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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 Samsung KNOX ™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for Notice from AT&T security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information This device is intended for use exclusively on about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox...
  • Page 4 Settings > SYSTEM > About device > Legal Information > Samsung legal or you may Do you have questions about your access the online version of the Health/Safety and...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    My Files ................65 Home Screen ..............9 S Health ................67 Status Bar .................12 S Voice ................68 Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ....13 Samsung Pay ..............69 Notification Panel ............15 Video Player ..............70 Multi Window ..............17 Voice Recorder ..............72 Enter Text ................19 Settings ..................
  • Page 6 Easy Mode ..............105 Accessibility ..............106 Accounts ................. 108 Backup and Reset ............ 109 Active Key ..............110 Language and Input ..........111 Battery ................114 Storage ................115 Date and Time Settings ........116 Help ................... 117 About Your Device ...........
  • 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 sensors Status light Front camera Active key Power key Volume keys Recent key Back key Home key • • Proximity sensors: Detects the presence of Recent key: Display recent apps. Touch and hold objects near the device. for Home screen options.
  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Infrared transmitter Microphone Headset jack Flash Back camera Heart rate sensor SIM tray Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port • • Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the using infrared light. Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included).
  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Maintaining Water and assemble your device. Dust Resistance Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to Install the SIM Card 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card.
  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging When the battery level becomes too low, the device devices. Samsung accessories are designed to automatically turns off. maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off AT&T Ready2Go During initial set up, the AT&T Ready2Go screen Turn the Device On displays. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up.
  • Page 13: 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, use To create a new Google Account or set up your Accounts settings. For more information, Google Account on your device at any time, use see Accounts.
  • Page 14: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • Status icons: Displays information about the Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home device, such as the network signal strength, screen is presently displayed.
  • Page 16: Customize Your Home Screen

    Wallpapers Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To access Home Screen Manager: –...
  • Page 17: App Shortcuts

    Themes App Shortcuts Set visual themes for all system screens and icons You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from on your device. any Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen –...
  • Page 18: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call: Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress: Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call on hold: Call is on hold.
  • Page 19: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. screens by editing, sharing, and •...
  • Page 20 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. Usually this also allows you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status Bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Notification panel Settings Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • • Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust screen brightness.
  • Page 22: Quick Settings

    View the Notification Panel 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Scroll down the list to see notification details. • Tap an item to open it. • To clear a single notification, drag the Clear to clear notification left or right.
  • Page 23: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on You can also launch recently used apps directly into a split screen. You can switch between the apps, Multi window view: adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 1.
  • Page 24 Window Controls Select an application window and tap in the middle of the window border. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature.
  • Page 25: Enter Text

    — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 26 For example, to enter the word “this”, slide your fingers between the letters “t-h-i-s”. Settings Delete To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice Enable and Configure Swype typing. To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: •...
  • Page 27: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
  • Page 28: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Hide the keypad Voicemail Video call Call • • More options: Tap to access Speed dial and Call Voicemail: Tap to set up and check your settings.
  • Page 29: Call Settings

    Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE > –...
  • Page 30: 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 device rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call.
  • Page 31: Options During A Call

    Multitask While On a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a make another call while a call is in progress. Home screen, your active call is indicated by 1.
  • Page 32: Call Log

    Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap LOG. A list of recent calls displays. If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name displays.
  • Page 33: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. To remove a Speed dial number assignment: Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Create a Speed Dial 2.
  • Page 34: 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 a SIM Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 35: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Visual Voicemail voicemail. Use AT&T Visual Voicemail to: • Review and manage your voicemail messages directly from your phone without dialing into Set Up Your Voicemail voicemail. • 1. From the Home screen, tap See a list of your messages on your phone and select, in any order you choose, which ones you want to play, call back, share, delete, or save.
  • Page 36: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 37: Apps List

    3. Tap the app you want to enable, and tap Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung For more information, see Disabled Services. apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps...
  • Page 38: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps Remove Folders The Apps shortcuts can be organized into folders Remove folders from an Apps screen without and rearranged in your own custom order. deleting the apps inside. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > EDIT. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 2.
  • Page 39: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. google.com Visit to learn more. Visit google.com/landing/now learn more.
  • Page 40: Play Store

