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S M A R T P H O N E

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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 Navigation ....... . 28 ......1 Entering Text .
  • Page 3 Nearby Device Scanning ....117 Samsung+ ....... . . 99 Printing .
  • Page 4 Sounds and Vibration ......120 Display ........130 Sound Mode .
  • Page 5 Lock Screen and Security .....147 Samsung Cloud ......155 Set a Screen Lock .
  • Page 6 Tips ........169 Samsung Support ......169 Legal .

  • Page 7: Special Features

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

  • Page 8: Side Speaker

    Side Speaker This device features the speaker on the side of the device. Speaker Special Features...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device new device.

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device ø...

  • Page 11: Assemble Your Device

    Caution: When removing the back cover, use the Assemble Your Device Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover. Warning U 2. ø cause the material to break.

  • Page 12: Install The Sim Card

    Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are à à à à Warning à ç à small children. à à Install an Optional Memory Card • down into the device and that the card is ™...

  • Page 13: Install The Battery

    Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold Install the Battery 1. à the device, making sure the connectors align. 2. ...
  • Page 14 Replace the Back Cover Charge the Battery ø Ã device while charging. 1. Ã have a secure seal.

  • Page 15: When To Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries When the battery level becomes too low, the device ˜ other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage. 2. A ˜ 138. When to Charge the Battery While charging, the device and the charger may regular intervals.

  • Page 16: Start Using Your Device

    Ã Start Using Your Device 1. U Turn Your Device On or Off charging the device again. • Ã To turn the device on: Power key until the device Power key until the Power off...

  • Page 17: Set Up Your Device

    Lock or Unlock Your Device Restart the Device à device. restart your device. screen times out. Power key and the To lock the device: seven seconds. Power key. Set Up Your Device Use the Set Up Wizard ø 148. To unlock the device: Ã...

  • Page 18: Google Account

    1. ˜ ² Apps > Settings. Cloud and accounts > Accounts. accessibility. > Google. Google Account Factory Reset Protection  ™ ™ ™  When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,   ™ store. ˜ ˜...

  • Page 19: Samsung Account

    Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically Samsung account on your device at any time, use ˜ ˜ Accounts settings. 1. ˜ ²...

  • Page 20: Set Up Your Voicemail

    Add an Email Account Transfer Data from Your Old Device more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com. account. Set Up Your Voicemail – or – ² 1. ˜ ² Phone, and then account on your device at any time, use Accounts Voicemail.

  • Page 21: Learn About Your Device

    Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

  • Page 22: Front View

    Front View Microphone Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensors Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 23 • • Proximity sensor Volume keys Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, or functionality when the device is in close notifications. proximity to the human body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range to the human body.

  • Page 24: Back View

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

  • Page 25: Home Screen

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

  • Page 26: 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 ™ 4G LTE active Battery low Signal strength...

  • Page 27: Notification Icons

    Notification Icons Missed call New message Call in progress File download in progress Call on hold File upload in progress New email GPS active New Gmail App updates available New voicemail App updates complete Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 28: Quick Settings

    Notifications 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 29 View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also ² provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1.

  • Page 30: Customize Your Home Screen

    Customize Your Home Screen Set visual themes for all system screens and icons Screens on your device. Change the look of the Home and ø Your device comes with multiple Home screens to picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a 1.
  • Page 31 To add a widget to a Home screen: Screen Grid Change the number of icons that can be placed on each 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions. 2. Tap Widgets. 1.
  • Page 32 To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to To add a shortcut: 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Swipe to a new Home screen. 2.

  • Page 33: Create A Folder

    Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. ² Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

  • Page 34: Navigation

    Navigation Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for how to navigate through your • device. Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. ² Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
  • Page 35 Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. : Tap to view more menu options for a screen.

  • Page 36: Entering Text

    Entering Text ç Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold for the following: ç ™ : Enter text using Google Voice Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. typing. Predictive text : Access the clipboard.
  • Page 37 1. From a Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. Tap General management > ø > Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options. • ø : Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the Space bar sideways.
  • Page 38 •  : Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you To customize Google voice typing: to use voice input while not connected to the 1. From a Home screen, tap > Settings. network. • 2. Tap General management > ø >...

  • Page 39: Multi Window

    Window Controls Multi Window in the middle of the Multitask by using multiple applications at the Switch windows: Switch locations between ™ apps. : Close the selected app. *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 40 You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view. Only applications that support 1. From a Home screen, tap > Settings. Multi window have the Multi window icon. 2. Tap Advanced features > 1. Tap • 3. Tap to enable this feature.

