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Page 2: 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 3: Legal Notices
SAMSUNG and its suppliers. All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Open Source Software or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, Some software components of this product, including including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’...
Page 4 Modification of Software PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH...
Page 5 Galaxy, S Beam, Air View, S Health, Multi Window, and Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and S Voice are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security Co., Ltd. with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.
Page 6 The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B ® , DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos ® ® Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are and are used under license.
Page 7 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 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Applications ............1 ..............42 Front View .................2 Apps Screen..............43 Back View .................4 Google Applications .............47 Assemble Your Device ...........6 Verizon Applications .............51 Set Up Your Device ............11 Other Applications ............53 Secure Your Device ............12 Calculator ................56 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......13 Calendar ................57...
Page 9 S Voice ................97 Lock Screen ..............157 Video Player ..............98 Security ................ 159 Voice Recorder ............100 Language and Input Settings........163 Backup and Reset ............167 Settings ...............102 Accounts ..............169 How to Use Settings ..........103 Motions and Gestures ..........171 Airplane Mode ............
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 11: Front View
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Status light Front camera Volume key Power/Lock key Menu Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
Page 12 • Here are some key features on the Status light: Displays red when charging or the battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived front and sides of your device. or you are voice recording, and green when fully charged.
Page 13: Back View
Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Headset jack Rear camera Flash Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Getting Started Back View...
Page 14 • Here are some key features found on Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. the back and sides of your device. • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • • Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments •...
Page 15: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone. This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your phone. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Page 16: Install The Sim Card
Install the SIM Card 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 services, and other features. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it.
Page 17: Install The Battery
Install a Memory Card Install the Battery You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of memory card (not included) to expand available the phone, making sure the connectors align. memory space.
Page 18: Replace The Back Cover
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 19: When To Charge The Battery
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the device. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
Page 20: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Turn the Device On Wizard displays. It will guide you through the basics of ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the setting up your device.
Page 21: Secure Your Device
Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock Set Up a Secure Screen Lock features to secure your device. The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, “Set a Screen Lock” on page 157.
Page 22: 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, use Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.
Page 23: 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 24: Home Screen
Home Screen Status icons Notification icons Status Bar Widget Home screen indicator Apps screen App shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
Page 25 • Here are some features of the Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). Home screen. • Status icons: Display information about the device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, • Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your the time, and so on.
Page 26 The Home screen is the starting 2. Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens, Add. and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, Customize your Home screen and then drag it to Remove.
Page 27: Change The Wallpaper
Change the Wallpaper Widgets Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including from preloaded wallpapers. links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Page 28: App Shortcuts
Remove a Widget Remove a Shortcut 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. release it. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it. 2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it.
Page 29: Create A Folder
Folders Use Folders • Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. inside. • Create a Folder To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and You can create a folder on a Home screen.
Page 30: Status Bar
Status Bar Status Icons The Status Bar at the top of the Vibrate mode is enabled. Home screen provides device information (such as network status, Mute mode is enabled. battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on The device is connected to a 4G LTE the left side.
Page 31 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call. File is being uploaded or sent. Call in progress. Location service (GPS) is active. Call is on hold. App updates are available from the Google Play store. Call is using speakerphone. App installation or updates are complete. New email has arrived.
Page 32: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Swipe or Slide To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Swipe or slide the screen to unlock the device. Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • •...
Page 33: Pinch And Spread
Motions and Gestures Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or Control your device by making specific gestures with spread by moving your fingers apart. your hand above the device’s screen. • Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a Enable Motions and Gestures picture or a web page.
Page 34: 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 Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 35: Quick Settings
Quick Settings Notification icons on the Status Bar display calendar events, device In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to device functions such as status, and more. For details, open Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. the Notification Panel.
Page 36: Multi Window
Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
Page 37 Use Multi Window Multi-task by using multiple applications at the same time. After activating 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 38 Window Controls Customize Multi Window Select an application window and tap Control You can customize Multi Window to suit your in the middle of the window to display the window preferences. controls. Create a Window Group Control Buttons If you use certain apps together in Multi Window often, Switch windows: Switch the positions of two you can create a window group to quickly display the Multi Window applications.
Page 39 Change the Order of Apps in the Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray Multi Window Tray 1. Touch and hold Back to display the You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi Window tray. Multi Window tray. 1.
Page 40: Enter Text
Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to switch to letters. Predictive Text Options key Know Your Device Enter Text...
