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Page 2: User Manual
S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Page 3: Legal Notices
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Page 7: Legal Information
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty, including its dispute resolution procedure. Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings >...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Emergency Calls ............45 Getting Started ............1 Set Up and Access Voicemail ........46 Front View .................2 Back View .................4 Applications ..............47 Assemble Your Device ...........6 Apps List .................48 Set Up Your Device ............11 Google Applications .............52 Secure Your Device ............12 Verizon Applications .............56 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......13...
Page 9 My Files ................ 100 Default Applications ........... 162 S Health ................ 103 Location Settings ............163 S Voice ................. 105 Lock Screen ..............166 Video Player ..............106 Security ................ 168 Voice Recorder ............109 Language and Input Settings ........172 Backup and Reset ............
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 11: Front View
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Status light Front camera Volume key Power key Menu Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
Page 12 Here are some key features on the Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen. • Menu: Displays a list of options available for the front and sides of your device. • current screen. Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your •...
Page 13: Back View
Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Headset jack Rear camera Flash Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Getting Started Back View...
Page 14 Here are some key features found on USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the • Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional the back and sides of your device. accessories (not included). Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. • • Microphone: Records audio and detects voice Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments •...
Page 15: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone. This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your phone. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Page 16: Install The Sim Card
Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it.
Page 17: Install The Battery
Install a Memory Card Install the Battery You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of memory card (not included) to expand available the phone, making sure the connectors align. memory space.
Page 18: Replace The Back Cover
You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 19: When To Charge The Battery
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the device. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
Page 20: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Turn the Device On Wizard displays. It guides you through the basics of ► Press and hold the Power key until the device setting up your device.
Page 21: Secure Your Device
Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock Set Up a Secure Screen Lock features to secure your device. The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, “Set a Screen Lock” on page 166.
Page 22: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.
Page 23: Know Your Device
Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
Page 24: Home Screen
Home Screen Status icons Notification icons Status bar Widget Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
Page 25 Here are some features of the The Home screen is the starting Home screen. point for using your device. • Customize your Home screen by adding application Status icons: Display information about the device, shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and more.
Page 26: Change The Wallpaper
Change the Wallpaper 2. Use these options to manage screens: • Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Add. and then tap wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose •...
Page 27: App Shortcuts
Widgets App Shortcuts Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including Home screen. links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Page 28: Create A Folder
Folders Use Folders • Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. inside. • Create a Folder To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and You can create app folders on a Home screen.
Page 29: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Status Icons Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled. Home screen provides device information (such as network status, Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on 4G LTE: The device is connected to a the left side.
Page 30 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Call in progress: A call is in progress. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. Call on hold: A call is on hold.
Page 31: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for how to navigate Touch and Hold through your device. Touch and hold items to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it. Touchscreen Navigation • Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Page 32: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Drag Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to a Control your device by making specific gestures with new location. your hand above the device’s screen. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. For more information, see •...
Page 33: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Edit Notification panel Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 34 • Use the Notification Panel Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. • Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the for the Notification panel, including which Quick Notification panel. settings buttons are visible. 2.
Page 35: Notification Panel Settings
Quick Settings Notification Panel Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also To customize the Notification panel: provides quick access to device functions such as 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. Display.
Page 36: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
Page 37 Activate Multi Window Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on After activating Multi window, you can use it to run a split screen. You can switch between the apps, multiple apps at the same time. adjust the size of their display on the screen, and Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can copy information from one app to the other.
Page 38 Window Controls Customize Multi Window Control Select an application window and tap You can customize Multi window to suit your in the middle of the window to display the window preferences. controls. Create a Window Group Control Buttons If you use certain apps together in Multi window often, Switch windows: Switch locations between you can create a window group to quickly display the Multi window applications.
Page 39 Change the Order of Apps Choose Apps to Display 1. Touch and hold Back to display the You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray. Multi window tray. 1. Touch and hold Back to display the 2.
