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Table of Contents Getting Started Calling ...............1 .................39 Phone Screen ..............40 Front View ................2 Make and Answer Calls ..........43 Back View ................4 Speed Dial ................48 Assemble Your Device .............6 Emergency Calls .............50 Set Up Your Device ............11 Set Up and Access Voicemail ........52 Set Up Accounts on Your Device .........13 Applications ..............53...
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Contacts ................78 Data Usage ..............129 Email ..................84 Advanced Calling ............131 Emergency Alerts ............87 More Networks ............. 133 Gallery ................88 Sound and Notification ..........142 Memo ................93 Display ................147 Message+ .................95 Wallpaper ............... 151 Messages .................98 Lock Screen ..............152 Music Player ..............
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Security ................172 Fingerprint ..............176 Language and Input ............. 178 Backup and Reset ............182 Motions and Gestures ..........184 Air View ................185 Accounts ................ 186 Date and Time .............. 188 Accessibility ..............189 Safety Assistance ............192 Accessories ..............
Front Features • • Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home near the device. screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature. • • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and videos of yourself.
Back View Microphone Headset jack Infrared transmitter Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Getting Started Back View...
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Back View • • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice USB charger/Accessory port: Connects the commands. USB charger (included) and optional accessories (not included). • Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices • using infrared light. Speaker: Play music and other sounds. • •...
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device. device. • Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly Maintaining Water and Dust with a clean, soft cloth. Resistance •...
• Replace the SIM Card The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are liquids. [040616] provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, Remove the Back Cover such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),...
Install the Battery Important: To prevent water and dust from entering the device, remove any dust on the O-Ring and ensure the To install the battery: SIM card tray is closed tightly. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the the device, making sure the connectors align.
Replace the Back Cover Charge the Battery To replace the back cover: Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device cable) is included with the device for charging the and press down.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
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 setting up your device. To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Follow the prompts to choose a default language, turns on.
Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock”...
Set Up Accounts on Your Device Google Account Samsung Account Your new device uses your Google Account to Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung ™ fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail content and apps on your device. When you turn on ™...
Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad your mobile device, including the of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using screens and icons, as well as how excessive force or a metallic object when to navigate the device and enter pressing on the touch screen may damage...
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget App shortcuts App folder Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts Apps list Know Your Device Home Screen...
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Home Screen Features • • Status icons: Displays information about the Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home device, such as the network signal strength, battery screen is currently visible. level, and the time. • App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications. •...
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Customize your Home screens by adding 2. Use these options to manage screens: • application shortcuts, widgets, folders, Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. and custom wallpapers. • Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to Remove.
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Wallpapers Add a Widget to a Home Screen You can add a widget to a Home screen. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. from preloaded wallpapers.
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
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Add a Folder to a Home Screen Remove a Folder from a Home Screen To add a folder to a Home screen: You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information (such as Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a left.
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Status Icons Notification Icons NFC enabled: NFC (Near Field New voicemail: New voicemail message has Communication) is enabled. been received. New message: New text or multimedia message has arrived. Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through Touch and Hold your device. Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to Touchscreen Navigation move it. Use the following motions and gestures on your •...
Motions and Gestures Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Control your device by making specific gestures with location. your hand above the device’s screen. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. To access the Motions and gestures settings: •...
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
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• View the Notification Panel Settings: Display the Settings screen. • View all: See all available Quick settings. You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. • Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the •...
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 ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. Settings > Notification panel.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
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Activate Multi Window Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on After enabling 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 copy Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can information from one app to the other.
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Window Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Select an app window, and then tap 1. Tap Recent. Window controls in the middle of the • Recently used apps that support Multi window window border. have a Multi window icon in their title bar. Controls 2.
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Customize Multi Window Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray You can customize Multi window to suit your 1. Touch and hold Back to display the preferences. Multi window tray. Create a Window Group 2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it.
Multi Window Settings To customize Multi window: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. For more details, see “Multi Window Settings” on page 154. Know Your Device Multi Window...
