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S M A R T P H O N E

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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-EULA4...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ................................ S Note Back View ................................S Voice Assemble Your Device ..........................Samsung Apps / GALAXY Apps Set Up Your Device ................Scrapbook Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....................Video Player ..............Know Your Device ............
  • Page 6 Call Settings Date and Time Settings ..............101 ........116 Language and Input Settings Accessories ......105 ..............117 Voice Control Application Manager ............... 108 ..........118 Hands-Free Mode Default Applications ............. 109 ..........120 S Pen Settings Battery ............110 ................

  • 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 Power/Lock Volume key Menu Home Back • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. device on or off.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Headset jack Back camera Flash S Pen Microphone Speaker USB charger/Accessory port • • Back camera: Take pictures and record videos. Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light • environments when taking a photo or recording S Pen: A stylus that assists you in performing video.

  • 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

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of designed to maximize battery life. Using other 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. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

  • 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...

  • 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 Notification Icons Status Icons Status Bar Widget Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen App Shortcuts • • Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) applications. and notification icons (left). • •...

  • 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 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. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

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

  • Page 20: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

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

  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Notification icons on the Status Quick Settings Bar display calendar events, In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel device status, and more.

  • 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. frequently used applications or perform actions. S Pen Button Remove S Pen The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access.

  • Page 23: Action Memo

    Action Memo To use stored content: Collect, the captured content is When you tap An Action Memo is a Quick Note that is linked to stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. actions. To open a Quick Note: The following options are available: ►...
  • Page 24 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. or view information about an item on the screen. For example: To use Screen write: •...
  • 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 3. Tap the following options if you want to activate Multitask 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 27 Use Multi Window Customize Multi Window After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run You can customize Multi Window to suit your multiple apps at the same time. preferences. Note: Not all apps can be used in Multi Window. Create a Window Group The apps display together on a split screen.

  • Page 28: Enter Text

    To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Options key Special Keys Tap to enter numbers and symbols. Tap to enter letters.
  • Page 29 To use Google Voice Typing: Enable and Configure Swype 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the To enable the Swype keyboard while entering Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 30: Calling

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

  • Page 31: 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 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 Delete a Call from the Call Log Create a Speed Dial 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Logs tab. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts tab. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.

  • Page 34: 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 > Menu Note: This mode can drain your battery power more >...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Apps Screen

    • Custom: Allows you to touch and hold on • apps to move them from screen to screen. GALAXY Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY • Alphabetical order: Apps are arranged in a devices.
  • Page 37 GALAXY Essentials: GALAXY Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications Show Hidden Apps available through Samsung Apps. From GALAXY Essentials, you can access and You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them download a collection of premium content, free back on the Apps screen.

  • Page 38: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. appear when you need them. google.com Visit to learn more.

  • Page 39: Play Music

    Maps Play Music Use Google Maps to find your current With Google Play Music, you can play location, get directions, and other music and audio files on your device. location-based information. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn Visit google.com/maps to learn more. more.

  • Page 40: At&T Applications

    AT&T Applications Enjoy these applications from AT&T Mail AT&T. Instantly get your mail anytime, anywhere. Read, respond to, and organize your Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid messages quickly, whether you are at att.com subscription. Visit to learn more, or contact home or on the go.

  • Page 41: Mobile Hotspot

    AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s your battery performance, simplify access mobile data connection using a USB to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, cable or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. automate your Wi-Fi connections, and track your data use.

  • Page 42: Other Applications

    Parental Controls ChatON section. Spend time connecting with your Lookout buddies via ChatON. With a Samsung account, you can enjoy ChatON across your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Lookout Mobile Security provides key ChatON features free text, voice, and security options, such as anti-virus and video messaging.

  • Page 43: Usage Manager

    Not only can you control your This application wirelessly synchronizes TV, set-top box, DVR and other devices your Samsung device with your TV, from your device, but it will recommend streams content and even keeps tabs on great shows and movies based on your who calls or sends text messages with preferences and past viewing behavior.

  • Page 44: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the results: functions. ► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: Basic Operation ► Tap View history > Clear history. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To copy all or part of the calculation to the Calculator.

  • Page 45: 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 > 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and Calendar.