Page 40: Enter Text
Special Keys or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Touch and hold the Options key to: Use the Samsung Keyboard Voice typing: Use Google voice typing. Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text.
Page 41: Predictive Text
Settings > Predictive Text Language and input. Predictive text suggests words matching your text 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. entries, and, optionally, completes common words For more information, see automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 173.
Page 42 Use Google Voice Typing To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Instead of typing, speak your text input. Google voice typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space key) to find it.
Page 43 Use Swype Enable Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to To enable the Swype keyboard: enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Page 44: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Page 45: Phone Screen
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs Voicemail Keypad Delete Voice command Call Calling Phone Screen...
Page 46: Display Your Phone Number
• Access Phone Delete: After entering a number using the keypad, if you make a mistake, tap Delete to erase a There are a couple of ways to access Phone. Delete to single character or touch and hold erase the entire string of numbers. ►...
Page 47: Call Settings
Call Settings There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > Menu > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > > Call. Calling Phone Screen...
Page 48: Make And Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Dial a Recent Number Explore features and functionality All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your associated with making or answering contacts list, the associated name displays.
Page 49: Answer Or Reject A Call
Answer or Reject a Call Multitask While on a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and displays If you exit the call screen and return to a Home the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in the screen, your active call is indicated by an icon contacts list.
Page 50: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Personalize the Call Sound Setting Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer. Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. ► From the currently active call, tap Personalize call sound. Adjust the Call Volume Place a New Call While on a Call ►...
Page 51: Call Waiting
Call Waiting Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List If your service plan supports this feature, you can answer an incoming call while you have a call in 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
Page 52 Add a Call to the Reject List By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recent. 3. Touch and hold the caller you want to add to the Reject list.
Page 53: Speed Dial
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number Use Speed Dial to Make a Call to a contact for speed dialing their 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. default number. 2. Tap Keypad, if necessary. 3. Touch and hold the speed dial number. •...
Page 54: Emergency Calls
Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes Make an Emergency Call redialing an emergency number a without an Active SIM Card one-tap process. Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the phone; normal cell phone service is not Note: This mode can drain your battery power more available.
Page 55: Set Up And Access Voicemail
Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Access Your Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold Voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail • You may be prompted to enter a password. 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
Page 56: 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 display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Page 57: Apps List
Apps List The Apps list shows all preloaded Download and Install New Apps apps and apps that you downloaded. Find new apps to download and install on your device: You can uninstall, disable, or hide • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store.
Page 58: Organize Your Apps
Organize Your Apps To uninstall or disable an app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Tap Menu > Uninstall/disable apps. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.
Page 59: Hide Or Show Apps
Hide or Show Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: Hide Apps from View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can hide (rather than uninstall or turn off) any 2. Tap Menu > Create folder. apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
Page 60 • Apps Screen Options Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that you downloaded to your device, or turn Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap off a preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot Uninstall/disable to be uninstalled). Tap Menu for these options: 2.
Page 61: Google Applications
Google Applications Drive Enjoy these applications from Open, view, rename, and share your Google Google. Docs and files. Visit drive.google.com to learn more. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. google.com Visit to learn more. Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s Chrome web-based email service.
Page 62: Google Now
Google Google+ Search not only the Internet, but also the Stay connected and share with Google+. Chat apps and contents of your device. with friends and family, post photos, and see what others are sharing. Google Now Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more. Google Now works in the background to Hangouts collect information you regularly look up and...
Page 63: Play Books
Photos Play Movies & TV Back up your photos and videos to your Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google+ account. Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are Play Books not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device.
Page 64: Voice Search
Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web using voice commands with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
Page 65: Verizon Applications
Verizon Applications Mobile Hotspot Enjoy these applications from Verizon This is a shortcut to your Mobile Hotspot. Wireless. For more information, see “Turn Mobile Hotspot On or Off” on page 125. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid verizonwireless.com subscription.
Page 66: Other Applications
Other Applications Downloads Optical Reader View and manage files and other items you Scan printed text into a note. download to your phone. Note: Downloading additional content for this application may result in additional charges. Flipboard To avoid additional charges, activate Wi-Fi before you continue.
