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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Special features Learn about your device Meet Bixby Navigation Face recognition Home screen Direct Share Customize your Home screen Media volume limiter Status bar Multi window Notification panel Getting started Bixby Front view Face recognition Back view Multi window Set up your device Enter text...
  • Page 3 Apps Samsung Gear Use apps Samsung Notes Calculator Samsung+ Calendar Smart-Things Camera and video AT&T apps Clock Additional apps Contacts Settings Email Access Settings Galaxy Apps Search for Settings Gallery Connections Google Apps Wi-Fi Internet Bluetooth Messages Phone visibility My Files...
  • Page 4 Mobile hotspot Key-tap feedback Tethering Sound quality and effects Mobile networks Separate app sound Location Notifications Nearby device scanning Manage notifications Connect to a printer Smart alert Virtual Private Networks Display Sounds and vibration Screen off settings Sound mode Screen brightness Vibrations Blue light filter Volume...
  • Page 5 Battery Find My Mobile Storage Security update Memory Install unknown apps Language and input Secure Folder Date and time App permission monitor Report diagnostic information Secure startup Reset Encrypt SD card Factory data reset Factory data reset password Auto restart Set up SIM card lock Software update View passwords...
  • Page 6 Accounts Dual messenger Samsung Cloud About phone Add an account Getting help Backup and restore Videos Google settings Smart Simulator Accessibility Tips and Tricks Vision Samsung Care Hearing Legal Dexterity and interaction Legal information More accessibility settings Accessibility services Other settings...

  • Page 7: Special Features

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

  • Page 8: Meet Bixby

    Media volume limiter Bixby can help you understand your settings and set up Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. For your Samsung device. more information, see “Media volume limiter” on page 126. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 28.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

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

  • Page 10: Front View

    Front view Proximity sensor Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
  • Page 11 Proximity sensor Volume keys – – Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, media, functionality during a call when the device is notifications, and system sounds. For more in close proximity to the body. information, see “Volume” on page 125. –...

  • Page 12: 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. Getting started...

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

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

  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble your device 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until Install a SIM card and an optional memory card the tray pops out. (not included), and charge your device before using. 2.
  • Page 15 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved then plug the charging head into a standard by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for outlet. your device to maximize battery life. Using other 3.

  • Page 16: Start Using Your Device

    Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard The instructions below explain how to turn your device guides you through the basics of setting up your on or off. device.
  • Page 17 Lock or unlock your device Add a Google account ™ Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your Your new device uses your Google account to fully ™ device. By default, the device locks automatically utilize its Android features. when the screen times out.
  • Page 18 Add a Samsung account Transfer data from your old device ™ Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and content and apps on your device. other content from your old device. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/...
  • Page 19 Set up your voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Voicemail. 3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. For more information, see “Voicemail” on page 95. Set up your device...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Navigation

    Navigation Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them. Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu stylus.
  • Page 22 Pinch and spread Common options Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or The device uses basic command options to perform spread by moving your fingers apart. common actions. Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a More options: Tap to view more menu options picture or a web page.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Customize Your Home Screen

    Customize your • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new Home screen position. Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the shortcuts and widgets.
  • Page 25 App shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and 1.
  • Page 26 Wallpapers Themes Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose screens, wallpapers, and app icons. from preloaded wallpapers. 1.
  • Page 27 Icons Icon frames You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 28 Widgets Home screen settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run on Customize your Home and Apps screens. a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: 1.
  • Page 29 Easy mode • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly downloaded apps to the Home screen. Switch between the default screen layout and a • Quick-open notification panel: Enable this simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual feature to open the Notification panel from the Home screen by swiping down.

  • Page 30: Status Bar

    Status bar The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status icons Notification icons Battery full Missed call Battery low Call in progress Battery charging Call on hold Vibrate mode New email Mute mode New voicemail ™...
  • Page 31 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. • Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar.

  • Page 32: 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 33 View the Notification panel Quick settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the or off.

  • Page 34: Bixby

    QR code detection, landmark recognition, your favorite apps. For more information, visit or shopping. samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby. Camera You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.
  • Page 35 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery, and then tap a picture to view it. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is 3. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

  • Page 36: Face Recognition

    Face recognition Face recognition Customize how face recognition works. Use face recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can use face 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. recognition to unlock the screen by recognizing 2.

  • Page 37: Multi Window

    Multi window Multitask by using two apps 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 size of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
  • Page 38 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Tap the middle of the window border for the following options: 2.

  • Page 39: Enter Text

    Settings: Access keyboard settings. Voice input: Use Google voice typing. Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard. Show predictive text to view suggested words while you type. Show toolbar functions to view all keyboard options.
  • Page 40 Configure the Samsung keyboard About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard. Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. Use Google voice typing From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
  • Page 41 Configure Google voice typing Set customized options for Google voice typing. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. 2. Tap Settings for options. • Languages: Choose the language for the keyboard. • Offline speech recognition: Download languages for offline Google voice typing.

  • 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 When emergency mode is turned off, the device based on current battery charge and usage. returns to 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, disable, or hide apps.