  • Page 41: Emergency Mode

    2. Tap Emergency mode. Emergency Mode • When accessing for the first time, read the Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining à Checkbox, and then tap Agree. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 3. Tap • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select.
  • Page 42 • ˜ Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based While in Emergency mode, your device conserves on current battery charge and usage. power. The following apps and features are available on • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone the Home screen: number (for example, 911).
  • Page 43 Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 44: Using Apps

    Play Store U  apps from view. Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to • Access Apps Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps  You can access and launch all applications from the Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 45 To uninstall or disable an app: To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Tap > Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display 2.
  • Page 46 Use Folders To launch apps in a folder: Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To delete a folder: Edit.

  • Page 47: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings 4. Tap for the following options: • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or You can download and install new applications on your name. • your downloaded and preloaded applications. : Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain features, like email or Warning: Because this device can be configured with browsing the Internet.
  • Page 48 • 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the about the application. The following options are app for access to your device’s information. displayed: • : Set the app as a default for a •...

  • Page 49: Calculator

    ² Calculator You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap History. Basic Operation • To return to the calculator, tap Keypad. You can use your calculator to perform basic •...

  • Page 50: Calendar

    Calendar View Calendar To choose a calendar view: Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Add Calendars 2. Tap View, and then tap an option: • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year.

  • Page 51: Create An Event

    Create an Event Delete an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

  • Page 52: Delete A Task

    Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 53: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Beauty Settings  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 54 • To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the twice. brightness. • 1.
  • Page 55 Record Videos 2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the Record high-quality videos using your phone. modes are available for. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. Rear camera •...

  • Page 56: Camera Settings

    Front camera Rear camera • • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various : Select a resolution. Use higher effects, such as an airbrushed effect. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. Common • • : Enrich your pictures by adding a Video size: Select a resolution.
  • Page 57 • • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an : Tap the screen to take optional memory card (not included) is installed. selfies. • : Use the Volume key  : Detect your palm and automatically take a picture two seconds volume.

  • Page 58: Clock

    Alarm Clock Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2.
  • Page 59 • : Choose a sound to World Clock play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. •...
  • Page 60 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

  • Page 61: Contacts

    • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Contacts can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your •...

  • Page 62: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact Share a Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 63 Export Contacts To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap manually back them up to an optional installed SD card Details.

  • Page 64: Delete Contacts

    ˜ Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can delete a single contact or choose multiple accessible from other apps. Favorites display together contacts to delete. on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 65 •  Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap Save. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your ...
  • Page 66   You can rename a contact group. You can send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap >  , and then tap a group.

  • Page 67: Contacts Settings

     Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap >  , and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. Tap  to only delete the group or tap ...

  • Page 68: Email

    • If manually entering recipients, enter additional Email recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at Use the Email app to view and manage all your email any time before the message is sent. accounts in one app.
  • Page 69 à You can view email you receive for multiple accounts à From a Home screen, tap Apps > accounts individually. > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. >...

  • Page 70: Email Settings

    Email Settings To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Email. 2.

  • Page 71: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps  to find and download free premium apps that are  A Samsung account is required to purchase and  From a Home screen, tap Apps > >  Apps...

  • Page 72: Gallery

    4. When viewing a picture: Gallery • View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. picture. • Favorite to mark the picture as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites album. ø  • another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download To start a slideshow with pictures and videos folder is automatically created to contain the picture.
  • Page 73 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play video to play the video. You can edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Edit Video 2. Tap a picture to view it. You can trim segments of a video.
  • Page 74 Direct Share  Share content with specific people directly using the sharing panel from within any app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 2.

  • Page 75: Take A Screenshot

    Take a Screenshot You can delete pictures and videos stored on your Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically device.  1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. From any screen, press and hold the Power and Home keys.

  • Page 76: Google Apps

    Drive Google Apps  ™  files.  google.com From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google to learn more. Drive. Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about Chrome  ™ Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
  • Page 77 Gmail   Find your current location and get directions and other email service. location-based information. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google Gmail. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more. ...
  • Page 78  Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can stream them instantly or download them  for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Store. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.

  • Page 79: Internet

    • Internet Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are Access the Internet From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 80 Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. To open a new tab: To bookmark the current web page: Tabs > New tab. 1. Tap Add to Bookmarks. To close a tab: –...

