Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual
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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
Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties; All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung Exclusion of Liability or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone... - Page 3 Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform ™ and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for The Bluetooth ® word mark, figure mark (stylized security with enterprise use in mind. Additional “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word...
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Page 4: Legal Information
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Know Your Device .........9 S Health ............63 Home Screen ..........10 S Voice ............. 64 Status Bar ............13 Samsung Pay ..........65 Navigation ............14 Settings Notification Panel ........... 16 ............67 Multi Window ........... 18 How to Use Settings ........68 Enter Text ............ - Page 6 Easy Mode ............101 Accessibility ..........102 Accounts ............104 Backup and Reset ........105 Language and Input ........107 Battery ............109 Storage ............110 Date and Time ..........112 Help ..............113 About Device ..........114 Table of Contents...
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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 Proximity sensors Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent Back Home key/Finger scanner • • Earpiece: Listen to a call. Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and hold for Multi window. • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record •... -
Page 9: Back View
Back View SIM card/Memory card Microphone tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Headset jack Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port • • SIM card/Memory card tray: Install the SIM USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the card and an optional memory card (not included) USB charger (included) and other optional for storage of files. -
Page 10: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and push until the assemble your device. tray pops out. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. -
Page 11: Charge The Battery
The touchscreen and other features may not work charging is complete. properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids. Note: This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung, which are sold separately. Getting Started Assemble Your Device... -
Page 12: When To Charge The Battery
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, 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 The instructions below explain how to turn your Use your device’s screen lock features to secure device on or off. your device. Turn the Device On Lock the Device ►... -
Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
– or – reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the To create a new Samsung account or set up your device. Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, You will not be able to access the device after see Accounts. -
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 capacitive stylus. Using device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage screens and icons, as the tempered glass surface and void the... -
Page 16: Home Screen
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts • • Status icons: Displays information about the Home screen indicator: Indicates which device, such as the network signal strength, Home screen is currently visible. -
Page 17: Customize Your Home Screens
Wallpapers Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or widgets, folders, and custom choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. -
Page 18: Create A Folder
Themes Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Set visual themes for all system screens and icons Home screen. on your device. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. -
Page 19: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call: A call has been missed. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) Call in progress: A call is in progress. on the right side and notification Call on hold: A call is on hold. -
Page 20: Navigation
Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Touchscreen Navigation • Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Use the following motions and gestures on your Home screen. - Page 21 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
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Page 22: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Quick connect Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily. -
Page 23: Quick Connect
View the Notification Panel Quick Connect You can access the Notification panel from any Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Home screen. to them quickly and easily. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. -
Page 24: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open adjust the size of their display on the screen, and them in split screen view. - Page 25 You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap Recent. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar. 2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view. •...
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Page 26: Enter Text
— improving the accuracy Options of predicting text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text... - Page 27 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Google voice typing on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.
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Page 28: Emergency Mode
Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves Use Emergency Mode your device’s remaining power While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following apps and features are available when you are in an emergency on the Home screen: situation. • Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light. -
Page 29: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services. -
Page 30: Phone Screen
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Hide the keypad Voicemail Call Video call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Call Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. settings. -
Page 31: Display Your Phone Number
Access Phone There are a couple of ways to access Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone. Display Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ►... -
Page 32: Make And Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Video Calls a call. Explore features and To activate Video calling: functionality associated with 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > More > making or answering a call. Settings. 2. -
Page 33: Options During A Call
• Options During a Call Answer to answer the call. • Reject to reject the call and send it to Your phone provides several options that you can your voicemail. use during a call. • Tap Reject call with message and select a message. -
Page 34: Call Waiting
Call Waiting Delete a Call from the Call Log If your service plan supports this feature, you can To delete Call log entries: answer an incoming call while you have a call in Phone > Log. 1. From a Home screen, tap progress. -