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by Predictive text speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Options Know Your Device Enter Text...
Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not Special Keys all options are available for all apps. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text Touch and hold Options for the following: entries, and can automatically complete common words.
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Use Google Voice Typing To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2.
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Use Swype Enable Swype Swype ™ is a text input method that makes it possible To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: to enter a word by sliding your finger from letter to 1. Drag down on the Status bar to display the letter, lifting your finger between words.
Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an To activate Emergency mode: emergency situation. 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Phone options window. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2.
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• Use Emergency Mode Estimated max. standby time: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based on current While in Emergency mode, your device conserves battery charge and usage. power. The following apps and features are available • on the Home screen: Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911).
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Voicemail Keypad Voice command Delete Call Video call Calling Phone Screen...
• Access Phone More options: View additional options. • Delete: Delete the numbers entered. There are a couple of ways to access Phone. • ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. Video call: Make video calls. – or – • Call: Make a call.
Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Call. Calling Phone Screen...
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore Dial a Recent Number features and functionality associated with All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded making or answering a call. in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
Video Calls Answer a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the To activate Video calling: caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > More > stored in the Contacts list. Settings.
End a Call Options During a Call Your phone provides several functions that you can To finish your call: use during a call. ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Adjust the Call Volume Multitask While on a Call ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.
Place a New Call While on a Call Video Call Options If your service plan supports this feature, you can The following camera options are available during a make another call while a call is in progress. video call: • 1.
Call Log Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent. 1.
Speed Dial Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default You can make a call using Speed dial. number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Keypad.
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Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap More options > Speed dial. 2. Tap 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4. Tap Remove. Calling Speed Dial...
Emergency Calls Call Emergency Services from a You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the Locked Screen phone’s cellular service status. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use Make an Emergency Call your phone to call for help in an emergency.
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Swipe Lock Screen Secure Lock Screens If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the You can make calls even if your phone has a secure call screen in a couple of ways. lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
Set Up and Access Voicemail Access Your Voicemail from Set up and configure your voicemail. Another Phone Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from another phone. You can set up your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone 1.
Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, Find new apps to download and install on your device. disable, or hide apps from view. • Play Store: Download new apps Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of from the Google Play store.
Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and > Settings > Applications > install. Application manager. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap All apps and choose Turned off.
Hide or Show Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: Show Hidden Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them More options > Create folder. 2. Tap back on the Apps list.
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App info: View information about option displays only if apps have been hidden. this app. • Galaxy Essentials: View and download Remove: Disable or uninstall the app. Samsung apps that are optimized for use with • Create folder: Create a new folder to Galaxy devices.
Google Apps Gmail Enjoy these apps from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit web-based email service. google.com to learn more. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Google Chrome Search not only the Internet, but also the Browse the Internet and bring your open apps and contents of your device.
Google+ Photos Chat with friends and family, post photos, Automatically backs up your photos and and see what others are sharing. videos to your Google Account. Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more Visit photos.google.com to learn more. about Google+ ™ Play Books Hangouts Find millions of free e-books and hundreds Meet friends and family online, share...
Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Find new apps, movies and TV shows, Google Play. You can stream them instantly music, books, magazines, and games in or download them for viewing when you are Google Play store.
Verizon Apps Cloud Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Back up and access your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content ® Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid between other devices. subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information.
My Verizon Mobile VZ Navigator View details and manage your Verizon Find, share, and navigate to millions of Wireless account. locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. VZ Protect Protect your device from digital threats, Setup Wizard...
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Audible Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Download audio books to enjoy on your phone. Visit audible.com to learn more. Amazon Shop at amazon.com ™ from your device. Flipboard Visit amazon.com to learn more. Access your personalized magazines.
Peel Smart Remote Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV View information on using your device’s models using your Samsung Galaxy device. basic features and settings. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as on and off functions, channel...
Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music ™ a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment.
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the calculator history: ► Tap Basic Operation History > Clear history. Use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, ►...