  • Page 81: Saved Pages

    Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 82: Internet Settings

    To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs > Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 83: Messages

    Learn how to send and receive different messages phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may using the Samsung Messages app on your device. need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service.
  • Page 84 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your This section describes how to create and send a message. message using the Messages app. • Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon 1.
  • Page 85 Send a message with your location to designated When you receive a new message, contacts when you are in an emergency situation. appears on the Status bar. To enable SOS messages: To view the message: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 86: Emergency Alerts

    To delete messages, follow these steps: messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap > Edit. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the Emergency Alerts messages.
  • Page 87 There are three types of Emergency alerts: • Alerts issued by the President • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life • AMBER alerts (missing child alert) Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.

  • Page 88: Metropcs Apps

    ø MetroPCS Apps Configure and manage key security options, such as Enjoy these apps from MetroPCS. anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a lost and Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan. stolen device locator service, an application privacy Visit metroPCS.com to learn more or contact your adviser, and a backup service.
  • Page 89 ² name ID Use your device as a mobile hotspot, sharing data with Modify Caller ID information. Name ID identifies other devices through a Wi-Fi connection. unknown callers by Name, City, and State. To use Mobile HotSpot, Smartphone Mobile Hotspot From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 90: My Files

    • Categories My Files Images: View image files. Access files stored on your device, including images, : View audio files. videos, music, and sound clips. Videos: View video files. To view files in My Files: : View document files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 91 ˜ Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > ˜ . The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder. • : Tap for the following options: Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category.

  • Page 92: Phone

    Phone More options Hide the keypad Voicemail Call Video call *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...

  • Page 93: Using The Dialer

    From Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded You can make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. Using the Dialer 1.

  • Page 94: Answer A Call

    Answer a Call On the incoming call screen, drag Send message When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s upward and select a message. Contacts list. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
  • Page 95 While on a Call To return to the call screen: Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap A Press the keys to increase or decrease the To end a call from any application: volume. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification –...

  • Page 96: Call Log

    Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. Ã contact, tap Update existing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If Delete Call Records the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name To delete Call log entries:...

  • Page 97: Create A Speed Dial

    Create a Speed Dial By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. messages are not received. •...
  • Page 98 Emergency Calls You can make a call using Speed dial. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. • Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2.

  • Page 99: Access Voicemail

    Voicemail ø Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if For information on setting up voicemail, see the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is Access Voicemail accessible to the caller.

  • Page 100: Video Calls

    From Another Phone 2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the call is answered: You can access your voicemail from another phone. • Swap to switch between the two calls. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number.

  • Page 101: Phone Settings

    ˜ A 5. Tap to view a tutorial or top questions about Wi-Fi Calling. You can make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your wireless service provider. Please contact Phone Settings your wireless service provider for details on cost and To access settings:...

  • Page 102: Samsung Gear

    Samsung Gear  application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap folder >  Apps...

  • Page 103: Compose A Note

    Edit Notes Samsung Notes You can make edits to notes you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Compose a Note 2. Tap a note to view it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 104: Notes Options

    Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. While browsing notes, tap for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. •...

  • Page 105: Samsung

    Samsung+ Secure Folder  Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. promotions for your Samsung device. From a Home screen, tap Apps > From a Home screen, tap Apps > ˜ For more information, see ˜ 150. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.

  • Page 106: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections customize Home screens, apps,...

  • Page 107: How To Use Settings

    Search for Settings How to Use Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain Access Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device Search • From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 108: Connections

    Connections...

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi

    ˜ Wi-Fi You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local ø ˜ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to ˜...
  • Page 110 • Tap Connect to store the new information and Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a Wi-Fi Options ˜ The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of • ˜...
  • Page 111 Wi-Fi Direct Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct ˜ U Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi From an app, tap Share or >...

  • Page 112: Bluetooth

    Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off The Bluetooth communication range is approximately •...
  • Page 113 Tap the name of the target device when you see it Share Data with Bluetooth • Your device automatically tries to pair with the à To send data to another device using Bluetooth: From an app, tap Share or > Rename a Paired Device Share Once you have paired your device to another device,...