Page 41: Predictive Text
1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Access keyboard settings. Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Insert emoticons. Change the layout of the keyboard. Note: The available Option keys depend on the application in use. Not all options are available for all apps.
Page 42 Use Google Voice Typing To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Instead of typing, speak your text input. Google voice typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
Page 43 Use Swype Enable Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to To enable the Swype keyboard: enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Page 44: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Page 45: Make And Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Dial a Recent Number Explore features and functionality All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your associated with making or answering contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
Page 46: Answer Or Reject A Call
Answer or Reject a Call Multi-task While on a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and displays If you exit the call screen and return to a Home the caller’s phone number or name if stored in the screen, your active call is indicated by an icon contacts list.
Page 47: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Personalize the Call Sound Setting Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer. Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. ► From the currently active call, tap Personalize call sound. Adjust the Call Volume Place a New Call While on a Call ►...
Page 48: Call Waiting
Call Waiting Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List If your service plan supports this feature, you can answer an incoming call while you have a call in 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
Page 49 Add a Call to the Reject List 3. Tap an unused number. A list of contacts displays. 4. Tap a contact to assign to the number. The selected By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from contact displays in the speed dial number box. this number will be sent directly to your voicemail.
Page 50: Make An Emergency Call
Make an Emergency Call Make an Emergency Call with a SIM Card The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more 2.
Page 51: 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 52: Apps Screen
Apps Screen The Apps screen shows all preloaded Download and Install New Apps apps and apps that you downloaded. Find new apps to download and install on your device: You can uninstall, disable, or hide • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store.
Page 53: Organize Your Apps
Organize Your Apps To turn off apps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Tap Menu > Uninstall/turn off apps. Apps that can be uninstalled or turned off show Select on their icon.
Page 54: Hide Or Show Apps
Hide or Show Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: Hide Apps from View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can hide (rather than uninstall or turn off) any 2. Tap Menu > Create folder. apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
Page 55 • Apps Screen Options Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps screen. • Show turned off apps: Display disabled apps. Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. Menu for these options: 2. Tap •...
Page 56: Google Applications
Google Applications Drive Enjoy these applications from Open, view, rename, and share your Google Google. Docs and files. Visit drive.google.com to learn more. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. google.com Visit to learn more. Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s Chrome web-based email service.
Page 57: Google Now
Google Google+ Search not only the Internet, but also the Stay connected and share with Google+. Chat apps and contents of your device. with friends and family, post photos, and see what others are sharing. Google Now Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more. Google Now works in the background to Hangouts collect information you regularly look up and...
Page 58: Play Books
Photos Play Movies & TV This application automatically backs up your Watch movies and TV shows purchased from photos and videos to your Google+ account. Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are Play Books not connected to the Internet.
Page 59: Voice Search
Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
Page 60: Verizon Applications
Verizon Applications My Verizon Mobile Enjoy these applications from Verizon View details and manage your Verizon Wireless. Wireless account. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid accessing My Verizon Mobile. verizonwireless.com subscription.
Page 61 VZ Protect The Verizon Support and Protection application helps protect your phone from digital threats, including viruses and malware, risky web sites, and from people accessing the information on your phone if it is ever lost or misplaced. Applications Verizon Applications...
Page 62: Other Applications
Other Applications Audible Amazon Download audio books to enjoy on your Shop at Amazon.com from your device. phone. Amazon Kindle Caller Name ID Use the Amazon Kindle application to Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify download books for reading right on your unknown callers by name, picture, and city device.
Page 63: Group Play
Group Play Optical Reader Share documents, photos, or music in Use Optical Reader to scan printed text into real-time with other connected friends. a note. Note: Downloading additional content for this Help application may result in additional charges. To avoid additional charges, activate Wi-Fi View information on using your device’s before you continue.
Page 64: Samsung Link
® This application wirelessly synchronizes With the TripAdvisor, you can plan and your Samsung mobile phone with your have your perfect trip. With over 75 million TV, streams content and even keeps tabs reviews and opinions by travelers, it is easy...
Page 65: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and Additional Functions advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. ► Tap > Clear history. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. To copy all or part of the calculation to the 3.
Page 66: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Delete an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event or task to view it. Create an Event or Task 3. Tap Delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 67: Calendar Settings
Share Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap to view an event or task. Share via, select a sharing method, and 3. Tap follow the prompts. Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar.
Page 68: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Quick settings Storage location Dual camera Current shooting mode Switch between the front and rear cameras Record video Take a picture Change View pictures shooting mode and videos in the Gallery Effects Applications Camera and Video...
