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Summary of Contents for Samsung Galaxy MEGA 2
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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
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG... - Page 3 Diagnostic Software Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and ™ is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security This device is equipped with diagnostic software with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee reporting usage and performance information used may be required.
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Page 4: Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com. United States and/or other countries. Read this information before using your mobile... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
.......... Music Player ............ My Files ............Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....S Voice ............. Know Your Device ......... Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps ..... Home Screen ..........Video Player ............ Status Bar ............Voice Recorder ..........Navigation ............ - Page 6 One-handed Operation ......... Easy Mode ............Accessibility ..........100 Private Mode ..........102 Motions and Gestures ......... 103 Accounts ............104 Backup and Reset ........105 Language and Input Settings ..... 106 Date and Time ..........109 Safety Assistance ......... 110 Battery ............
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. -
Page 8: Front View
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensor Status light Front camera Volume key Power key Recent apps Back Home key Back: Return to the previous screen or close a Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects • • dialog box, menu, or keyboard. near the device. -
Page 9: Back View
Back View Microphone Headset jack Rear camera Flash Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • • environments when taking a photo or recording Speaker: Play music and other sounds. •... -
Page 10: 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 PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features. -
Page 11: Install A Memory Card
Install a Memory Card Replace the Back Cover You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone memory card (not included) to expand available and press down. memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. -
Page 12: Charge The Battery
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging For a quick check of your battery level, view the devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are battery charge indicator located in the upper-right designed to maximize battery life. Using other corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( accessories may invalidate your warranty and may indicates a full charge. -
Page 13: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Configure Your Device When you first turn on your device, you need to set Turn the Device On up a few things. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device 1. As each screen is displayed, follow the vibrates and starts up. -
Page 14: Secure Your Device
Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. ► To lock the device, press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. ► To unlock your device, press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen. -
Page 15: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, To create a new Google Account or set up your use Accounts settings. For more information, Google Account on your device at any time, see Accounts. -
Page 16: Know Your Device
Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the screens and icons, as well tempered glass surface and void the warranty. -
Page 17: Home Screen
Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcut App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) • • applications. and notification icons (left). Apps folder: For your convenience, there are Status icons: Display information about the •... -
Page 18: Home Screen Settings
Wallpapers The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. -
Page 19: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. any Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create app folders on a Home screen. 1. -
Page 20: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) Call in progress. on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Call is on hold. -
Page 21: Navigation
Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize screens by editing, sharing, and Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •... -
Page 22: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Edit Notification panel Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a •... -
Page 23: Quick Settings
View the Notification Panel 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe the list of notifications to see details. Tap an item to open it. • To clear a single notification, drag the • notification left or right. -
Page 24: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window tray Window controls Tray controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2. - Page 25 Choose Apps to Display in the You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Multi Window Tray 1. Tap You can choose the apps you want to display in the 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window Multi window tray.
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Page 26: Enter Text
— improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text... - Page 27 For example, to enter the word “this”, slide your fingers between the letters “t-h-i-s”. Settings Delete Google voice 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. You may need to touch and hold Options • (left of the Space key) to find it.
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Page 28: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services. -
Page 29: Phone Screen
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Voicemail Delete Call Call: Tap to make your call. Tabs: Tap Keypad to display the keypad. Tap • • Logs to display a list of all dialed, received, and Delete: After entering a number using the keypad, •... -
Page 30: Displaying Your Phone Number
Access Phone There are a couple of ways to access Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone. Displaying Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ►... -
Page 31: Make And Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number or name, if functionality associated with stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call. -
Page 32: Call Waiting
Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a Home make another call while a call is in progress. screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar. -
Page 33: Call Log
Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Logs. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed. -
Page 34: Speed Dial
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Tap More options > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. Create a Speed Dial Remove. -
Page 35: Emergency Calls
Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call with an Active SIM Card Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Dial. -
Page 36: Set Up And Access Voicemail
Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Access Your Voicemail from voicemail. Another Phone 1. Dial your wireless phone number. Set Up Your Voicemail 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are 1. -
Page 37: Applications
Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. -
Page 38: Apps List
3. Tap ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list. Note: When you access Samsung apps, Galaxy Apps is downloaded to your device and displays on the For more information, see Disabled Apps. -
Page 39: Organize Your Apps
Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized into folders and rearranged in a custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Edit. 3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder and drag it to a new location. -
Page 40: Google Apps
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Settings Quickly and easily change Google app Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit settings to suit your preferences. google.com to learn more. Note: You must be signed in to the application you want to configure. -
Page 41: Play Games
Play Books YouTube With Google Play Books, you can find View and upload YouTube videos right millions of free e-books and hundreds of from your device. thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn more. -
Page 42: At&T Applications
AT&T Applications Enjoy these applications from AT&T Mobile Locate AT&T. With the AT&T Mobile Locate app you can access the Mobile Protection Pack and with a paid subscription, replace your Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid phone if it is lost or damaged, locate your subscription. -
Page 43: Device Help
Device Help Device Help provides online information to help with your device questions. DriveMode With the AT&T DriveMode application, you can set your phone to auto reply when you are driving and do not want to answer the phone. You can auto reply to messages, emails, and phone calls. -
Page 44: Other Apps
Other Apps There are other apps, including Lookout several Samsung apps, Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options, such as anti-virus and preloaded on your device. anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen device locater service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service. -
Page 45: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5. -
Page 46: Calendar
Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task displays as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event Apps >... -
Page 47: Calendar Settings
Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar... -
Page 48: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Storage Switch location cameras Record video Shortcuts Take picture menu Shooting mode Camera Gallery settings Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. Storage location: Indicates that pictures and •... -
Page 49: Take Pictures
Take Pictures Camera Settings Take pictures with your device’s front or rear 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 2. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera. Available options vary depending on the Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic camera/shooting mode used. - Page 50 White balance: Select an appropriate white • balance, so images have a true-to-life color range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. Exposure value: Change the exposure value. •...
