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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

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 Trademarks of the SD Card Association. Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, security with enterprise use in mind. Additional Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music, licensing fee may be required.
  • Page 4 Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA1.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Messages ............................Music Player Front View ............................... My Files Back View ................................. PEN.UP Assemble Your Device ..........................S Health Set Up Your Device ........................... S Note Set Up Accounts on Your Device .................
  • Page 6 Notification Panel ............One-Handed Operation ......... 100 Easy Mode ..............101 Accessibility ..............102 Private Mode ..............104 Finger Scanner ............105 Motions and Gestures ..........106 S Pen ................107 Accounts ................. 108 Backup and Reset ............ 109 Language and Input Settings ......

  • 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 / Finger Scanner key • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Infrared transmitter Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor Temperature and humidity sensor Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. environments when taking a photo or recording •...

  • 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: Install A Memory Card

    Install a Memory Card Replace the Back Cover Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards (not included) to expand available memory space with maximum capacities of 64 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).. 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

    In this condition, your device conserves its Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging remaining battery power by dimming the screen. devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are When the battery level becomes too low, the device designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may automatically turns off.

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Turn the Device On ► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the key or Home key, and then touch and drag your device vibrates and starts up.

  • Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see Accounts.

  • Page 15: Set Up And Access Voice Mail

    Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set Up Your Voice Mail Visual Voicemail Phone, then tap 1. From the Home screen, tap Use AT&T Visual Voicemail to: Voicemail. • 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 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 screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notifications Icons Status Bar Status Icons Widget App Folders App Shortcuts Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen Primary App Shortcuts • • App Folders: For your convenience, there are Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that several Google applications grouped into a folder appear on all Home screens.

  • Page 18: Customize Your Home Screen

    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 19: Change The Wallpaper

    Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Add a Folder to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut. 2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and release. 3. Enter a folder name. Add application to place additional apps 4.

  • 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 Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call is on hold. alerts on the left.

  • Page 21: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Pinch the screen to zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a web page.

  • Page 22: 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 Status Quick Settings Bar display calendar events, In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel device status, and more.

  • Page 23: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Air Command you in performing different Air command allows you to quickly activate functions. Switch between touch frequently-used applications or perform actions. and pen input by using the S Pen button. S Pen button To launch the Air command menu: ► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold...
  • Page 24 • Action Memo Tap a thumbnail to view the capture and see the options available. You can save the captured An Action memo is a Quick Note that is linked to content to the Scrapbook, share the capture, or actions. To open a Quick Note: delete it.
  • Page 25 Air View Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content and then write notes on the screen shot. To use or view information about an item on the screen. Screen Write: For example: 1. Launch the Air command menu and select...
  • Page 26 Add Annotations to Your Photos Use S Pen to annotate your photos. Note: Adding annotations to a photo creates a copy of the photo. The original photo is not modified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. While viewing a photo, tap More options >...

  • Page 27: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls 3. Tap the following options if you want to activate Multi-task by using multiple them: applications at the same time. • Open in split screen view: Automatically view content in Multi Window when you open files from My Files or Video player, or attachments Activate Multi Window from email.
  • Page 28 Use Multi Window Window Controls After enabling 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: Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can be used together.
  • Page 29 Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray 1. Touch and hold Back to show the Multi window tray. 2. Tap Tray Controls > Edit: 3. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the...

  • Page 30: Enter Text

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab > Language and input. Options key 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Special Keys Tap to enter numbers and symbols. Tap to enter letters. Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google Voice Typing.
  • Page 31 To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 32: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides a number of functions that you answer an incoming call while you have a call in can use during a call. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
  • Page 35 Use Speed Dial to Make a Call Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 2. Tap the Logs tab. 3. Tap the call that contains the information that you To create a Speed Dial: want to save to your contacts list.

  • Page 36: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call 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 without a SIM Card Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the phone;...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Apps Screen

    • Custom: Allows you to touch and hold apps to • rearrange them. 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 39: Hide Or Show Apps

    Apps Screen Options Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options for these options: 2. Tap More options > Create folder. •...

