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  • Page 1: User Manual

    This document is watermarked because certain important information in the document has not yet been verified. This document has been sent to you as a draft and for informational purposes only. The document should only be used for internal purposes and may not be distributed outside of the company. Distributing the document outside of the company could result in legal exposure to the company if the preliminary, unverified information in the draft turns out to be inaccurate.
  • 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 for Enterprise) is a mark ™ ™ refer to www.samsung.com/us/safe, available on the for a Samsung device which has been tested against web and where Samsung smartphones and mobile Samsung’s own internal criteria for interoperability devices are sold. [051214] with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN.
  • Page 4 Google Play Music, Google Hangouts, Picasa, Warranty guide for your device can be found at: Google Play Newsstand, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Music Player ..............54 ............. 1 My Files Front View ................55 ................2 PEN.UP Back View ................57 ................3 S Health Assemble Your Device ................58 ..........4 S Note Set Up Your Device .................59 ............7 S Voice Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................61 ......
  • Page 6 One-Handed Operation Accessories ..........93 ..............109 Easy Mode Battery ...............94 ................110 Accessibility Power Saving ..............95 ............... 111 Blocking Mode Storage ..............97 ................112 Private Mode Security ..............98 ................114 Finger Scanner Help ..............99 ................... 116 Motions and Gestures 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. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY...
  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Proximity and gesture sensors Status light Front camera Volume Power/Lock Recent apps Back key Home/Finger Scanner key • • Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Infrared transmitter Camera Flash Heart rate sensor Temperature and humidity sensor Speaker Microphone S Pen USB charger/Accessory port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light •...
  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device Prior to use, it is necessary to Caution: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. install the SIM card, optional memory card (not included), Install the SIM Card and the battery. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card.
  • Page 11: Install The Battery

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 12 When to Charge the Battery 1. Insert the USB cable into the port. 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, When the battery is weak and only a few minutes and then plug the charging head into a standard of operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks outlet.
  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On and Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turning the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device Turning the Device Off By default, the device locks automatically when the...
  • Page 14: 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 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 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 17: 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 18: Change The Wallpaper

    Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on a 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.
  • 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: Touchscreen Navigation

    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. Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a web page.
  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Clear all Tap notification notifications to launch app or view detail Quick Settings Notification icons display on the Status Bar displaying In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel calendar events, device status, also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
  • Page 22: 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. Remove S Pen The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access.
  • Page 23: Action Memo

    Action Memo Image Clip An Action Memo is a Quick Note that is linked to Outline and crop images from the screen, in any actions. To open a Quick Note: shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, or personalize it with your own handwriting.
  • Page 24: Air View

    Direct Pen Input 3. When you are finished writing, either tap the  Check Mark to save the screen shot or tap When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or  Delete to delete the shot. You can also Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting tap the  Share icon to share the image using...
  • Page 25 Add Annotations to Your Photos Replace the S Pen Tip Use S Pen to annotate your photos. You can replace the tip of the S Pen. To replace the tip: Note: Adding annotations to a photo creates a copy of 1. Use tweezers (not included) to pull out the S Pen the photo.
  • Page 26: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multitask by using multiple Using Multi Window applications at the same time. After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can Activate Multi Window be used together.
  • Page 27 Window Controls Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Select an application window and tap in the 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray. middle of the windows to display the window controls: 2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it.
  • Page 28: Entering Text

    Tap the check box next to Google voice typing to enable this feature. Tap to insert numbers and symbols. 2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Touch and hold the Options key to: Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Use Google Voice Typing.
  • Page 29: Using Swype

    Using Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Enabling and Configuring Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1.
  • Page 30: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY...
  • Page 31: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer 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. making or answering a call.
  • Page 32: 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 33: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call Delete a Call from the Call Log Phone > Logs. 1. From a Home screen, tap The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a 1-tap process. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
  • Page 34: 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. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY...
  • Page 35: Apps Screen

    Apps Screen The Apps screen shows all Uninstall or Disable Apps preloaded apps and apps that You can uninstall or disable apps you download and you downloaded. You can install. uninstall, disable, or hide apps • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. from view.
  • Page 36 Apps Screen Options Use Folders to Organize Apps Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. More options > Create folder. 2. Tap 2. Tap More options for these options: 3. Enter a folder name. •...
  • Page 37: 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 38: Play Music

    Hangouts Play Movies & TV Hangouts is an online place to meet Watch movies and TV shows purchased friends and family, share photos, and from Google Play. You can stream them host video calls. Conversation logs are instantly, or download them for viewing automatically saved to a Chats area in when you are not connected to the your Gmail account.
  • Page 39: 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 40: Device Help

    Device Help Mobile TV Device Help provides online information to Mobile TV is a subscription service that help with your device questions. allows you to watch your favorite TV shows using your handset. DriveMode myAT&T With the AT&T DriveMode application, you can set your phone to auto reply The myAT&T application allows you to when you are driving and do not want to...
  • Page 41: Other Applications

