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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Samsung Care Know your device S Pen Device setup Home screen Apps Calls Voicemail Contacts Messages Camera Internet Connections Security...

  • Page 3: Samsung Care

    To enroll, visit samsung.com/us/support/ premium-care Samsung+ app • Samsung+ provides personalized, live expert support for your Samsung devices on your phone. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus Get to know your product • To access user manuals, tips and more visit samsung.com/us/support...

  • Page 4: Know Your Device

    Know your device Front view Volume SIM/microSD Front Keys Card Tray Camera Iris Scanner Power/ Lock Key Bixby S Pen...
  • Page 5 Back view Fingerprint Scanner Flash Dual Camera USB/Charger Port...

  • Page 6: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen enables fast, accurate, and ™ precise input while providing a natural writing experience. S Pen button Remove the S Pen to launch Air command, for quick access to handy tools. To remove the S Pen: ◆...
  • Page 7 Use the S Pen Express yourself! Write and draw directly into emails or the calendar, as well as Word , Excel , PowerPoint , and PDF ® ® ® documents. Capture your ideas in S Note and even write a note on the back of a picture.

  • Page 8: Device Setup

    Device setup Insert a SIM and microSD card If you need to replace your SIM card or insert a microSD card, follow these steps. ™ 1. Hold the device securely. 2. Use the SIM removal tool that came with your device to open the SIM/microSD card tray.
  • Page 9 Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge the device. Note: Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and...
  • Page 10 Turn the device on and off • To turn on, press and hold the Power/Lock key. • To turn off, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the prompts. Lock and unlock the screen Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
  • Page 11 Samsung Smart Switch Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ Use the USB connector that came with your new device to transfer content. Select Smart Switch during setup, or open it later from the Home screen by swiping...

  • Page 12: Home Screen

    Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notifications Widgets Edge Handle Recent Apps Back Home • Swipe up or down to open the Apps panel. • Swipe the Home screen left for additional panels. •...
  • Page 13 Customize your device ◆ Touch and hold a blank space on a home screens to access options. • Wallpapers and themes: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with a variety of wallpapers, icons, and themes. You can also customize icons and the Always on Display screen.
  • Page 14 Always on With Always On, time, date, and notifications are always displayed in standby mode, without unlocking your device. Enable always on ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Settings g Lock screen and security g Always On Display.
  • Page 15 Volume and ringtones ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Settings g Sounds and vibration. • Tap Volume to increase or decrease device volume settings. • Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone.
  • Page 16 Hello Bixby To launch Hello Bixby, press the Bixby key. Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, search and access content on your phone and on the Internet. Note: For more information about Bixby, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/ app/Bixby.
  • Page 17 Edge screen The Edge screen provides a shortcut to call, text or email favorite contacts and much more. 1. From the Home screen, swipe the Edge handle to display the Edge panels. 2. Swipe left or right to view Edge screens. 3.
  • Page 18 Find new apps to download and install on your device. Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. Galaxy Apps: Download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/ apps/galaxy-apps.
  • Page 19 Calls Make a call ◆ From the Home screen, tap Phone. Options Messages Hide keypad Dial number Answer a call ◆ From the incoming call screen, touch and slide Answer in any direction. End a call ◆ From the call screen, tap End call.

  • Page 20: Voicemail

    Voicemail Set up voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold Access voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold...
  • Page 21 Contacts Create a contact 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Contacts. 2. Tap to add a new contacts. 3. Enter the desired information and tap SAVE to store the new entry. Edit a contact 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Contacts.
  • Page 22 Messages Create and send a message 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Tap to add a recipient. 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or email address. 4. Tap to compose a message. 5. Tap the Enter message field and use the keypad to enter a message.
  • Page 23 Gmail Use Gmail to send and receive email. ™ Before you can access Gmail, you must first sign in to or create a new Google account. ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Gmail. • Tap Add an email address to create a new Gmail account or to log in to an existing Gmail account.

  • Page 24: Camera

    Camera Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Capture a photo ◆ From the Home screen, tap Camera. • Tap to take a photo. • Drag left or right to zoom in or out. • Tap or swipe up to take selfies. •...

  • Page 25: Internet

    You can view the latest news, check the weather, and follow your stocks. ◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap the Samsung folder g Internet. Enter a URL ◆ From any webpage, tap the address field, enter the web address and tap Go on the keyboard.
  • Page 26 Connections Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and tap Settings g Connections g Bluetooth. 2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth ® 3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and tap OK.

  • Page 27: Security

    Please follow all instructions for use of this feature. For more information, refer to the online support content or visit: samsung.com/us/irisscanner.

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