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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

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Play Music, Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube and and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Messages .................55 ............. 1 Music Player Front View ..............57 ................2 My Files Back View ................58 ................3 S Health Assemble Your Device ................60 ..........4 S Note Set Up Your Device .................61 ............7 S Voice Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................63 ......
  • Page 5 Easy Mode ...............97 Accessibility ..............98 Private Mode ..............100 Finger Scanner ............101 Motions and Gestures ..........102 S Pen Settings ............103 Accounts ................. 104 Cloud ................105 Backup and Reset ............ 106 Language and Input Settings ......107 Date and Time ............

  • Page 6: Getting Started

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

  • Page 7: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Proximity and gesture sensors Status light Front camera Volume key Power/Lock key Recent apps Back Home key/Finger scanne • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. presence of objects near the device.

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Infrared transmitter Camera Flash Heart rate, SpO , and UV sensors Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices using infrared light. •...

  • Page 9: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Install the SIM Card assemble your device. 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 Remove the Back Cover services, and others features.

  • Page 10: Replace The Back Cover

    Install an Optional Memory Card Replace the Back Cover You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. For more information on installing a memory card, Install a Memory Card.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard of operation remain, the battery icon blinks Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head and the device sounds a warning tone at regular and USB cable) is included with the device for intervals.

  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Set Up a Secure Screen Lock The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no Turn the Device On security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see Set a Screen Lock.

  • Page 13: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. F or more information, see Accounts.

  • Page 14: Set Up And Access Voice Mail

    Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set Up Your Voice Mail Visual Voicemail Phone, then tap 1. From the Home screen, tap Use Visual Voicemail to view a list of people who left Voicemail. a voicemail message and then listen to any message without being limited to chronological order.

  • Page 15: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a 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 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification Icons Status Icons Status Bar Widget App Folder App Shortcuts Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen Primary App Shortcuts • • App Folder: Applications can be grouped into Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that folders on the Home screens. appear on all Home screens.

  • Page 17: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Customize your Home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1.

  • Page 18: Change The Wallpaper

    Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add Folders 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an app shortcut.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call is on hold. alerts on the left.

  • Page 20: 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. Touch and hold, and then drag to add a shortcut to the Home screen.

  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Turn on Quick Search for content connect from on your device any screen Tap notification to launch app or Clear all view detail notifications Notification icons on the Status Quick Settings Bar display calendar events, In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel...

  • Page 22: Quick Connect

    S Finder Customize Your Quick Connect 1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the Search your device for apps, contacts, messages, Notification Panel. email, files, settings, and more. 2. Tap Quick connect. 1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the Notification Panel.

  • Page 23: S Pen

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Air Command you in performing different Air command allows you to quickly activate functions. frequently-used applications or perform actions. S Pen Button Remove S Pen The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient To launch the Air command menu: access.

  • Page 24: Action Memo

    Action Memo To open a Quick Note: ► Launch the Air command menu and select An Action Memo is a special type of note that turns your written text into actions on your device. – or – For example, if someone tells you the name of a restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the Press and hold the S Pen button and double-tap name of the restaurant, and then have the memo...
  • Page 25 Screen Write To use stored content: When you tap Collect, the captured content is Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. and then write notes on the screen shot. The following options are available: To use Screen Write: •...

  • Page 26: Air View

    Air View Add Annotations to Your Photos Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, Use S Pen to annotate your photos. or view information about an item on the screen. Note: Adding annotations to a photo creates a copy of For  ...

  • Page 27: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multi-task by using multiple 3. Tap the following options to activate them: • applications at the same time. Open in split screen view: Automatically view content in Multi Window when you open files from My Files or Video player, or attachments from email.
  • Page 28 Use Multi Window Window Controls After activating Multi Window, you can use it to run Tap an application window and tap the Control multiple apps at the same time. button in the middle of the windows. Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can Switch windows: Switch the positions of be used together.
  • Page 29 Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray 1. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi Window tray. 2. Tap and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then release it. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi Window tray.

  • Page 30: Entering Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Options key Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to insert letters.
  • Page 31 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Type. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 32: Calling

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

  • Page 33: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call.

  • Page 34: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides a number of functions that you answer an incoming call while you have a call in can use during a call. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 35: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call Delete a Call from the Call Log Phone > Logs tab. 1. From a Home screen, tap The Emergency calling mode makes calling an emergency number a one tap process. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Apps Screen

    • Custom: Touch and hold, and then drag apps • to arrange them in any order. GALAXY Apps: Download apps specifically designed for your Samsung GALAXY device. Visit • Alphabetical order: Icons are arranged in apps.samsung.com to learn more. alphabetical order.

  • Page 38: Hide Or Show Apps

    Apps Screen Options Use Folders to Organize Apps Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. More options > Create folder. 2. Tap 2. Tap More options for these options: 3. Enter a folder name. •...

  • Page 39: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Settings Google. Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit your preferences. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Note: You must be signed in to the google.com Visit to learn more. application you want to configure.