  • Page 40: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Settings Google. Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit your preferences. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Note: You must be signed in to the google.com Visit to learn more. application you want to configure.

  • Page 41: Play Games

    Play Games Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play Store. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.

  • 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 Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid with a paid subscription, replace your att.com subscription.

  • Page 43: Visual Voicemail

    AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Visual Voicemail With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize Use Visual Voicemail to review and your battery performance, simplify access manage your voicemail messages directly to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, from your phone without dialing into automate your Wi-Fi connections, and voicemail.

  • Page 44: Other Applications

    Other Applications Amazon Keeper Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Keeper is a secure password manager for your device and works seamlessly across your mobile phones, tablets, computers, Evernote and web browsers. Create, synchronize, and share multimedia Lookout notes. You can add tags to the notes, or sort the notes into a notebook so that you can manage your ideas efficiently.

  • Page 45: Usage Manager

    Usage Manager The Usage Manager app is a shortcut to your battery, apps, and data usage settings so you can manage your data. The Yellow Pages Mobile application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. Use YP to touch into local businesses, locations, and events, and connect to your search in real-time.

  • Page 46: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. Equals key.

  • Page 47: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Apps > 3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and 1.

  • Page 48: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Storage location (if an Current optional SD card is shooting mode installed) Battery Switch charge between the indicator front and back cameras Record video Shortcuts Take a menu picture 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...

  • Page 49: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Dual Camera Mode Several visual effects are available. Some modes are Take pictures and record videos using the front not available when taking self-portraits. and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are available. 1.

  • Page 50: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Rear Camera Only • Exposure value: Change the exposure value. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > This determines how much light the camera’s Camera. sensor receives. For low light situations, use a higher exposure. 2. Tap Settings.

  • Page 51: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to keeping track of time and setting alert you. alarms. • Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play 1.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it 1.
  • Page 54 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 Contacts. home screen. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

  • Page 55: Contact Settings

    Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 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 56: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. To access Email: Apps >...

  • Page 57: Galaxy Apps

    1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the GALAXY Essentials widget. 2. 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 58: 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 59: Delete Images

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Facebook, or Google account. Applications Gallery...

  • Page 60: Internet

    Internet Access to the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully 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 61: 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. Incognito on their tab.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Delete Messages

    View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status Bar. messages, push messages, and so on. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 Shuffle songs or playlist 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 66: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your To view files in My Files: device, including images, videos, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3.
  • Page 67 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping on a category, the following options are available: • More options > Select, select a file or • folder, and then use one of these functions: Home: Return to the main My Files screen. •...

  • Page 68: Pen.up

    S Note creations, and connect with other creative people. Join the Pen.Up community through your Samsung, Facebook, or Google+ accounts. Share your original art, comment on others’ creations, or browse for something unique to add to your personal collection.

  • Page 69: 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 activities, including exercise, that goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.

  • Page 70: S Note

    Note Tools create, edit, and manage notes. When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided. Sign in to your Samsung Note: The available tools are different for Action account or Evernote account Memos.
  • Page 71 Action Memos To link a memo to an action: 1. Write on the memo. An Action Memo is a special type of note that turns your written text into actions on your device. 2. Press Link to action and select an action to perform.

  • Page 72: 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 73: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides To edit a Category: a place for you to manage the 1. Tap Show categories in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, multimedia content you capture along with the number of content files contained. with S Pen tools.

  • Page 74: Smart Remote

    Smart Remote Smart Remote lets you control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as ON/OFF function, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know.

  • Page 75: Video Player

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

  • Page 76: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings To display a list of recordings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Create a Voice Recording Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap List. Voice Recorder. To share or delete one or more voice recordings: •...

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 setting menu has not been From a Home screen, drag down from the Status defined.

  • Page 79: 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 Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
  • Page 80 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 81: 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 > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

  • Page 82: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Make Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible.