Page 67: Samsung Link
Samsung Link Story Album This application wirelessly synchronizes Create an album with your story on one your Samsung mobile phone with your TV, timeline. streams content and even keeps tabs on TripAdvisor who calls or sends text messages with real- ®...
Page 68: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and Additional Functions advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. ► Tap > Clear history. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: 3.
Page 69: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap to view an event or task. Create an Event or Task 3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 70: Calendar Settings
Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
Page 71: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Quick settings Storage location Dual camera Current shooting mode Switch cameras Record video Take a picture Change shooting mode Gallery Effects Applications Camera and Video...
Page 72 • • Storage location: Displays if a memory card Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos and (not included) has been installed. videos. • • Current shooting mode: Displays the current Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear shooting mode setting.
Page 73: Take Pictures
Take Pictures Quick Settings Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera, Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s or combine shots with Dual camera. various options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 74: Shooting Mode
• Shooting Mode Animated photo: Create a picture in which a few selected static objects move by animating Several visual effects are available. Some modes are objects detected by the device. not available when taking self-portraits. • Rich tone (HDR): Take photos with richer colors 1.
Page 75: Camera And Video Settings
Dual Camera Mode Camera and Video Settings Apps > Camera. Take pictures and record videos using the front 1. From a Home screen, tap and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of Quick Settings > Settings to configure 2.
Page 76 • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera General • light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the equivalents. Low values are for stationary picture. or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for •...
Page 77 • Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures with voice commands. • Contextual filename: Your location is added as part of the filename. You must first activate Location tag described above.
Page 78: Clock
Clock • Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. The Clock app offers features for • Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event keeping track of time and setting based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, alarms. and seconds). •...
Page 79: Create An Alarm
• Alarm Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume Set alarms by using the Alarm tab. of the alarm. • Location alarm: The alarm only activates when Create an Alarm you are at a specified location.
Page 80: World Clock
World Clock Stopwatch The world clock lets you keep track of the current time The stopwatch lets you time events down to the in multiple cities around the globe. hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
Page 81: Desk Clock
Timer Desk Clock The timer provides a countdown timer for up to You can use the Desk clock when you have a dock 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. and you want your phone to display the time, day, date, location, and weather conditions when it is 1.
Page 82: Contacts
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to Google, Email, Facebook, and your find contacts that match. Samsung account. – or – Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly For more information on connecting with and to that letter in the alphabetical list.
Page 83: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 84: Link Contacts
Link Contacts Delete Contacts When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, You can delete a single contact or choose multiple Facebook, and more), you may have multiple similar contacts to delete. entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link 1.
Page 85: Remove Contacts From Favorites
Favorites Create a Shortcut to a Favorite You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily screen, to access their information directly from the accessible from other apps. Favorites display together home screen.
Page 86: Rename A Group
Groups 4. Tap Add member and select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap DONE. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 5. Tap SAVE. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for co-workers, or a team.
Page 87: Delete A Group
Send a Message or an Email to Delete a Group a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. You can send a message or an email to members of a group. 2.
Page 88: Contact Settings
Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Contacts. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Contacts...
Page 89: Email
Email To add another Email account: Use the Email app to view and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. manage all your email accounts in 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Manage accounts. one application. Add account. 3. Tap The device communicates with the appropriate server To access Email: to set up your account and synchronize your email.
Page 90: Email Settings
View Multiple Email Accounts Email Settings You can view email you receive for all accounts on the These settings allow you to modify settings associated Combined view screen or you can view email accounts with the Email app. individually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 91: Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System the instructions below: (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 92: Gallery
Gallery • To launch the Camera app, tap Camera. View, edit, and manage pictures • When in Albums view, tap an album to open it. and videos. 3. Tap an image or video to view it in full screen mode. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image or video.
