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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: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Special Features Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . - Page 3 Samsung Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Page 4 Sounds and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Display .
- Page 5 Samsung Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Page 7: Special Features
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Page 8: Side Speaker
Side Speaker This device features the speaker on the side of the device. Speaker Special Features... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. -
Page 10: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time. -
Page 11: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover This section helps you to assemble your device. off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to the Power button) may cause damage. Remove the Back Cover 1. -
Page 12: Install The Sim Card
Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it. -
Page 13: Install The Battery
Install the Battery ► Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold contacts facing down. The battery is installed in the back of the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 2. -
Page 14: Replace The Back Cover
Replace the Back Cover Charge the Battery The back cover should be replaced before using Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard the device. Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the 1. -
Page 15: When To Charge The Battery
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries When the battery level becomes too low, the device approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are automatically turns off. designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using For a quick check of your battery level: other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage. -
Page 16: Start Using Your Device
To turn the device on: check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Samsung-approved cable. turns on. If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign •... -
Page 17: Set Up Your Device
Lock or Unlock Your Device Restart the Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your If your device stops responding to taps or finger device. gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. -
Page 18: Google Account
Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. descriptions of items on the screen to improve 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts. accessibility. 3. Tap Add account > Google. Google Account Factory Reset Protection Your new device uses your Google Account to fully ™... - Page 19 – or – Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security Accounts settings.
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Page 20: Add An Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and accounts in one app. more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ When you turn on your device for the first time, set Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com. -
Page 21: Learn About Your Device
Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard. -
Page 22: Front View
Front View Microphone Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensors Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key Learn About Your Device... - Page 23 Proximity sensor Volume keys • • Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, or functionality when the device is in close notifications. proximity to the human body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take Turns the screen back on and enables touch a photo.
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Page 24: Back View
Back View Rear camera Speaker Flash Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Learn About Your Device... -
Page 25: Home Screen
Home Screen Status bar App shortcuts Home screen indicator Learn About Your Device... -
Page 26: Status Icons
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full 4G LTE active ™... -
Page 27: Notification Icons
Notification Icons Missed call New message Call in progress File download in progress Call on hold File upload in progress New email GPS active New Gmail App updates available New voicemail App updates complete Learn About Your Device... - Page 28 Notifications Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Learn About Your Device...
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Page 29: Quick Settings
View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Home screen. provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. - Page 30 Customize Your Home Screen Wallpapers and Themes Set visual themes for all system screens and icons Screens on your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite Your device comes with multiple Home screens to picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
- Page 31 Screen Grid To add a widget to a Home screen: Change the number of icons that can be placed on each 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions. 2. Tap Widgets. 1.
- Page 32 App Shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and release it.
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Page 33: Create A Folder
Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen. -
Page 34: Navigation
Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. • Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. -
Page 35: Pinch And Spread
Drag Common Options Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. More options: Tap to view more menu options for •... -
Page 36: Entering Text
Entering Text Special Keys Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Use the Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice ™ Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. - Page 37 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options. Languages and types: Set the keyboard type • and choose which languages are available on the keyboard.
- Page 38 Configure Google Voice Typing Offline speech recognition: Download and • install speech recognition engines, allowing you To customize Google voice typing: to use voice input while not connected to the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. network. 2.
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Page 39: Multi Window
Multi Window Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the Multitask by using multiple applications at the window border for options. same time. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. ™ Close app: Close the selected app. Learn About Your Device... -
Page 40: Enable Multi Window
Enable Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view. Only applications that support 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Multi window have the Multi window icon. 2. Tap Advanced features > Multi window. 1. -
Page 41: Emergency Mode
Emergency Mode 2. Tap Emergency mode. When accessing for the first time, read the • Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining Terms and conditions. If you accept them, tap power when you are in an emergency situation. Checkbox, and then tap Agree. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 3. - Page 42 Use Emergency Mode Features Estimated usage time remaining: Display • estimated standby time that can be reached based While in Emergency mode, your device conserves on current battery charge and usage. power. The following apps and features are available on Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone •...
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Page 43: Apps
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. -
Page 44: Using Apps
• apps from view. Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. Access Apps Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps • that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. You can access and launch all applications from the Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps Apps list. - Page 45 To uninstall or disable an app: To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More options > Edit. 2. Tap More options > Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display 2.
- Page 46 Use Folders To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps launch it. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To delete a folder: More options >...
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Page 47: Applications Settings
Applications Settings 4. Tap More options for the following options: Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or • You can download and install new applications on your name. device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Default apps: Choose or change apps that are •... - Page 48 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the • about the application. The following options are app for access to your device’s information. displayed: Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...
