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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 ” (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. [010115] with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN.
  • Page 4 Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube, Warranty guide for your device can be found at: and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. English Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. 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-EULA2.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    S Health ................53 Assemble Your Device ..........4 S Voice ................54 Set Up Your Device ............7 Samsung Apps / GALAXY Apps .......55 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......8 Video Player ..............56 Set Up and Access Voicemail ....... 9 Voice Recorder ............57...
  • Page 6 Easy Mode Safety Assistance ...............91 ............. 104 Accessibility Accessories ..............92 ..............106 Private Mode Battery ..............94 ................107 Finger Scanner Power Saving ..............95 ............... 108 Motions and Gestures Storage ..........96 ................109 Air View Security ................97 ................111 Accounts Help ................98 ...................

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Proximity and gesture sensors Status light Front camera Volume key Power/Lock key Back Recent apps 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 Headset jack Microphone Infrared transmitter Back camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Back camera: Take pictures and record videos. Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices using infrared light. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light •...

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover ► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.

  • Page 11: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery 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. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align.
  • Page 12 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

  • Page 13: 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 screen times out.

  • 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: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set Up Your Voicemail Visual Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap  Phone, then tap Use Visual Voicemail to view a list of people who left  Voicemail. a voicemail message and then listen to any message without being limited to chronological order.

  • 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 Notification Icons Status Icons Status Bar Widget App Shortcuts App Folder Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen Primary App Shortcuts • • App Folder: Applications can be grouped into Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that folders on the Home screens. appear on all Home screens.

  • Page 18: App Shortcuts

    The Home screen is the starting App Shortcuts 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, widgets, folders, and using Apps.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons Missed call. Home screen provides device 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 Drag Touchscreen Navigation To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Lightly tap items to select or launch them. •...

  • Page 22: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Search for content on your View additional device Quick settings 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: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multi-task by using multiple Use 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 24 Window Controls Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Select an application window and tap Control in 1. Touch and hold  Back to display the tray. the middle of the window border. 2. Touch an hold an app, drag it to a new position Control Buttons in the tray and then drop it.

  • Page 25: Enter Text

    To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. 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  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options. 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 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 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 29: Options During A Call

    Multitask While on a Call Personalize the Call Sound Setting If you exit the call screen and return to a Home Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer. screen, your active call is indicated by an icon on ► From the currently active call, tap the Status Bar, and a thumbnail.

  • 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  More options >...

  • 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: App Screens

    Custom: Touch and hold, and then drag app • GALAXY Apps: Download apps specifically icons to arrange them in any order. designed for your Samsung GALAXY device. Visit • Alphabetical order: App icons are arranged in apps.samsung.com to learn more.

  • Page 34: Hide Or Show Apps

    GALAXY Essentials: Galaxy Essentials is a 3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap DONE. collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps. From Show Hidden Apps GALAXY Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them of charge.

  • Page 35: Google Applications

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

  • Page 36: Play Books

    Play Books Play Newsstand With Google Play Books, you can find Subscribe to your favorite magazines to millions of free e-books and hundreds of read on your device at your leisure. thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Play Store Play Games Find new apps, movies and TV shows, Discover hundreds of games for download music, books, magazines, and games in...

  • Page 37: T-Mobile Applications

    T-Mobile Applications T-Mobile Name ID Enjoy these applications from This application lets you modify onscreen T-Mobile. Caller ID information. Name ID identifies unknown callers by Name, City, and Note: Certain applications require a data plan or State. paid subscription. Visit t-mobile.com to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional...

  • Page 38: Other Applications

    ChatON device locater service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service. Spend time connecting with your buddies via ChatON! With a Samsung POLARIS Office 5 account, you can enjoy ChatON across your smartphone, tablet, and computer. POLARIS Office 5 is a Microsoft...

  • Page 39: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic Turn the device landscape to use advanced functions. arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. Basic Operation Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3.

  • Page 40: 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3. Tap  More options > Share via, select a  Calendar.