Calendar Share Events Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap an event or task to view it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 3.
Delete an Event or Task Calendar Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 2. Tap an event or task to view it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Switch cameras Record video Shortcuts Take a picture menu Shooting mode Camera Gallery settings Applications Camera and Video...
• Take Pictures Record video: Tap to record a video. • Take a picture: Tap to take a picture. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera or combine shots with Dual camera. • Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •...
Shooting Mode Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume Several visual effects are available. Some modes are key while the Camera is active. You can also set the not available when taking self-portraits.
• • Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos Low-light detection: Take brighter and clearer using the front and rear cameras at the same pictures without using the flash at night. • time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are Face detection: Detect faces in pictures for available.
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• • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher Save as flipped: Automatically save images as resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution flipped in the Gallery. videos take up more memory. This option is only available for the Front • Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for camera.
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• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound every time you capture an image. • The volume key: Use the Volume key as the camera key (to take pictures), the record key, or as a zoom key.
Clock Alarm The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an Alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: •...
• World Clock Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play The World clock lets you keep track of the current for the alarm. time in multiple cities around the globe. •...
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Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Contacts Manage Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts with a variety of your existing personal app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab. To accounts, including Google, Email, access your Contacts list: Facebook, and your Samsung account.
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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 >...
Link Contacts Delete Contacts When you have contacts from various sources, such You can delete a single contact or choose multiple as Gmail or Facebook, you may have multiple similar contacts to delete. entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link 1.
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.
• Groups Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap Save. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your Rename a Group family, for coworkers, or a team.
Send a Message or an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send a message or an email to members of Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all To add another Email account: your email accounts in one app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu > Manage accounts > Add account. To access Email: ►...
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Manage Multiple Email Accounts Create and Send an Email You can view email you receive for multiple accounts This section describes how to create and send an on the Combined view screen or you can view email email using the Email app. accounts individually.
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Email Settings 3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. • Attach to add files, images, audio, and These settings allow you to modify settings associated more to your email. with using the Email app. • More options for additional email 1.
Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal issued by the President cannot be disabled.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 3. Tap an album or folder, and then tap an image or video. • View Images and Videos When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left or right to view the next or previous Launching Gallery displays available folders.
Play Videos Edit Images 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. While viewing an image: 2. Tap a folder to open it. ► Tap More options: • 3. Tap a video to view it. Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture. •...
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• Tag Buddy Print: Print the image using a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and videos compatible with the device. with the date and time it was taken, and optionally •...
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Face Tags To use Face tags: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Face tags allow you to add a contact name to people 2. Tap an image to view it in full screen mode. in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter your •...
Delete Images and Videos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. More options > Delete, select 3. In a folder, tap images and videos, and then tap Done. – or – When viewing a single image or video, tap Delete.
Memo Manage Memos Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Tap a memo entry to open it, tap the content Compose a Memo of the memo to edit it, and then tap Save. •...
Browse Memos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. Search. 3. To search for a memo, tap Memo Options While browsing memo entries: ► Tap More options for the following options: •...
Message+ • This section describes how to create and Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, send a message using Message+. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song. Create and Send Messages • Emoticon to insert emoticons into your Use Message+ to send and receive messages with message.
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Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies Messages you exchange with another person are you by displaying the New message icon in the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Status bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
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Delete Messages Protect a Message from Deletion 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > You can lock a message so that it will not be Message+. deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 2. Tap a conversation to display it. 1.
Messages Learn how to send and receive different The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as messages using the Samsung Messages picture, video, and audio messages) to and from app on your device. other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service Types of Messages provider’s multimedia message service.
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• Create and Send Messages For the Group option, if the number of recipients is less than 10, all members in This section describes how to create and send a the group are added. You must delete any message using the Messages app. unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted 1.
View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, a new message To delete messages, follow these steps: icon is displayed on the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. To view the message: 2.
Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap More options > Settings. Applications Messages...
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Volume More options Change player Adjust volume Sound quality and effects Favorite Playback position Shuffle Repeat Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Applications...