Page 93: Play Videos
Play Videos Edit Images Apps > Gallery. Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu: 2. Tap a folder to open it. 2. While viewing an image, tap • 3. Tap a video to view it. Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture.
Page 94 • Share Images and Videos Buddy photo share: Share the photo with contacts who appear in it. Your device attempts Use one of the following methods: to match the faces in the image with photos of your contacts. Apps > Gallery.
Page 95 Tag Buddy Face Tags Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and Face tags allow you to add a contact name to people videos with the date and time it was taken, in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter your and optionally adds the location it was taken.
Page 96: Gallery Settings
Delete Images and Videos To use Face tags: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap an image to view it in full screen mode. 2. Tap a folder to open it. •...
Page 97: Memo
Memo Use the Memo app to write and save Edit a Memo notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap a memo to view it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. When you are Compose a Memo finished, tap SAVE.
Page 98: Memo Options
Memo Options Apps > Memo. 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu for the 2. While browsing memos, tap following options: • Select: Select one or more memos to share, delete, move, or print. • Delete: Delete selected memos. • Account: Access an available account.
Page 99: Message
Message+ 4. Tap Type a message and enter your message. This section describes how to create • Attach to attach an item, such as a and send a message using the postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Verizon Messages app. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.
Page 100: Read Messages
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are New message in the Status bar. by displaying displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place. To access a new message: 1.
Page 101 Protect a Message from Delete Conversations Deletion You can delete all the messages you have exchanged with another person. You can lock a message so that it is not deleted even 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > if you delete the other messages in the conversation. Message+.
Page 102: Messaging
Types of Messages mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s The Samsung Messaging app provides the following multimedia message service. message types: Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the •...
Page 103: Create And Send Messages
Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field and use the keyboard to enter a message. This section describes how to create a send a • Attachment to attach a file to the message using the Messaging app. message.
Page 104 View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, a new message To delete messages, follow these steps: icon displays on the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging. To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and select the Menu >...
Page 105: Message Search
Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messaging. 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard. Messaging Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more.
Page 106: Music Player
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Stream Volume Adjust volume Sound quality and effects Favorite Playback position Repeat mode Shuffle songs Time elapsed Song length View playlist Add to playlist Playback controls...
Page 107 • • Volume: Tap to open the volume settings. View playlist: Display the current playlist. • • Adjust volume: Drag the slider to adjust the Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current song. volume. Tap Volume to see this option. •...
Page 108: Listen To Music
• Listen to Music Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold. Apps > Music. 1. From a Home screen, tap Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to •...
Page 109: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your device, Shortcuts including images, videos, songs, and When you add shortcuts to folders, a Shortcut icon displays on the main My Files screen. sound clips. ► Touch and hold a Shortcut and tap Delete to remove the shortcut.
Page 110: Group Options
My Files Options Group Options After selecting a group and selecting SD card or On the main My Files screen: Device storage: ► Tap Menu for these options: 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the screen.
Page 111: File Options
File Options 1. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap files to select them or tap Menu > Select all, and then use one of these functions: Delete: Delete files or folders. Share via: Send files to others or share them.
Page 112: S Health
S Health Use S Health to plan, track, and Before You Start Exercising manage your health goals and This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is activities, including exercise, sleep, safe for most people, health experts suggest that you and meals.
Page 113 • You should also check with your doctor if you have You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious • You have not exercised for three months or more; disease, such as: •...
Page 114: S Voice
S Voice 3. Tap the microphone icon, if the device does not Speak commands to perform hear you, or to say another command. operations on your device, and to • Menu > Help to view tutorial. speak criteria for searches and other •...
Page 115: Video Player
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change player File name Volume Playback position Video length Time elapsed Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
Page 116 • • Change player: Stream the video to another player. Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the video. • Volume: Adjust the volume. • Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio. •...
Page 117 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size Apps > Video. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can change the size of the video is several ways during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. 1.
Page 118: Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings To display a list of recordings: Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap List. Voice Recorder. Menu >...