  • Page 46: Camera And Video

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

  • Page 47: Quick Settings

    • Quick Settings Animated photo: Create a picture containing selected moving objects by animating parts of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > the picture. Camera. • Golf: Take pictures of a golf swing. You can 2. Tap Quick settings at the top of the display to then play the pictures forward or backward.
  • Page 48 Camera Settings General • Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > picture. Camera. • Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or 2. Tap Settings to configure settings for videos after taking them. Camera.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 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 53: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 54: Email

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

  • Page 55: Delete Email Accounts

    Delete Email Accounts Email Settings To delete an Email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

  • Page 56: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. View Images and Videos Trim Segments of a Video Launching Gallery displays available folders.

  • Page 57: Gallery Settings

    • Share Images Copy to clipboard: Place a copy on the clipboard. Use one of the following methods: • Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 58: Internet

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

  • Page 59: 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 60: Messaging

    Messaging 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 61: Message Search

    View New Messages Message Search When you receive a new message, a new message 1. You can search through your messages by using icon appears on the Status Bar. the Message Search feature. 2. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messaging.

  • Page 62: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: This device is designed to receive wireless 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Messaging. Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).

  • Page 63: Music Player

    Music Player Stream the song to Volume 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 Pause/Play...

  • Page 64: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your View Files in My Files device, including images, videos, Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap songs, and sound clips. My Files. 2. Tap a group. To access the My Files app: 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. ►...

  • Page 65: Group Options

    Group Options File Options After selecting a group and selecting Device Menu > Select item, select a file or 1. Tap storage or SD card: folder, and then use one of these functions: 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files Share via: Send files to others or share screen.

  • Page 66: 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 that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.

  • Page 67: 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 account to access your notes in S Note from any device. •...
  • Page 68 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 69: 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 70: Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps

    Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the GALAXY Essentials widget. Samsung GALAXY Apps is a free storefront that provides a quick and easy way to find and download 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device.

  • Page 71: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides To add a Category: a place for you to manage the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Scrapbook. multimedia content you capture 2. Tap Menu > Manage categories. with the Scrapbooker tool. 3. Tap Add.

  • Page 72: Video Player

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

  • Page 73: Voice Recorder

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

  • Page 74: Settings

    Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ) or off ( 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 75: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain Settings. setting, you can use the Setting search feature. – or – 1.

  • Page 76: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain 3. When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will automatically scan for available networks and types of Wireless Local Area display them. Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 4. Tap the network you want to connect to. communication requires access •...
  • Page 77 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 78: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct To rename your device (as seen by other devices): device-to-device connections via ► Tap Menu > Rename device. Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. To disconnect from a device: ► Tap END CONNECTION. 1.

  • Page 79: 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 devices 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 80: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to devices will no longer recognize each other. To establish trusted connections between your device connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. and another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 81: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your device’s Internet Connect a Device to connection with a computer that Your Mobile Hotspot connects to your device using a Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to USB cable. your device’s Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Apps >...
  • Page 82 Change the Mobile Hotspot Configure Mobile Hotspot Password Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Manage your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot security and Settings > CONNECTIONS > Tethering and connecting settings. Wi-Fi hotspot > Mobile Hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 83: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 and Wi-Fi.

  • Page 84: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap Menu: • 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 85: 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 86 My Places Tag Locations You can save your favorite locations for use with Allow the Camera, S Note, Scrapbook, and Voice services that require location information. This Recorder to use your current location data. information can improve your search results and 1.

  • Page 87: More Networks

    Access Point Names: Create and edit Access Printing Point names (APNs). • Network operators: Search for available Print images and documents to Samsung printers networks. and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
  • Page 88 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks Settings > CONNECTIONS > More networks (VPNs). > VPN. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN.

  • Page 89: Share Files With Nfc

    Share Files with NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam. To activate NFC: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...

  • Page 90: S Beam

    S Beam When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music files from your Music app, and more. Apps > 1.

  • Page 91: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with 3. Set the following options: • nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Content to share: Select the content to share. Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. • Allowed devices: Indicate the devices accessible to your device.

  • Page 92: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS. 2. Tap Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 3. Tap SCAN to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 93: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Change the Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while notifications, screen touches, preserving the individual sound settings you have made. and other activities. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
  • Page 94 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds. – or – 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate Tap ADD to use an audio file as a ringtone. whether to enable the sound or vibration.
  • Page 95 Do Not Disturb Set Application Notifications This setting allows you to block all notifications To set whether application notifications are and alerts. The options below determine what displayed: notifications can make sounds, and during what time 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 96: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Select a Screen Mode Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Choose a screen mode to match your type of surroundings or personal preference. You may also viewing. You can choose to have the device want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery automatically adapt the display depending on the power.