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• • Volume: Adjust the volume. You can also set Time elapsed: Display the time elapsed for the volume with the Volume key on the side of the current song. device. • Shuffle: Shuffle songs in the current playlist. • More options: View more options.
• Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. play songs in the order they display in the list 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view Shuffle on to play songs in random your music files.
My Files • Access files stored on your device, including Documents: View document files. images, videos, songs, and sound clips. • Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps. • Download history: View all apps and files that To access My Files: have been downloaded to the device. 1.
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Local Storage My Files Options To view folder and files located on the device: On the main My Files screen: ► Tap Device storage. 1. Tap Search, and then enter search criteria. Storage usage to view memory information 2. Tap To view folders and files located on the memory card for your device and memory card (if installed).
• Group Options View as: Change the appearance of the files or folders. After selecting a group: • Sort by: Change the sort order of the files. 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the current screen.
File Options Zip: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option is displayed 1. Tap a folder to open it. only in Local Storage categories. A 2. Tap files to select them or tap More options > selected zip folder has the additional Select, select files, and then use one of these options of Extract and Extract to current functions:...
S Health Use S Health to plan, track, and manage 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Health. your health goals and activities, including 2. Read and accept the terms and conditions. exercise, sleep, and meals. 3. Set up your health profile and goals. Caution: The information gathered from this device, Before You Start Exercising S Health, or related software is not intended for use in...
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• You should also check with your doctor if you have You have a family history of heart disease before symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious age 55; disease, such as: • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; •...
S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for These settings allow you to modify settings associated searches and other operations. with using the S Voice app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change Volume players More options File name Playback position Time elapsed Video length Screen ratio Pop-up player Fast forward Rewind Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
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• Access the Video Player Volume: Adjust the volume. • More options: View more options. Use Video player to access and play videos stored on your device. • Video length: Display the total length of the video. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Use Pop-Up Player Change the Video Screen Size Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your You can change the size of the video during video video player into a pop-up window. The video playback. continues to play, and the pop-up window can be 1.
Voice Recorder • Record voice memos and notes. Conversation: The microphones are sensitive to sound from all directions and can distinguish up to eight sources of sound. Create a Voice Recording Sound sources can be muted during recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Manage Recordings For additional options: ► Tap More options. • To display a list of recordings: Select: Choose desired recordings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Sort by: Sort the list of recordings. Voice Recorder. • Filter by category: Filter entries by category. 2.
How to Use Settings Access Settings Settings Options • There are a couple of ways to access your device Some options use an On/Off button to turn the settings. option On or Off. • ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Search for Settings Customize Quick Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely setting, you can use the Search feature. to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a default list of 1.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as device calls and Wi-Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode There are a couple of ways to enable or disable Airplane mode.
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Status bar icons display your current Wi-Fi connection communication requires access to a wireless status: Access Point (AP). • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a wireless Access Point (AP), Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct connection Wi-Fi active displays in the Status bar.
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Wi-Fi Networks 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: network. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Security: Select a security option and enter your password.
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Sort by: Choose how detected Wi-Fi 4. Tap More options for options: networks are listed. • Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when networks. to disconnect from Wi-Fi. • Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct Smart network switch: Connect connection with a nearby device.
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Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator Status bar icons display your current Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections connection status: through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. • When your device is connected to another device 1.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications Bluetooth Status Indicator technology that connects your device Status bar icons display your current Bluetooth wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, connection status: such as headsets and hands-free car • When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth displays Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled in the Status bar.
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Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.
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Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Make Your Device Visible to Other Bluetooth Devices When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth again, you have to pair the devices. can find it in a scan and initiate pairing.
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Review Files Received Using Bluetooth When you receive files from another device using Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth > More options > Received files. Change Your Device’s Name Change the name others use when pairing with your device using Bluetooth.