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Page 49: Calculator
Calculator View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap History. Basic Operation To return to the calculator, tap Keypad. •... -
Page 50: Calendar
Calendar Calendar View To choose a calendar view: Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Add Calendars 2. Tap View, and then tap an option: Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. Year: Display all twelve months of this year. •... -
Page 51: Create An Event
Create an Event Delete an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. -
Page 52: Delete A Task
Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 53: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Beauty Settings Gallery Take a picture Flash Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Apps... -
Page 54: Take Pictures
Camera Shortcut To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you • tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the twice. brightness. - Page 55 Record Videos 2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the Record high-quality videos using your phone. modes are available for. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. Rear camera •...
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Page 56: Camera Settings
Front camera Rear camera • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher effects, such as an airbrushed effect. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. Common Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a Video size: Select a resolution. - Page 57 Ways to take pictures: Storage location: Select the memory location • • for storage. This option only appears if an Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take optional memory card (not included) is installed. selfies. Volume key function: Use the Volume key •...
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Page 58: Clock
Clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or 2. - Page 59 World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to • play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses •...
- Page 60 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a 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 >...
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Page 61: Contacts
Contacts Choose a storage account for the contact. You • can store the contact on the device or sync it Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts with an account. app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your Contact photo to assign a picture to the •... -
Page 62: Share A Contact
Edit a Contact Share a Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap the contact’s list of information. - Page 63 Export Contacts To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap manually back them up to an optional installed SD card Details.
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Page 64: Delete Contacts
Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can delete a single contact or choose multiple accessible from other apps. Favorites display together contacts to delete. on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. 1. - Page 65 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 Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group family, for coworkers, or a team.
- Page 66 Edit a Group Send an Email to a Group You can rename a contact group. You can send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Page 67: Delete A Group
Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap More options > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups. -
Page 68: Email
To access Email: tap Done. The contact is displayed in the ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > recipients field. Samsung folder > Email. Show additional fields to add Cc and • Bcc fields. Create and Send an Email 4. - Page 69 Combined inbox screen or you can view email ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > accounts individually. Samsung folder > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
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Page 70: Email Settings
To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. -
Page 71: Galaxy Apps
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►... -
Page 72: Gallery
Gallery 4. When viewing a picture: Swipe left or right to view the next or previous • View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. picture. • Favorite to mark the picture as a View Pictures favorite, and then access it from the Favorites album. -
Page 73: Play Video
Edit Pictures 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play video to play the video. You can edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Edit Video 2. Tap a picture to view it. You can trim segments of a video. -
Page 74: Share Pictures And Videos
Share Pictures and Videos Direct Share You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. Share content with specific people directly using the sharing panel from within any app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 75: Take A Screenshot
Delete Pictures and Videos Take a Screenshot You can delete pictures and videos stored on your Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically device. create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 76: Google Apps
Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ Enjoy these apps from Google. files. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > to learn more. Drive. Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about Chrome Google Drive ™... - Page 77 Gmail Maps Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based Find your current location and get directions and other email service. location-based information. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Gmail.
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Page 78: Play Music
Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can stream them instantly or download them magazines, and games in Google Play store. for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. ►... -
Page 79: Internet
Access the Internet currently open. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > View a Web Site Samsung folder > Internet. To view a web site: Command Keys ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and The following command keys are available: then tap Go on the keyboard. - Page 80 Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. that you can access it quickly. To open a new tab: To bookmark the current web page: ►...
- Page 81 Bookmarks > Saved pages. To enable Secret mode: 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. View History 2. Tap Tabs. To view a list of recently visited web pages: 3.
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Page 82: Internet Settings
To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 83: Messages
Learn how to send and receive different messages video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may using the Samsung Messages app on your device. need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service. -
Page 84: Create And Send Messages
Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your • This section describes how to create and send a message. message using the Messages app. • Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon 1. -
Page 85: Send Sos Messages
Send SOS Messages View New Messages Send a message with your location to designated When you receive a new message, New message contacts when you are in an emergency situation. appears on the Status bar. To enable SOS messages: To view the message: 1. -
Page 86: Delete Messages
Delete Messages Messages Settings To delete messages, follow these steps: Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. - Page 87 There are three types of Emergency alerts: Alerts issued by the President • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life • (extreme and severe) AMBER alerts (missing child alert) • Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts. Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.
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Page 88: My Files
To view files in My Files: Documents: View document files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. Downloads: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. - Page 89 My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder. More options: Tap for the following options: •...
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Page 90: Phone
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Page 91: Make A Call
Make a Call From Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded You can make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. Using the Dialer 1. -
Page 92: Decline With Message
Answer a Call Decline with Message ► On the incoming call screen, drag Send message When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s upward and select a message. phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the Contacts list. - Page 93 While on a Call To return to the call screen: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification Adjust the Call Volume panel, and then tap Call notification. ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the To end a call from any application: volume.