    Other Applications Caller Name ID Hancom Office 2014 Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify Opens and manages Hancom Office unknown callers by name, picture, and Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) city and state. documents. Note: Caller Name ID requires a Instagram subscription.
  • Page 42 Wallet Isis Mobile Wallet uses NFC technology to The Yellow Pages Mobile application let you pay for purchases with just a tap provides quick and ready access to of your device. The Wallet holds credit, businesses, map locations, and storage debit, and loyalty cards, while organizing of your favorite searches.
  • Page 43: Calculator

    4. Enter the next number. 5. To view the result, tap the = (equals) key. Scientific Calculator Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Calculator...
  • Page 44: Calendar

    1. From a Home screen, tap  Calendar. 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap  Delete. – or – To delete multiple events or tasks, tap  More options > Delete, select events or tasks, and then tap Done. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Calendar...
  • Page 45: Camera And Video

    This is the default action of the direction. Volume key. You can also set the Volume key to act as DRAFT the video record key or as a zoom key. FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Camera and Video...
  • Page 46: Camera Settings

    • Download: Download additional shooting • Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for modes from the Samsung Apps store. email, or Fast motion mode. • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti- Camera Settings shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving.
  • Page 47: Clock

    Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. • Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Clock...
  • Page 48: 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 49: Link Contacts

    Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 2. Touch and hold on a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts, or choose  Select all. DRAFT 3. Tap Delete. FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Contacts...
  • Page 50: Contact Settings

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. Add, and then tap the contact(s) you 3. Tap want to add. 4. Tap Done. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Contacts...
  • Page 51: Email

    1. From a Home screen, tap display Account settings. More options > Settings. 2. Tap 3. Tap Manage accounts. 4. Tap Remove account. 5. Tap the account(s) to remove, and then tap Done. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Email...
  • Page 52: 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. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Email...
  • Page 53: Galaxy Apps

    Samsung Apps. From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  GALAXY APPS. DRAFT...
  • Page 54: Gallery

    Playing Videos • Settings: Change the Gallery settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. • Tap a folder to open it. • Tap a video to view it. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Gallery...
  • Page 55: Deleting Images

    When viewing a single image, tap  Delete. More options > Add account to sync 4. Tap photos and videos with your Samsung, Sharing Images Facebook, or Google account. Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 56: Internet

    To zoom in or out: ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to To view a list of saved web pages: zoom out and stretch the screen to zoom in. ► Tap  Bookmark. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Internet...
  • Page 57: Sharing Pages

    To start Incognito mode: ► Tap More options > Incognito mode. To open a new incognito tab: ► While in Incognito mode, tap More options > New incognito tab. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Internet...
  • Page 58: Messages

    7. Tap Send. Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message will be automatically saved as a draft. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Messages...
  • Page 59: Viewing New Messages

    4. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then Emergency alerts. Search on the keyboard. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. 4. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark showing). Tap an alert option to disable it. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Messages...
  • Page 60: Music Player

    2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to songs, and create customized view your music files. playlists. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Music Player...
  • Page 61: My Files

    (if installed). • CLOUD STORAGE: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers or other cloud storage locations that you have added. This option only appears if you have added shortcuts to the My Files main screen. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications My Files...
  • Page 62 This option only appears in Local Storage categories. A selected zip folder has the additional options of Extract and Extract to current folder. • Details: View details of the selected file(s) or folder(s). DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications My Files...
  • Page 63: 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 64: S Health

    Ankle swelling, especially at night; • A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications S Health...
  • Page 65: S Note

    When in the S Note app, you can edit notes as notes on your device. follows: 1. Tap a note to view it. Sign in to your Samsung 2. Tap Edit to edit the note. account or Evernote account to access your notes in S Note Note Tools from any device.
  • Page 66 Note: While active, an Action Memo stays on the screen for as long as you are using it, even if you Save or press the Home key. You must tap either  Discard in order to close the memo. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications S Note...
  • Page 67: S Voice

    These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications S Voice...
  • Page 68: Scrapbook

    All to view all files. 3. Locate the file to edit and tap it to open. 4. Tap the Edit icon. 5. Change the Title, Text, Memo, or Tags as desired. When finished, tap Save. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Scrapbook...
  • Page 69: 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 70: 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. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Usage Manager. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Usage Manager...
  • Page 71: Video Player

    3. Tap a video to view it. • Drag the window to any location on the screen. • Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize DRAFT the floating window. FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Video Player...
  • Page 72: Voice Recorder