Page 119: Voice Recorder Settings
Voice Recorder Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Voice Recorder app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Voice Recorder...
Page 120: Settings
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option ON or OFF connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.
Page 121: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings Change the Settings View ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Settings can be accessed in a list or tab view. – or – To change the Settings view: From a Home screen, drag down from the 1.
Page 122: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Airplane mode disconnects your 2. Tap ON/OFF next to Airplane mode to enable or device from all networks and turns off disable the option. connectivity features, such as phone Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the calls and Wi-Fi.
Page 123: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types Wi-Fi Status Indicators of Wireless Local Area Networks Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status. (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and requires access to a Wireless Access communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP), Point (WAP).
Page 124 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Network Wi-Fi Network Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 2.
Page 125 • Wi-Fi Options WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up your to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. configurable).
Page 126 Smart network switch: Automatically switch Menu > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device 3. Tap between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices maintain a stable Internet connection. or you can tap SCAN to start scanning. Install certificates: Install authentication 4. After scanning for devices, select a device, certificates.
Page 127: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Bluetooth Status Indicators communications technology that When Bluetooth is turned on, displays in the Status Bar. allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, Change Your Device Name such as headsets and hands-free Change the name others will use when pairing with car Bluetooth systems, and your device via Bluetooth.
Page 128 Make Your Device Visible to Scan for Bluetooth Devices Other Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 129: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Pair Bluetooth Devices 4. Tap SCAN. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish 5. When you see the name of the target device trusted connections between your device and another displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the Bluetooth device.
Page 130 Review Files Received via Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Bluetooth When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To When you receive files from another device via connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth 1.
Page 131: Data Usage
Data Usage 2. Tap Menu: Monitor your mobile data usage. • Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are Note: Your service provider may account for data usage connected to a Wi-Fi network. differently. • Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that 1.
Page 132: More Networks
More Networks This option allows you to configure Default Messaging App additional connectivity information for Your mobile device can be equipped with more than one application for text and multimedia messaging. your device. To select a default messaging app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 133: Mobile Networks
• Printing Roaming: Current roaming status • Signal strength: Current signal strength Print images and documents to Samsung printers and (not configurable). other compatible printers (not included). • Network mode: Current network mode 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 134: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on or off. Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet Hotspot has no security applied, and any connection with other devices using your device as a device can connect.
Page 135 Allowed Devices List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices connect to your Portable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you More networks > Mobile Hotspot. add devices to the list, they can scan for your device 2.
Page 136 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. By Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting default, the password is your device’s phone settings. number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 137 Tethering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Share your device’s Internet connection with a You can set up and configure Virtual Private Networks computer that connects to your device using a USB on your device. cable or via Bluetooth. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN.
Page 138: Connect To A Vpn
Share Files with NFC Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data More networks > VPN. exchange when you touch your device to another compatible device. This is used for applications such 2.
Page 139: Android Beam
Android Beam Tap and Pay When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment content to another NFC-capable device by holding the application you want to use for making purchases on devices close together.
Page 140: Nearby Devices
S Beam 3. Set the following options: • Content to share: Select the content to share. When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. another NFC-capable device by holding the devices • close together.
Page 141: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap More networks > Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 2. Tap SCAN to find more devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings More Networks...
Page 142: Home Screen Mode
Home Screen Mode To return to Standard mode: Switch between the default screen 1. Tap Easy settings > MORE SETTINGS > layout and a simpler layout. The Home screen mode. Easy Mode layout has larger text 2. Tap Standard mode > DONE. and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience.
Page 143: Hands-Free Mode
Hands-Free Mode Note: When Hands-Free mode is active, the When enabled, incoming calls and Hands-free icon displays in the Status bar. new notifications are read aloud. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hands-free mode. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure these options: •...
Page 144: Call Settings
Call Settings Configure the various settings used Call Rejection to make and receive calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Call > Call rejection. 2. Tap Auto reject mode and tap one of the following To access Call settings: options: ►...
