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User Manual

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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 ™ is Samsung’s security platform This device is equipped with diagnostic software and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for reporting usage and performance information used security with enterprise use in mind. Additional solely to deliver improved network quality and licensing fee may be required.
  • Page 4 Important legal information can be accessed at samsung.com READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Messages .................53 ............. 1 Music Player Front View ..............56 ................2 My Files Back View ................57 ................3 S Health Assemble Your Device ................59 ..........4 S Voice Set Up Your Device ................60 ............6 Studio Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..................61...
  • Page 6 Accessibility ..............96 Private Mode ..............98 Finger Scanner ..............99 Motions and Gestures ..........100 Air View ................101 Accounts ................. 102 Backup and Reset ............ 103 Language and Input Settings ......104 Date and Time Settings ........107 Safety Assistance ............. 108 Battery ................
  • 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 Proximity and gesture sensors Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume key Power/Lock Recent apps Back Home key/Finger Scanner • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. presence of objects near the device.
  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Flash Camera Heart rate sensor Speaker Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light • environments when taking a photo or recording Speaker: Plays 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 will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features.
  • Page 11: Replace The Back Cover

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device. to 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 Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off...
  • Page 13: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.
  • Page 14: Set Up And Access Voice Mail

    Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set Up Your Voice Mail Visual Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Use AT&T Visual Voicemail to: • Review and manage your voicemail messages 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a directly from your phone without dialing into greeting, and record your name.
  • Page 15: 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 screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification Icons Status Icons Status Bar Widget App Folders Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen Shortcuts • • App Folders: For your convenience, there are Notification Icons: Display new messages and several Google applications grouped into a folder emails, notifications, available software updates, on the Home screen.
  • Page 17: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Customize your Home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1.
  • Page 18: Change The Wallpaper

    Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add a Folder to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call is on hold. alerts on the left.
  • Page 20: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Drag To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...
  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Notification icons on the Quick Settings Status Bar display calendar In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel events, device status, and also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
  • Page 22: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls 3. Tap the following option to activate it: Multi-task by using multiple • applications at the same time. Open in Multi window view: Automatically view content in Multi Window when you open files from My Files or Video player, or attachments from email.
  • Page 23 Use Multi Window Window Controls After activating Multi Window, you can use it to run Select an application window and tap Control multiple apps at the same time. in the middle of the windows to display the window controls: The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their Control Buttons display on the screen, and copy information from...
  • Page 24: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray To customize Multi Window: 1. Touch and hold Window tray. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it.
  • Page 25: Enter Text

    To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Options key 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to insert letters. Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google Voice Typing.
  • Page 26 To enable the Swype keyboard while entering typing to enable this feature. text: 2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward Typing. You may need to touch and hold the to display the Notification Panel.
  • Page 27: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
  • Page 28: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer or Reject a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored in the contacts list.
  • Page 29: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides a number of functions that you make another call while a call is in progress. can use during a call. 1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the Adjust the Call Volume second call.
  • Page 30: Call Log

    Call Log Use Speed Dial to Make a Call The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for or missed are stored in the Call log. speed dialing their default number. 1.
  • Page 31: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call Call Settings The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an To access the Call settings menu: emergency number a one-tap process. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode.
  • Page 32: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen 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 33: Apps Screen

    • Custom: Touch and hold, and then drag app • icons to arrange them in any order. GALAXY Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY • Alphabetical order: App icons are arranged in devices. Visit apps.samsung.com...
  • Page 34: Hide Or Show Apps

    More options > Hide apps. 2. Tap • GALAXY Essentials: View and download 3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap DONE. Samsung apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY devices. Show Hidden Apps • Help: View information about your device.
  • Page 35: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Google. Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. google.com Visit to learn more. Google Now Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up Chrome and organize it into convenient cards that...
  • Page 36: Voice Search

    Maps Play Store Find your current location and get Find new apps, movies and TV shows, directions and other location-based music, books, magazines, and games in information. Google Play Store. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Voice Search Note: You must enable location services to Use voice commands to search the web use Google Maps ™...
  • Page 37: 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 subscription. Visit att.com to learn more, or contact phone if it is lost or damaged, locate your...
  • Page 38: 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 set auto reply to messages, emails, and phone calls.
  • Page 39: Other Applications