    Filter by category: Filter entries by Pause to pause the recording of an category. audio file. • Edit categories: Modify your categories. Cancel to cancel the recording of an audio file. Settings: Configure Voice Recorder. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Samsung Applications Voice Recorder...
  • Page 73: 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 74: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Accessing 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 75: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain 3. Tap the network you want to connect to. • types of Wireless Local Area When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network. Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
  • Page 76 Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 77: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Making 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 78: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Disconnect a Paired Device Disconnecting a paired device breaks the The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to connection between the device and your device, but establish trusted connections between your device retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point and another Bluetooth device.
  • Page 79: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Use this option to share your USB Tethering phone’s mobile data connection Note: To enable USB tethering on your phone, dial with a Mobile Hotspot or USB 611 or go to att.com/mywireless to set up the service. tethering.
  • Page 80: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Connections. device from all networks and 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to turns off connectivity features, enable or disable the option. such as phone calls, Wi-Fi, and Note: You can also control Airplane mode from Bluetooth.
  • Page 81: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. More options for options: 2. Tap • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your Note: Your service provider may account for data device. usage differently. • Restrict background data: Restrict some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 82: Location Services

    Location Services Some apps, such as Google Location Reporting 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 83: 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 84: Sharing Files With Nfc

    Sharing 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 85: 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 86: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
  • Page 87: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 3. Tap Scan to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Settings...
  • Page 88: 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 turn on MirrorLink: 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable. 2.
  • Page 89: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.
  • Page 90: Vibrate When Ringing

    Select a Default Ringtone Vibrate When Ringing Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 91: Samsung Keyboard

    Use Haptic Feedback Play a Sound When Using the Samsung Keyboard Set the device to vibrate when you tap the Menu and Recent apps keys, and for certain screen Play a sound when typing on the interactions. Samsung Keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 92: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Smart Stay Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Using the front camera to detect your face, the surroundings or personal preference. You may also screen will not time out as long as you are facing want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery the screen.
  • Page 93: The Screen

    Auto Adjust the Screen Tone Configure the LED Indicator Your device will analyze the images displayed on the Select which functions (such as charging or low screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to battery) the LED indicator on the front of the device conserve battery power.
  • 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 >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
  • Page 95: 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. 2.
  • Page 96: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Options your screen. Different Screen Swipe Only • Locks have different levels of Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen. security and options. Pattern Only • Pattern type: Select a pattern type. •...
  • Page 97 Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see Using Multi Window. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. Tap Multi window for options. • 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 98: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device > Notification panel. – or – From the Notification panel, tap View all >  Edit. 2. Tap Notification panel for options: •...
  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung selection instead of double tapping. subtitles with multimedia files when available • Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as you enter your passwords. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •...
  • Page 102 Dexterity and Interaction Services • • Assistant menu: Improve the device Keeper FastFill: Enable this feature to accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. securely and quickly auto-fill your login credentials on your websites and mobile apps. • Air wake up: Move your hand over the screen Simply tap the FastFill lock icon when logging to turn it on, if the device is face up on a in to a website or app.
  • Page 103: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Blocking mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure the following options: • Block incoming calls: Block all calls except for the people on your allowed list.
  • 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

    To add a fingerprint, tap Add and follow key. the instructions to register a fingerprint and password. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity • using your fingerprint when logging in to your To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the Samsung account. Edit.
  • 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 >  Settings > Controls. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
  • Page 107: S Pen

    S Pen • Configure options and settings S Pen alerts: Tap the check box to set your device to sound an alert and show a pop-up if for the S Pen. you forget to attach the S Pen and walk away from it with your device.
  • 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 Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning! This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Backup and Restore...
  • Page 110: Language And Input Settings

    Swype can Samsung Keyboard Settings learn from your writing style in various apps. • Languages: Set the current language. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Additional languages can be downloaded. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings •...
  • Page 111: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Google Voice Typing Settings Handwriting Recognition Language Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice Typing. Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Action Memo. Use this option to select a language 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 112 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. options for options: 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle text-to- left to go slower. speech engine. Tap Settings next to each 4.
  • Page 113: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > General. date and time information from 2. Tap Date and time. the wireless network. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format.
  • Page 114: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real-time information Send Help Messages about emergencies and severe Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when weather conditions. you are in an emergency situation. To enable this feature: You can also enable Emergency Apps > 1.
  • Page 115: 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. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock.
  • Page 116: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. 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 117: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > General. automatically adjusting the 2. Tap Power saving for options: screen brightness, limiting the • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the performance of the CPU, and feature on.
  • Page 118: 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 119 Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card Warning! To prevent damage to information stored on When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) the memory card, unmount the card before removing and prepared for use. However, should you unmount it from the device.
  • Page 120: 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 121: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Apps >  Settings Send security reports: Send security reports > General. to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. 2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock. Credential Storage 3. Touch Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then touch OK.
  • Page 122: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, getting started, applications, settings, and so on. DRAFT FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Settings Help...
  • Page 123: 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 124: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded applications on your device. Use Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Application manager settings to device. manage your downloaded and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Applications > Application manager. preloaded applications.
  • Page 125: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Applications > Application manager. >...
  • Page 126: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first- time smartphone users.
  • Page 127: 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 Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Calendar, or S Voice: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Applications. 2.

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