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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: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3: Open Source Software

    MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 4 Samsung KNOX Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for ™ a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [061616]...
  • Page 5 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 6: Legal Information

    Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase.
  • Page 7 Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ..............1 Front View ....................2 Back View ....................4 Assemble Your Device ................6 Set Up Your Device ................15 Set Up Accounts ................... 18 Know Your Device ............21 Home Screen ..................22 Status Bar ....................29 Navigation .....................
  • Page 9 Emergency Mode ................. 52 Calling ................55 Phone Screen ..................56 Make and Answer Calls ...............59 Speed Dial .....................66 Emergency Calls ...................68 Set Up and Access Voicemail .............70 Applications ..............72 Apps List ....................73 Google Apps ..................80 TracFone Apps ..................85 Additional Apps ..................86 Calculator ....................88 Calendar ....................
  • Page 10 Gallery ....................122 Internet ....................129 Memo ....................135 Messages ..................... 138 Music Player ..................144 My Files ....................147 S Health ....................152 S Voice ....................155 Video Player ..................157 Voice Recorder ..................161 Settings ................164 How to Use Settings ................165 Wi‑Fi ......................
  • Page 11 More Networks ..................184 NFC Settings ..................188 Nearby Devices ..................191 Printing ....................192 Screen Mirroring ................. 193 Sound and Notification ..............194 Display ....................202 Wallpaper Settings ................208 Lock Screen ..................209 Multi Window Settings ............... 212 Notification Panel Settings ............... 213 Toolbox ....................
  • Page 12 Accounts ....................229 Google ....................232 Backup and Reset ................234 Language and Input ................237 Date and Time ..................243 Safety Assistance ................244 Accessories ..................247 Battery ....................248 Power Saving ..................249 Storage ....................250 Security ....................254 Help ..................... 260 About Phone ..................261 Application Manager ................262 Default Applications................265 Application Settings ................266...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 14: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent Back Home key/ Finger scanner Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 15 Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects near the device. • Front camera: Take self‑portraits and record videos of yourself. • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart it, or • for quick access to Airplane and Emergency modes. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
  • Page 16: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Infrared transmitter Rear camera Heart rate sensor Flash Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 17 Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. • Infrared transmitter: Control external devices using infrared light. • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using your fingertip • when using the S Health app.
  • Page 18: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device. 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
  • Page 19: Replace The Sim Card

    Replace the SIM Card Your device comes with the SIM card already installed. 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 20: Install A Memory Card

    Install a Memory Card You can install an optional microSD , microSDHC , or microSDHX ™ ™ ™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
  • Page 21: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery To install the battery: 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery. Getting Started Assemble Your Device...
  • Page 22: Replace The Back Cover

    Replace the Back Cover To replace the back cover: 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal. Getting Started Assemble Your Device...
  • Page 23: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system. Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (meets requirements of classification IP67 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code];...
  • Page 24: Charge The Battery

    Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to water • over 1.0 meters deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
  • Page 25 Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge your device.
  • Page 26: When To Charge The Battery

    2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet. 3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete. Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
  • Page 27: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. Turn the Device On To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. Turn the Device Off To turn the device off: 1.
  • Page 28: Secure Your Device

    Initial Set Up The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi ® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
  • Page 29 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” on page 209. To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen.
  • Page 30: Set Up Accounts

    When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 229.
  • Page 31: Google Account

    Google Account Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android ™ ™ features, including Gmail , Google Hangouts , and the Google Play ™ ™ ™ store. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account.
  • Page 32 Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature.
  • Page 33: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn about 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. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus.
  • Page 34: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 35 Home Screen Features • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page 29. • App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. • Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications. •...
  • Page 36 Manage Home Screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
  • Page 37 Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize. For more information, see “Wallpaper Settings” on page 208. To access Wallpaper settings: ►...
  • Page 38: App Shortcuts

    Remove a Widget You can remove a widget that you added to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it. 2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
  • Page 39: Create A Folder

    Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut. 2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and release. •...
  • Page 40 Use Folders • To open a folder and access the shortcuts inside, tap it. • To add app shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the app shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release. • To change the folder’s color scheme, tap  Palette.
  • Page 41: Status Bar

    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: Battery is fully charged. Battery low: Battery is low.
  • Page 42: Status Icons

    Status Icons Network not available: No wireless network is available. Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active. Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available. NFC enabled: NFC (Near Field Communication) is enabled. Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. Call in progress: A call is in progress. Call on hold: A call is on hold.
  • Page 43 Notification Icons New voicemail: New voicemail message has been received. New message: New text or multimedia message has arrived. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal.
  • Page 44: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device. Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. •...
  • Page 45: Pinch And Spread

    Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Swipe the screen to unlock the device. • Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options. Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. •...
  • Page 46 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
  • Page 47: Notification Panel

    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 S Finder Quick connect Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
  • Page 48 Notification Panel Features • Settings: Display the Settings screen. • View all: See all available Quick settings. • Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily. • Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. • Notification card: View details about a notification. •...
  • Page 49 View the Notification Panel You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • To open an item, tap it. •...
  • Page 50: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings To customize the Notification panel: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Notification panel. For more information, see “Notification Panel Settings” on page 213. S Finder Search your device for apps, contacts, messages, email, files, settings, and more.
  • Page 51: Quick Connect

    Quick Connect Search for nearby devices automatically to connect to them quickly and easily. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically scans for compatible devices. • Tap Refresh to manually scan. 3.
  • Page 52: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
  • Page 53 Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. Note: Multi window is not available for all apps. 1.
  • Page 54 The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. ► Touch and hold  Back to display the Multi window tray, and then drag apps to the windows.
  • Page 55 Window Controls  Window controls in the middle of the window border. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature. Maximize window: Open the selected app window in full screen view.
  • Page 56 Customize Multi Window You can customize Multi window to suit your preferences. Create a Window Group If you use certain apps together in Multi window often, you can create a window group to quickly display the two apps in Multi window. The window group is stored in the Multi window tray, so you can choose it any time to display the two apps.
  • Page 57 Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray. 1. Touch and hold  Back to display the Multi window tray. 2. Tap Tray controls > Edit for options: •...
  • Page 58: Enter Text

    Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text Options Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 59: Special Keys

    Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice typing. ™ Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text. Clipboard: Access the clipboard. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. Keyboard layout: Change the layout of the keyboard.
  • Page 60: Predictive Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard” on page 238. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 61 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.
  • Page 62 Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options. For more information, see “Google Voice Typing” on page 240. Use Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus (not included) from letter to letter, lifting your finger or stylus between words.
  • Page 63 Enable Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap Select keyboard. 3. Tap Swype. Configure Swype To customize Swype: 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >...
  • Page 64: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. Emergency mode saves battery power by: • Changing the color of the screen to grayscale. • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. •...
  • Page 65 Activate Emergency Mode To activate Emergency mode: 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options screen. 2. Tap Emergency mode. • When accessing for the first time, read the Terms and conditions. If you accept them, tap the Checkbox, and then tap Agree.
  • Page 66 • Add: Add other available apps. Chrome: Browse the Internet with Google Chrome ™ Maps: Launch Google Maps ™ • Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge remaining. • Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage. •...
  • Page 67: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
  • Page 68: Phone Screen

    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 Calling Phone Screen...
  • Page 69: Phone Features

    Phone Features • More options: Access Speed dial and Call settings. • Delete: Delete the numbers entered. • Call: Make a call. • Voice command: Say the number you want to dial. • Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. •...
  • Page 70: Display Your Phone Number

    Display Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > About phone > Status. • Your phone number is displayed in the My phone number field. Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ►...
  • Page 71: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Make a Call You can make a call from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Phone.
  • Page 72: Answer A Call

    Dial a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2.
  • Page 73: End A Call

    If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. ► On the incoming call pop-up screen: • Answer to answer the call. • Reject to reject the call and send it to your voicemail. •...
  • Page 74: Options During A Call

    To return to the call screen: ► Tap Reactivate to return to the call screen. To end a call from any application: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap End call. Options During a Call Your phone provides several options that you can use during a call.
  • Page 75: Call Waiting

    Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call. 2. Dial the new number and tap Call.
  • Page 76: Call Log

    Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
  • Page 77 Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recent. 3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log. 4. Tap Delete. Add a Call to the Reject List By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail.
  • Page 78: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Create a Speed Dial You can assign 100 speed dial numbers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. •  Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2.
  • Page 79 Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can make a call using Speed dial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. •  Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. • If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold the last digit.
  • Page 80: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Make an Emergency Call You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call.
  • Page 81 Swipe Lock Screen If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways. 1. Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then tap Phone. 2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Call.
  • Page 82: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap  Phone, and then touch and hold the   1 key. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.
  • Page 83 Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting. 2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using. 3.
  • Page 84: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 85: Apps List

    Apps List The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see “Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen” on page 26. Access Apps You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list.
  • Page 86 View Your Downloaded Apps You can view all of the apps you have downloaded and installed on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Downloaded apps. Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. •...
  • Page 87: Organize Your Apps

    To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. 2. Tap All apps and choose Turned off, and then tap the app you want to enable. 3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the Apps list. Organize Your Apps The Apps shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
  • Page 88 Use Folders to Organize Apps You can organize Apps in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Create folder. 3. Enter a folder name. 4. Tap Add application, select apps to include in the folder, and then tap Done.
  • Page 89 Hide Apps from View You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any apps you do not want to see on the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Hide apps. 3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap Done. Show Hidden Apps You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them back on the Apps list.
  • Page 90 Apps List Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options for these options: • Edit: Touch and hold an app shortcut then drag it to: Create page: Add a new page to the Apps list and move the app to that page.
  • Page 91 • Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps list. • Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps. This option is displayed only if apps have been disabled. • Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. This option is displayed only if apps have been hidden. •...
  • Page 92: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn more about Chrome ™...
  • Page 93: Google Now

    Google Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Google Now Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Visit google.com/search/about/learn-more/now to learn more.
  • Page 94: Play Books

    Maps Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Google Maps. For more information, see “Location Settings” on page 180. Photos Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account.
  • Page 95: Play Games

    Play Games Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.
  • Page 96: Play Newsstand

    Play Newsstand Subscribe to your favorite magazines to read on your device at your leisure. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
  • Page 97: Tracfone Apps

    TracFone Apps Enjoy these apps from TracFone. My Account Downloader Access your current account information. Wi-Fi Utility Access free, high-speed data by automatically connecting to reputable Wi-Fi hotspots when available. Applications TracFone Apps...
  • Page 98: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Bloomberg+ Read Bloomberg+ weekly for all the content of the print edition of the magazine along with exclusive content and interactive features that enrich the reading experience.
  • Page 99: Peel Smart Remote

    Peel Smart Remote Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as on and off functions, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know.
  • Page 100: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4.
  • Page 101: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions You can perform additional functions on your calculator. To clear the calculator history: ► Tap History > Clear history. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and then tap  Copy.
  • Page 102: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap Menu, and then tap one of the following: • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year.
  • Page 103 Create an Event or Task You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap Add and use one of the following methods: • Add event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. •...
  • Page 104: Calendar Settings

    Delete an Event or Task You can delete events or tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap an event or task to view it. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm if prompted. To delete multiple events or tasks: 1.
  • Page 105: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Current shooting mode Switch cameras Record video Take a Quick picture settings Shooting mode More settings Gallery Applications Camera and Video...
  • Page 106: Camera Features

    Camera Features • Record video: Record a video. • Take a picture: Take a picture. • Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. • More settings: Change other camera settings. • Quick settings: Select camera settings or options.
  • Page 107: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera or combine shots with Dual camera. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera.
  • Page 108 Quick Settings Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. 2. Tap Settings to quickly change Camera settings. The available options vary by mode. 3. Touch and hold a settings icon and drag it to the left side of the screen.
  • Page 109: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. 2. Tap  Mode to view the following options. Each section indicates MODE which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for. •...
  • Page 110: Camera And Video Settings

    Camera and Video Settings Use Camera settings to configure the camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used.
  • Page 111 • Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview screen to take pictures. • Selective focus: Make objects stand out from the background. They must be within 1.5 feet from you, and at least 3 times this distance from the background. •...
  • Page 112 • Save as flipped: Automatically save images as flipped in the Gallery. This option is only available for the Front camera. • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. • Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or videos after taking them.
  • Page 113 • Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures with voice commands. • Help: View information on using the camera. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Applications Camera and Video...
  • Page 114: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. •...
  • Page 115: Create An Alarm

    Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
  • Page 116: Delete An Alarm

    • Smart alarm: When on, the alarm starts playing a tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increases in volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to use with smart alarm. Available when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
  • Page 117 To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. Tap Add city and tap a city. 2. Repeat to add more cities. To remove a city from the main World clock screen: 1. Tap  More options > Delete. 2. Tap a city entry, and then tap Done. Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second.
  • Page 118 Timer The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Timer. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
  • Page 119: Contacts

    Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Accounts” on page 229. Manage Contacts Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab.
  • Page 120: Add A Contact

    Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account.
  • Page 121: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap  Edit.
  • Page 122: Link Contacts

    Link Contacts When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it. 3.
  • Page 123: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts or tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts.
  • Page 124: Remove Contacts From Favorites

    Remove Contacts from Favorites To remove one or more contacts from favorites list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap  Remove from Favorites (the star dims  ). Create a Shortcut to a Favorite You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the Home screen, to access their information directly from the Home screen.
  • Page 125: Create A Group

    Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Create a Group To create a group: 1.
  • Page 126: Rename A Group

    Rename a Group To rename a group: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap  Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap  More options > Edit group and enter a new name. 4. Tap Save. Add Contacts to a Group To add contacts to a group: 1.
  • Page 127 5. Tap contacts in the list to choose as recipients. 6. Type your message and tap Send. Send an Email to a Group To send an email to members of a group: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts.
  • Page 128: Delete A Group

    Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap  Groups. 3. Tap  More options > Delete group. 4. Tap groups to select them or tap the checkbox to select all, and then tap  Delete.
  • Page 129: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. Configure Email Accounts You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. 1.
  • Page 130 Note: To configure email account settings at any time, tap  More options > Settings. Tap the email account to display its settings. View Multiple Email Accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually. 1.
  • Page 131 Manage Your Inbox There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. • Refresh to update your email accounts. • Search to search for key words in your email inbox.
  • Page 132 Create and Send an Email This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email > Compose. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap  Add recipient to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups.
  • Page 133: Email Settings

    Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap  More options > Settings > Manage accounts. 3. Tap Remove account. 4. Tap the accounts to remove, and then tap Done. Confirm when prompted.
  • Page 134: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. View Images and Videos Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image.
  • Page 135: Play Videos

    Zoom In or Out Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image: • Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or zoom out. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch the screen to zoom out.
  • Page 136: Edit Images

    Trim Segments of a Video You can trim segments of a video. 1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see the video options. 2. Tap Trim. 3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, and then move the right bracket to the desired ending point.
  • Page 137 • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images and videos in the current folder. • Add tag: Add a tag to your image. • Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a contact’s photo. • Print: Print the image using a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be compatible with the device.
  • Page 138 Tag Buddy Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and videos with the date and time it was taken, and optionally adds the location it was taken, if Location services are enabled (for more information, see “Location Settings” on page 180). You can view these tags by tapping  More options > More info while viewing the photo or video.
  • Page 139 Face Tags Face tags allow you to add a contact name to people in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter your photos by people’s names in the Gallery app and other apps which support face tags. While viewing photos, face tags display that identify your contacts. Tap a face tag to call or message the contact.
  • Page 140: Gallery Settings

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Google, or Facebook account. ™ Applications...
  • Page 141: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Internet. Command Keys The following command keys are available: • Back or Back: Return to the previous page. • Forward: Go forward to a recent page. •...
  • Page 142 View a Web Site To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. To share, save, or print the current web page: ► Tap More. To zoom in or out: ►...
  • Page 143: Saved Pages

    Bookmarks The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap  Bookmarks > Add. 2.
  • Page 144: View History

    To view saved web pages: 1. Tap  Bookmarks > Saved pages. 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. View History To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap  Bookmarks > History. Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ►...
  • Page 145: Secret Mode

    Secret Mode Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.
  • Page 146: Internet Settings

    Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Internet. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Internet...
  • Page 147: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo You can create memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available options include: •...
  • Page 148 To send a memo to others, tap  More options > Select, select a memo, and then tap  Share via. • To send the memo to a Google or Samsung printer, tap More options > Select, select a memo, and tap  More options > Print. •...
  • Page 149: Memo Options

    Memo Options While browsing memo entries: ► Tap  More options for the following options: • Select: Select notes to share, print, or delete. • Delete: Delete memos. • Account: Back up your memos to your Samsung account. Applications Memo...
  • Page 150: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. Types of Messages The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia Messages (MMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
  • Page 151: Create And Send Messages

    Create and Send Messages This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Messages. 2. Tap  Compose. 3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts.
  • Page 152: Delete Messages

    View New Messages When you receive a new message, a new message icon is displayed on the Status bar. To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, please see “Notification Panel” on page 35. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 153: Message Search

    Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Messages. 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
  • Page 154: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more information, please contact your wireless provider. Emergency alerts allows customers to receive geographically- targeted messages.
  • Page 155 To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Messages. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Emergency alerts. 3. Tap Emergency alerts. • All alerts are enabled (on) by default. 4. Tap an alert option to disable it. Applications Messages...
  • Page 156: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Volume Change player More options Adjust volume Sound quality and effects Favorite Playback position Shuffle Repeat Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Applications...
  • Page 157 Music Player Features • Volume: Adjust the volume. • More options: View more options. • Adjust volume: Control the volume level. • Sound quality and effects: Configure sound quality and effects options. • Repeat: Repeat the current song or playlist. •...
  • Page 158: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Music. 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view your music files. 3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback.
  • Page 159: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. To access My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. File Groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: •...
  • Page 160 Shortcuts When you add shortcuts folders, Shortcut is displayed on the main My Files screen. ► Touch and hold a shortcut to rename or delete the shortcut. Note: This option is displayed if you have added shortcuts to the My Files main screen. Local Storage To view folders and files located on the device: ►...
  • Page 161 My Files Options On the main My Files screen: 1. Tap Search, and then enter search criteria. 2. Tap Storage usage to view memory information for your device and memory card (if installed). 3. Tap More options for these options: • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen.
  • Page 162: Group Options

    Group Options After selecting a group: 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files screen. 2. Tap Search, and then enter search criteria. 3. Tap More options for options: • Select: Select files or folders. • Delete: Select and delete files or folders. •...
  • Page 163: File Options

    File Options 1. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap files to select them or tap More options > Select, select files, and then use one of these functions: • Share via: Send files to others or share them. •...
  • Page 164: S Health

    For more information on proper wear and use, see samsung.com/us/heartratesensor. To access S Health: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 165 Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: •...
  • Page 166 Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: • You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55; •...
  • Page 167: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice You can access the S Voice app from the Apps list. ™ 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >...
  • Page 168: S Voice Settings

    S Voice Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the S Voice app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications S Voice...
  • Page 169: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change Volume player More File name options Playback position Time Video elapsed length Screen Pop-up ratio Fast- Rewind forward Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 170 Video Player Features • Volume: Adjust the volume. • More options: View more options. • Video length: View the total length of the video. • Pop-up: Open the video in a pop-up window. • Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or fast-forward through the current video.
  • Page 171 Access the Video Player Use Video Player to access and play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip.
  • Page 172 Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: •...
  • Page 173: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Create a Voice Recording To create a voice recording: ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Voice Recorder. • Tap  More options > Settings > Recording quality to adjust the recording quality. • Select mode to choose the appropriate recording mode: Normal: This recording mode picks up any sounds detected by the microphones.
  • Page 174: Manage Recordings

    The following additional controls are available: • Record: Record an audio file. • Pause: Pause the recording of an audio file. • Stop: Stop recording. The file is automatically saved. • Cancel: Cancel the recording of an audio file. • Bookmark: Bookmark the current position of the recording.
  • Page 175 To share one or more voice recordings: 1. Tap  More options > Select. 2. Tap each recording you want to select or tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to select all recordings. 3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and follow the prompts. For additional options: ►...
  • Page 176: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
  • Page 177: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. – or – From a Home screen, drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap  Settings.
  • Page 178 Change How Settings Are Listed Settings can be listed in a grid, list, or tab view. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap More options > View as. 3. Select a different view. Customize Quick Settings Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use.
  • Page 179: Wi-Fi

    Wi‑Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Turn Wi‑Fi On or Off Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
  • Page 180 Wi‑Fi Networks To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them.
  • Page 181 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network. • Security: Select a security option and enter your password. • Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 5.
  • Page 182 • Advanced Wi‑Fi notifications: Receive notifications when new wireless Access Points are available. Sort by: Choose how detected Wi-Fi networks are listed. Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. Install certificates: Install authentication certificates. MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
  • Page 183 Wi‑Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
  • Page 184: Download Booster

    Download Booster Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download booster: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 185: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth on or off.
  • Page 186: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Scan for Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. •...
  • Page 187: Rename A Paired Device

    3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. • Your device automatically tries to pair with the target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be...
  • Page 188: Make Your Device Visible

    Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3.
  • Page 189 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.
  • Page 190: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1.
  • Page 191: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •...
  • Page 192: Location Settings

    Location Settings Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 193 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: • Wi‑Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. • Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.
  • Page 194: Location Services

    Location Services Google Location History stores and uses your device’s most recent ™ location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 195 4. Tap My places. • Add to add more categories. • Tap a category (Home, Work, or Car) to add a location. • To delete a custom category, tap  More options > Select, tap a category to delete, and then tap  Delete.
  • Page 196: More Networks

    More Networks More networks settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings for your device. Nearby Device Scanning Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to. Note: This function uses Bluetooth low energy scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your device.
  • Page 197: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks and select an option: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network.
  • Page 198: Connect To A Vpn

    Connect to a VPN To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 4. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. Disconnect from a VPN To disconnect from a VPN: 1.
  • Page 199 Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 4.
  • Page 200: Nfc Settings

    NFC Settings NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for features like Android Beam. Enable NFC Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data with other NFC devices.
  • Page 201: Android Beam

    Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 202 Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap NFC, and tap On/Off to turn on NFC. 3.
  • Page 203: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices using Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Nearby devices. 3.
  • Page 204: Printing

    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.
  • Page 205: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Screen Mirroring. • Available devices are listed. 3. Tap Scan to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...
  • Page 206: Sound And Notification

    Sound and Notification Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Note: You can also set the volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
  • Page 207: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in sound settings for notifications and alerts.
  • Page 208: Vibrate When Ringing

    Vibrate When Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Vibrate when ringing to turn the feature on. Note: This feature is only available when the Sound mode is set to Sound.
  • Page 209 Vibrations Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Vibrations. 3. Tap a pattern to preview it, and then tap OK to set it as your default vibration pattern.
  • Page 210: Do Not Disturb

    2. Tap Sound and notification > Other sounds. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate whether to enable the sound or vibration. 4. To modify sound settings associated with several frequently used apps, tap one of the following to access the app’s sound settings:...
  • Page 211 Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on or off automatically at scheduled times. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 212 Notifications on Lock Screen To define how notifications should be displayed on your device’s lock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Notifications on lock screen and choose an option: • Show content •...
  • Page 213 Notification Access Prevent applications from reading notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Notification access. 3. Swipe through the list of apps and tap On/Off to block apps from reading notifications. Settings Sound and Notification...
  • Page 214: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Adjust the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 215: Screen Rotation

    Change the Font Style and Size You can set the font style and size for all text that is displayed on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font style and font size. •...
  • Page 216: Smart Stay

    Smart Stay Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen does not time out as long as you are facing the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Display > Smart stay to turn the feature on. Screen Timeout Choose how long the display screen remains lit after you tap the screen or press any key.
  • Page 217: Screen Mode

    Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2.
  • Page 218 Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the ™ device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 219: Led Indicator

    LED Indicator Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Display > LED indicator for options. Touch Key Light Duration Set the length of time Recent and  Back remain lit after you touch them.
  • Page 220: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 4.
  • Page 221: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen settings. Set a Screen Lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Screen lock to select a screen lock and level of security: •...
  • Page 222 • Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security. • None: Do not lock the screen. 4. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: • Show content • Hide content •...
  • Page 223 PIN, Pattern, Password and Fingerprint Only • Lock automatically: Screen locks 5 seconds after screen automatically turns off. • Lock instantly with power key: Screen locks instantly when locked with the power key. All Screen Lock Types • Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your Lock screen when roaming.
  • Page 224: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see “Multi Window” on page 40. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap On/Off to enable. The following option is available: •...
  • Page 225: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons display on the Notification panel. You can also customize which apps display on the Recommended applications menu on the Notification panel when you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 226: Recommended Apps

    To customize which quick setting buttons display at the top of the Notification panel: ► Touch and drag buttons to reorder them. To use the default layout: ► Tap Reset. Recommended 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.
  • Page 227: Toolbox

    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: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. 4.
  • Page 228: One-Handed Operation

    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. •...
  • Page 229: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 230: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility for options: Vision •...
  • Page 231 • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping. TalkBack must be enabled in order to configure this option. • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as you enter your passwords. TalkBack must be enabled in order to configure this option.
  • Page 232 Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy. • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. •...
  • Page 233: Dexterity And Interaction

    Dexterity and interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Air wake up: Wake up your device by waving your hand over the sensor. • Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. •...
  • Page 234 Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility services you install may be configured here. Settings Accessibility...
  • Page 235: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
  • Page 236: Finger Scanner

    You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing even small areas of two different fingerprints is very low.
  • Page 237: Add A Fingerprint

    Add a Fingerprint If no fingerprints are registered, the manager automatically opens the Register fingerprint screen. Otherwise: ► Tap Add and follow the instructions to register a fingerprint and password. Rename a Fingerprint To rename a fingerprint: ► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap  Edit.
  • Page 238 Screen lock: Change your Screen lock and access Screen lock settings. For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 209. • Web sign‑in: Access your online accounts using your fingerprint. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. Settings Finger Scanner...
  • Page 239: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3.
  • Page 240: Air View

    Air View Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Air view. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on. Settings Air View...
  • Page 241: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Add an Account You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
  • Page 242: Synchronize Accounts

    Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account. 4.
  • Page 243: Remove An Account

    Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap the account, and then tap More options > Remove account. Settings Accounts...
  • Page 244: Google

    Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices.
  • Page 245 • Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. • Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Note: These options may change if you are signed in to your Google Account. Settings Google...
  • Page 246: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2.
  • Page 247: Personal Data

    Personal Data Restore your device to its default settings. Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings. 3.
  • Page 248 If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned on, you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials.
  • Page 249: Language And Input

    Language and Input Configure your device’s language and input settings. Language You can select a default language for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Language. 3. Select a language from the list. Default Keyboard You can select a default keyboard or input method.
  • Page 250: Samsung Keyboard

    Samsung Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: • English(US): Set the keyboard type to Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard. •...
  • Page 251: Swype Keyboard

    Swype Keyboard Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Swype for options: • Settings: Configure basic options. • Themes: Change the keyboard layout. • My words: Manage your personal dictionary, new word updates, as well as how Swype can learn from your writing style in various apps.
  • Page 252: Google Voice Typing

    Google Voice Typing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options: • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. •...
  • Page 253 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text‑to‑speech options for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. •...
  • Page 254: Pointer Speed

    Pointer Speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap Pointer speed, and then drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
  • Page 255: Date And Time

    Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 256: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real-time information about emergencies and severe weather conditions. You can also enable Emergency mode, which is a power-conserving mode that restricts certain apps and functions while allowing access to Messages, Contacts, and emergency calling. Emergency Mode Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power during emergencies. Power-hungry apps and functions are disable, but you are still able to send messages, use Contacts, and make emergency calls.
  • Page 257: Send Help Messages

    Geo News Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your location during emergencies. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Safety assistance > Geo News. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on. • Geo News notification pop‑ups: Receive pop-up alerts. Send Help Messages Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation.
  • Page 258 To send a help message: ► Press the Power key quickly three times. Manage Emergency Contacts Select contacts or create new ones to be your emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 259: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for the following: • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices (not included). Some devices may not support the surround sound setting.
  • Page 260: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. •...
  • Page 261: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.
  • Page 262: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional memory card is installed. Device storage used out of the total space available is displayed.
  • Page 263 • Other: The space used by app data, downloaded files, and Android system files. • Cached data: The amount of data currently cached. 4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device. To increase available memory: 1.
  • Page 264: Remove A Memory Card

    Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed. 1.
  • Page 265: Format A Memory Card

    Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up 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 >...
  • Page 266: Security

    Security Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: • Phone administrators: Add or remove device administrators. •...
  • Page 267 ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 268 • SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM card by being alerted whenever an app or service attempts to change data on your SIM card. • Go to website: Launch the Find My Mobile website. SIM Card Lock Use this option to set up your password when one is first required or change your current password.
  • Page 269: Security Update Service

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung using Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Security...
  • Page 270: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: •...
  • Page 271: Advanced Security

    Advanced Security Protect your device with these advanced security options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprints).
  • Page 272: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings 3. Tap Sort by category to sort the topics by category or alphabetically.
  • Page 273: About Phone

    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. • Report diagnostic info: Consent to send diagnostic and usage data about your phone to Samsung.
  • Page 274: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk.
  • Page 275: Manage Apps

    4. Tap More options for the following options: • Memory: View memory usage. • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. • App permissions: Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device. • Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that can run on top of other running apps.
  • Page 276 • Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. • Data usage: View mobile data usage. •...
  • Page 277: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users.
  • Page 278: Application Settings

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

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