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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

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, incorporate source code covered under owned by or which is otherwise the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU property of Samsung or its respective Lesser General Public License (LGPL), suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, OpenSSL License, BSD License and including but not limited to, accessories, other open source licenses.
  • Page 3 Samsung KNOX™ REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT platform and is a mark for a Samsung PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING device tested for security with enterprise CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION use in mind. Additional licensing fee may MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO be required.
  • Page 4 Bluetooth SIG. ©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. microSD and the microSD logo are ™ Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy Note, S Pen, Trademarks of the SD Card Association. Multi window, and S Health are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Openwave is a registered Trademark of ®...
  • Page 5 Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone- HSGuide Spanish: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone­ HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Camera and Video ............... Clock ............Front View ........... Contacts ........... Back View ........... Email ............Assemble Your Device ......GALAXY Apps ......... Set Up Your Device ........ Gallery ............Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..
  • Page 7 Display Settings ........108 Applications Settings ......110 Wallpaper Settings ....... 115 Location Settings ......... 116 Lock Screen and Security ....118 Easy Mode ..........123 Accessibility .......... 124 Accounts ..........127 Backup and Reset ........ 129 Language and Input Settings .....

  • 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 Front camera Volume key Power/Lock key Back Recent Home key Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 10 • • Back: Tap to return to the previous Power/Lock key: Press and hold to screen or to close a dialog box, menu, turn the device on or off. Press to lock or keyboard. or wake up the screen. Press and hold •...

  • Page 11: Back View

    Back View Headset jack Microphone Rear camera Flash Speaker Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 12 • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Speaker: Plays music and other environments when taking a photo or sounds. recording video. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect • Headset jack: Connect an optional the Charger/USB cable (included), headset (not included). and other optional accessories (not •...

  • Page 13: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone. assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover using the slot near the top of your phone. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.

  • Page 14: Install The Sim Card

    Install the SIM Card ► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts During activation, your SIM card is loaded face into the device and that the angled with your subscription details, such as corner of the card is positioned as...

  • Page 15: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause 1.

  • Page 17: When To Charge The Battery

    When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

  • Page 18: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Welcome Screen The first time you turn your device on, Turn the Device On the Welcome Screen displays. It guides you through the basics of setting up your ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key device.

  • Page 19: Secure Your Device

    Secure Your Device Set Up a Secure Screen Lock The default Screen lock is Swipe, Use your device’s screen lock features to which offers no security. To choose secure your device. a more secure screen lock, see Set a Screen Lock.

  • Page 20: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Samsung Account Your new device uses your Google Create a Samsung account, for access Account to fully utilize its Android features, to Samsung content and apps on your including Gmail, Google Hangouts, and the device. Google Play store. When you turn on your device for the...

  • Page 21: Set Up And Access Voice Mail

    Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set Up Your Voice Mail Access Your Voice Mail From Another Phone 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone, Voicemail. then tap 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, 2.
  • Page 22 Visual Voicemail Use Visual Voicemail to view a list of people who left a voicemail message and then listen to any message without being limited to chronological order. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Visual Voicemail. 2. Read the onscreen information and tap Next.

  • Page 23: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 24: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status Bar Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps screen Primary app shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 25 • • App folder: For your convenience, Primary app shortcuts: Shortcuts to there are several applications that are your favorite applications. grouped into folders on the main Home • Status Bar: Displays device status screen. icons (right) and notification icons (left). •...
  • Page 26 The Home screen is the 2. Use these options to manage screens: • starting point for using your Add a screen: Scroll to the end of Add. the screens, and then tap device. • Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag it to Customize your Home Delete.

  • Page 27: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Widgets You can use app shortcuts to launch an Widgets are self-contained apps that run app from any Home screen. on a Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen email accounts, and many others.

