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Table of Contents Getting Started Gallery .............................. Internet Front View ................................Memo Back View ................................Messages ................. Assemble Your Device ..........My Files ................Set Up Your Device ............Smart Manager ............. Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......
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Battery ................. Storage ................Date and Time ............101 About Your Device ........... 102...
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Front camera Volume key Power key Back Recent Home key • Proximity sensors: Detects the presence of • Home key: Return to the Home screen. objects near the device. • Recent: Display recent apps or touch and hold • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record for Home screen options.
Back View Rear camera Headset jack Microphone Flash Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset optional accessories (not included).
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 is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features.
Install a Memory Card Replace the Back Cover You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone memory card (not included) to expand available and press down. memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging ► For a quick check of your battery level, view devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are the battery charge indicator located in the designed to maximize battery life. Using other Status bar of your device’s display. A solid color accessories may invalidate your warranty and may indicates a full charge.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Turn the Device On ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off...
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.
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...
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • Status icons: Display information about the Home screen indicator: Indicates which device, such as the network signal strength, Home screen is presently displayed.
Wallpapers Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or widgets, folders, and using choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. –...
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. any Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create app folders on a Home screen. Apps.
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Call (missed): A call was missed. information (such as network Call (in progress): A call is in process. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call (on hold): Call is on hold.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize • screens by editing, sharing, and Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
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Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This usually also allows you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Quick settings Settings Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • • Edit Quick settings: Tap to select which Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust Quick settings buttons are visible.
View the Notification Panel Quick Settings Display notifications on the Notification panel. In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. Notification panel.
— improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
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Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. Languages To enable Google voice typing: Google voice 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space key) to find it.
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Voicemail Hide the keypad Call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Settings. Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call. •...
Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE > –...
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.
Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a Home make another call while a call is in progress. screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar.
Call Log Add a Call to the Reject List By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, from this number are sent directly to your voicemail. or missed are stored in the Call log. 1.
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone > CONTACTS. 2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. Create a Speed Dial 3.
Emergency Calls The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call With an Active SIM Card Make emergency calls the same way as regular calls.
Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Access Your Voicemail from voicemail. Another Phone Use a different phone to access voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press Configure your voicemail.
Applications The Apps list 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.
ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. For more information, see Disabled Services. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List...
Organize Your Apps Remove a Folder from an Apps Screen Remove folders from an Apps screen without The Apps shortcuts can be organized into folders deleting the apps inside. and rearranged in a custom order. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. display when you need them. Visit google.com to learn more.
Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/store/movies learn more.
Other Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. OneDrive Use OneDrive for free online storage for all your personal files so you can get to them from your Android device, computer, and any other devices you use.
Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic A scientific calculator with advanced arithmetic functions is also available in the Calculator app. functions. ► Rotate the device into landscape mode to use the scientific calculator. Basic Operation Note: If screen rotation is not enabled, slide the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then Perform basic math operations.
Calendar Manage your calendar events Delete an Event and tasks. Delete an event from the calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Create an Event 2. Tap to view an event, and tap again to view details. Create a new event. 3.
Delete a Task Remove a task form the calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or select Tasks form the drop-down menu. 3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.
Camera and Video Use your device’s camera and camcorder to take photos and record videos. Show or hide Gallery Quick settings Record video Quick settings Take picture Switch cameras Camera settings Shooting mode • • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings.
• Take Pictures Animated GIF: Create animated images by taking pictures continuously. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Rear camera camera. • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic surroundings and determine the ideal mode protective covering from the camera lens.
Camera Settings Configure camera settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Settings. Available options vary depending on the camera/recording mode used. Both cameras • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.
Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.
World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Tap the Search field and enter the name of a city. Tap the city to view it on the globe.
Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...
Share a Contact Create a Shortcut to a Contact When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard screen to access their information directly from a via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, Home screen.
Groups Send Message or an Email to a Group You can send a text message or an email to You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your members of a group. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your 1.
Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Contacts...
Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on the Combined view screen or you can view email in one application. accounts individually. 1.
Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screen and then tap Galaxy Essentials. 3. Tap an app and follow the instructions to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. View videos using the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > View Images and Videos 2. Tap an album or folder to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. Launching Gallery displays available folders.