  • Page 41: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Current shooting mode Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Quick Take a picture settings Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or back Several visual effects are available.

  • Page 42: Camera Settings

    • • Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos Metering modes: Select a metering using the front and rear cameras at the same method. This determines how light values time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are are calculated. Center-weighted measures available.
  • Page 43 • • Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help videos after taking them. composition when selecting subjects. • • Remote viewfinder: Take pictures using the Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter viewfinder of a connected device.

  • Page 44: Clock

    Clock • Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type The Clock app offers features for that includes sound, choose a sound to play keeping track of time and setting for the alarm. alarms. • Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the 1.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Link Contacts

    Share a Name Card Link Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s When you have contacts from various sources information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can (Gmail, Facebook, and so on), you may have share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it multiple similar entries for a single contact.

  • Page 47: Remove Contacts From Favorites

    Favorites Groups When you mark contacts as favorites, they are You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display device comes with preloaded groups, and you can together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. create your own.

  • Page 48: Contact Settings

    Add Contacts to a Group Delete a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.  Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap  Groups, and then tap a group.  Contacts.

  • Page 49: 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: 1.

  • Page 50: 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 View Images and Videos desired starting point, move the right bracket to the desired ending point.

  • Page 51: Delete Images

    When viewing a single image, tap  Delete. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook Share Images account. Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 52: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap More options > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 53: Internet Settings

    Incognito Tabs Internet Settings Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear These settings allow you to modify settings within your browser history or search history, and associated with using the Internet app. leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. 1.

  • Page 54: Memo

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

  • Page 55: 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 56: Messages Settings

    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. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message:  Messages >...

  • Page 57: 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 58: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your Additional Functions device, including images, videos, The following functions are available: songs, and sound clips. • Search, and then enter search criteria. • Storage usage to view memory information for your device and memory card (not View Files included).

  • Page 59: S Health

    S Health • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that Use S Health to plan, track, and goes away when you rest. manage your health goals and Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine activities, including exercise, recommends that you see your doctor before sleep, and meals.

  • Page 60: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform S Voice Settings operations on your device, and These settings allow you to modify settings to speak criteria for searches associated with using the Internet app. and other operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 61: Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps

    2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download compatible with your Galaxy GALAXY Essentials apps specially chosen from Samsung Apps. device. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase GALAXY Essentials is a and download apps. collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps.

  • Page 62: Video Player

    Video Player Stream video to a different device Video file More options name Playback position Volume Pop-up play Rewind video or go to previous video Scan forward or go to next video Pause/Play Play and manage videos stored Use Pop-up Play on your device. Multi-task with Pop-up Play —...

  • Page 63: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. View Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap List to display a list of recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > • Search to search through available  Voice Recorder.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the default list of settings.

  • Page 66: 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. to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. (WAP).
  • Page 67 Wi-Fi Settings Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and other apps to scan for The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Install certificates: Install authentication certificates.

  • Page 68: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct To rename your device (as seen by other Wi-Fi Direct allows direct devices): device-to-device connections via ► Tap More options > Rename device. Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator When your device is connected to another device 1.

  • Page 69: Download Booster

    Download Booster Download Booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download Booster: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    Tethering and Mobile HotSpot Share your device’s Internet Turn Mobile HotSpot On or Off connection with a computer that Activate your device’s Mobile HotSpot application to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connects to your device using a connection. USB cable or via Bluetooth.
  • Page 73 Change the Portable HotSpot Configure Mobile Hotspot Password Settings  Settings > Tethering and Mobile HotSpot > Manage your Mobile HotSpot security and Mobile HotSpot. connecting settings. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on the feature.  Settings > Tethering and Mobile HotSpot > Mobile HotSpot. 3.

  • Page 74: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode To turn Airplane mode on or off: Airplane mode disconnects your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > device from all networks and  Settings. turns off connectivity features, 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.

  • Page 75: Data Usage

    Data Usage 2. Tap More options: Monitor your mobile data usage. • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data apps and services from working unless you usage differently. are connected to a Wi-Fi network. •...

