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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

    NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT;...
  • Page 3 Samsung’s security platform microSD and the microSD logo are Trademarks of ™ and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for the SD Card Association. security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information...

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > System > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Know Your Device ........10 S Health ............64 Home Screen ..........11 S Voice ............. 65 Status Bar ............14 Samsung Pay ..........66 Navigation ............15 Settings Notification Panel ........... 17 ............68 Multi Window ........... 19 How to Use Settings ........69 Enter Text ............
  • Page 6 Easy Mode ............102 Accessibility ..........103 Accounts ............105 Backup and Reset ........106 Language and Input ........108 Battery ............110 Storage ............111 Date and Time ..........113 Help ..............114 About Device ..........115 Table of Contents...

  • 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 Back Recent 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 Microphone card tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Speaker Headset jack 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 assemble your device. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription 2.

  • 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 Note: This device is also compatible with wireless liquids. 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

    Volume down key at the same time for 2. Follow the instructions and select the content to more than seven seconds. transfer. Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information Initial Set Up and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content faster.

  • Page 14: Secure Your Device

    Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see Set a Screen Lock.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 Call in progress: A call is in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call on hold: A call is on hold.

  • Page 21: 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 22 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. •...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 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. •...

  • Page 27: Enter Text

    — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 28 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Calling

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

  • Page 31: 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 • • More options: Access Speed dial and Call Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. settings.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 the caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is functionality associated with stored in the Contacts list.

  • Page 34: Call Waiting

    Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a make another call while a call is in progress. Home screen, your active call is indicated by  Call on the Status bar.

  • Page 35: Call Log

    Call Log Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, or missed are stored in the Call log. and messages are not received.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 40: Apps List

    To locate an app in your Apps list: • Galaxy Apps: View and download Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit 2. Tap Search. samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps • Enter a word or words in the Search field.

  • Page 41: 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: 1.

  • Page 42: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. apps and contents of your device. Visit google.com to learn more. Google Now Android Pay Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and Pay with your Android phone at over one organize it into convenient cards that...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Cricket Apps

    Cricket Apps Enjoy these apps from Cricket. Deezer Listen, discover, and take your music anywhere. My Cricket Access billing, make a quick payment, view usage and access support from the palm of your hand. Voicemail View and play voicemail messages, easily save important numbers to your Favorites list, and respond by calling or texting.

  • Page 45: Additional Apps

    There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Create A Task

    Create a Task Delete a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks. You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > accomplished on a certain day.

  • Page 49: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Gallery settings Record video Quick settings Take a picture Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode • • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.

  • Page 50: Take Pictures

    • Take Pictures Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear • Info: Read information about each available camera. camera mode. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •...

  • Page 51: 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 52 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: ►...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact Unlink Contacts When editing a contact, you can tap a field and You can unlink a contact that you previously linked. change or delete the information, or you can add Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap more fields to the contact’s list of information.

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: Messages

    3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select The Samsung Messages app provides the following a recipient from your Contacts. You can also message types: select the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, •...

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: S Health

    55; Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap • You have a family history of heart disease before Samsung folder >  S Health. age 55; 2. Read and accept the terms and conditions. • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73 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...

  • Page 74: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 > Connections. to a wireless Access Point (AP).
  • Page 77 Wi-Fi Manager MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when Manage connections to free and open Wi-Fi connecting to some secured networks hotspots using the Cricket Wi-Fi Manager. (not configurable). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > IP address: View your device’s IP address  Settings >...

  • Page 78: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are connects your device wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 79: Rename A Paired Device

    Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. 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.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile hotspot and Allowed Devices List Tethering to share your device’s Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add Internet connection with other devices to the list, they can scan for your device and devices.
  • Page 82 Configure Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi Sharing Settings Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices. Be aware that your device may switch Manage your Mobile hotspot security and between your saved Wi-Fi networks without notice. connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 83: 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 > Connections. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •...

  • Page 84: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network. •...

  • Page 85: 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 86: More Connection Settings

    Printing Note: You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, Print images and documents to Samsung printers see Lock Screen and Security. and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 87 Reset Network Settings Connect to a VPN You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth To connect to a VPN: settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 > Device. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications.

  • Page 92: 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 Apps and other display settings. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 93: Touch Key Light Duration

    Always On Display Touch Key Light Duration Choose an image or information to display instead of Set the length of time Recent and Back turning off the screen. remain lit after you touch them. Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to 1.
  • Page 94 Screensaver The Screensaver 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 > Device. 2.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Smart Manager

    Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your To access Smart manager: device’s battery, storage, RAM, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and device security. You can  Settings > Device. also automatically optimize your 2.

  • Page 97: 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 > Device. You can download and install new applications on your device.

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 > Personal. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3.

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 > Personal > Home screen. - or - From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.

  • Page 102: 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 103: Unknown Sources

     Settings > Personal. ► 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 104: Encrypt Sd Card

    3. Tap Set up/change password and follow the Automatic updates can also be limited to prompts. only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...

  • Page 105: Device Administration

    Device Administration Advanced Security Settings Manage your device administrators and application Use these options to configure advanced security installation privileges. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Personal.  Settings >...

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 108: 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 109: 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 110 • 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 •...

  • Page 111: 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 112: Backup And Reset

    Reset Settings Samsung account. You can reset your device to its factory default • Restore: Use your Samsung account to settings, which resets everything except the security, restore your backup data. language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected.

  • Page 113: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth transferred to your storage area. settings with Reset network settings. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your 1.

  • Page 114: Language And Input

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. •...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Battery usage View battery usage since the battery was last fully charged. Past and predicated usage: View a chart of past usage.

  • Page 117: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear cached data for all apps.

  • Page 118: 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 > System. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...

  • Page 121: 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 > System. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: •...

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