Data Usage • Monitor how your data is being used, and Alert me about data usage: receive alerts when your mobile data usage reaches the set limits and restrictions to conserve it. warning amount you set by dragging the warning bar below on the chart. Manage Data Usage •...
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• Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. • Mobile networks: Display mobile network settings: Mobile data, Data Roaming, Network mode, and System select.
Advanced Calling Activate Wi-Fi Calling Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon. Wi-Fi Calling lets your device make and receive voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi internet connection when To upgrade to Advanced calling: your 4G coverage is weak or there is no cellular 1.
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To activate Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced calling > Activate Wi-Fi calling. 3. Enter a valid emergency address. This will be used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi. Once the address is saved successfully, Wi-Fi calling is turned on.
More Networks Download Booster More networks settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings Download booster improves download speed by using for your device. both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Nearby Device Scanning Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
• Mobile Networks Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Control your device’s access to networks and mobile • Network operators: Choose available and data service. You can view how your device connects preferred networks to mobile networks, and set restrictions to limit access. 1.
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Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices List Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Control whether devices connect to Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot. with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect 1.
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• Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Show password: Display your password instead of masking it. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting • Show advanced options: Access advanced settings. options, including Broadcast channel, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
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Tethering Your Device Virtual Private Networks (VPN) To connect your device to a computer using USB or Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks Bluetooth tethering: (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Note: You must set a secured screen before setting up a VPN.
Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data 2. Tap More networks > VPN. exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for features like 3.
Android Beam S Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to content to another NFC-capable device by holding the another NFC-capable device by holding the devices devices close together. You can beam browser pages, close together.
Nearby Devices Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, application you want to use for making purchases on Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. your device. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can 1.
Screen Mirroring MirrorLink Share your device’s screen with another device. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap connection. 2. Tap More networks > Screen mirroring. • Note: To use this feature, your car system must support Available devices are listed.
Sound and Notification Sound Mode Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and You can switch between sound modes, while other interactions. preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Adjust the Volume 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Vibration Intensity Ringtones Set the vibration intensity of 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. 2.
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Notification Ringtone Other Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new Set various other sound options. messages and event reminders. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Do Not Disturb Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize which notifications are You can set your phone to silence all calls and alerts allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. except for times you schedule. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Application Notifications Notification Access To set whether application notifications are displayed: Prevent applications from reading notifications. Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Sound and notification > Application 2. Tap Sound and notification >...
Display Change the Font Style and Size Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. Adjust the Screen Brightness 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Smart Stay Screen Mode Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. does not time out as long as you are facing the You can choose to have the device automatically screen.
• Auto Adjust Screen Tone Google Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account. Tap Settings for ™ Your device analyzes the images displayed on the options. screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. conserve battery power.
Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on. 150 Settings Display...
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 > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
Lock Screen • Choose a method for unlocking your screen. Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. Different Screen Locks have different levels • Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition of security and options. to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security.
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• 5. Choose a screen lock option: Auto factory reset: Reset the phone to its factory settings and delete all data if the Swipe Only • phone you attempt to unlock the phone Phone shortcut: Display a phone shortcut on incorrectly 10 times.
Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see “Multi Window” on page 28. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap On/Off to enable. The following option is available: •...
Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons 2. The following options are available: • display on the Notification panel. Brightness adjustment: Adjust the screen brightness and volume from the Notification You can also customize which apps display panel. • on the Recommended applications menu Related apps: Show selected apps on the on the Notification panel when you perform Notification panel after certain actions, such...
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Related Apps When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as Music player or Google Play Music. To customize which shortcuts display on the Related apps menu: 1.
Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that is displayed on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To activate the Toolbox: Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. 4. Tap Edit to choose up to five apps to display in Toolbox.
One-Handed Operation Adjust the screen size and layout for easy control of your device with one hand. To enable One-handed operation features: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap One-handed operation. 3. Tap On/Off to turn it on or off. •...
Storage • View the device memory and usage. Mount, Apps: The amount of storage used by the apps. unmount, or format an optional memory card • Pictures, videos: The amount of storage (not included). space currently being used by pictures and videos.