Page 69: Take Pictures
Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera, Several visual effects are available. Some modes are or combine shots with Dual camera. not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
Page 70 • Taking Dual Camera Photos Animated photo: Create a picture in which a few selected static objects move by animating With the Dual Camera feature, you can take a picture objects detected by the device. with both the front and rear cameras at the same time. •...
Page 71: Camera And Video Settings
• Camera and Video Settings ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Camera. equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for Quick Settings >...
Page 72 • General Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help • composition when selecting subjects. Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the • picture. Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • • Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures videos after taking them.
Page 73: Clock
Clock • Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. The Clock app offers features for • Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event keeping track of time and setting based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, alarms. and seconds). •...
Page 74: Create An Alarm
• Create an Alarm Location alarm: The alarm will only be activated when you are at a specified location. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set a time interval and recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be number of repeats for snoozing.
Page 75: Contacts
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to Google, Email, Facebook, and your find contacts that match. Samsung account. – or – Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly For more information on connecting with and to that letter in the alphabetical list.
Page 76: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 77: Link Contacts
Link Contacts Unlink Contacts When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Facebook, and so on), you may have multiple similar 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap entries for a single contact.
Page 78: Remove Contacts From Favorites
Favorites Create a Shortcut to a Favorite You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily screen, to access their information directly from the accessible from other apps. Favorites display together home screen.
Page 79: Rename A Group
Groups 4. Tap Add member and select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap DONE. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 5. Tap SAVE. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team.
Page 80: Delete A Group
Send a Message or an Email to Delete a Group a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. You can send a message or an email to members of a group. 2.
Page 81: Contact Settings
Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Contacts. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications Contacts...
Page 82: Email
Email To add additional accounts: Use the Email app to view and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. manage all your email accounts in 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Manage accounts. one application. Add account. 3. Tap The device communicates with the appropriate server To access Email: to set up your account and synchronize your email.
Page 83: Manage Your Email Accounts
Manage Your Email Accounts Email Settings You can view email you receive for all accounts on These settings allow you to modify settings associated the Combined view screen or you can view email with using the Email app. accounts individually. 1.
Page 84: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System follow the instructions below: (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 85: Gallery
Gallery • To launch the Camera app, tap Camera. View, edit, and manage pictures and • When in Albums view, tap an album to open it. videos. 3. Tap an image or video to view it in full screen mode. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image or video.
Page 86: Play Videos
Play Videos Edit Images Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. Menu: 2. Tap a folder to open it. 2. While viewing an image, tap • 3. Tap a video to view it. Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture.
Page 87 • Share Images and Videos Buddy photo share: Share the photo with contacts who appear in it. Your device attempts Use one of the following methods: to match the faces in the image with photos of your contacts. Apps > 1.
Page 88 Tag Buddy Face Tags Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and Face tags allow you to add a contact name to people videos with the date and time it was taken, in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter your and optionally adds the location it was taken.
Page 89: Gallery Settings
Delete Images and Videos To use Face tags: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. 2. Tap an image to view it in full screen mode. 2. Tap a folder to open it. •...
Page 90: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a fully Command Keys featured web browser. The following command keys are available: • Back or Back to return to the previous page. Access the Internet • Forward to go forward to a recent page. •...
Page 91 View a Web Site Bookmarks To view a web site: To bookmark the current web page: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and 1. Tap Bookmarks > Add bookmark. then tap Go. 2. Type a name for the bookmark and tap SAVE. Note: Browser controls automatically hide after a few seconds.
Page 92: Saved Pages
Saved Pages Incognito Tabs Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear within To save a web page: your browser history or search history, and leave no ► Tap Menu > Save web page. traces (such as cookies) on your device. Incognito tabs display Incognito on their tab.
Page 93: Internet Settings
Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications Internet...
Page 94: Messaging
Messaging The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send Learn how to send and receive and receive text messages to and from other mobile different messages using the default phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s messaging app on your phone.
Page 95: Create And Send Messages
Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter a message. This section describes how to create a send a Attachment to attach a file to the message. 5. Tap message using the Messaging app. To choose an available emoticon from an onscreen 1.
Page 96: Delete Messages
View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, a new message To delete messages, follow these steps: icon appears on the Status Bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging. To view the message: 1. Open the Notification Panel and select the Menu >...
