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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 ™ is Samsung’s security platform Notice from AT&T and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional This device is intended for use exclusively on licensing fee may be required. For more information AT&T’s system.

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the ©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. property of their respective owners. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, S Health, S Voice, Samsung Milk Music, and Smart Switch are Plenti is a rewards program. All trademarks are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5 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 6: Table Of Contents

    My Files ............67 Home Screen ..........11 S Health ............68 Status Bar ............14 S Voice ............. 69 Navigation ............15 Samsung Pay ..........70 Notification Panel ........... 17 Settings Multi Window ........... 19 ............72 Edge Screen ........... 21 How to Use Settings ........
  • Page 7 Privacy and Safety ........105 Easy Mode ............107 Accessibility ..........108 Accounts ............110 Backup and Reset ........111 Language and Input ........113 Battery ............115 Storage ............116 Date and Time ..........118 Help ..............119 About Device ..........120 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

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

  • Page 9: 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 10: Back View

    Back View SIM card/ Microphone Memory 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 11: 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 1.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Set Up Your Device

    2. Follow the instructions and select the content to reset your device. transfer. ► Press and hold the Power key and the Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the USB connector to Volume down key at the same time for transfer content faster.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status icons Status bar Edge screen handle Widget App shortcuts App folder 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 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 28: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen The Edge screen provides To configure Apps edge: a variety of useful tools for 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed. notifications, information feeds, Add to add more apps to the Apps edge. 2.

  • Page 29: People Edge

    To configure Tasks edge: To configure People edge: 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until the Tasks edge panel is displayed. until the People edge panel is displayed. 2. Tap   Add to add more tasks to the Tasks edge.

  • Page 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 33: Calling

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

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Dial a Recent Number a call. Explore features and All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is functionality associated with listed in your contacts list, the associated name is making or answering a call.

  • Page 37: Answer A Call

    Answer a Call Multitask While on a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the If you exit the call screen and return to a caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is Home screen, your active call is indicated by stored in the Contacts list.

  • Page 38: Video Call Options

    Place a New Call While on a Call Video Call Options If your service plan supports this feature, you can To change the call type during a video call: make another call while a call is in progress. ► Tap Call type.
  • Page 39 Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: Phone > Log. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log. 3. Tap Delete. Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Applications

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

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: At&T Apps

    AT&T Apps Enjoy these apps from AT&T Device Help ® Access online information to help with Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid your device questions. subscription. Visit att.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information. DIRECTV DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 49: Usage Manager

    Uber Hire a private driver in more than 130 cities and 30 countries. Uber is an entirely new and modern way to travel. Usage Manager Open the Data usage settings page to manage your mobile data usage. For more information, see Data Usage.

  • Page 50: Additional Apps

    For more information see plenti.com. 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 51: 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. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to Basic Operation landscape.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Create A Task

    Create a Task Calendar Settings You can use your Calendar to create tasks. These settings allow you to modify settings Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be associated with using the Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as 1.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: Galaxy Apps

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  Galaxy Apps. 2. Swipe across to Exclusives and find Galaxy Essentials. 3. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: Saved Pages

    Saved Pages To turn off Secret mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Saving a web page stores the web page content on Samsung folder >  Internet. your device so that you can access it offline. 2. Tap Tabs.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78 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 79: Settings

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

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 >  Settings communication requires access >...
  • Page 82 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 >...

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87 Configure Mobile Hotspot Timeout Settings Settings Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no connected devices. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings 2.

  • Page 88: 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 89: 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 90: 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 91: More Connection Settings

    Note: You must set a secured screen lock Printing before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen and Security. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 92 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: Screen Mode

    Always On Display Screen Mode Choose an image or information to display instead of Choose a screen mode to match your type of turning off the screen. viewing. Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 99 Keep Screen Turned Off Prevent the screen from turning on accidentally while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display. 3. Tap On/Off next to Keep screen turned off to enable this feature.

  • Page 100: Edge Screen Settings

    Edge Screen Settings Manage the panels that display Edge Panels on the Edge screen, including To configure Edge panels: your own custom panels, and set 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings up night mode. > Device. 2. Tap Edge screen > Edge panels. To access Edge screen settings: 3.

  • Page 101: Quick Reply

    Edge Feeds Quick Reply Quick reply allows you to reject an incoming phone Edge feeds display select information and call with a text message by placing your finger on notifications on the Edge screen when the screen is the heart rate sensor for two seconds. The call is turned off.

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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. Home screen, Lock screen, or Home 3.

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 tap and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.

  • Page 108: 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 109: Unknown Sources

    > 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 110: Encrypt Sd Card

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

  • Page 111: 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 >  Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Personal. >...

  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 >  Settings 1.

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116 • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. Dexterity and interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.

  • Page 117: 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 118: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Reset servers. You can also reset your Restore your device to its default settings. device to its factory defaults. Reset Settings You can reset your device to its factory default Smart Switch settings, which resets everything except the security, Transfer content from your old device to this device.

  • Page 119: Factory Data Reset

    Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. 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 other files.

  • Page 120: Language And Input

    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. • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty 1.

  • Page 121: 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 122: 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: • Power saving mode: Save battery power by limiting your device’s performance, limiting vibration feedback, and restricting location services and most background data.

  • Page 123: 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). – or – Tap Storage > Internal storage (if an optional Device Memory SD card is installed).

  • Page 124: 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 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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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