Share Images Share images with others. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap an album or folder to open it. 3. Touch and hold an image to select it. Select additional images to share. 4. Tap SHARE and follow the prompts. Note: When viewing a single image, tap Share to share it with other people or devices.
Internet Access to the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Internet Settings Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on These settings allow you to modify settings your device so that you can access it offline. associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Memo Use the Memo app to write and Memo Options save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: Compose Memos • Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Apps >...
Types of Messages Add Recipient to select a a recipient or tap recipient from your Contacts or Groups. The Samsung Messages app provides the following • If manually entering recipients, enter additional message types: recipients by separating each entry with a •...
View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon displays on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and select the message.
My Files • Access files stored on your Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers or other cloud storage locations that you have device, including images, videos, added. songs, and sound clips. Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and files located in your Google Drive account. To view files in My Files: Apps >...
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Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders Display options for file categories. Manage files and folders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. After tapping a category, the following options are available: 2. Tap MORE >...
Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your Display battery charge, device storage, available RAM, and device security status. device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap also automatically optimize your ►...
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. More options File name Playback position Volume Video length Time elapsed Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • More options: Tap to view more options. Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a previous video.
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Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size View videos using the Video player. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings Play, delete, share, and perform other actions on your recordings. Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Record a new voice recording. ► From a Home screen, tap ...
How To Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain There are two ways to access Settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Change the Quick Settings You can change the Quick settings list to include your most frequently used settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap EDIT. • Select additional settings to appear in your Quick settings menu. Settings that are already in the Quick settings menu are checked.
Wi-Fi Settings and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Connect to an available Wi-Fi network. communication requires access 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are allows you to connect wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your tablet to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Turn Airplane Mode On or Off 1.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot your device’s Internet connection Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Mobile Hotspot. with other devices using your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Modify your Mobile Hotspot password. Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. •...
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result. • System select: Select your preferred network mode.
NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making touch your device with another purchases on your phone. compatible device.
Edit or Delete a VPN Printing 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. notifications, screen touches, and other activities. Note: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
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3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it. tap the screen to make selections. • Dialing keypad tone: Play a tone when the Notification Sounds for Samsung Apps dialing keypad is tapped. • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you Choose notification alerts for new messages, unlock the screen.
Sound Quality and Effects Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize what notifications are Choose from advanced sound options to customize allowed while your phone is in Do not disturb mode. your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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App Notifications Manage notification from apps. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap App notifications. 3. Scroll through the alphabetical list of apps and tap the app. 4. Tap ON/OFF to block all notifications from this app, to show priority notifications for the selected app, or to hide sensitive content from the selected app.
Display Configure your display’s Screen Timeout brightness, screen timeout delay, Choose how long the display screen remains lit after you tap the screen or press any key. and other display settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Brightness 2. Tap Screen timeout, and then choose a time period.
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the following: • Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages.
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your phone. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.
SD Card Disabled Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and configure disabled apps on your device. memory card (not included). Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > an app on the Apps list. Application manager.
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are such as email apps, you can select one app to be available in one convenient location. the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Menu > Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 3. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER.
Location Some apps, such as Google Location Services Maps, may require one or more Google uses Location History to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, location services be turned on such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve for full functionality.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect 4. Choose a screen lock option: your data with Lock Screen and • Show information: Show the dual clock, weather information, or Owner information on Security settings. the lock screen. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen.
Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings. Configure the following options: 1.
Device Administration Advanced Manage your device administrators and application Use these options to configure advanced security installation privileges. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 2. Tap Lock screen and security >...
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 2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
• Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung Voice Assistant. subtitles with multimedia files when available • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
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Dexterity and Interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate screen and hard key functions.
Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.
Wi-Fi passwords, and other Caution: You should remove your Google Account settings to Google servers. before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the • Automatic restore: Enable automatic device to factory settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > active. • Offline speech recognition: Download 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard language data to use speech recognition when for options: not connected to a network. • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty •...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: Settings next to the Samsung or • Tap Google text-to speech engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Battery for options: • BATTERY USAGE: View battery usage since the battery was last fully charged. – Battery chart: The battery level displays as a percentage.
Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory or format an optional memory displays as Total space and Available space. card (not included).
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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 have to mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...
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 >...
About Your Device View information about your Software Updates device, including status, legal Use Software update to update your device’s software. information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...