  • Page 40: Play Books

    Play Books With Google Play Books, you can find millions of free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Play Games Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play Store. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play.

  • Page 41: T-Mobile Applications

    T-Mobile Applications Enjoy these applications from T-Mobile TV T-Mobile. This application brings you live TV and Video on Demand. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or Note: A data plan is required to use this t-mobile.com paid subscription. Visit to learn more, feature.

  • Page 42: Other Applications

    Instagram Smart Remote Capture and share photos and videos with Smart Remote lets you control select your friends. Customize what you capture, Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using then share it. your Samsung Galaxy device. Lookout Lookout Mobile Security provides key...

  • Page 43: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. Equals key.

  • Page 44: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. Create an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.

  • Page 45: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Current shooting mode Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Shortcuts Take a picture menu Change shooting Camera mode settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or back Several visual effects are available.

  • Page 46: Camera Settings

    ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera Download: Download additional shooting light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera modes from the Samsung Apps store. equivalents. Low values are for stationary Note: The shooting modes that appear vary depending or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for on which modes are selected in Manage modes, and...
  • Page 47 • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.

  • Page 48: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Snooze: Set the time limit for the snooze button. keeping track of time and setting • Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start alarms. playing a tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in 1.

  • Page 49: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...

  • Page 50: Link Contacts

    Favorites Share a Name Card When you share a name card, the contact’s When you mark contacts as favorites, they are information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
  • Page 51 Groups Add Contacts to a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your Contacts. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your 2.

  • Page 52: 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 options > Settings > Contacts. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 53: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Refresh Your Email Account manage all your email accounts Refresh your account to update your email in one application. accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. To access Email: 2.

  • Page 54: Email Settings

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

  • Page 55: Galaxy Apps

    1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the GALAXY Essentials widget. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download GALAXY Essentials apps specially chosen from Samsung Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications GALAXY Apps...

  • Page 56: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Trim Segments of a Video and videos. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Using the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, move the right bracket to View Images and Videos the desired ending point.

  • Page 57: Delete Images

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Dropbox, Facebook, or Google account. Applications Gallery...

  • Page 58: Internet

    Internet Access to the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap More options > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 59: Internet Settings

    Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap   More options > Share via and follow the prompts. Incognito Tabs Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 60: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default Messages app on your message using the Messages app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages >...

  • Page 61: Messages Settings

    View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status Bar. messages, voicemail, and push messages. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages >...

  • Page 62: Music Player

    Music Player Sound (opens Volume) Stream the song to Menu another device Volume Adjust the sound quality with SoundAlive Mark as favorite Playback position Repeat mode for the song or playlist Shuffle songs Elapsed playing time Length of song View playlist Add to playlist Rewind song or go to previous song Scan forward or go to next song...

  • Page 63: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your To view files in My Files: device, including images, videos, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3.
  • Page 64 Category Options After tapping on a category, the following options are available: • Home to return to the main screen of the My Files app. • Search, and then enter search criteria. • More options to find the following options: •...

  • Page 65: S Health

    S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.

  • Page 66: S Note

    When creating or editing a note in S Note, some notes on your device. helpful modes and tools are provided. Note: The available tools are different for Action Sign in to your Samsung Memos. account to access your notes in S Note from any device.
  • Page 67 Edit a Note To edit an S Note: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a note to view it. 3. Tap the Edit button to edit the note. Note: Action Memos behave differently from other notes. When you tap on an Action Memo to view it, you can edit the memo immediately.

  • Page 68: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Use S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 69: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides To edit a category: a place for you to manage the 1. Tap Show categories in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, multimedia content you capture along with the number of content files contained. with the S Pen tools.

  • Page 70: Video Player

    Video Player Stream video to a different device More options Playback Volume position Pop-Up Play Change screen ratio Rewind video or go Scan forward or to previous video go to next video Pause/Play Play and manage videos stored Use Pop-up Play on your device. Multi task with Pop-up Play —...

  • Page 71: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. View Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap List to display a list of recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap • Search to search through available Voice Recorder.

  • Page 72: 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 73: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Quick settings are the settings that you are most – or – likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the Status default list of settings.

  • Page 74: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 75 Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap Smart network switch to automatically switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to maintain a stable Internet connection.

  • Page 76: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.

  • Page 77: Download Booster

    Download Booster Download Booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download Booster: Apps > 1.

  • Page 78: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Make Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible.

  • Page 79: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Review Files Received via Bluetooth The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device When you receive files from another device via and another Bluetooth device. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings.

  • Page 80: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    Tethering and Mobile HotSpot Share your device’s Internet Turn Mobile HotSpot On or Off connection with a computer that Activate your device’s Mobile HotSpot application to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connects to your device using a connection. USB cable or via Bluetooth.
  • Page 81 Allowed Device List Configure Mobile HotSpot Settings Control whether devices connect to your Mobile HotSpot with the Allowed device list. After you add Manage your Mobile HotSpot security and devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connecting settings.

  • Page 82: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other online applications. To turn Airplane mode on or off: 1.