To increase available memory: Mount a Memory Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 2. Tap Storage > Internal storage. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all card without removing it from the device, you have to apps.
Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should backup your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Battery Apps and System Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application and system process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Power Saving • Conserve battery power by automatically Ultra power saving mode: Save battery power by applying a simplified grayscale adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the theme to your Home screen and limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power number of usable apps.
Application Settings Manage settings for applications on your 4. Tap More for the following options: • device. Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. • Application Manager Options App permissions: Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to device.
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• Manage Apps Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. You can view and update information about an • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a application, including memory usage, default settings, certain category of apps. and permissions. •...
Default Applications Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available If you have multiple applications of the same type, in one convenient location. such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout To disable Easy mode: and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout 1. From a Home screen, tap Easy settings. has larger text and icons, making for a more 2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode. straightforward visual experience.
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, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode. Set Up Private Mode Apps >...
Location Locating Mode Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. turned on for full functionality. 2. Tap Location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Improve Accuracy Recent Location Requests You can improve location accuracy by using other Apps that have requested your location are listed connections to determine your location. under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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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. 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Location services on. 4.
Security Encryption Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the Phone Administration data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
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• Find My Mobile Go to website: Launch the Find My Mobile website. Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your • Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be account to stop anyone from reactivating your deleted remotely.
Security Update Service Credential Storage Automatically receive security updates. Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 2.
• Advanced Security Smart Lock: Set your device to stay unlocked when you have trusted devices connected or Protect your device with these advanced security when it’s in a trusted place. options. To view Smart Lock, set up a secured 1.
Fingerprint Register a Fingerprint Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password is also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. You can also use your fingerprint to verify 1.
Additional Settings Rename a Fingerprint: ► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Edit. 2. Tap Fingerprint for options. • Screen lock: Change your Screen lock Delete a Fingerprint: and access Screen lock settings. For more ► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap information, see “Lock Screen”...
Language and Input Default Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. Select your default keyboard or input method. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Default. Set the default language on your device. 3.
Samsung Keyboard 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. 2.
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• Google Voice Typing Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google you to use voice input while not connected to voice typing. the network. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Text-To-Speech Options Read New Notifications Aloud Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is Set the device to read new notifications aloud for used for various accessibility features, such as Voice incoming calls, messages, and emails, as well as Assistant. For more information, see “Accessibility”...
Backup and Reset Personal Data Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory Restore your device to its default settings. defaults. Reset Settings Backup and Restore You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
Reset Network Settings This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth system and application data and settings, downloaded settings with Reset network settings. applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, 1.
Motions and Gestures • Control certain device actions by picking up Mute/pause: Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. the device and by touching the screen with • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the palm of your hand or turning over the the screen when you sweep your hand left or device.
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. Settings Air View...
Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, Ensure that the information on your device is updated and social networking accounts. with any information that changes in your accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, To remove an account from your device: you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. the same type.
Date and Time • By default, your device receives date and Automatic time zone: Receive the time zone from the wireless network. time information from the wireless network. • Select time zone: Choose your local time When you are outside network coverage, you zone (only available when the Automatic time zone setting is disabled).
Accessibility • Accessibility services are special features Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy. that make using the device easier for those • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter with certain physical disabilities. selection instead of double tapping.
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• • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors Sound balance: Use the slider to set the left from white text on a black background to black and right balance when using a stereo device. • text on a white background. Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to •...
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More settings • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key three times in quick succession. • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap.
Safety Assistance Geo News Receive real-time information about emergencies and severe weather conditions. Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your location You can also enable Emergency mode: a during emergencies. power-conserving mode that restricts certain 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Send Help Messages Manage Emergency Contacts Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you Select contacts or create new ones to be your are in an emergency situation. emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. To enable this feature: 1.
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices (not included).
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
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 more. Settings Help...
About Phone View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About phone, and then tap items for more details: • Icon glossary: View information about the notifications and status icons.
System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap System updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...
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