  • Page 83: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Review Files Received via Bluetooth The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device When you receive files from another device via and another Bluetooth device. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings.

  • Page 84: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your phone’s mobile USB Tethering data connection with a Mobile Note: To enable USB tethering on your phone, dial Hotspot or USB tethering. 611 or go to att.com/mywireless to set up the service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification Panel.

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 Settings >...

  • Page 91: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 92: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap SCAN to find available devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 93: 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. 2.

  • Page 94: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications • Configure the sounds and Sound: Your device uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen vibrations used to indicate in Sound settings for notifications and alerts. notifications, screen touches, • Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications and other activities.

  • Page 95: Do Not Disturb Mode

    3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview, and then tap 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under OK to set it as your default ringtone. Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate whether to enable the sound or vibration. – or –...
  • Page 96 Set Application Notifications To set whether application notifications are displayed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Application notifications. 3. Scroll through the alphabetical list of apps and tap the app. 4. Tap ON/OFF to block all notifications from this app or to show priority notifications for the selected app.

  • Page 97: 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 98 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 99: The Screen

    Set the Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time Recent apps and Back remain lit after you touch them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to choose a timeout period.

  • Page 100: 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 > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 101: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Use Home screen settings to set up a Home screen transition effect and to indicate how Flipboard briefings are to be handled on your Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2.

  • Page 102: 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 103 All Screen Locks • Show information: Display Weather information or the step count when Pedometer in S Health is turned on. Show clock and date: Display the time and date on your Lock screen. Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your Lock screen when roaming.

  • Page 104: 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 > Settings > DEVICE tab. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 105: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > – or – From the Notification Panel, tap View all > Edit. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification Panel: ►...

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 Settings >...

  • Page 108: Accessibility

    • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter subtitles with multimedia files when available selection instead of double tapping. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles as you enter your passwords.
  • Page 109 • Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the phone detects the doorbell or a baby crying. • Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to the sound when listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate when buttons are tapped in supported apps.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Finger Scanner

    2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. Home key. To add a fingerprint: • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your If no fingerprints are registered, the manager automatically opens the Register fingerprint Samsung account.

  • Page 112: 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 > Settings > CONTROLS tab. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 113: S Pen

    S Pen • Configure options and settings S Pen sound: Make a sound when the S Pen recognizes certain functions. for the S Pen. • S Pen vibration feedback: Vibrate when the S Pen recognizes certain functions. To configure settings for the S Pen: •...

  • 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 > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: •...

  • Page 116: 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. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > GENERAL tab. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input.

  • Page 117: Swype Keyboard Settings

    Swype Keyboard Settings Handwriting Recognition Language Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Action Memo. Use this option to select a language Settings > GENERAL tab. that will be used by the device to recognize your 2. Tap Language and input.
  • Page 118 Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 > Settings >...
  • Page 121 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 > Settings > GENERAL tab > Safety Assistance. 2. Tap Manage primary contacts. 3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 122: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock.

  • Page 123: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Fast charging: Enable fast charging mode. • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status Bar.

  • Page 124: 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 125: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 126 Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you will need to mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...

  • Page 127: 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 128: Security Update Service

    Settings > GENERAL tab. • Send security reports: Send security reports 2. Tap Security > Turn on KNOX active to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. protection. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Settings Security...

  • Page 129: Advanced Security

    Advanced Security Protect your device with these advanced security options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Security for options: • Trust agents: (Only available when a secure screen lock is set.) Set screen lock type to use.

  • Page 130: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, getting started, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...

  • Page 131: About Your Device

    Google 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 132: 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 > Settings > APPLICATIONS tab > downloaded and preloaded Application manager.

  • Page 133: Running Services

    SD Card Displays apps you have downloaded onto your memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > APPLICATIONS tab > Application manager. 2. Tap SD CARD to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your SD card. 3.

  • Page 134: 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 135: 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, Calling, 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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