  • Page 83: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Data   usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.

  • Page 84: Location Services

    Location Services Some apps, such as Google Location Reporting maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use location services be turned on your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality.

  • Page 85: More Networks

    More Networks The More Networks settings Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow you to configure a variety You can set up and configure Virtual Private of communication settings for Networks on your device. your device. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 86 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: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 87: Sharing Files With Nfc

    Sharing Files with NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to touch your device with another another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. compatible device. This is used You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, for applications such as Android music files from your Music app, and more.

  • Page 88: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...

  • Page 89: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 90: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap SCAN to find more devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 91: Mirrorlink

    MirrorLink Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. To turn on MirrorLink: 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable. 2.

  • Page 92: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Change the Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while notifications, screen touches, preserving the individual sound settings you have made. and other activities. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.

  • Page 93: Vibrate When Ringing

    2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds. – or – 3. Tap the check box next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate Tap ADD to use a use an audio file as a ringtone. whether to enable the sound or vibration.
  • Page 94 Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on and off automatically at scheduled times. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.

  • Page 95: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Smart Stay Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Using the front camera to detect your face, the surroundings or personal preference. You may also screen will not time out as long as you are facing want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery the screen.

  • Page 96: The Screen

    Auto Adjust the Screen Tone Configure the LED Indicator Your device will analyze the images displayed on the Select which functions (such as charging or low screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to battery) the LED indicator on the front of the device conserve battery power.

  • Page 97: 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, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2. Tap Wallpaper, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 98: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Options your screen. Different screen Swipe Only • locks have different levels of Phone shortcut: Check the box to display a phone shortcut on your Lock screen. security and options. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen.

  • Page 99: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see Multi Window. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. Tap Multi window for options. • Open in split screen view: Automatically view content in a multi window when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email.

  • Page 100: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel. For more information, see Notification Panel. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Notification panel. – or – From the Notification Panel, tap View all > Edit. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification Panel: ► Touch and drag buttons between the Active and...

  • Page 101: One-Handed Operation

    • One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern (if configured). • Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons that includes the Home key, Recent apps, and Back.

  • Page 102: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy Mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy Mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...

  • Page 103: Accessibility

    • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all subtitles with multimedia files when available times for privacy. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles selection instead of double tapping.
  • Page 104 Dexterity and Interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Air wake up: Move your hand above the sensor to turn the screen on. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture. •...

  • Page 105: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 106: Finger Scanner

    2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. accounts. To add a fingerprint: • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity If no fingerprints are registered, the manager using your fingerprint when logging in to your automatically opens the Register fingerprint Samsung account.

  • Page 107: 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 ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 108: S Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings • Configure options and settings Detachment options: Select an action for the device to take when the S Pen is detached for the S Pen. from the device. • Attach/detach sound: Select a sound for the To configure settings for the S Pen: device to make when the S Pen is detached 1.

  • Page 109: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.

  • Page 110: Cloud

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud. 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync settings and backup options. • If you have not signed in to your Samsung Account, tap Add Samsung account.

  • Page 111: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Collect Diagnostics servers. You can also reset your Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting. device to its factory defaults. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Collect diagnostics. Backup and Restore 3. Tap Diagnostics and read the onscreen Enable backup of your information to Google...

  • Page 112: Language And Input Settings

    Google Samsung Keyboard Settings voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####). Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Offline speech recognition: Download and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 113: Voice Input

    1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. Settings Language and Input Settings...

  • Page 114: Date And Time

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

  • Page 115: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real-time information Geo News about emergencies and severe Receive information about weather, environmental weather conditions. situations, and geological information for your location during emergencies. You can also enable Emergency Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Safety Assistance.
  • Page 116 Manage Primary Contacts Select contacts or create new ones to be your emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Safety Assistance. 2. Tap Manage primary contacts. 3. Tap Create primary contact and choose one of the following options: •...

  • Page 117: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock. •...

  • Page 118: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Fast charging: Enable fast charging mode. • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

  • Page 119: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.

  • Page 120: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 121 Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you will need to mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...

  • Page 122: Security

    Go to website: Direct link to the Find my administrators. Mobile website. • Unknown sources: Enable installation of • Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung non-Google Play applications. account to prevent anyone from reactivating Warning: Enabling installation of third-party your device. applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

  • Page 123: Security Update Service

    Set screen lock type to • Send security reports: Send security reports use. to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. • Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your device screen. Credential Storage •...

  • Page 124: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...

  • Page 125: About Your Device

    About Your Device View information about your Software Update device, including status, legal Use Software update to update your device’s information, hardware and software. software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 126: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded applications on your device. Use Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Application manager settings to device. manage your downloaded and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. preloaded applications. 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device.

  • Page 127: Running Services

    SD Card Displays apps you have downloaded onto your memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. 2. Tap SD CARD to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device. 3. To switch the order of the SD CARD list, tap More options >...

  • Page 128: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. 1.

  • Page 129: Application Settings Shortcuts

    Application Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: • Calendar •...

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