  • Page 114: Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    Connect with a Bluetooth Device Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 115: Data Usage

    Turn Mobile Data On or Off Data Usage From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Your service provider may account for data usage Tap Connections > U > Mobile data to Turn Data Saver On or Off Set or Remove Limits to Mobile Data saver prevents some apps from sending or ø...
  • Page 116 Create an Alert for Mobile Data Additional Mobile Data Usage Usage Options From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > U Tap Connections > U > Bill cycle • Tap Data warning to set the data usage warning Bill cycle A •...

  • Page 117: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Mobile Hotspot networks and turns off connectivity features, such as à ˜ Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service such as playing music, watching videos, and other Warning From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Turn Airplane Mode On or Off Tap Connections >...
  • Page 118 Connect a Device to Your Change the Mobile Hotspot ² Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Tap Connections >...
  • Page 119 Note Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > >...

  • Page 120: Tethering

    • Show advanced options Mobile Networks options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tethering Tap Connections > Mobile networks for options: You can use USB tethering to share your device’s •...

  • Page 121: Location

    Tap Locating method to select how your location is Location determined:  • High accuracy  ˜ • Battery saving ˜  Locating Method • Device only  Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: • Wi-Fi scanning From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 122: Location Services

    Recent Location Requests Location Services  ø ² ™ stores and uses your device’s   Maps, can use this data to improve your search results From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > Location From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 123: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Printing From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is Tap Connections > > Printing Tap Download plug-in, and follow the prompts to From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections >...
  • Page 124 Set Up and Manage a VPN Save – or – Tap Delete Connect to or Disconnect from From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > > Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 125 From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Connections > > Disconnect Settings...

  • Page 126: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration indicate notifications, screen touches, and...

  • Page 127: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Easy Mute From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then Tap Advanced features > Easy mute, and tap choose a mode: On/Off •...

  • Page 128: Volume

    Vibration Pattern Set the Volume ² pressing the Volume From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for: •...

  • Page 129: Ringtone

    Media Volume Limiter Ringtone ø Ã From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume – or – > Media volume limiter •...

  • Page 130: Notification Sounds

    Notification Sounds Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new can make sounds, and during what time periods you From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Sounds and vibration > and configure the following options: •...

  • Page 131: System Sounds

    System Sounds Key-Tap Feedback From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Sounds and vibration option: Tap Sounds and vibration each option: • Touch sounds • Dialing keypad tones • Screen lock sounds •...

  • Page 132: Sound Quality And Effects

    Tap On/Off Sound Quality and • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround Effects • Tube Amp Pro • Concert hall Choose from advanced sound options to customize your Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 133: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts...

  • Page 134: Block App Notifications

    Block App Notifications Customize App Notifications From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Customize notification settings for each application Tap Notifications From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap On/Off Tap Notifications • Tap Advanced to configure more notification Tap an app, and select an option: •...

  • Page 135: Smart Alert

    Smart Alert From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Advanced features > Smart alert, and tap On/Off Settings...

  • Page 136: Display

    Display...

  • Page 137: Screen Brightness

    Screen Brightness Screen Zoom and Font You can set the screen zoom level and font size and From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Display > Screen zoom and font for the Tap Display following options: •...

  • Page 138: Home Screen

    Home Screen From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings ² Tap Display > Easy mode Tap Easy mode To customize Home screen: • From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings down the page and select which apps you want Tap Display >...

  • Page 139: Icon Frames

    Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them ² From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Display > Status bar Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the •...

  • Page 140: Screen Saver

    Screen Saver for additional options: • Preview Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen • Set when to use: Set when your device can go From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Display > Screen saver Tap On/Off Configure options: •...

  • Page 141: Wallpapers And Themes

    Wallpapers and Themes You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes,...

  • Page 142: Wallpapers

    Wallpapers Themes Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with ² ø From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings To change wallpaper: Tap Wallpapers and themes > Themes From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Tap Wallpapers and themes >...

  • Page 143: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance automatically optimize your device’s...

  • Page 144: Quick Optimization

    Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: Quick Optimization • Battery usage performance through the following actions: • Power saving mode k • Ã Off, Mid, or Max k • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running • App power monitor •...

  • Page 145: Storage

    Storage From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Device maintenance > Storage Tap Clean now Device Memory Memory Card (SD Card) From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings installed in your device, the card memory is displayed Tap Device maintenance >...

  • Page 146: Remove A Memory Card

    Mount a Memory Card > Storage settings When you install an optional memory card, it is Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount ² card without removing it from the device, you need to Format a Memory Card From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 147: Memory

    Memory Language and Input Change the Device Language From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings You can add languages to your list and organize them Tap Device maintenance > Memory à your default language then it will move to the next •...
  • Page 148 • Manage Virtual Keyboards Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Text-to-Speech Options Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Physical Keyboards Tap General management >...