    Other Applications Flipboard Uber Use this application to access your An entirely new and modern way to personalized magazines. travel is at your fingertips. Uber is your private driver in more than 130 cities Visit flipboard.com to learn more. and 30 countries. Keeper Usage Manager Keeper is an secure password manager...
  • Page 40: 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 41: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Apps > 3. Tap   More options > Share via, select a 1.
  • Page 42: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Current shooting mode Switch between the front and Record video back cameras Quick Take a picture settings Change shooting Camera mode settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery 3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can Take Pictures touch onscreen icons to access various camera options and settings.
  • Page 43: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode 4. Tap the inset picture, and then touch and drag the corners to enlarge or reduce the size of the Several visual effects are available. Some modes are inset. not available when taking self-portraits. Effects, and then tap a style for the inset picture.
  • Page 44 • Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for email, or Fast motion mode. • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti- shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving. • Effects: Add special graphical effects. • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. •...
  • Page 45: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Repeat weekly: Repeat the alarm every week. • keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alarms. alert you. •...
  • Page 46: 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 47: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts Apps > When you share a name card, the contact’s 1. From a Home screen, tap information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap to a message, or save it to a storage location.
  • Page 48 Create a Shortcut to a Favorite Rename a Group Apps > You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home 1. From a Home screen, tap screen, to access their information directly from the home screen. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
  • Page 49: Contact Settings

    Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Groups. 3. Tap   More options > Delete group. 4. Tap groups to select them or tap the selected checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap DONE.
  • Page 50: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Refresh Your Email Account manage all your email accounts Refresh your account to update your email in one application. accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. To access Email: 2.
  • Page 51: Email Settings

    Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap   More options > Settings. 3. Under General settings, tap an option, and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. To configure settings for each account, tap Manage accounts and then tap the account to configure.
  • Page 52: Galaxy Apps

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap   More options > GALAXY Essentials. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions 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 53: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Trim Segments of a Video and videos. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, move the right bracket to View Images and Videos the desired ending point.
  • Page 54 Share Images Face Tags Use one of the following methods: Face tags allow you to add a contact name to people in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > your photos by people’s names in the Gallery app and other apps which support face tags.
  • Page 55: Delete Images

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. More options > Add account to add a 4. Tap Samsung, Google, or Facebook account. Applications Gallery...
  • Page 56: 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 More options > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 57: Internet Settings

    Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap   More options > Share via and follow the prompts. Incognito Tabs Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
  • Page 58: Memo

    5. To send a memo to others, tap More options > Select, select a memo, and tap Share via. 6. To send the memo to a Google or Samsung printer, tap More options > Select, select a memo, and tap More options > Print.
  • Page 59: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default messaging app on your message using the Messaging app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 60: Message Search

    View New Messages Message Search When you receive a new message, a notification will 1. You can search through your messages by using flash on the Edge screen, and a new message icon the Message Search feature. appears on the Status Bar. 2.
  • Page 61 To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Settings > Emergency alerts. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark showing). 4.
  • Page 62: Music Player

    Music Player Volume Stream the song to More options another device Adjust volume Adjust the sound quality with SoundAlive Mark as favorite Playback position Repeat mode for the song or playlist Shuffle songs Elapsed playing time Length of song View playlist Add to playlist Rewind song or go to previous song Scan forward or go to next song...
  • Page 63: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your Local Storage device, including images, videos, To view folder and files located on the device: songs, and sound clips. ► Tap Device storage. To access the My Files app: View Files in My Files ►...
  • Page 64: Group Options

    Group Options File Options After selecting a group: 1. Tap a folder to open it. More options 2. Tap files to select them or tap 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files > Select, select files, and then use one of these screen.
  • Page 65: S Health

    For recommends that you see your doctor before more information on proper wear and use, see engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the samsung.com/us/heartratesensor. following apply: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 66: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Use S Voice to find everything ™ from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. Use S Voice Apps >  S Voice.
  • Page 67: Studio

    Studio Use Studio editing tools to add effects to photos and edit movies in the Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Studio. 2. The following Studios are displayed: • Photo Studio: Improve the quality of your photos by adjusting the brightness, contrast, and so on.
  • Page 68: Video Player

    Video Player Change player Volume Video file More options name Adjust volume Playback position Length of Elapsed play video time Change screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind video or go Scan forward or to previous video go to next video Pause/Play Use Popup Play Play and manage videos stored on your device.
  • Page 69: Voice Recorder

    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 ► From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap List. • Tap   More options > Settings > To share or delete one or more voice recordings: Recording quality to adjust the recording 1.
  • Page 70: 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 customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.
  • Page 71: 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 Status default list of settings.
  • Page 72: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. (WAP).
  • Page 73 • 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).
  • Page 74: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
  • Page 75: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth allows you to connect wirelessly device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. to a number of Bluetooth Apps >...
  • Page 76: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Review Files Received via 5. When you see the name of the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap Bluetooth the name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair with the target device. If automatic pairing When you receive files from another device via fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth device.
  • Page 77: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your phone’s mobile Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot data connection with a Mobile Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Wi-Fi hotspot. Hotspot or USB tethering. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 78: Usb Tethering

    Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Turn Off Wi-Fi Hotspot Automatically Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Set your device to automatically turn off Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected devices. Mobile Hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 79: 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 online applications. 1.
  • Page 80: 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. •...
  • Page 81: Location Settings

    Location Settings Some apps, such as Google Location Services maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use location services be turned on your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality.
  • Page 82: More Networks

    More Networks The More Networks settings Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow you to configure a variety You can set up and configure Virtual Private of communication settings for Networks on your device. your device. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 83: Share Files With Nfc

    Share Files with NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to touch your device with another another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. compatible device. This is used You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, for applications such as Android music files from your Music app, and more.
  • Page 84: 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 85: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
  • Page 86 Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Available devices are listed. 2. Tap SCAN to find available devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...
  • Page 87: Mirrorlink

    MirrorLink Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. To activate MirrorLink: 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable (not included). 2.
  • Page 88: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Change the Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while notifications, screen touches, preserving the individual sound settings you have made. and other activities. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Adjust the Volume 2. Tap Sound mode, and then choose a mode: •...
  • Page 89: Vibrate When Ringing

    3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview, and then tap Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate OK to set it as your default ringtone. whether to enable the sound or vibration.
  • Page 90: Do Not Disturb Mode

    Do Not Disturb Mode You can set your phone to silence all calls and alerts except for times you schedule. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Tap Allow exceptions to allow alarms, calls, messages, or events and reminders.
  • Page 91: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Automatically Rotate the Screen Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on surroundings or personal preference. You may also the orientation of your face. want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 1.
  • Page 92 Select a Screen Mode Daydream (Screen Saver) 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 93: The Screen

    Set the Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time Recent apps and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to choose a timeout period. Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the Screen Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves.
  • Page 94: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
  • Page 95: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Use Home screen settings to set up a Home screen transition effect and to indicate how to view your My Magazine updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Home screen for options: • Transition effect: Choose an effect to be used when you swipe across the Home screen.
  • Page 96: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Show or Hide Sensitive your screen. Different Screen Notification Content Locks have different levels of After choosing, you can select whether to show security and options. or hide sensitive notification content on the lock screen.
  • Page 97 All Screen Locks • Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your Lock screen when roaming. • Clock size: Select the size of the clock that will appear on your Lock screen. • Show date: Display the date on the Lock screen.
  • Page 98: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see Use Multi Window. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following option is available: • Open in Multi window view: Automatically view content in a multi window when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email.
  • Page 99: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting Recommended Applications buttons appear on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification Panel can display Notification Panel. shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize 1.
  • Page 100: 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: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > 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 101: 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 the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
  • Page 102: Accessibility

    • log your user interface interactions with the Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung device. subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all • times for privacy.
  • Page 103 Dexterity and Interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate screen and hard key functions.
  • Page 104: 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, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
  • Page 105: Finger Scanner

    Apps > any of your registered fingers over the Home key. • 2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. To add a fingerprint: •...
  • Page 106: 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 an option, and tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
  • Page 107: Air View

    Air View Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Air view. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Settings Air View...
  • Page 108: 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 109: 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. Tap Backup and reset for options: •...
  • Page 110: Language And Input Settings

    Samsung Keyboard Settings • Languages: Set the current language. Additional languages can be downloaded. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Gestures: Learn about using Swype gestures. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 111: Google Voice Typing Settings

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech 3. Tap Google voice typing for options: options for options: • Choose input languages: Select languages • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle for Google voice typing. text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to • each TTS engine for options.
  • Page 112 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 113: 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 114: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real-time information Geo News about emergencies and severe Receive information about weather, environmental weather conditions. situations, and geological information for your location during emergencies. You can also enable Emergency Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap mode: a power-conserving mode 2. Tap Geo News.
  • Page 115 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 contact and choose one of the following options: •...
  • Page 116: 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 a percentage.
  • Page 117: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.
  • Page 118: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and methods to increase available memory. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space and Available space.
  • Page 119: Security

    Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. Device Administration Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote Manage your device administrators and application controls.
  • Page 120: Sim Card Lock

    • Send security reports: Send security reports • Trust agents: (Only available when a secure to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. screen lock is set.) Set screen lock type to use. • Apps with access to usage data: View which applications can access your device’s usage...
  • Page 121: 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, and so on. Settings Help...
  • Page 122: About Your Device

    Samsung 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.
  • Page 123: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Use Application manager device. settings to manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > downloaded and preloaded 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the applications.
  • Page 124: Running Services

    Running Services View and control services running on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services. All the applications that are currently running on the device display. 3. Tap SHOW CACHED PROCESSES to display all the cached processes that are running.
  • Page 125: 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. 1.
  • Page 126: Applications Settings Shortcuts

    Applications Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Call, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Messages, or S Voice: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

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