Page 35: Speed Dial
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Create a Speed Dial 2. -
Page 36: Emergency Calls
Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency Swipe Lock Screen telephone number in your If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways. region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1. -
Page 37: Set Up And Access Voicemail
Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Visual Voicemail voicemail. Use Visual Voicemail to: • Review and manage your voicemail messages directly from your phone without dialing into Set Up Your Voicemail voicemail. You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. •... -
Page 38: Applications
Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. -
Page 39: Apps List
To locate an app in your Apps list: • Galaxy Apps: View and download 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit 2. Tap Search. samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps • to learn more. -
Page 40: Organize Your Apps
Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your launch it. own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: Apps >... -
Page 41: Google Apps
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Now Works in the background to collect Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. information you regularly look up and Visit google.com to learn more. organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Visit google.com/landing/now to learn... -
Page 42: Play Music
Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/store/movies learn more. -
Page 43: T-Mobile Apps
T-Mobile Apps Enjoy these apps from T-Mobile TV T-Mobile™. Watch live TV and Video On Demand. Note: A data plan is required to use this Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid feature. Charges may apply. Please contact subscription. -
Page 44: Additional Apps
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. Samsung Milk Music Stream music with a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. -
Page 45: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. functions. Note: Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. -
Page 46: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To choose a calendar view: Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. 1. -
Page 47: Delete A Task
4. You can choose to set the task for Today, Tomorrow, or tap Expand to set the following options: • Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for the task. • Reminder: Set a reminder alert. • Notes: Save a note with your task. •... -
Page 48: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Gallery Quick settings Record video Quick settings Take a picture Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode • • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and More settings: Change other camera settings. -
Page 49: Take Pictures
• Take Pictures Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube. Share your link with friends so they can watch Take pictures with your device’s front or rear your video in real time. For more information, camera. Live Broadcast. • Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of protective covering from the camera lens. -
Page 50: Camera Settings
• Camera Settings Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a You can adjust your camera’s settings using the zoom key. icons on the main camera screen and the full • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter camera settings menu. - Page 51 Live Broadcast Share a Broadcast You can share your Live broadcast with contacts Use YouTube to share what is happening around before recording or share the link after you have you. finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube. To access the Live broadcast: ►...
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Page 52: Clock
Clock • The Clock app offers features for Options: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses alarms. sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1. -
Page 53: World Clock
World Clock Timer The World clock lets you keep track of the current The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. -
Page 54: 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 55: Share A Contact
Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a contacts to delete. vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a 1. -
Page 56: Create A Group
Groups Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own. You might create a group for your Contacts. -
Page 57: Delete A Group
Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap More > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups. -
Page 58: Email
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To access Email: Samsung folder > Email. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Menu at the top left of the screen to view 2. Tap Samsung folder >... -
Page 59: Email Settings
Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose. Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email 2. -
Page 60: Galaxy Apps
To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps... -
Page 61: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 2. -
Page 62: Edit Images
Edit Images Delete Images and Videos You can edit images stored on your device. You can delete images stored on your device. ► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. -
Page 63: Internet
Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. To close a tab: 1. Tap Tabs. Command Keys Close by the tabs you want to close. -
Page 64: Secret Mode
Bookmarks > Saved pages. To enable Secret mode: 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Internet. View History 2. Tap Tabs. To view a list of recently visited web pages: 3. -
Page 65: Memo
Memo Use Memo to write and save Browse Memos notes on your device. You can browse Memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Compose a Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. •... -
Page 66: Messages
3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a The Samsung Messages app provides the following recipient from your Contacts. You can also select message types: the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or •... -
Page 67: Messages Settings
View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia New message appears on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages >... -
Page 68: My Files
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. music, and sound clips. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view files in My Files: Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > •... -
Page 69: S Health
You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55; Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > S Health. • You have a family history of heart disease before age 55;... -
Page 70: S Voice
Access S Voice You can access S Voice™ from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command. -
Page 71: Samsung Pay
2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay. Set Up Samsung Pay Use Samsung Pay Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to use with your Samsung Galaxy device. Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your device with you. - Page 72 2. Scroll down to “Gift cards now available on Samsung Pay” and click the link. Secure Your Information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your...