Page 97: Message Search
Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard. Messaging Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and so on.
Page 98: Music Player
Music Player Stream the song to another device Volume 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 Scan forward or go to previous song...
Page 99: Listen To Music
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files.
Page 100: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your device, My Files Options including images, videos, songs, and On the main My Files screen: sound clips. ► Tap Menu for these options: • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the main My Files screen.
Page 101: Group Options
View Files in My Files Group Options After selecting a group and selecting SD card or Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files. Device storage: 2. Tap a group. 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files 3.
Page 102: File Options
File Options 1. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap files to select them or tap Menu > Select all, and then use one of these functions: Delete: Delete files or folders. Share via: Send files to others or share them.
Page 103: S Health
S Health Use S Health to plan, track, and Before You Start Exercising manage your health goals and This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is activities, including exercise, sleep, safe for most people, health experts suggest that you and meals.
Page 104 • You should also check with your doctor if you have You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious • You have not exercised for three months or more; disease, such as: •...
Page 105: S Memo
S Memo To open an existing memo: Create memos using the keypad, 1. Tap the memo to open it. your finger, or both. You can add 2. Tap the screen to enter edit mode. images, voice recordings, and text all in one place.
Page 106: S Voice
S Voice Tip: Tap Menu > Help to view tutorial. Tap the Speak commands to perform question mark in the bottom right corner to view sample operations on your device, and to commands. speak criteria for searches and other operations. S Voice Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the S Voice app.
Page 107: Video Player
Video Player Change player Video file name Volume Adjust volume Playback position Length of Elapsed video playing time Pop-up player Change screen ratio Rewind video or go Scan forward or to previous video go to next video Pause/Play Applications Video Player...
Page 108: Your Device
Use Pop-Up Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Multi-task with Pop-Up Player — transform your video player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to To access video: play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
Page 109: 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap List. Voice Recorder. Menu >...
Page 110: Voice Recorder Settings
Voice Recorder Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Voice Recorder app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications Voice Recorder...
Page 111: Settings
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off connections and settings, add accounts, and customize • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.
Page 112: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings Change the Settings View ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Settings can be accessed in a list or tab view. – or – To change the Settings view: From a Home screen, drag down from the Status 1.
Page 113: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Airplane mode disconnects your 2. Tap ON/OFF next to Airplane mode to enable or device from all networks and turns off disable the option. connectivity features, such as phone Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the calls and Wi-Fi.
Page 114: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi of Wireless Local Area Networks Network (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. requires access to a Wireless Access 2.
Page 115 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Network The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 2.
Page 116 • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your Install certificates: Install authentication device to set up a PIN-secured connection certificates. to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not MAC address: View your device’s MAC configurable). address, which is required when connecting •...
Page 117 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator When your phone is connected to another device Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Status Bar. via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 118: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Turn Bluetooth On or Off communications technology that 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. allows you to connect wirelessly 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on or off. to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free Change Your Device Name...
Page 119 Make Your Device Visible to Scan for Bluetooth Devices Other Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 120: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Pair Bluetooth Devices 5. When you see the name of the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish name. Your phone then automatically tries to pair trusted connections between your device and another with the target device.
Page 121: Bluetooth Status Indicators
Review Files Received via Bluetooth When you receive files from another device via Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap Menu > Received files. Bluetooth Status Indicators When Bluetooth is turned on, displays in the Status Bar.
Page 122: Data Usage
Data Usage 2. Tap Menu: Monitor your mobile data usage. • Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are Note: Your service provider may account for data usage connected to a Wi-Fi network. differently. • Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that 1.
Page 123: More Networks
More Networks This option allows you to configure Printing additional connectivity information for Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Printing.
Page 124: Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks Mobile Hotspot Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet data service. connection with other devices using your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 125 Turn Mobile Hotspot On or Off Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate your device’s Mobile hotspot application to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your connection. device’s Mobile Hotspot. 1.
Page 126 Allowed Device List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices connect to your Portable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you More networks > Mobile Hotspot. add devices to the list, they can scan for your device 2.
Page 127 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. By Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting default, the password is your device’s phone settings. number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 128 Tethering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Share your device’s Internet connection with a You can set up and configure Virtual Private Networks computer that connects to your device using a USB on your device. cable or via Bluetooth. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN.
Page 129: Connect To A Vpn
Share Files with NFC Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data More networks > VPN. exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for applications such 2.