    Photos Play Store Back up your photos and videos to your Find new apps, movies and TV shows, Google+ account. music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos learn more. Visit play.google.com to learn more. Play Books Voice Search Find millions of free e-books and Use voice commands to search the web...
  • Page 41: 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 Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid with a paid subscription, replace your att.com subscription.
  • Page 42: Caller Name Id

    Caller Name ID Usage Manager Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify This is a shortcut to your Data usage unknown callers by name, picture, city, settings for managing your mobile data and state. usage. Caller Name ID requires a subscription. For more information, see Data Usage.
  • Page 43: Other Applications

    TV’s settings, such as ON/OFF function, device. You must have an account with channel navigation, and volume control Amazon to use the Kindle application. from the same Samsung device you already know. Games Play full version games for free. Use...
  • Page 44 Provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. Use YP to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, and connect to your search in real-time. Applications Other Applications...
  • Page 45: Activity Zone

    You can also set it to blink and adjust the brightness. • Stopwatch: Allows you to use your device as a stopwatch. You can also set multiple lap times. 3. Tap a Samsung Milk Music station to play recommended music while doing an activity. Applications Activity Zone...
  • Page 46: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.
  • Page 47: 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 1.
  • Page 48: 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 > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
  • Page 49: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Gallery Quick settings Record video Take a picture Quick settings Switch cameras Camera settings Shooting mode • • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings.
  • Page 50: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. which camera is active (front or rear facing). Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic 1.
  • Page 51: Camera Settings

    Front camera Both cameras • • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher effects, such as an airbrushed effect. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit •...
  • Page 52 Live Broadcast Share a Broadcast You can share your live broadcast with contacts Share what is happening around you through before recording, or share the link after you have YouTube. finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube. To access the Live Broadcast: ►...
  • Page 53: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses alarms. sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.
  • Page 54: World Clock

    World Clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Tap the Search field and enter the name of a city.
  • Page 55: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...
  • Page 56: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, 1.
  • Page 57: Contact Settings

    Groups Send a Message or an Email to a Group You can send a text message or an email to You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your members of a group. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own.
  • Page 58: Email

    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 in one application. on the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...
  • Page 59: 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 60: Galaxy Apps

    2. Swipe across the screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials. 3. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Samsung Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
  • Page 61: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Zoom In or Out and videos. Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image: Note: Some functions described in this section • Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or are only available if there are images or videos in zoom out.
  • Page 62: Edit Images

    Edit Images 1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the image options. 2. Tap Edit to view and use the editing tools. Delete Images and Videos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3.
  • Page 63: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 64: Secret Mode

    Secret Mode Save Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your your device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
  • Page 65: Memo

    Use the Memo app to write and Browse Memos save notes on your device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Memo. 2. Swipe up or down to browse memo entries. Compose a Memo 3. Tap SEARCH to search for a memo.
  • Page 66: Messages

    Use advanced messaging: Share larger files, get read receipts and see when someone is Types of Messages replying. The Samsung Messages app provides the following • Send read receipt: Senders will be notified message types: when you have read their messages.
  • Page 67: Delete Messages

    Delete Messages 3. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach to add images, videos, audio, To delete messages, follow these steps: files and more to your message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Add emoji to choose an available emoji from the list and then add it into your message (at the cursor location).
  • Page 68: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more information, please contact your wireless provider. Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive geographically-targeted messages.
  • Page 69: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue More options Sound quality and effects Playback position Favorite Volume Time elapsed Song length Playback controls • •...
  • Page 70: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback.
  • Page 71: My Files

    To view files in My Files: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files Options Samsung folder >   My Files. On the main My Files screen, the following options 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or are available: folders.
  • Page 72 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping a category, the following options may be available: ► Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then • use one of these functions: HOME: Return to the main My Files screen. •...
  • Page 73: S Health

    S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.
  • Page 74: 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 75: Samsung Pay

    Simple to Set up and Use From registering your cards to making a purchase, using Samsung Pay is easy. When it’s time to pay, just launch the app, hold your Samsung device near the credit card terminal and authorize it with the touch of your finger.
  • Page 76: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. File name More options Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Pop-up Screen ratio player Fast-forward Rewind Pause or Play • • More options: View more options. Rewind: Restart the video or skip to a previous video.
  • Page 77 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.
  • Page 78: Voice Recorder

    Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings To display a list of recordings: Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder >   Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap Recordings. 2. Tap Samsung folder >   Voice Recorder.
  • Page 79: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.
  • Page 80: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >   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 81 Categories of Settings Settings are grouped into categories. • QUICK SETTINGS: Add shortcuts to settings you use often. • CONNECTIONS: Configure your connections to other devices and networks. • DEVICE: Customize the device’s display, sounds and more. • PERSONAL: Configure your personal accounts and preferences.
  • Page 82: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   communication requires access > CONNECTIONS. to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
  • Page 83 Wi-Fi Options MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many connecting to some secured networks (not of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. configurable). IP address: View your device’s IP address 1.
  • Page 84: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to allows you to connect 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 85: Rename A Paired Device

    Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > CONNECTIONS > Bluetooth. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Bluetooth. 3.
  • Page 86: 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 87: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot your device’s Internet connection Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Mobile Hotspot. with other devices using your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 88: Usb Tethering

    Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile   Hotspot if there are no connected device. and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 89: 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 >   > CONNECTIONS > Data   usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
  • Page 90: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > CONNECTIONS > Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network. •...
  • Page 91: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default touch your device with another payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device. compatible device.
  • Page 92: More Connection Settings

    Note: You must set a screen lock Pattern, PIN, Printing or password before setting up a VPN. For more Screen Lock. information, see Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Add a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  ...
  • Page 93: Default Messaging App

    Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > CONNECTIONS > More connection settings. 2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default. Settings More Connection Settings...
  • Page 94: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
  • Page 95 3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it. to change the amount. • Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung • Applications Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable. Choose notification alerts for new messages, Vibrate while ringing calendar events, and email.
  • Page 96: 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 97: Display Settings

    Display Settings Configure your display’s Screen Timeout brightness, screen timeout delay, Choose how long the display screen remains lit after and other display settings. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  ...
  • Page 98 Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  ...
  • Page 99: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by picking up the device and touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > DEVICE > Motions and gestures. 2.
  • Page 100: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager   Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.
  • Page 101: Running Services

    Running Services Disabled Services View and control services running on your device. View and configure disabled apps on your device. Apps > Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled 1. From a Home screen, tap   an app. Application manager. 1.
  • Page 102: Default Applications

    Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are such as email apps, you can select one app to be available in one convenient location. the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 103: 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 >   > PERSONAL > Wallpaper. 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
  • Page 104: Themes

    Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap Theme Store to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. • Tap HELP for help using this feature. 2. Tap APPLY to apply the selected theme. Settings...
  • Page 105: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect 4. Choose a screen lock option: • your data with Lock Screen and Show information: Show the dual clock, or information such as the weather information, Security settings. on the lock screen. •...
  • Page 106: Unknown Sources

    2. Tap Lock screen and security > visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Unknown sources to enable this option. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Warning: Enabling installation of third-party enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
  • Page 107: Device Administration

    • Send security reports: Send security reports • Clear credentials: Erase the credential to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. contents from the device and reset the password. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
  • Page 108 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > PERSONAL. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Advanced options: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. •...
  • Page 109: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Services designed to hide personal Google uses Location History to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, content from being accessed by such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve anyone else using your device, your search results based on places that you have visited.
  • Page 110: Send Sos Messages

    Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > PERSONAL. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Report diagnostic info. 3. Tap YES to enable this feature or tap NO THANKS.
  • Page 111: 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  ...
  • Page 112: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud subtitles with multimedia files when available as you enter your passwords. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles NFC tags to provide information about with multimedia files when available.
  • Page 113 when buttons are tapped in supported apps. This may consume battery power, and not all applications support this feature. Dexterity and interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. •...
  • Page 114: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.
  • Page 115: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   2.
  • Page 116: Active Key

    Active Key You can customize the active key to open your favorite applications. With the dedicated Active key, you can quickly launch your favorite application with one touch. You can set up your active key to activate different apps depending on a short press or a long press of the Active key.
  • Page 117: Language And Input

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap   > SYSTEM. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: Set your default language. • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 118: Voice Input

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech 3. Tap Google voice typing for options: options for options: • Language: Select languages for Google voice • Settings next to the Samsung or typing. Google Text-to speech engine for options. • “Ok Google” detection: Say “Ok Google” to •...
  • Page 119 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
  • Page 120: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Battery, and then tap an option: • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on, and customize options. •...
  • Page 121: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space, which is the total space/free space in your device’s memory.
  • Page 122: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings 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 123: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >   > SYSTEM. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...
  • Page 124: About Your Device

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

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