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Page 94: Call Log
Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. 1. -
Page 95: Speed Dial
Block a Number Create a Speed Dial By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. - Page 96 Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial You can make a call using Speed dial. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
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Page 97: Access Voicemail
Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if For information on setting up voicemail, see the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone "Set Up Your Voicemail" on page 14. to call for help in an emergency. -
Page 98: Video Calls
From Another Phone 2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the call is answered: You can access your voicemail from another phone. Swap to switch between the two calls. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone • number. - Page 99 Wi-Fi Calling 5. Tap More options to view a tutorial or top questions about Wi-Fi Calling. You can make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your wireless service provider. Please contact Phone Settings your wireless service provider for details on cost and To access settings:...
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Page 100: Samsung Gear
Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Gear. Apps... -
Page 101: Samsung Notes
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung Notes. Compose a Note 2. Tap a note to view it. You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung Notes. -
Page 102: Notes Options
2. While browsing notes, tap More options for the following options: Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. List/Grid view: Switch between List view and • Grid view. Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes • app. Apps... -
Page 103: Samsung
Samsung+ Secure Folder Get live help, discover new features, and unlock Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. promotions for your Samsung device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 104: T-Mobile Apps
T-Mobile Apps Mobile HotSpot Use your device as a mobile hotspot, sharing data with Enjoy these apps from T-Mobile. other devices through a Wi-Fi connection. Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 105: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features. -
Page 106: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. -
Page 107: Connections
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices. -
Page 108: Wi-Fi
Wi‑Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local manually. Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. - Page 109 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi • connect to your target wireless Access Point. networks. WPS push button: Set up a connection to a • Wi‑Fi Options WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
- Page 110 Wi‑Fi Direct Send and Receive Data with Wi‑Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi network.
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Page 111: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth that connects your device wirelessly to a number of compatible devices. - Page 112 Share Data with Bluetooth 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your Your device automatically tries to pair with the • phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device. target device.
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Page 113: Unpair From A Bluetooth Device
Connect with a Bluetooth Device Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two have hands-free conversations using a compatible devices no longer recognize each other. To connect Bluetooth headset or car kit. -
Page 114: Data Usage
Data Usage Turn Mobile Data On or Off Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone. Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. - Page 115 Create an Alert for Mobile Data Additional Mobile Data Usage Usage Options Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning Configure more options for mobile data usage. amount you set. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1.
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Page 116: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Mobile Hotspot Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use networks and turns off connectivity features, such as your device’s Internet connection. phone calls and Wi-Fi. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service While in Airplane mode, you can use other features account in order to use Mobile hotspot. - Page 117 Connect a Device to Your Change the Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to You can change your Mobile hotspot password. Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
- Page 118 Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the settings. Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges.
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Page 119: Tethering
Mobile Networks Show advanced options: Access advanced • options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Mobile hotspot. data service. Tethering 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. -
Page 120: Location
Location 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile • one or more location services be turned on for full networks. functionality. Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks •... -
Page 121: Location Services
Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed under Google Location History stores and uses your device’s ™ Recent location requests. most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results 1. -
Page 122: Nearby Device Scanning
Nearby Device Scanning Printing Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them Print images and documents to Samsung printers and up easily. You receive a notification when there are other compatible printers (not included). available devices to connect to. This function uses 1. - Page 123 Set Up and Manage a VPN 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. – or – Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN connection to your device. Tap Delete to delete the VPN. To add a VPN: Connect to or Disconnect from 1.
- Page 124 To disconnect from a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect. Settings...
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Page 125: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. -
Page 126: Sound Mode
Sound Mode Easy Mute You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or the individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. -
Page 127: Volume
Vibration Pattern Set the Volume Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your Set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by own pattern. pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 128: Ringtone
Ringtone Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. changing this setting. -
Page 129: Notification Sounds
Notification Sounds Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new This setting allows you to block all notifications and messages and event reminders. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1. -
Page 130: System Sounds
Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you • unlock the screen. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the • Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. Settings... -
Page 131: Sound Quality And Effects
Sound Quality and 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: Effects Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround • sound. You can enable sound effects when connected to • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a a headset. Sound effects are only available when tube amplifier. -
Page 132: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. -
Page 133: Block App Notifications
Block App Notifications 3. Tap an app, and select an option: Allow notifications: Receive notifications from • Block notifications for apps. this app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, and block previews in pop-ups. -
Page 134: Display
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Page 135: Screen Brightness
Screen Brightness Screen Zoom and Font Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings You can set the screen zoom level and font size and or personal preference. You may also want to adjust style. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 136: Home Screen
Home Screen To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Customize your Home screen by adding application 2. Tap Display > Easy mode. shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. 3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. To customize Home screen: When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe •... -
Page 137: Icon Frames
Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Configure display options for the Status bar. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 138: Screen Saver
Screen Saver 5. Tap More options for additional options: Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. • Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while • Set when to use: Set when your device can go charging. -
Page 139: Wallpapers And Themes
Wallpapers and Themes You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons. -
Page 140: Wallpapers
Wallpapers Themes Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose screens, wallpapers, and app icons. from preloaded wallpapers. 1. -
Page 141: Device Maintenance
Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. -
Page 142: Quick Optimization
Quick Optimization 2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: Battery usage: View details of battery usage by • The quick optimization feature improves device item. performance through the following actions: • Power saving mode: Extend battery life by • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power selecting a power saving mode level. -
Page 143: Storage
Storage To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. or format an optional memory card (not included). 3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts. Device Memory Memory Card (SD Card) View and manage the memory used by the device. -
Page 144: Remove A Memory Card
Mount a Memory Card 3. Tap More options > Storage settings. When you install an optional memory card, it is 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then automatically mounted (connected to the device) and tap Unmount. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 5. -
Page 145: Memory
Memory Language and Input Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure your device’s language and input settings. background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. Change the Device Language 1. - Page 146 Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. 2. Tap General management > Language and input. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is •...
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Page 147: Pointer Speed
Pointer Speed Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the • text is spoken to the default setting. Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is • trackpad (not included). spoken to the default setting. -
Page 148: Date And Time
Date and Time Use 24‑hour format: Set the format for • displaying time. By default, your device receives date and time Reset information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date Reset device and network settings. You can also reset and time information manually using the date and time your device to its factory defaults. -
Page 149: Factory Data Reset
Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. settings with Reset network settings. -
Page 150: Collect Diagnostics
Collect Diagnostics Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting. transferred to your storage area. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. -
Page 151: Software Update
Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Software update for the following options: Download updates manually: Check for • software updates. Scheduled software updates: Set a time to •... -
Page 152: Lock Screen And Security
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. -
Page 153: Set A Screen Lock
Set a Screen Lock 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: It is recommended that you secure your device using Show content • a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock • Hide content type. -
Page 154: Find My Mobile
Send last location: Allow your phone to send its • deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung last location to the Find My Mobile server before account and enable Google location service to use it is turned off. -
Page 155: Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to optional memory card (not included) when you first use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for access it after powering on your device. -
Page 156: Set Up Sim Card Lock
Wi-Fi network. Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send Display password characters briefly as you type them. • security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings >... -
Page 157: Device Administration
Device Administration 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security Manage your device administrators and application settings for the following Credential storage installation privileges. options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 158: Knox Active Protection
Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Perform selected actions when • trusted devices are connected. Get extra protection against malicious attacks. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 159: Accounts
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. -
Page 160: Samsung Cloud
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and categories. If a Samsung account has not been added, tap • Start and follow the prompts. Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved pages, and opened tabs from your browser. -
Page 161: Add An Account
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Settings: Limit syncing data from your Add account. Samsung account to only when the device is 3. Tap one of the account types. connected to a Wi-Fi network. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site set up the account. -
Page 162: Synchronize Accounts
Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, types of accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 163: Backup And Restore
Backup settings: Enable back up of your phone • Remove account. log, messages, and more through your Samsung Backup and Restore account. Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore • Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. your backup data. Settings... -
Page 164: Google Settings
Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Customize Google 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for To customize your Google settings: options: 1. - Page 165 Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect • with nearby devices. Search & Now: Configure your Google search • settings and Google Now settings. ™ Set up nearby device: Set up another device • using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Settings...
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Page 166: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com. -
Page 167: Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device. High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the • Samsung keyboard and change its colors to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. increase the contrast between the keys and the 2. -
Page 168: Hearing
Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles • • from white text on a black background to black with multimedia files when available. text on a white background. Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with •... -
Page 169: More Accessibility Settings
More Accessibility Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for • this action. Settings Click after pointer stops: If you use a mouse • with your device, tap On/Off to enable To set more accessibility settings: this option, which causes your device to 1. -
Page 170: Accessibility Services
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. Accessibility Services Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services. -
Page 171: Other Settings
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. -
Page 172: About Device
Status: View the status of the battery, network, • and other information about your device. Legal information: View legal notices and other • legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. Device name: View and change your device’s • name. Additional device information includes the •... -
Page 173: Getting Help
Getting Help Additional resources for your device. -
Page 174: Videos
Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com/ Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy/ Samsung Support samsung.com/us/support Getting Help... -
Page 175: Legal
Legal View legal information for your device. -
Page 176: Legal Information
• calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP • the applicable information. For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to Tablet: the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Conditions, included with the Product. -
Page 177: Intellectual Property
Health & Safety Information are also available on the You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you location depends on the device, and is usually in the agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) “About device”... - Page 178 Product. Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express...
- Page 179 Samsung Knox 85 Challenger Road Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is Ridgefield Park, a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with New Jersey 07660 enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) required.
- Page 180 Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files. Screen images are simulated.