  • Page 97: Show Battery Percentage

    Auto Adjust the Screen Tone Automatically Rotate the Screen Your device will analyze the images displayed on the Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to the orientation of your face. conserve battery power.

  • Page 98: Multi Window Settings

    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 > Multi window. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 99: Led Indicator

    LED Indicator Allows you to turn on your LED lights for charging, missed events, and incoming notifications. The light will turn on by default unless you turn it off. Select which functions the LED indicator on the front of the device will display. Apps >...

  • Page 100: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Signature Only • Make signature visible: Display the signature your screen. Different Screen as your write it. Locks have different levels of • Accuracy level: Set the accuracy level security and options. required of your signature: High, Medium, or Low.

  • Page 101: 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 screen.

  • Page 102: Font Settings

    Font Settings You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Font to choose a font style and font size. •...

  • Page 103: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting Recommended Applications buttons appear on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging Notification Panel. in earphones, the Notification Panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize which apps appear on the To customize which shortcuts appear on the...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung log your user interface interactions with the subtitles with multimedia files when available device. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles times for privacy.
  • Page 106 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. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture.

  • Page 107: Call Settings

    Call Settings Configure the various settings Set Reject Messages used to make and receive calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE > Call. 2. Tap Call rejection > Rejection messages. To access Call settings: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 108 Turn Off Screen During Calls Call Alerts This option turns on the proximity sensor during 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > calls so that your phone will know to turn the screen Settings > DEVICE > Call. off to save power. 2. Tap Call alerts.

  • Page 109: Additional Call Settings

    Additional Call Settings Ringtones and Keypad Tones 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE > Call. Settings > DEVICE > Call. 2. Tap More settings. 2. Tap Ringtones and keypad tones. The following options display: 3. Tap Ringtones, select a ringtone, and tap OK.

  • Page 110: Increase Volume In Pocket

    Increase Volume in Pocket Sound - Voicemail Ringtone This option increases the ringtone volume when the This option allows you to assign your default device is in a pocket or a bag. It uses the proximity voicemail notification tone. sensor to detect its location. 1.

  • Page 111: 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 > •...

  • Page 112: Google Voice Typing Settings

    3. Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice voice searches. Offensive words are replaced interaction or Basic Google recognition or in results with a placeholder (####). Samsung powered by Vingo for simple voice • recognition. Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing 4.
  • Page 113 Apps > Settings > CONTROLS. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Pico TTS 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 114: Voice Control

    Voice Control Set up voice commands to control your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS. 2. Tap Voice control. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. The following options are available. Tap an option to create a check mark and activate the feature.

  • Page 115: Hands-Free Mode

    Hands-Free Mode When enabled, incoming calls and new notifications will be read aloud. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONTROLS > Hands-free mode. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure these options: • Incoming call: Read out callers’...

  • Page 116: S Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings • Configure options and settings Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input feature on or off. This feature allows you to for the S Pen. switch from the keyboard to the S Pen when filling in form fields. To configure settings for the S Pen: •...

  • Page 117: One-Handed Operation

    One-Handed Operation • Adjust the screen size and layout Samsung keyboard: Adjust the position of the Samsung keyboard for one-handed operation. for easy control of your device • Calculator: Adjust the position of the with one hand. Samsung calculator for one-handed operation.

  • Page 118: Motion Control Settings

    Motion Control Settings You can control your device by Air Command using various hand motions and When you press the pen button while hovering your gestures. You can also control pen over the screen, the air command feature will appear. your device’s screen based on Apps >...

  • Page 119: Palm Motion

    Palm Motion Increase Touch Sensitivity Capture a screen or mute or pause sounds by using Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to the palm of your hand. improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1.

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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 122: 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 123: Accessories

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

  • Page 124: 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 > GENERAL > downloaded and preloaded Application manager.
  • Page 125 Running Services CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from memory. View and control services running on your device. CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s temporary memory storage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL > CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 127: 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 > GENERAL. an app to view they are affecting battery use.

  • Page 128: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode Conserve battery power by 5. Tap the following options to create a check mark and conserve power: automatically adjusting the • CPU performance: Limit the maximum screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU. performance of the CPU, and •...

  • Page 129: 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 130 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 131: 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 132: Credential Storage

    • Trusted agents: View or disable trusted • agents. Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. • Access application usage data: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. •...

  • Page 133: About Your Device

    About Your Device View information about your Software Updates 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 > GENERAL. 1.

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