  • Page 28: Using Folders

    Folders Using Folders 1. Tap a folder to open it and access the Place folders on a Home screen to shortcuts inside. organize items. 2. To add shortcuts to an existing folder, Add a Folder to a Home Screen touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release.

  • Page 29: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of Status Icons the Home screen provides The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network. device information (such as network status, battery Signal strength. charge, and time) on the right side and notification Wi-Fi is active.
  • Page 30 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call. Location service (GPS) is active. Call in progress. App updates are available from the Google Play Store. Call is on hold. App updates are complete. Call is using speakerphone. Keyboard is in use. New email has arrived. New Gmail has arrived.

  • Page 31: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Drag To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Add it to a Home screen. • • Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter Move a widget on a Home screen.

  • Page 32: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Device settings Device settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
  • Page 33 Notification icons on the Quick Settings Status Bar display calendar In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to events, device status, and device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing more. For details, open the you to quickly turn them on or off. Notification Panel.

  • Page 34: Enter Text

    Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY Tap to insert numbers and keyboard. Predictive text suggests words symbols. based on your typing. Predictive Text View more words Tap to insert letters. Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google Voice Typing.

  • Page 35: Predictive Text

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options. Enter Text Know Your Device...

  • Page 36: Calling

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

  • Page 37: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or Quickly Dial a Number from Your Contact List answer a call. Explore 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > features and functionality Contacts. associated with making or 2. While viewing your contact list, swipe answering a call.

  • Page 38: Answer A Call

    Answer a Call Options During a Call When a call is received the phone rings Your phone provides a number of functions and displays the caller’s phone number, or that you can use during a call. name if stored in the contacts list. Adjust the Call Volume •...

  • Page 39: Call Waiting

    Place a New Call While on a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is you can answer an incoming call while you in progress.

  • Page 40: Call Log

    Call Log Delete a Call from the Call Log 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > The numbers of the calls you have dialed, LOG tab. received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to Phone.

  • Page 41: Make An Emergency Call

    Use Speed Dial to Make a To remove a Speed Dial number assignment: Call 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. You can assign a shortcut number to a 2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. contact for speed dialing their default number.

  • Page 42: Call Settings

    Call Settings Make an Emergency Call without a SIM Card To access the Call settings menu: Without a SIM card, you can only make an ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > emergency call with the phone; normal cell MORE > Settings. phone service is not available.

  • Page 43: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 44: Apps Screen

    Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of more. the Home screens. For more information, • GALAXY Apps: Download apps Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen. specifically designed for your Samsung Galaxy device. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more. Access Applications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 45: Organize Your Apps

    Uninstall or Disable Apps Organize Your Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you The Apps icons can be organized in download and install. folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. •...
  • Page 46 Use Folders to Organize Apps Remove a Folder from an Apps Screen 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. Tap EDIT. 2. Tap EDIT. 2. Tap the folder. 3. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a 3. Tap Remove folder and then REMOVE.

  • Page 47: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Gmail Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Note: Certain applications require a Google google.com account. Visit to learn more. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Chrome Use Chrome to browse the Google Internet and bring your open Search not only the Internet,...

  • Page 48: Google Now

    Google+ Google Now Google Now works in the Stay connected and share with background to collect Google+. Chat with friends and information you regularly family, post photos, and see look up and organize it into what others are sharing. convenient cards that display Visit google.com/mobile/+ when you need them.

  • Page 49: Play Books

    Maps Play Books Use Google Maps to find your With Google Play Books, you current location, get directions, can find millions of free e-books and other location-based and hundreds of thousands information. more to buy in the eBookstore. Visit google.com/maps to learn Visit more.

  • Page 50: Voice Search

    Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows Find new apps, movies and purchased from Google Play. TV shows, music, books, You can stream them instantly, magazines, and games in or download them for viewing Google Play store. when you are not connected to Visit play.google.com/store...