Page 130: Android Beam
Android Beam Tap and Pay When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment content to another NFC-capable device by holding the application you want to use for making purchases on devices close together.
Page 131: Nearby Devices
S Beam 3. Set the following options: • Content to share: Select the content to share. When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. another NFC-capable device by holding the devices • close together.
Page 132: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > More networks > Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 2. Tap SCAN to find more devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings More Networks...
Page 133: Home Screen Mode
Home Screen Mode To return to Standard mode: Switch between the default screen 1. Tap Easy settings > MORE SETTINGS > layout and a simpler layout. The Home screen mode. Easy Mode layout has larger text 2. Tap Standard mode > DONE. and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience.
Page 134: Hands-Free Mode
Hands-Free Mode Note: When Hands-Free mode is active, the When enabled, incoming calls and Hands-free icon displays in the Status Bar. new notifications will be read aloud. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hands-free mode. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure these options: •...
Page 135: Call Settings
Call Settings Configure the various settings used Call Rejection to make and receive calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Call > Call rejection. 2. Tap Auto reject mode and tap one of the following To access Call settings: options: ►...
Page 136: Answering And Ending Calls
Rejection Messages Answering and Ending Calls Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Call. Call. 2. Tap Rejection messages. 2. Tap Answering/ending calls. 3. Tap Add to manually add a reject message. 3.
Page 137: Turn Off Screen During Calls
Turn Off Screen During Calls Call Accessories Apps > Save power by turning the screen off during calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Call. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Call. 2. Tap Call accessories. 2.
Page 138: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Ringtones and Keypad Tones Apps > Forward all incoming calls or unanswered calls to 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Call. another phone number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > 2. Tap Ringtones and keypad tones. Call.
Page 139: Personalize Call Sound
Personalize Call Sound Increase Volume in Pocket This option allows you to personalize the sounds you This option increases the ringtone volume when the hear during a call with and without earphones. device is in a pocket or a bag. It uses the proximity sensor to detect its location.
Page 140: Alert Sound
Alert Sound Other Call Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > This option allows you to assign your default voicemail Settings > Call, and configure the following additional options: notification tone. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 141: Sound And Notification Settings
Sound and Notification Settings Configure the sounds and vibrations Sound Mode used to indicate notifications, screen You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have touches, and other activities. made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 142: Vibrate When Ringing
Set the Vibration Intensity Ringtones Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. notifications, and haptic feedback. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 143 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under 3. Tap a pattern to preview it, and then tap OK to set it Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate as your default vibration pattern. whether to enable the sound or vibration.
Page 144: Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on This setting allows you to block all notifications and and off automatically at scheduled times. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode want to enter this mode.
Page 145 Application Notifications More Sound Settings Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. To customize your call sounds: 2. Tap Sound and notification. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 3. Tap Application notifications, and choose an app 2.
Page 146: Display Settings
Display Settings 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap SET AS Adjust display options and WALLPAPER. features, including the wallpaper, • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. Multi Window, screen brightness, and • Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated font options.
Page 147 Configure the LED Indicator The following options are available: • Brightness adjustment: Adjust the screen Select which functions (such as charging or low brightness from the Notification Panel. battery) the LED indicator on the front of the device • will display. Related apps: Show selected apps on the Notification Panel after certain actions, such as 1.
Page 148 Multi Window Related Applications When you perform certain actions, such as plugging To turn on the Multi window feature: in earphones, the Notification Panel can display shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 149: Screen Mode
Screen Mode Reading Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. Optimize the screen for reading with selected You can choose to have the device automatically applications. adapt the display depending on the type of image 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 150: Auto Rotate Screen
Brightness Auto Rotate Screen Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on or personal preference. You may also want to adjust the orientation of your face. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1.
Page 151 Daydream (Screen Saver) Menu > Preview to see a demonstration of 4. Tap Daydream. The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not 5. Tap Menu > Select when to daydream and tap included), or while charging. You can choose to While docked, While charging, or Both.
Page 152: Show Battery Percentage
Font Style and Size Show Battery Percentage You can set the font style and size for all text that Display the battery charge percentage next to the displays on the screen. battery icon on the Status Bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 153: Auto Adjust Screen Tone
Auto Adjust Screen Tone Your device will analyze the images displayed on the screen and automatically adjust the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Auto adjust screen tone to turn the feature on.
Page 154: Storage
Storage To increase available memory: View the device memory and usage, 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all or mount, unmount, or format an apps. Tap OK to confirm. optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files or tap SELECT ALL, and then tap Delete.
