to the memo on a Home screen. Edit, share, or manage memos. Print: Select a printer to print your memo. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Memo.
  • Page 84: Messages

    Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add an attachment to your message. Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) • and multimedia messages (MMS). Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon from the list and add it into your message at the 1.
  • Page 85 View Messages Message Search 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Search through your messages by using the search feature. 2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 86 Emergency Alerts Send SOS Messages Emergency alerts notify customers of imminent threats Send a message with your location to designated to their safety within their geographical area. There is contacts when you are in an emergency situation. no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1.
  • Page 87: My Files

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following 2. Tap Samsung folder >...
  • Page 88: Phone

    Phone More options Hide the keypad Voicemail Call Video call Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 89 Make a Call Make a Call from Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded Make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 90 Answer a Call Decline a Call You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an incoming call.
  • Page 91 End a Call Switch to Headset or Speaker Listen to the call using the speaker or through a ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Bluetooth headset (not included). Actions While on a Call ► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.
  • Page 92 Call Log 4. Tap Details. The calls you have dialed, received, and missed are 5. Tap Create contact. stored in the Call log. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Tap Update existing to replace the number for an 2.
  • Page 93 Block a Number Create a Speed Dial Assignment Assign up to 999 speed dial numbers. By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 94 Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial Make a call using Speed dial. Dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. If 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. your phone is not activated, you can only make an •...
  • Page 95 Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Voicemail. the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone •...
  • Page 96 Optional Calling Services Video Calls To make Video calls: If available with your mobile service plan, the following calling services are supported. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a number and tap Video call. Place a Multi-Party Call Note: Not all devices support video calling.
  • Page 97 Phone Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...
  • Page 98: Samsung Gear

    Samsung Gear Samsung+ Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this Get live help, discover new features, and unlock application. promotions for your Samsung device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 99: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Manage Recordings Once you have recorded and saved at least one Record voice memos and notes. recording, the following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 100 • Share: Select and share recording files. • Sort by: Customize how your recordings are listed. • Settings: Access Voice Recorder settings. Apps...
  • Page 101: Metropcs Apps

    MetroPCS Apps Lookout Configure and manage key security options, such as Enjoy these apps from MetroPCS. anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a lost and Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. stolen device locator service, an application privacy Visit metroPCS.com to learn more or contact your adviser, and a backup service.
  • Page 102 Mobile Hotspot name ID Use your device as a mobile hotspot, sharing data with Modify Caller ID information. Name ID identifies other devices through a Wi-Fi connection. unknown callers by Name, City, and State. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 103: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.
  • Page 104: Access 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, swipe up to access Apps, and 1.
  • Page 105: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
  • Page 106: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. 3. Tap Add network at the bottom of the list. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4.
  • Page 107 • Wi-Fi Preferences WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by pressing the WPS button on a router. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. entering your WPS PIN.
  • Page 108 Wi-Fi Direct Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct When another device attempts to send a file to your Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data device using Wi-Fi Direct, you will see a request to between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not accept the file.
  • Page 109: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.
  • Page 110: Data Usage

    Data Usage Receive Data with Bluetooth When another device attempts to send a file to your View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the file.
  • Page 111 Monitor Mobile Data Monitor Wi-Fi Data Enable mobile data to access the Internet through your View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for mobile network. Wi-Fi networks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 112: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Android Beam Share content to another NFC-capable device by Airplane mode disconnects your device from all touching the backs of the devices. networks and turns off connectivity features. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 113: Mobile Hotspot

    Tap and Pay Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Use an NFC payment application to make payments by touching your device to a compatible credit card reader. Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 114 Change the Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices List Password Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. You can change your Mobile hotspot password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 115: Tethering

    • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view or change it. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting • Show advanced options: Configure additional settings. Mobile hotspot settings, including channels and 1.
  • Page 116: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Location Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Some apps may require one or more location services data service. be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 117 Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Location services store and use your device’s most • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan recent location data. Google apps can use this data to for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when improve your search results based on places that you Wi-Fi is turned off.
  • Page 118: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Connect to a Printer Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi up easily. You receive a notification when there are network. available devices to connect to. 1.
  • Page 119: Mirrorlink

    MirrorLink Virtual Private Networks Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks and information screen using a USB connection. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a To use this feature, your car system must support Secure Screen Lock”...
  • Page 120 Manage a VPN Connect to a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to connection. and disconnecting from a VPN is easy. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 121: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
  • Page 122: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Easy Mute Switch between sound modes, while preserving the Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 123: Volume

    Volume Vibration Intensity Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and Set the system volume level and default volume for call feedback. ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Volume Keys for Media 2.
  • Page 124: Ringtone

    Set the Volume 3. Tap  More options > Media volume limiter. • Tap On/Off to enable this feature. Set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. When enabled, drag the Custom volume limit slider to set the maximum output 1.
  • Page 125: Notification Sounds

    • Notification Sounds Email notifications: Configure email account notifications. Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new An email account must be configured for this messages and event reminders. option to be available. For more information, see “Add an Email Account” on page 11. 1.
  • Page 126: System Sounds

    • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the the screen to make selections. Samsung keyboard is tapped. • • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the unlock the screen.
  • Page 127: Sound Quality And Effects

    Sound Quality and 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Effects Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • You can enable sound effects when connected to Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a a headset. Sound effects are only available when tube amplifier.
  • Page 128: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
  • Page 129: Block App Notifications

    • Block App Notifications Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, and block previews in pop-ups. Block notifications for apps. • On lock screen: Show content from this app on the lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. This option is only displayed when a lock 2.
  • Page 130: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
  • Page 131: Screen Brightness

    Screen Brightness Screen Zoom and Font Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Set the screen zoom level and font size and style. or personal preference. You may also want to adjust 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen brightness to conserve battery power.
  • Page 132: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Icon Frames Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler You can show icons with shaded frames to make them layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. making for a more straightforward visual experience.
  • Page 133: Status Bar

    Status Bar Screen Saver Configure display options for the Status bar. Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. charging.
  • Page 134: One-Handed Mode

    One-Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode, and tap On/Off to enable the feature. The following options are available: •...
  • Page 135: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
  • Page 136: Quick Optimization

    Quick Optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities. performance through the following actions: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2.
  • Page 137: Storage

    • Device Memory Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will be put to sleep immediately when they are not View and manage the memory used by the device. being used. • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.  More options >...
  • Page 138 Memory Card (SD Card) Remove a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored on the Once an optional memory card (not included) has been memory card, unmount the card before removing it installed in your device, the card memory is displayed from the device.
  • Page 139: Memory

    Memory Format a Memory Card When formatting an SD card, you should back up Check the amount of available memory. You can close your music and photo files that are stored on the card background apps and reduce the amount of memory because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored you are using to speed up your device.
  • Page 140: Language And Input

    Language and Input Default Keyboard Select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and Configure your device’s language and input settings. keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Change the Device Language 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can add languages to your list and organize them 2.
  • Page 141 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and select an option: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. keyboard while a physical keyboard is also Settings next to each TTS engine for being used. options.
  • Page 142: Date And Time

    • Date and Time Listen to an example: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. By default, your device receives date and time • Default language status: Display the default information from the wireless network. When you are language in use.
  • Page 143: Report Diagnostic Information

    Report Diagnostic Reset Settings Information You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, This feature sends diagnostic information about your and account settings. Personal data is not affected. device when you are having technical problems. 1.
  • Page 144: Factory Data Reset

    Factory Data Reset To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > data from your device. Factory data reset.
  • Page 145: Software Update

    Google Account username and password • Download updates manually: Check for can use the device. For more information, visit software updates. samsung.com/us/support/frp. • Scheduled software updates: Resume an You will not be able to access the device after a factory update that was interrupted.
  • Page 146: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
  • Page 147: Screen Lock Types

    Screen Lock Types 3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available: The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, notifications.
  • Page 148: Lock Screen Settings

    Lock Screen Settings Automatic Unlock Unlock the device by opening the device cover Configure display settings for the Lock screen. (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 149: Find My Mobile

    • Send last location: Allow your phone to send its deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung last location to the Find My Mobile server when account and enable Google location service to use the battery fall below a certain level.
  • Page 150: Secure Startup

    Secure Startup Set Up SIM Card Lock Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your password, or pattern to be entered before it starts up. SIM card. Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this 1.
  • Page 151: Security Update Service

    3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator. manually check for security policy updates. Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings...
  • Page 152: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Knox Active Protection Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Protect your device from cyber attacks. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 2.
  • Page 153: Advanced Security Settings

    • Advanced Security Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. Settings • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. settings. •...
  • Page 154: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
  • Page 155: Samsung Cloud

    Memo: Sync your notes and categories. Samsung Cloud. Samsung Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow pages, and opened tabs from your browser. the prompts to add one. Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.
  • Page 156: My Profile

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow the prompts to add one. Settings...
  • Page 157 Synchronize Accounts Account Settings Synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.
  • Page 158: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >...
  • Page 159: Google Settings

    Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available Account. options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 160: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
  • Page 161: Vision

    • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. increase the contrast between the keys and the 2. Tap Settings >...
  • Page 162: Hearing

    • • Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles from white text on a black background to black with multimedia files when available. text on a white background. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with •...
  • Page 163: Dexterity And Interaction

    Dexterity and More Accessibility Interaction Settings Turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity Customize additional accessibility features for your and interaction aspects of the device. device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 164: Accessibility Services

    • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. Accessibility Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
  • Page 165: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
  • Page 166: About Phone

    Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...
  • Page 167: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
  • Page 168: Videos

    Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com/ Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy/ Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...
  • Page 169: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.
  • Page 170: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide calling 1‑800‑SAMSUNG (726‑7864) and providing • the applicable information. For complete terms Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to Tablet: the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • Conditions, included with the Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
  • Page 171 All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung Health & Safety Information are also available on the or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings.
  • Page 172 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
  • Page 173 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required.
  • Page 174 Internet: samsung.com Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features. ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files.

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