  • Page 51: T-Mobile Applications

    T-Mobile Applications Enjoy these applications from Mobile Money T-Mobile. The companion to the T-Mobile Visa Prepaid Card, the Mobile Money app is a revolutionary Note: Certain applications require a data new way to manage your money t-mobile.com plan or paid subscription. Visit directly from your smartphone.
  • Page 52 T-Mobile Name ID This application lets you modify onscreen Caller ID information. Name ID identifies unknown callers by Name, City, and State. T-Mobile TV This application brings you live TV and Video on Demand. Note: A data plan is required to use this feature.

  • Page 53: Other Applications

    Other Applications There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Lookout Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options, such as anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen device locater service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.

  • Page 54: Calculator

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

  • Page 55: Calendar

    Calendar • Your device includes a Week: Display the current week. Swipe across the screen to display powerful planner to help you another week. manage your events and • Day: Display today’s schedule by tasks. hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day.

  • Page 56: Calendar Settings

    Share an Event or Task To create a task: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Calendar. 2. Tap and then tap Tasks. 2. Tap an event or task to view the details, and then tap SHARE.

  • Page 57: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video View pictures and videos in the Gallery Hide Quick settings Record video Quick settings Take a picture Selfie Change Camera shooting settings mode Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 58: Take Pictures

    Use your device’s camera Take Pictures and camcorder to take Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. photos and record videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. To access the Camera: 2. Using the display screen as a 1.

  • Page 59: Camera Settings

    Quick Settings Camera Settings Quick settings are listed across one 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > side of the camera view finder. Available Camera. options vary depending on the camera 2. Tap Settings. Available options vary or recording mode used. Default settings depending on the camera or recording include: mode used.
  • Page 60 • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. • Volume keys function: Use the Volume key to take pictures, to record video, or to zoom in or out. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when pictures are taken.

  • Page 61: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features 3. Set the following options: • for keeping track of time and Date: Set the date of your alarm. • setting alarms. Time: Tap the digits or tap KEYPAD to set a time for the alarm. •...

  • Page 62: World Clock

    • Increasing volume: When on, the To list a city on the main World Clock alarm starts playing a tone at a low screen: volume at an interval before the 1. Tap ADD and tap a city. alarm time, and slowly increase in 2.
  • Page 63 Stopwatch Timer The stopwatch lets you time events down The timer provides a countdown timer to the hundredth of a second. for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Clock. Apps >...

  • Page 64: Contacts

    Contacts. accounts, including Google, Email, Facebook, and your Find a Contact Samsung account. You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find one by name. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap For more information on connecting with Contacts.

  • Page 65: Add A Contact

    Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new When editing a contact, you can tap a contact. field and change or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 66: Link Contacts

    Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts When you share a name card, the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via Bluetooth 2. Tap the contact to display it. or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.

  • Page 67: Delete Contacts

    Favorites Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose When you mark contacts as favorites, they multiple contacts to delete. are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 68: Create A Group

    Groups Create a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can use groups to organize your Contacts. contacts. Your phone comes with preloaded groups, and you can create 2. Tap GROUPS. your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team.

  • Page 69: Delete A Group

    Add Contacts to a Group Delete a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be Contacts. deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. Contacts.

  • Page 70: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Contacts Applications...

  • Page 71: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view To add additional accounts: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap and manage all your email Email. accounts in one application. 2. Tap MORE > Settings > Add account. To access Email: The phone communicates with the ►...

  • Page 72: Manage Your Email Accounts

    Manage Your Email Accounts Email Settings You can view email you receive for all These settings allow you to modify settings accounts on the Combined view screen or associated with using the Email app. you can view email accounts individually. 1.

  • Page 73: Galaxy Apps

    2. Follow the onscreen instructions to Galaxy Essentials is a download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Galaxy Apps. collection of specially Note: A Samsung account is required to chosen applications available purchase and download apps. through Samsung Apps. From Galaxy Essentials, you...