Page 145: Answering And Ending Calls
Rejection Messages Answering and Ending Calls Apps > Settings > Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Call. Call. 2. Tap Rejection messages. 2. Tap Answering/ending calls. 3. Tap Add to manually add a reject message. 3.
Page 146: Turn Off Screen During Calls
Turn Off Screen During Calls Call Accessories Apps > Settings > Save power by turning the screen off during calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Call. Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Call. 2. Tap Call accessories. 2.
Page 147: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Ringtones and Keypad Tones Apps > Settings > Forward all incoming calls or unanswered calls to 1. From a Home screen, tap Call. another phone number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > 2. Tap Ringtones and keypad tones. Call.
Page 148: Personalize Call Sound
Personalize Call Sound Increase Volume in Pocket This option allows you to personalize the sounds you This option increases the ringtone volume when the hear during a call with and without earphones. device is in a pocket or a bag. It uses the proximity sensor to detect its location.
Page 149: Alert Sound
Alert Sound Other Call Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > This option allows you to assign your default voicemail Call, and configure the following additional options: notification tone. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 150: Sound And Notification Settings
Sound and Notification Settings Configure the sounds and vibrations Sound Mode used to indicate notifications, screen You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you taps, and other activities. have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 151: Vibration Intensity
Vibration Intensity Ringtones Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. notifications, and haptic feedback. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 152 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under 3. Tap a pattern to preview it, and then tap OK to set it Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate as your default vibration pattern. whether to enable the sound or vibration.
Page 153: Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on This setting allows you to block all notifications and and off automatically at scheduled times. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode want to enter this mode.
Page 154 Application Notifications More Sound Settings Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap To customize your call sounds: 2. Tap Sound and notification. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 3. Tap Application notifications, and choose an app 2.
Page 155: Display Settings
Display Settings 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Adjust display options and SET AS WALLPAPER. features, including the wallpaper, • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. Multi Window, screen brightness, and • Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated font options.
Page 156 Configure the LED Indicator The following options are available: • Brightness adjustment: Adjust the screen Select which functions (such as charging or low brightness from the Notification panel. battery) display on the LED indicator on the front of • the device. Related apps: Show selected apps on the Notification panel after certain actions, such as 1.
Page 157 Multi Window Related Applications When you perform certain actions, such as plugging To turn on the Multi window feature: in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 158: Screen Mode
Screen Mode Reading Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. Optimize the screen for reading with selected You can choose to have the device automatically applications. adapt the display depending on the type of image 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 159: Auto Rotate Screen
Brightness Auto Rotate Screen Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on or personal preference. You may also want to adjust the orientation of your face. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1.
Page 160 Daydream Menu for the following options: 4. Tap • Preview: See a demonstration of Daydream. The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not • Select when to daydream: Tap While docked, included), or while charging. You can choose to While charging, or Both.
Page 161: Show Battery Percentage
Font Style and Size Show Battery Percentage You can set the font style and size for all text that Display the battery charge percentage next to the displays on the screen. battery icon on the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 162: Auto Adjust Screen Tone
Auto Adjust Screen Tone Your device will analyze the images displayed on the screen and automatically adjust the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Auto adjust screen tone to turn the feature on.
Page 163: Storage
Storage To increase available memory: View the device memory and usage, 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all or mount, unmount, or format an apps. Tap OK to confirm. optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files or tap SELECT ALL, and then tap Delete.
Page 164 Install a Memory Card 1. Remove the back cover. For more information, see “Remove the Back Cover” on page 6. You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC card 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide (not included) to add additional memory space to your the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until device.
Page 165: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should the memory card, unmount the card before removing it backup your music and photo files that are stored on from the device.
Page 166: Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Conserve battery power by 2. Tap Power saving mode. automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. of the CPU, and other power 4.
Page 167: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for Apps and OS Usage device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application. 1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or an 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. app to view how they are affecting battery use. 2.