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Page 51: Clock
Clock The Clock app offers features for Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses • sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to keeping track of time and setting alert you. alarms. Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the •... -
Page 52: World Clock
World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Tap Add City and select a city. Repeat to add multiple cities. -
Page 53: Contacts
Email, Facebook, and your Choose a storage account for the contact. You • Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, the SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and Contact photo to assign a picture to •... -
Page 54: Edit A Contact
Edit a Contact Unlink Contacts Apps > When editing a contact, you can tap a field and 1. From a Home screen, tap change or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the contact’s list of information. 2. -
Page 55: Create A Group
Favorites Groups When you mark contacts as favorites, they are You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display device comes with preloaded groups, and you can together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. create your own. -
Page 56: Rename A Group
Rename a Group Delete a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Edit group and enter a 2. -
Page 57: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and View Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on the Combined view screen or you can view email in one application. accounts individually. 1. -
Page 58: Email Settings
Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 59: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage images Play Videos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3. - Page 60 Delete Images and Videos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. While viewing thumbnails, tap More options > Delete, tap images or videos to select them, and then tap DONE. –...
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Page 61: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully-featured web browser. Use tabs to open multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► Tap Tabs >... -
Page 62: View History
Secret Tabs Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on Pages viewed in secret tabs do not display within your device so that you can access it offline. your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. -
Page 63: Memo
Memo Use the Memo app to write and Memo Options save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. While viewing a memo, tap More options for the following options: Create a Memo Delete: Delete the memo. •... -
Page 64: Messages
Types of Messages Add Recipient to select a a recipient or tap recipient from your Contacts or Groups. The Samsung Messages app provides the following If manually entering recipients, enter additional message types: • recipients by separating each entry with a Text Messages (SMS) •... -
Page 65: Messages Settings
View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon displays on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and so on. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: More options >... -
Page 66: Music Player
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Change player Volume Options Sound quality and effects Favorite Playback position Shuffle Repeat Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Change player: Play via a nearby device. -
Page 67: Listen To Music
Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback. 4. -
Page 68: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your My Files Options device, including images, videos, ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > songs, and sound clips. Search: Tap Search for a file or folder. • To view files in My Files: Storage usage: Tap Storage usage to •... - Page 69 Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Select. 3. Tap a file or folder to select it, and then select one of these functions: Share: Share the files with others. •...
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Page 70: S Voice
S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap the microphone icon if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command. -
Page 71: Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps
1. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screen to view the EXCLUSIVES tab, and then tap Galaxy Essentials. 2. Follow the instructions to download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Galaxy Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to download apps. Applications Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps... -
Page 72: Video Player
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change players Volume More options Playback position Time elapsed Video length Pop-up Screen ratio player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play Change players: Play the video on nearby Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a •... - Page 73 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.
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Page 74: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings Play, edit, delete, and share recordings. Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap ► From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Recordings. Voice Recorder. 3. Tap a recording to play it back. Select mode to choose the appropriate •... -
Page 75: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on or off connections and settings, For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and such as Email address, to display and set customize the Home options. -
Page 76: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most – or – likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the default list of settings. -
Page 77: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi- Fi on. - Page 78 Wi-Fi Options WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your • device to set up a PIN-secured connection The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. configurable).
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Page 79: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to connects your phone wirelessly establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a devices, such as headsets one-time process. - Page 80 Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
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Page 81: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Use Mobile Hotspot to share Allowed Devices List your device’s Internet connection Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. After with other devices using your you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device as a portable Wi-Fi device and connect using your device’s Portable Wi-Fi hotspot name and password. - Page 82 Connect a Device to Configure Mobile Hotspot Your Mobile Hotspot Settings Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and your device’s Mobile Hotspot. connecting settings. Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1.
- Page 83 Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Mobile Hotspot. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot. More options > Timeout settings and select an amount of time.