  • Page 74: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage 4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left or right to view the next pictures and videos. or previous image or video. Zoom In and Out View Images and Videos Use one of the following methods to zoom Launching Gallery displays available in or out on an image: folders.
  • Page 75 Share Images and Videos Delete Images and Videos Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 2.

  • Page 76: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a View a Web Site fully-featured web browser. To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap To share or save the current web page: Apps >...

  • Page 77: Secret Mode

    Bookmarks Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not To bookmark the current web page: display within your browser history or Bookmarks > ADD. 1. Tap search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your phone. Secret tabs 2.

  • Page 78: Memo

    Memo Use the Memo app to write Manage Memos and save notes on your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. device. 2. Tap a memo thumbnail to open it. 3. To edit a memo, tap the content of the Compose a Memo memo.

  • Page 79: Memo Options

    Browse Memos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH. Memo Options While browsing memos: ► Tap MORE for the following options: •...

  • Page 80: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message receive different messages service. using the default Messaging Messaging icons are displayed at the top app on your phone. of the screen and indicate when messages are received and their type.

  • Page 81: Create And Send Messages

    Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field and enter a message. This section describes how to create a Attachment to attach a file to send a message using the Messaging app. 5. Tap the message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 82: Delete Messages

    View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, a new To delete messages, follow these steps: message icon displays on the Status Bar. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. To view the message: 1. Open the Notification Panel and select 2.

  • Page 83: Messages Settings

    Messages Settings Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Configure the settings for text messages, Alerts. Alerts issued by the President multimedia messages, push messages, cannot be disabled. and so on. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 84: My Files

    My Files • Access files stored on your Local storage: View folders and files in their storage locations. phone, including images, Device storage: View folders and videos, songs, and sound files located on the device. clips. SD card: View folders and files located on a memory card (not included).
  • Page 85 My Files Options Category Options On the main My Files screen, the following After tapping a category, the following options are available: options are available: • • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder. HOME: Return to the main My Files screen.
  • Page 86 Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. Tap MORE > Edit. 2. Select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: • DELETE: Delete files or folders. • MORE: Select one of the following options: Move: Move files or folders to another folder.

  • Page 87: Video Player

    Video Player Video file More options name Playback position Volume Elapsed Length of play time video Tap to watch Change screen video while ratio you multitask Rewind video or go Scan forward or to previous video go to next video Pause/Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 88 Play and manage videos stored on your device. To access Video: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3.

  • Page 89: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and View Recordings notes. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. • Recordings to display a list Create a Voice Recording of recordings. • ► From a Home screen, tap Tap MORE: Apps > Voice Recorder.

  • Page 90: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features. • Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on or off • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options.

  • Page 91: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Accessing Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, drag down from the Status Bar to display the Notification Panel, and then tap Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Setting search feature.

  • Page 92: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi certain types of Wireless Network Local Area Networks 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn requires access to a Wireless Wi-Fi on.
  • Page 93 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Network The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > services. Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 94 • Advanced: Wi-Fi Status Indicators Network notification: Receive a Status Bar icons show your current Wi-Fi notification when new Wireless connection status: Access Points (WAPs) are • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and available. communicating with a Wireless Access Passpoint: Automatically connect Point (WAP), displays.

  • Page 95: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator device-to-device connections When your device is connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in via Wi-Fi, without having to the Status Bar. connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 96: Bluetooth

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

  • Page 97: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible The Bluetooth pairing process allows you devices, display and operations may be to establish trusted connections between different, and functions such as transfer your device and another Bluetooth device. or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.

  • Page 98: Bluetooth Status Indicators

    Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on.

  • Page 99: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects To turn Airplane Mode on or off: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap your device from all networks Settings. and turns off connectivity 2. Tap Airplane mode. features, such as phone calls 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable or disable the and Wi-Fi.

  • Page 100: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Use Mobile HotSpot to Turn Mobile HotSpot On or Off share your device’s Internet Activate your device’s Mobile HotSpot application to allow other devices to use connection with other your device’s Internet connection. devices using your device as 1.