Page 168: Application Manager
Application Manager You can download and install new Memory Usage applications on your device. Use See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. Application manager settings to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > manage your downloaded and Application manager.
Page 169 • Downloaded UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the application from the device or uninstall updates Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. made to apps that cannot be deleted. • Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to Application manager.
Page 170: Running Services
SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. Application manager.
Page 171: Default Applications
Default Applications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > If you have multiple applications of Default applications. the same type, such as email apps, 2. Tap Home and select a Home screen mode: you can select one app as the • TouchWiz easy home: Provides an easier user default.
Page 172: Location Settings
Location Settings Some apps, such as Google maps, Mode may require one or more location 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location. services be turned on for full 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on. functionality. 3. Tap Mode to select how your location is Apps >...
Page 173: Location Services
Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your under Recent location requests. device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your 1.
Page 174 Location Sources You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on. 3.
Page 175: Lock Screen
Lock Screen • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the Choose a method for unlocking screen. This option provides medium to high your screen. Different Screen Locks security. • have different levels of security and Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
Page 176 Screen Lock Options Pattern Only • Make pattern visible: Displays the pattern as Depending on the screen lock type, the following your draw it. options display: Secured Lock Screens All Lock Screens • Lock automatically: Sets a time out for •...
Page 177: Security
Security Secure your device and protect your Encryption data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
Page 178 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and 2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock and follow enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. the prompts.
Page 179: Security Update Service
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports to • Storage type: Select a storage location for Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
Page 180 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. • Apps with access to usage data: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history.
Page 181: Language And Input Settings
Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s language Select Your Default Keyboard and input settings. or Input Method 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input > Default. 3. Select a keyboard. 1.
Page 182: Samsung Keyboard Settings
Samsung Keyboard Settings Swype Settings Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input.
Page 183: Google Voice Typing Settings
• Google Voice Typing Settings Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you Speak rather than type your text entries using Google to use voice input while not connected to the voice typing. network. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 184: Voice Input
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for options. • Choose a text-to-speech engine. Tap • Enhanced Google services: Full voice Settings next to the Samsung or Google interaction. text-to-speech engine for options. • Basic Google recognition: Simple voice •...
Page 185 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
Page 186: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. Factory Data Reset You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and Backup and Restore...
Page 187: Reset Settings
Reset Settings To restore any system settings you have changed: Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings. 3. Tap RESET SETTINGS and follow the prompts to reset settings. Settings Backup and Reset...
Page 188: Accounts
Synchronize Accounts including your Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Under Accounts, tap an [account type]. networking accounts. 3. Tap SYNC ALL to sync all accounts for the account type.
Page 189: Account Settings
Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Settings. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Under Accounts, tap an [account type]. the same type.
Page 190: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap an option and tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
Page 191: Air View
Air View Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Air view. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Tap ON/OFF next to Information preview, Progress preview, or Speed dial preview to turn the feature on.
Page 192: Voice Control
Voice Control Note: If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to Set up voice commands to control vibration, voice control is not available. your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Voice control. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
Page 193: Accessories
Accessories S View Cover Configure options when using HDMI • Automatic unlock: If you are using a phone audio devices (not included) or using cover, unlock your phone when you open the a book cover (not included). cover. • Show in-call screen: Automatically turn on your screen when your device is pulled away from 1.
Page 194: 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 195: Accessibility
Accessibility • TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind Accessibility services are special or low-vision users. features that make using the device TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, easier for those with certain physical except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers.
Page 196 Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors • from white text on a black background to black Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung text on a white background. subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap •...
Page 197 Dexterity and interaction More Settings • • Assistant menu: Improve the device Direct access: Open your accessibility settings accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession. • Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for •...
Page 198: About Phone
About Phone • Phone name: View and change your device’s View information about your phone, name. including status, legal information, • Additional device information includes the Model hardware and software versions, and number, Android version, Build number, and more. a tutorial. Apps >...
Page 199: System Updates
System Updates Check for and install available software updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System updates. 2. Tap Check for new system update and follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

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