  • Page 76: 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 77: More Networks

    More Networks The More Networks settings Virtual Private Networks (VPN) allow you to configure a variety Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks of communication settings for (VPNs). your device. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 78 Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. Turn Wi-Fi Calling On To turn Wi-Fi Calling on: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > More networks 2.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...

  • Page 81: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
  • Page 82 Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 2. Tap SCAN to find more devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 83: 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 84: Sound And Notification Settings

    Sound and Notification Settings Configure the sounds and Vibrate When Ringing vibrations used to indicate Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when notifications, screen touches, you receive a call. and other activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 85 Interruptions Select a Default Ringtone Choose an interruption level. These settings Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. determine what notifications can make sounds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 86 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds. app to enable or disable notifications. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate whether to enable the sound or vibration. 4. To modify sound settings associated with several frequently used apps, tap one of the following to access the app’s sound settings:...

  • Page 87: 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 88 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 89 Set the Touch Key Light Increase the Touch Sensitivity Duration of the Screen Set the length of time Recent apps and Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to  Back remain lit after you touch them. improve results when wearing gloves. 1.

  • Page 90: 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. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 91: 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 a secure lock, you can select security and options. whether to show or hide sensitive notification content on the lock screen.
  • Page 92 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 93: 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 > Multi window. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following options are 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 94: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings To customize which quick setting buttons appear Customize which Quick setting at the top of the Notification Panel: buttons appear on the ► Tap and drag buttons to reorder them. Notification Panel. To use the default layout: You can also customize ►...

  • Page 95: 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 a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the feature. 4.

  • Page 96: One-Handed Operation

    One-Handed Operation Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. To enable One-Handed Operation features: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap One-handed operation. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the feature. Settings One-Handed Operation...

  • Page 97: 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: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...

  • Page 98: Accessibility

    • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all subtitles with multimedia files when available times for privacy. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles selection instead of double tapping.
  • Page 99 Dexterity and Interaction Services • Assistant menu: Improve the device Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. from the Google Play Store. Certain accessibility services you install may be configured here. • Air wake up: Use hand movement to turn on the screen.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Finger Scanner

    Lock Screen. 2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your If no fingerprints are registered, the manager Samsung account. automatically opens the Register fingerprint screen.

  • Page 102: 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. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap an option, and tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 103: 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 >  Settings. 2. Tap Air view. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Settings Air View...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Cloud

    2. Tap Cloud. • If you have not signed in to your Dropbox account, tap Link Dropbox account. 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync settings and backup options. • Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.

  • Page 106: 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, Backup and Restore downloaded applications, as well as your music,...

  • Page 107: Language And Input Settings

    Google Samsung Keyboard Settings voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####). Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Offline speech recognition: Download and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 108: Voice Input

    4. Tap OK to save your setting.  Settings. 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 109: 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 110: 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 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Safety Assistance.
  • Page 111 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 > Safety Assistance. 2. Tap Manage primary contacts. 3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 112: 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. 2. Tap Accessories. 3. Tap Audio output: to select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices (not included).

  • Page 113: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used Apps and OS Usage for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or  Settings. an app to view how they are affecting battery 2.

  • Page 114: Power Saving

    Power Saving 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Conserve battery power by  Settings. automatically adjusting the 2. Tap Power saving for options: screen brightness, limiting the • Power saving mode: Tap Power saving performance of the CPU, and mode, and tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on other power reduction activities.

  • Page 115: 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 116 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. 1.

  • Page 117: Security

    • Send security reports: Send security reports • Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. encrypt all data on your device. • Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data on a memory card (not included).

  • Page 118: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Advanced Security Protect your device with these advanced security Manage your security certificates. If a certificate options. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap disable or remove it.

  • Page 119: Help

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

  • Page 120: About Your Device

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

  • Page 121: 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 > Application manager. downloaded and preloaded 2.

  • Page 122: 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 > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Application manager.  Settings > Application manager. 2.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Application Settings Shortcuts

    Application 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 >  Settings. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

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