  • Page 101: Mobile Hotspot

    Connect a Device to Your Note: Using your device as a Mobile HotSpot consumes battery power and uses Mobile HotSpot data service. While Mobile HotSpot is active, your device’s applications use the Mobile Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to HotSpot data service.
  • Page 102 • Configure Mobile HotSpot Show password: Display your password instead of masking it. Settings • Show advanced options: Access Manage your Mobile HotSpot security and advanced options, including connection settings. Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for 1.

  • Page 103: Data Usage

    Data Usage • Monitor your mobile data Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from usage. working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Note: Your service provider may account for • Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi data usage differently.

  • Page 104: 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 105: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and payment NFC (Near Field 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > NFC and payment > Communication) allows data NFC. exchange when you touch 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. your device with another 3. Tap Android Beam, and tap ON/OFF to compatible device.

  • Page 106: More Connection Settings

    PIN, or password before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen and Security. Printing Add a VPN Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps (not included). >...

  • Page 107: Default Messaging App

    Default Messaging App Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps If you have multiple messaging apps Settings > More connection > installed, you can select which app should settings. be your default messaging app. Apps 2. Tap VPN. 1.
  • Page 108 Wi-Fi Calling Your device is equipped with Wi-Fi Calling functionality. Note: Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your mobile carrier. Please contact your mobile service provider for details on cost and functionality. To configure Wi-Fi Calling: Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 109: Sounds And Notifications Settings

    Sounds and Notifications Settings Configure the sounds and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. vibrations used to indicate 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound notifications, screen touches, mode, and then choose a mode: and other activities. •...

  • Page 110: Ringtones And Sounds

    Volume Ringtones and Sounds Set the system volume level, and Set ringtone options and system sounds. set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Select a Default Ringtone Tip: You can also set System volume from Choose from preset ringtones or add your the home screen by pressing the Volume own.

  • Page 111: System Sounds

    Calendar: Configure event • notifications. Screen lock sounds: Play sounds • when locking and unlocking the Email: Configure email account screen. notifications. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sounds and Notifications Settings Settings...

  • Page 112: Adapt Sound

    • 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound Tap ON/OFF to enable Keyboard quality and effects. vibration when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each option: • SoundAlive+ : Recreate the effects of rich surround sound.

  • Page 113: Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not This setting allows you to block all disturb mode on and off automatically at notifications and alerts. The options below scheduled times. determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not want to enter this mode.
  • Page 114 App Notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > App notifications, and choose an app to enable or disable notifications. Sounds and Notifications Settings Settings...

  • Page 115: Display Settings

    Display Settings Use these settings to Font Style and Size configure the appearance of You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. your phone’s display. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
  • Page 116 Daydream (Screen Saver) The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 117: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for Memory Usage applications on your phone. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. Application Manager 2. Swipe across the screen to display You can download and install new DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, applications on your device.
  • Page 118 • Downloaded DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be uninstalled. Displays apps you have downloaded onto • Show notifications: Tap the your device. checkbox to enable or disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > notifications from the app. Settings > Application manager. Notifications display in the Status Bar.

  • Page 119: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto View and control services running on your your memory card (not included). device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. Settings >...
  • Page 120 • Disabled Services ENABLE: This moves the application back to the Apps screen. View and configure disabled apps on your • Show notifications: Tap the device. checkbox to enable or disable Note: This screen only displays if you have notifications from the app. disabled an app on the Apps screen.

  • Page 121: Default Applications

    Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the Shortcuts to the settings for various apps same type, such as email apps, you can are available in one convenient location. select one app to be the default. To quickly access settings for select You can also use a simpler Home screen apps: which provides an easier user experience...

  • Page 122: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 123: Location Settings

    Location Settings Some apps, such as Google Recent Location Requests Maps, may require one or Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. more location services be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > turned on for full functionality. Settings >...

  • Page 124: Location Services

    Location Services Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. Apps > 1.

  • Page 125: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security • Choose a method for PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option unlocking your screen. provides medium to high security. Different Screen Locks have • Password: Create a password for different levels of security unlocking the screen.

  • Page 126: Device Security

    — Lock automatically: Screen is locked five seconds after the screen Note: You must sign up for a Samsung automatically turns off. account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. —...

  • Page 127: Other Security Settings

    Other Security Settings 3. The following options are available: • Remote controls: Tap to activate or Change other security settings, such as deactivate Remote controls, which those for security updates and credential allows you to access your device storage. remotely. Apps >...
  • Page 128 • Send security reports: Send remove it. security reports to Samsung via • Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Storage type: Select a storage Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
  • Page 129 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings and scroll down for the following Advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.

  • Page 130: 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 morestraightforward visual experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Easy mode. 2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. 3. When Easy mode is enabled, you can scroll down the page and select which apps you want to appear on the Home...

  • Page 131: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide indofmration special features that make about nearby objects. using the device easier for • Font size: Set the font size. those with certain physical • Magnification gestures: Use disabilities.
  • Page 132 Assistant menu: Improve the device • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use accessibility for users with reduced Samsung subtitles with multimedia dexterity. files when available Tap Samsung • Press and hold delay: Select a time subtitles (CC) for options. interval for this action. •...
  • Page 133 More settings Services • • Direct access: Press the Home key TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to three times to open the accessibility help blind and low-vision users. options screen. TalkBack can collect all of the • Notification reminder: Beep at set text you enter, except passwords, intervals to remind you of any unread including personal data and credit...

  • Page 134: Accounts

    Synchronize Accounts accounts, including your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Google Account, Samsung 2. Tap Accounts > [Account Type]. account, email, and social 3. Tap an account to view the sync networking accounts. settings for that account.

  • Page 135: Account Settings

    Account Settings Delete an Account Each account has its own set of settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > In addition, you can configure common Settings. settings for all accounts of the same type. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account Type]. Note: Account settings and available 3. Tap the account, and then tap MORE >...

  • Page 136: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset Return your device to its factory defaults. your device to its factory Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google defaults.
  • Page 137 Collect Diagnostics Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Collect diagnostics. 3. Tap Diagnostics and read the onscreen information. Choose to enable or disable the feature by checking Allow Diagnostics.

  • Page 138: Language And Input Settings

    Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard Settings language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 139: Google Voice Typing

    • • Predictive text: Allow Predictive text Hands-free: Allow requests with the to suggest words matching your text device locked. entries, and, optionally, complete • Speech output: Select options for common words automatically. spoken feedback. Predictive text can learn your •...

  • Page 140: Voice Input

    Voice Input Text-To-Speech Options Use Google voice recognition to perform Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) Google searches using spoken commands. options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as TalkBack. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > For more information, see Accessibility. Settings.

  • Page 141: Battery

    Battery • View how battery power is Ultra power saving mode: Use this feature to apply a simplified used for device activities. grayscale theme to your Home screen and limit the number of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > usable apps.

  • Page 142: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached usage, or mount, unmount, data for all apps. Tap DELETE to or format an optional confirm. memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files or tap MORE >...
  • Page 143 Memory Card (SD Card) 1. Remove the back cover. For more information, see Once an optional memory card (not Remove the Back Cover. included) has been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total 2. With the gold contacts facing down, space and Available space.

  • Page 144: Unmount A Memory Card

    Unmount a Memory Card Format a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting an SD card, on the memory card, always unmount the you should back up your music and photo card before removing it from the device. files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored Unmounting an SD card may stop some...

  • Page 145: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 146: About Your Device

    Status: View the status of the available software updates to download battery, network, and other and install. information about your device. • Legal information: View your device’s open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. Settings About Your Device...

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