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Page 84: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. 1. -
Page 85: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also • control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. International Data Roaming: Customize •... -
Page 86: Location
Location Some apps, such as Google Location Services maps, may require one or more Google uses Location History to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, location services be turned on such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve for full functionality. -
Page 87: More Networks
More Networks This option displays additional Virtual Private Networks (VPN) connectivity information. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password Default Messaging App before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen. -
Page 88: Nfc
NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding touch your device with another the devices close together. Use S Beam to share compatible device. -
Page 89: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. -
Page 90: Printing
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers. -
Page 91: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Screen Mirroring. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. Tap SCAN to find more devices. • 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring... -
Page 92: Sounds And Notifications
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 activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 93 Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern. Sound when tapped: Play a sound when the • Samsung keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Call: Configure call notifications. •...
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Page 94: Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb Notifications on Lock Screen This setting allows you to block all notifications Choose what notifications can display while the and alerts. The options below determine what device is locked. notifications can make sounds, and during what time 1. -
Page 95: Display
Display Configure your display’s Screen Rotation brightness, screen timeout delay, Automatically rotate the screen based on the orientation of your face. and other display settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Brightness 2. Tap Display > Screen rotation. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your 3. Tap ON/OFF, and then tap Smart rotation to surroundings or personal preference. -
Page 96: Screen Mode
Screen Mode Daydream Choose a screen mode to match your type of The Daydream setting controls what the screen viewing. You can choose to have the device displays when the device is docked (dock not automatically adapt the display depending on the included), or while charging. -
Page 97: Led Indicator
LED Indicator Select which functions (such as charging or low battery) the LED indicator on the front of the device displays. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap LED indicator for options. Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time the Recent apps key and Back key remain lit after you touch them. -
Page 98: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. -
Page 99: Home Screen
Home Screen Use Home screen settings to set up a Home screen transition effect and to indicate how My Magazine briefings are to be handled on your Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Home screen for options: Transition effect: Choose an effect to be used •... -
Page 100: Lock Screen
Lock Screen Secure your device and protect Screen Lock Options your data with Lock Screen Swipe Only settings. Phone shortcut: Display a phone shortcut on • your Lock screen. Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when • Set a Screen Lock unlocking the screen. -
Page 101: Multi Window
Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see Multi Window. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Multi window. 3. Tap Open in split screen view to automatically view content in a multi window when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email. -
Page 102: Notification Panel Settings
Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting Recommended Applications buttons display on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display Notification panel. shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize To customize which shortcuts display on the which apps display on the... -
Page 103: Toolbox
Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To activate the Toolbox: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the feature. 4. Tap EDIT to choose up to five apps to display in Toolbox. -
Page 104: One-Handed Operation
One-handed input: Adjust the size and • position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern (if configured). Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons • that includes the Home key, Recent apps, and Back key. -
Page 105: 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 2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. -
Page 106: Accessibility
Home key quickly three Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung • times (triple-press). subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all • times for privacy. Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •... - Page 107 Dexterity and interaction Services Assistant menu: Improve the device Keeper FastFill: Enable this feature to • • accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. securely and quickly auto-fill your login credentials on your websites and mobile apps. Press and hold delay: Select a time interval •...
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Page 108: Private Mode
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, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Private mode. -
Page 109: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, •... -
Page 110: 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 111: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, Backup and Restore downloaded applications, as well as your music,... -
Page 112: Language And Input Settings
Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard Settings language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input. Apps >... -
Page 113: Swype Keyboard Settings
Swype Keyboard Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice Typing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. -
Page 114: Voice Input
Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: Settings next to the Samsung or • Google text-to speech engine for options. Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text •... -
Page 115: 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 116: Safety Assistance
Safety Assistance Receive real-time information Geo News about emergencies and severe Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your weather conditions. location during emergencies. You can also enable Emergency 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > mode: a power-conserving mode 2. Tap Geo News. - Page 117 Manage Primary Contacts Select contacts or create new ones to be your emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Manage primary contacts. 3. Tap Create primary contacts and choose one of the following options: Create contact: Enter a name and phone •...
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Page 118: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Battery for options: Show battery percentage: Display the battery • charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. Battery chart: The battery level displays as •... -
Page 119: Power Saving
Power Saving Conserve battery power by 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > automatically adjusting the 2. Tap Power saving for options: screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the •... -
Page 120: Storage
Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage. Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. Device Memory Install a Memory Card View and manage the memory used by the device. -
Page 121: Remove A Memory Card
Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) the memory card, unmount the card before removing and prepared for use. However, should you unmount it from the device. -
Page 122: Security
Unknown Sources Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. -
Page 123: Make Passwords Visible
Set Up/Change Password Send security reports: Send security reports • to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Protect your device from being reset accidentally by requiring a special password before it can be reset to its factory defaults. -
Page 124: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 125: Help
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Help for information about: New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings • Settings Help... -
Page 126: About Device
• other legal information. Report diagnostic info: Give consent • to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. Device name: View and change your device’s • name. Additional device information includes the •... -
Page 127: Application Manager
Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap downloaded and preloaded 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the applications. -
Page 128: Running Services
Running Services Disabled Apps View and control services running on your device. View and configure disabled apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an app 2. Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services. 1. -
Page 129: Default Applications
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 which provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. -
Page 130: Application Settings
Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: Calendar • Call •...