  • Page 149: Pointer Speed

    • Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the Pointer Speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or • Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Listen to an example Tap General management >...

  • Page 150: Date And Time

    • Use 24-hour format: Set the format for Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time Reset outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 151: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings Note  ˜ ˜ ˜ “Factory Reset Protection” on From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings If you reset your device to factory default settings Tap General management > Reset > ˜ ˜ activated, you must enter the user name and password Tap Reset settings ...

  • Page 152: Software Update

    Before resetting your device: Software Update Verify that the information you want to keep has ø  From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Software update for the following options: To reset your device: • Download updates manually: Check for From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 153: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data ø...

  • Page 154: Set A Screen Lock

    Select your notification preferences, if you choose a Set a Screen Lock secured lock screen option: It is recommended that you secure your device using • Show content • Hide content • Do not show notifications From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 155: Find My Mobile

    Tap Lock screen and security > ˜ Tap Lock screen and security > Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap Warning k Add account applications can cause your device and personal data •...

  • Page 156: Secure Folder

    Secure Folder Encrypt SD Card ø Ã You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to ˜ From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Lock screen and security > k Tap Lock screen and security >...

  • Page 157: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Set Up SIM Card Lock Security Update Service à à à From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Lock screen and security > Other security Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service settings >...

  • Page 158: Device Administration

    Device Administration From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Lock screen and security > Other security Manage your device administrators and application settings for the following Credential storage options: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Storage type: Select a storage location for Tap Lock screen and security >...

  • Page 159: Knox Active Protection

    • Trust agents Knox Active Protection  To view Trust agents, set up a secured à From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings ˜ “Set a Screen Lock” Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings • Pin windows Tap On/Off next to Knox active protection to preventing access to other features of your ç...

  • Page 160: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your ...

  • Page 161: Samsung Cloud

    ç Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and • Ã Start Internet Once a Samsung account is configured, the Keyboard data •...

  • Page 162: Add An Account

    From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Settings: Limit syncing data from your Samsung account to only when the device is ˜ Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and FAQ ø Contact us A...

  • Page 163: Synchronize Accounts

    Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other à you can configure common settings for all accounts of From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > service provider for more information on your account’s Tap an account to view the sync settings for that From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 164: Backup And Restore

    Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: Tap the account and then tap > • Backup settings k log, messages, and more through your Samsung Backup and Restore • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore  Settings...

  • Page 165: Google Settings

    Google Account Google Settings   From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Customize Google Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for  options: From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Back up my data k Tap Google, and select an option to customize: data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to •...
  • Page 166 • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect • Search & Now A  ™  • Set up nearby device: Set up another device ˜ Settings...

  • Page 167: Accessibility

    Accessibility that make using the device easier for those ˜ for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com...

  • Page 168: Vision

    • High contrast fonts Vision outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the • High contrast keyboard From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Accessibility > Vision, and tap an option: • • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all Show button shapes •...

  • Page 169: Hearing

    • • Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors Samsung subtitles (CC) • Google subtitles (CC)  • Color correction • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set Hearing • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 170: More Accessibility Settings

    • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for More Accessibility Settings • Click after pointer stops: If you use a mouse with your device, tap On/Off this option, which causes your device to From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 171: Accessibility Services

    • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or Accessibility Services From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Accessibility • TalkBack • Switch Access: Lets you scan and select items Settings...

  • Page 172: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make...

  • Page 173: About Device

    About Device Help status, legal information, hardware and software From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Tap Help to access your user manual from the From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings à Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: •...

  • Page 174: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.

  • Page 175: Videos

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

  • Page 176: Legal

    Legal View legal information for...

  • Page 177: Legal Information

     • samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP the applicable information. For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Conditions, included with the Product. •...

  • Page 178: Intellectual Property

    ˜ ø à ø ø k ø ² à à • Settings > About phone or > Legal information > Samsung legal à ø à Intellectual Property Open Source Software à   ø  ø  ø  ø...
  • Page 179 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express...
  • Page 180 Modification of Software Restricting Children’s Access to Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry settings, or your modification of Operating System (OS) software. ç applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not permit users to download certain software, such as custom OS.
  • Page 181 Legal...

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