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Page 73: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features. -
Page 74: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize Quick Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device Quick settings are the settings that you are most settings. likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a ►... -
Page 75: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings. to a wireless Access Point (AP). - Page 76 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Page 77: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. communications technology that 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on connects your device wirelessly Bluetooth. to a number of Bluetooth • When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for devices, such as headsets nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. -
Page 78: Rename A Paired Device
Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. -
Page 79: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: Apps >... -
Page 80: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile hotspot and Connect a Device to Your Tethering to share your device’s Mobile Hotspot Internet connection with other Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to devices. Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 81 • Change the Mobile Hotspot Show password: Display your password instead of masking it. Password • Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, and You can change your Mobile hotspot password. to specify the channel your device uses for Apps >...
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Page 82: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •... -
Page 83: Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result. -
Page 84: Nfc And Payment
NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making touch your device with another purchases on your device. compatible device. -
Page 85: More Connection Settings
Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Printing Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). To turn on Download booster: Apps >... -
Page 86: Connect To A Vpn
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Wi-Fi Calling Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks Your device is equipped with Wi-Fi Calling (VPNs). functionality. Note: You must set a secured screen lock Note: Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your before setting up a VPN. For more information, wireless service provider. -
Page 87: Smart Manager
Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Use Smart Manager overview of the status of your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. device’s battery, storage, RAM, 2. Tap Smart manager. and device security. You can also automatically optimize your 3. -
Page 88: Applications Settings
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Manage Apps on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. You can download and install new applications on your device. -
Page 89: Default Applications
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are such as email apps, you can select one app to be available in one convenient location. the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 90: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. -
Page 91: Do Not Disturb
Select a Default Vibration Pattern Do Not Disturb Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your This setting allows you to block all notifications own pattern. and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time 1. -
Page 92: System Sounds
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to Samsung keyboard is tapped. customize your sound settings. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. -
Page 93: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps. -
Page 94: Display
Display Configure your display’s Enable Icon Backgrounds brightness, screen timeout delay, You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and and other display settings. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 95: Led Indicator
Always On Display LED Indicator Choose an image or information to display instead of Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice turning off the screen. recording, or receiving notifications. Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to 1. -
Page 96: Screen Saver
Screen Saver The screen saver setting controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. -
Page 97: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Configure features on your Other Features device that make it easier to use. Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. -
Page 98: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. Home screen, Lock screen, or Home 3. -
Page 99: Themes
2. Tap Themes. • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme. Settings Themes... -
Page 100: Home Screen Settings
Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Home screen. - or - From a Home screen, either tap and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. -
Page 101: Lock Screen And Security
Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on You can also use your fingerprint to verify your the screen to unlock your device. This option identity when logging in to your Samsung account. provides medium security. • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique screen. -
Page 102: Unknown Sources
Settings. ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and • Add fingerprint To add a fingerprint, tap enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. -
Page 103: Encrypt Sd Card
Wi-Fi network. Other Security Settings • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat SIM Card Lock analysis. Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device. -
Page 104: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 105: Privacy And Safety
Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: designed to hide personal • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to content from being accessed by scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even anyone else using your device, when Wi-Fi is turned off. -
Page 106: Send Sos Messages
App Permissions Report Diagnostic Info Control which apps have permissions to use certain This feature sends diagnostic information about your features of your device. device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 107: 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 108: Accessibility
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors Note: You can download additional accessibility to increase the contrast between the keys and applications from the Google Play store. - Page 109 • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to More settings set the left and right balance when using a • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping stereo device. in a series of four to eight directions. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to •...
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Page 110: Accounts
Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. -
Page 111: Backup And Reset
• Samsung Account Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung When enabled, backed-up settings are account. restored when you reinstall an application. Apps >... -
Page 112: Reset Settings
Reset Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 72 hours after changing your password Restore your device to its default settings. to perform a factory data reset on your device. Before resetting your device: Reset Settings 1. -
Page 113: Language And Input
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. •... -
Page 114: Google Voice Typing
• Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. search whenever you say “Ok Google”. Settings next to each TTS engine for • options. Now on tap: Get info based on the current app screen when searching by voice or •... -
Page 115: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Battery usage View battery usage since the battery was last fully charged. Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view details of its battery usage. -
Page 116: Storage
Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. -
Page 117: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4. -
Page 118: Date And Time
Date and Time 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 119: Help
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help... -
Page 120: About Device
About Device View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates.