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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.

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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 Special Features Set Up Your Device ......8 ......1 Assemble Your Device .
  • Page 3 Emergency Mode ......36 Messages ....... . . 80 Apps My Files .
  • Page 4 Location ........106 Sound Quality and Effects ....116 Nearby Device Scanning .
  • Page 5 Set a Secure Screen Lock ....134 Samsung Cloud ......141 Lock Screen Settings .
  • Page 6 Tips ........154 Samsung Care ......154 Legal .

  • Page 7: Special Features

    Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

  • Page 8: Find My Mobile

    Find My Mobile Multi Window Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your Multitask by using two applications at the same time. device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be For more information, see “Multi Window” on page 30. deleted remotely.

  • Page 9: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos and notes. For more information, see “Voice Recorder” on page 93. Special Features...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

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

  • Page 11: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece Front camera Volume key Power key Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 12 • • Proximity sensors Volume key Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, functionality when the device is in close notifications, and system sounds. For more proximity to the body. information, see “Volume” on page 112. Turns the screen back on and enables touch In the camera app, press the volume key to take functionality when the device is outside a...

  • Page 13: Back View

    Back View Headset jack Microphone Flash Speaker Rear camera USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 14: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.

  • Page 15: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device. Install a SIM card and an optional memory card 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device. (not included), and charge your device before using. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.

  • Page 16: Install A Memory Card

    Install a Memory Card Note: The SIM card slot is located below the memory card slot. You can also install an optional microSD memory ™ card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

  • Page 17: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover You can install a replacement battery. Close the back cover before using the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device the device, making sure the connectors align.

  • Page 18: Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are Accessory port. designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may 2.

  • Page 19: Start Using Your Device

    1. Press and hold the Power key. • If the lower part of the device overheats, 2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted. check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable. Set Up Your Device...

  • Page 20: Add A Google Account

    Use the Setup Wizard To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard your finger across the screen. guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, Add a Google Account connect to a Wi-Fi...

  • Page 21: Set Up Your Voicemail

    Add a Samsung Account Set Up Your Voicemail Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Phone, and then touch 1.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Navigation

    Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

  • Page 24: Pinch And Spread

    Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Many of the following common options are usually location. available on various screens: • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.  More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...

  • Page 25: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Widget App shortcuts App folder Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 26: Customize Your Home Screen

    • Customize Your To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap  Main. This screen is displayed when you Home Screen press the Home key. • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a Screens screen, and then drag it to a new position. •...
  • Page 27 Wallpapers To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with options menu. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 2. Tap Remove shortcut.
  • Page 28 Themes Icons Customize your device with coordinated colors, Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. wallpapers, fonts, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Icons to customize. 2.
  • Page 29 Icon Frames Widgets You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Widgets are simple application extensions that run on stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2.
  • Page 30 • Home Screen Settings Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel from a Customize your Home screens and Apps screens. Home screen by swiping down. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. • Hide apps: Select apps to hide. 2.

  • Page 31: 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, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 32: Notification Icons

    Status Bar Notification Icons Missed call The Status bar at the top of a Home screen provides device information on the right side and notification Call in progress alerts on the left. Call on hold Status Icons New email Battery full New Gmail ™...
  • Page 33 Status Bar Display Configure display options for the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Display > Status bar. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following: • Show recent notifications only: Display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar.

  • Page 34: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 35: Quick Settings

    View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 36: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using two applications at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the sizes of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent apps.
  • Page 37 Window Controls Split Screen View Action The Window controls modify the way app windows are The Recent apps key can be configured to switch displayed in split screen view. between full screen view and split screen view. ► Tap the middle of the window border to display the 1.

  • Page 38: Enter Text

    • Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Note: The Options key displays the last option used. Options ► Tap a text field to display the Samsung keyboard. • Symbol to insert symbols. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 39 Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. high contrast keyboard. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear  Options. personalized data, and view information about 2.
  • Page 40 Settings Delete text • Speech output: Receive speech output through either the device speaker or a hands-free 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. connection. 2. Tap the screen and speak your text. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 41 • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition languages to use voice input without a network connection. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from search results. • Bluetooth headset: Use Google Voice typing with a Bluetooth headset (not included) if available.

  • Page 42: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features are available on the Home screen: features and conserve your device’s power during an • emergency situation. Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
  • Page 43 • Turn Off Emergency Mode Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based When Emergency mode is turned off, you will return to on current battery charge and usage. standard mode. • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone 1.

  • Page 44: Apps

    Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and install, uninstall, or disable apps.

  • Page 45: Use Apps

    Use Apps Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded for use with Galaxy devices. apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 46 Sort Apps Create and Use Folders App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 47: Apps Settings

    Apps Settings Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 48 • • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system Memory: View memory usage. (background) apps. • Notifications: Configure notifications from • Special access: Select which apps can have the app. special access permissions to features on your • Permissions: View permissions granted to the device.

  • Page 49: Calculator

    Calculator View Calculator History View and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calculator >...

  • Page 50: Scientific Calculator

    Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap  Rotate screen. Apps...

  • Page 51: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap  Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.

  • Page 52: Create An Event

    Create an Event Delete an Event Use your Calendar to create events. Delete events from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calendar > Add to add an event.

  • Page 53: Delete A Task

    Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.

  • Page 54: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Settings Gallery Take a picture Flash Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 55 Take Pictures Record Videos Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record high-quality videos using your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Camera.
  • Page 56 • Configure Shooting Mode Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera button to take pictures continuously. Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your • Beauty face: Enhance facial features pictures or choose from several shooting modes. automatically when taking pictures. 1.

  • Page 57: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a Use the icons on the main camera screen and the higher resolution for higher quality requires settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. more memory. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 58 • Common Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a • picture. Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.

  • Page 59: Clock

    • Clock Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • and setting alarms. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. 1.

  • Page 60: World Clock

    World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the device sounds the alarm and The World clock lets you keep track of the time in vibrates. multiple cities around the world. • To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe  Dismiss To list a city on the World clock screen: to the left or right.
  • Page 61 Stopwatch Timer Time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 62: Contacts

    Contacts • Contact photo to assign a picture or an animated GIF to the new contact. Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize • Enter a name and other contact information. with personal accounts added to your device. For more information, see “Add an Account”...

  • Page 63: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact Share a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the contact’s list of information.

  • Page 64: Import Contacts

    Import Contacts Export Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card memory card (not included). (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 65: Link Contacts

    Link Contacts Unlink Contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources Unlink contact information that has been linked and into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 66: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts Favorites Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 67 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap  Contacts >  More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups.

  • Page 68: Delete A Group

    Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then Send a text message to members of a group. tap Done. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...

  • Page 69: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Contacts >  More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct Share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app.

  • Page 70: Email

    • Email If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then View and manage all of your email accounts in one app. tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on •...
  • Page 71 Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts View email you receive for multiple accounts, or you There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 72: Remove An Email Account

    Remove an Email Account 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, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 73: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Galaxy Apps. Apps...

  • Page 74: Gallery

    Gallery 3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. The • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap following categories allow you to organize your  Favorite.

  • Page 75: Play Videos

    Play Videos Edit Pictures Edit pictures stored on your device. Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Gallery > Pictures. 2.

  • Page 76: Share Pictures And Videos

    Share Pictures and Videos Delete Pictures and Videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 77: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your The following apps from Google are preloaded on your Google Drive cloud account. ™ device. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2.
  • Page 78 Google Maps Find online content with tools that learn what Get directions and other location-based information. interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive You must enable location services to use Google Maps. customized content. For more information, see “Location” on page 106. 1.

  • Page 79: 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 also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. ™ 1.

  • Page 80: Internet

    Internet •  Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and browsing history. Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open.

  • Page 81: Open A Bookmark

    Browser Tabs Open a Bookmark Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 82: View History

    Share Pages Open a Saved Web Page Saved web pages can be opened on your device even if Web pages can be shared with your contacts. your device is not connected to the Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 83 Secret Mode Internet Settings Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your These settings allow you to modify settings associated browser history or search history, and leave no traces with using the Internet app. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are 1.

  • Page 84: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos Make edits to memos you create. Write and save memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Memo, and tap a memo to view it. 2.
  • Page 85 Memo Options Pin to Home screen: Place a shortcut to the memo on a Home screen. Edit, share, or manage memos. Print: Select a printer to print your memo. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Memo.

  • Page 86: Messages

    Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add an attachment to your message. Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) • and multimedia messages (MMS). Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon from the list and add it into your message at the 1.

  • Page 87: View Messages

    View Messages Message Search 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Search through your messages by using the search feature. 2. Tap  Messages, and then tap a message to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...

  • Page 88: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts Send SOS Messages Emergency alerts notify customers of imminent threats Send a message with your location to designated to their safety within their geographical area. There is contacts when you are in an emergency situation. no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1.

  • Page 89: My Files

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder >  My Files. The following 2. Tap Samsung folder >  My Files.

  • Page 90: Phone

    Phone More options Voicemail Messages Hide the keypad Call Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 91 Make a Call Make a Call from Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded Make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

  • Page 92: Decline A Call

    Answer a Call Decline a Call You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an incoming call.

  • Page 93: End A Call

    End a Call Switch to Headset or Speaker Listen to the call using the speaker or through a ► Tap  End when you are ready to end your call. Bluetooth headset (not included). ► Tap Actions While on a Call Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.

  • Page 94: Call Log

    Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The calls you have dialed, received, and missed are stored in the Call log. Tap Update existing to replace the number for an existing contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

  • Page 95: Speed Dial

    Block a Number Create a Speed Dial Assignment Assign up to 999 speed dial numbers. By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from 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 Make a call using Speed dial. Dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. If 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. your phone is not activated, you can only make an •...
  • Page 97 Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if 1. From a Home screen, tap  Phone, and then touch the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone and hold  Voicemail.
  • Page 98 Optional Calling Services Call Settings If available with your mobile service plan, the following These settings allow you to modify settings associated calling services are supported. with the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Place a Multi-Party Call 2.

  • Page 99: Voice Recorder

    Record voice memos and notes. recording, the following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder >  Voice Recorder. The 2. Tap Samsung folder >  Voice Recorder.
  • Page 100 • Share: Select and share recording files. • Sort by: Customize how your recordings are listed. • Settings: Access Voice Recorder settings. Apps...

  • Page 101: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps The following app is also preloaded on your device. Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook ™ app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 102: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.

  • Page 103: Access Settings

    Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and 1.

  • Page 104: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.

  • Page 105: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is hidden. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 106 • Wi-Fi Preferences WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by entering your WPS PIN. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is asleep. 2.
  • Page 107 Wi-Fi Direct Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct When another device attempts to send a file to your Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data device using Wi-Fi Direct, you will see a request to between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not accept the file.

  • Page 108: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.

  • Page 109: Data Usage

    Data Usage Receive Data with Bluetooth When another device attempts to send a file to your View your current Wi-Fi usage. device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the file.

  • Page 110: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode From the target device: 4. Activate Wi-Fi, and select your device’s Mobile Airplane mode disconnects your device from all hotspot. networks and turns off connectivity features. 5. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. connect.
  • Page 111 Allowed Devices List Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Control which devices can connect to your Mobile Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting hotspot. settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 112: Tethering

    • Location Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view or change it. Some apps may require one or more location services • Show advanced options: Configure additional be turned on for full functionality. Mobile hotspot settings, including channels and 1.

  • Page 113: Location Services

    Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Location services store and use your device’s most • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan recent location data. Google apps can use this data to for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when improve your search results based on places that you Wi-Fi is turned off.

  • Page 114: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Connect to a Printer Your device can use Bluetooth Low Energy to scan for Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi available devices within a 30-foot radius, even when network. Bluetooth is turned off. 1.

  • Page 115: Virtual Private Networks

    Virtual Private Networks Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks connection. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see 1.

  • Page 116: Reset Network Settings

    Reset Network Settings Connect to a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other connection settings and disconnecting from a VPN is easy. to their defaults. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 117: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.

  • Page 118: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Volume Switch between sound modes, while preserving the Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, individual sound settings you have made. and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 119: Vibration

    Vibration Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume Configure your device’s vibrations. while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (not included). 2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration. 1.

  • Page 120: Ringtone

    Ringtone Do Not Disturb Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Set your device to mute all or some notifications and sounds during specific time periods. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 121: 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 122: Sound Quality And Effects

    • Sound Quality and Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. Effects • Adapt sound: Follow the prompts to find the best sound for you and use it for music and Choose from advanced sound options to customize your video.

  • Page 123: Notifications

    Notifications Customize or block app alerts.

  • Page 124: Manage Notifications

    Manage Notifications Smart Alert Allow or block notifications from apps and services. Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 125: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other settings.

  • Page 126: Screen Off Settings

    Screen Off Settings Screen Brightness Customize when the screen turns off. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 2.

  • Page 127: Screen Quality

    Screen Quality Screen Zoom and Font Customize the screen mode to match your viewing Set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. preferences. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 128: One-Handed Mode

    One-Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following: •...

  • Page 129: 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 130: Quick Optimization

    • Quick Optimization App power monitor: Put background apps to sleep to extend battery life. Improve device performance by optimizing battery and • Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from memory usage. being put to sleep by the App power monitor. 1.

  • Page 131: Storage

    Storage Memory Card Once an optional memory card (not included) has been View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, installed in your device, the card memory is displayed or format an optional memory card (not included). in the Storage setting. For more information, see “Install a Memory Card”...

  • Page 132: Memory

    Memory 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap an option: Check memory usage and stop background apps to • Format: Prepare your memory card for storage. improve system performance. Formatting removes all data on the memory 1.

  • Page 133: Language And Input

    Language and Input Default Keyboard Select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and Configure your device’s language and input settings. keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Device Languages 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add languages to your device and organize them 2.
  • Page 134 Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. • Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen Settings next to each TTS engine for keyboard while a physical keyboard is options.

  • Page 135: Date And Time

    • Date and Time Listen to an example: Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. Date and time are automatically updated if you have a • Default language status: View whether the network connection, or they can be set manually. default language is supported by the preferred 1.

  • Page 136: Reset

    Reset Reset Network Settings Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other connection settings Reset settings that may be causing performance issues. to their defaults. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Reset Settings 2. Tap  Settings > General management > Reset > Return custom settings to their defaults.

  • Page 137: Factory Data Reset

    Google Account and password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung 2. Tap  Settings > General management > Reset > or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service Factory data reset.

  • Page 138: Software Update

    Software Update Check for system updates to install. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Software update for the following options: • Download updates manually: Install available software updates. • Scheduled software updates: Install software updates at a time you set.

  • Page 139: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.

  • Page 140: Set A Secure Screen Lock

    Set a Secure Screen 5. Configure the following options: • Lock Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or other devices have been detected. Set a password or gesture to unlock the device or change security settings. • Secure lock settings: Customize the security level and advanced options of the secure screen 1.

  • Page 141: Find My Mobile

    Track and control your device remotely if it is lost or Google location service: Activate or deactivate stolen. You must sign up for a Samsung account and Google location service. This service must be on enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

  • Page 142: Unknown Sources

    Unknown Sources Encrypt Device Allow the installation of apps from sources other than Protect your device by encrypting its data. Play Store or Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 143: Set Up Or Change Password

    • Send security reports: Send encrypted security Display password characters briefly as you type them. reports to Samsung over Wi-Fi for threat 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. analysis. 2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security >...

  • Page 144: Device Administration

    Device Administration Credential Storage Activate device administration for apps and features Manage security certificates from the web. Disable or that can erase all data, change system settings, set remove a certificate authority (CA) certificate if it is passwords, and more. compromised or cannot be trusted.

  • Page 145: Knox Active Protection

    • Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Activate trust agency for specified services that may bypass the lock screen for Protect your device from cyber attacks. improved usability. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock.

  • Page 146: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.

  • Page 147: Samsung Cloud

    Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your Samsung Cloud. events and tasks. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Memo: Sync your voice memos, images, and the prompts to add one. tasks. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the...

  • Page 148: My Profile

    Samsung 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. Cloud account. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or the prompts to add one. remove your Samsung account. Add an Account...

  • Page 149: 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, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.

  • Page 150: Backup And Restore

    3. Tap the account and then tap  More options > • Remove account. Backup settings: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data. Backup and Restore • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. your backup data. Settings...

  • Page 151: Google Settings

    Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available Account. options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 152: 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 153: Vision

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the 2. Tap  Settings > Accessibility > Vision, and tap Samsung keyboard and change its colors to an option: increase the contrast between the keys and the background. •...

  • Page 154: Hearing

    Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use • Grayscale: Replace all colors with shades of with hearing aids. gray. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Enable Samsung • Negative colors: Reverse white and black colors subtitles with multimedia files when available. for text and backgrounds. •...

  • Page 155: Dexterity And Interaction

    • Dexterity and Click after pointer stops: If using a mouse (not included), set your device to automatically Interaction click when the cursor stops moving. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen Enable features to change the way you perform tasks from touch interaction to prevent accidental with or without hands.

  • Page 156: More Accessibility Settings

    • More Accessibility Answering and ending calls: Use device keys to answer and end calls. Automatic answering Settings is available with a headset or paired Bluetooth device (not included). Customize additional accessibility features for your • Single tap mode: Use a single tap instead of a device.

  • Page 157: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.

  • Page 158: About Phone

    • About Phone Device name: View and change your device’s name. View information about your device, including current • Additional device information includes the status, legal information, hardware and software Model number, Android version, Build number, versions, and more. and more. 1.

  • Page 159: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.

  • Page 160: Videos

    Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...

  • Page 161: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.

  • Page 162: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone‑HSGuide calling 1‑800‑SAMSUNG (726‑7864) and providing • the applicable information. For complete terms Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone‑HSGuide‑SP and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to Tablet: the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • Conditions, included with the Product.

  • Page 163: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung Health & Safety Information are also available on the or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings.

  • Page 164: Open Source Software

    Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
  • Page 165 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required.
  • Page 166 Internet: samsung.com Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features. ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to...

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