Page 155 Install a Memory Card 1. Remove the back cover. For more information, “Remove the Back Cover” on page You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC card 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide (not included) to add additional memory space to your the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until device.
Page 156: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should the memory card, unmount the card before removing it backup your music and photo files that are stored on from the device.
Page 157: Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Conserve battery power by 2. Tap Power saving mode. automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. of the CPU, and other power 4.
Page 158: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for Apps and OS Usage device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application. 1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or an 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. app to view how they are affecting battery use. 2.
Page 159: Application Manager
Application Manager You can download and install new Memory Usage applications on your device. Use See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. Application manager settings to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > manage your downloaded and Application manager.
Page 160 • Downloaded UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the application from the device or uninstall updates Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. made to apps that cannot be deleted. • Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to Application manager.
Page 161: 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). Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. Application manager.
Page 162: Default Applications
Default Applications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > If you have multiple applications of Default applications. the same type, such as email apps, 2. Tap Home and select a Home screen mode: you can select one app to be the •...
Page 163: Location Settings
Location Settings Some apps, such as Google maps, Mode may require one or more location 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location. services be turned on for full 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on. functionality. 3.
Page 164: Location Services
Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your under Recent location requests. device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your 1.
Page 165 Location Sources You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on. 3.
Page 166: Lock Screen
Lock Screen • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the Choose a method for unlocking screen. This option provides medium to high your screen. Different Screen Locks security. • have different levels of security and Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
Page 167 Screen Lock Options Pattern Only • Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as your Depending on the screen lock type, the following draw it. options display: Secured Lock Screens All Lock Screens • Lock automatically: Set a time-out for lock screen. •...
Page 168: Security
Security Secure your device and protect your Encryption data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
Page 169 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and 2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock and follow enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. the prompts.
Page 170: Security Update Service
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports to • Storage type: Select a storage location for Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
Page 171 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. • Apps with access to usage data: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history.
Page 172: Language And Input Settings
Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s language Select Your Default Keyboard and input settings. or Input Method 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input > Default. 3. Select a keyboard. 1.
Page 173: Samsung Keyboard Settings
Samsung Keyboard Settings Swype Settings Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input.
Page 174: Google Voice Typing Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings Voice Input Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Voice Typing. searches using spoken commands. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search bar or widget.
Page 175 Text-To-Speech Options Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS Configure settings for using an optional mouse or is used for various accessibility features, such as trackpad (not included). TalkBack. For more information, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 176: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. Factory Data Reset You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. 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, photos, videos, and Backup and Restore...
Page 177: Reset Settings
Reset Settings To restore any system settings you have changed: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings. 3. Tap RESET SETTINGS and follow the prompts to reset settings. Settings Backup and Reset...
Page 178: Accounts
Synchronize Accounts including your Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Under Accounts, tap an [account type]. networking accounts. 3. Tap SYNC ALL to sync all accounts for the account type.
Page 179: Account Settings
Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Under Accounts, tap an [account type]. the same type.
Page 180: 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 181: 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. 4. Tap ON/OFF next to Information preview, Progress preview, or Speed dial preview to turn the feature on.
Page 182: Voice Control
Voice Control • Music: Control your Music player using the voice Set up voice commands to control commands “Next”, “Previous”, “Pause”, “Play”, your device. “Volume up”, and “Volume down”. Note: If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to 1.
Page 183: Accessories
Accessories S View Cover Configure options when using HDMI • Automatic unlock: If you are using a phone audio devices (not included) or using cover, unlock your phone when you open the a book cover (not included). cover. • Show in-call screen: Automatically turn on your screen when your device is pulled away from 1.
Page 184: 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 185: Accessibility
Accessibility • TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind Accessibility services are special and low-vision users. features that make using the device TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, easier for those with certain physical except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers.
Page 186 • • Negative colors: Reverse the display Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung of onscreen colors from White text on a subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Black background to Black text on a White Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
Page 187 Dexterity and interaction More Settings • • Assistant menu: Improve the device Direct access: Open your accessibility settings accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for •...
Page 188: About Phone
About Phone • Phone name: View and change your device’s View information about your phone, name. including status, legal information, • Additional device information includes the Model hardware and software versions, and number, Android version, Build number, and more. a tutorial. Apps >...
Page 189: System Updates
System Updates Check for and install available software updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System updates. 2. Tap Check for new system update and follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

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