  • Page 45: Use Apps

    Use apps Add an apps shortcut In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded Apps button to the Home screen. apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1.
  • Page 46 To customize the Finder search settings, tap More options > Settings. Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap More options >...
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 App 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 49 • Special access: Select which apps can have • Notifications: Configure notifications from special access permissions to features on your the app. device. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the • Reset app preferences: Reset options that app for access to your device’s information. have been changed.

  • Page 50: 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 51 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 52: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar view Manage your events and tasks. There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Add calendars 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option: 1.
  • Page 53 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 54 Delete a task Calendar settings Delete tasks from your Calendar. Use Calendar settings to customize 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, and tap a day on the calendar 2.

  • Page 55: Camera And Video

    Camera and video Settings Gallery Flash Take a picture Full screen Record video Switch cameras Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 56 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 57 Configure shooting mode • HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your produce a brighter and richer picture. pictures or choose from several shooting modes. •...
  • Page 58 Camera settings • Video size: Select a resolution. Higher resolution requires more memory. Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. • Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits or self-recordings as viewed on 1.
  • Page 59 • Review pictures: Review pictures after taking them. • Quick launch: Press the Home key twice in quick succession to open the camera. • Storage location: Select the memory location. – A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location. •...

  • Page 60: Clock

    Clock • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the and setting alarms. alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of 1.
  • Page 61 World clock Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 62 Stopwatch Time zone converter Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a the local times would be in the other listed cities. hundredth of a second. 1.
  • Page 63 Timer 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. 2. Tap Clock > Timer. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.

  • Page 64: Contacts

    Contacts • Enter a name and other contact information. – Tap Add field to enter additional Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize entries. with personal accounts added to your device. For more information, see “Add an account” on page 162. –...
  • Page 65 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 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 66 Import contacts Export contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory memory card (not included). card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 67 Link or unlink contacts To unlink contacts: Consolidate contact information from multiple 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. sources into one contact by linking entries into a 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to single contact.
  • Page 68 Favorites Delete contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. 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 69 Groups Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a group Create your own contact groups. 2.
  • Page 70 Send an email to a group Delete a group Send an email to members of a group. Delete a group you have created. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 71 Contacts settings Direct share These settings allow you to modify settings associated Share content directly with your contacts from within with using the Contacts app. any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 72: 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 tap Done. The contact is displayed in the app. To add an email account, see “Add an email recipients field.
  • Page 73 Manage the inbox View multiple email accounts There are several tools available from the Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, screen. or you can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 74 Remove email accounts Email settings Email accounts can be removed from your device. 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 75: 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 Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.

  • Page 76: Gallery

    Gallery View pictures Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Gallery app. The following categories allow you to organize your 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. content: 2.
  • Page 77 Edit pictures • To access the following features, tap More options: Edit pictures stored on your device. – Details: View and edit information about 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the picture, including the date created, 2.
  • Page 78 Play video – Show date and location tags: See date and location tags when viewing your videos. Play videos stored on your device. 4. Tap Play video to play the video. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 79 Edit video Share pictures and videos Edit videos stored on your device. Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 80 Delete pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.

  • Page 81: Google Apps

    Google Apps Gmail Send and receive email with Google’s web- Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a based email service. Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Chrome ™ Browse the Internet with Chrome and bring Google your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar...
  • Page 82 Photos Play Store Store and back up your photos and videos Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, automatically to your Google Account with books, magazines, and games in the Google ™ ™ Google Photos Play store. Visit support.google.com/photos to learn Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.

  • Page 83: Internet

    Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on • For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/ owners/app/samsung-internet. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 84 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. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder >...
  • Page 85 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. darker shade than the normal tab windows.
  • Page 86 To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet settings Modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

  • Page 87: Messages

    Messages Send SOS messages Send a message with your location to designated Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) contacts when you are in an emergency situation. and multimedia messages (MMS). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 88 View Messages Message search Search through your messages by using the search 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. feature. 2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. view it.
  • Page 89 Emergency alerts Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings.

  • Page 90: My Files

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. – This option displays if one or more files have 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. been accessed recently. 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or Categories: View your files based on the file type.
  • Page 91 Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: Search: Search for a file or folder.

  • Page 92: Phone

    Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keyboard Call Video call Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 93 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 94 Direct calls Decline a call Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are details are currently on the screen by bringing the using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the device close to your ear.
  • Page 95 Actions while on a call Decline with a message You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or message response. speaker, and even multitask while on a call. On the incoming call screen, drag Send message Adjust the call volume upward and select a message.
  • Page 96 Switch to headset or speaker Multitask Listen to the call using the speaker or through a If you exit the call screen to use another app, your ® Bluetooth headset (not included). active call is indicated in the Status bar. To return to the call screen: Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.
  • Page 97 Call log Save a contact from a recent call Use recent call information to create a contact or The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or update your Contacts list. missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 98 Block a number Delete call records To delete Call log entries: 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. messages are not received. 2.
  • Page 99 Speed dial Make a call with Speed dial You can make a call using Speed dial. You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 100 Emergency calls 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency region regardless of the phone’s cellular service dialer. status. If your phone is not activated, you can only 3.
  • Page 101 Voicemail Optional calling services Use your phone’s voicemail feature. If available with your mobile service plan, the following calling services are supported. For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set up your voicemail” on page 13. Place a multi-party call If your service plan supports this feature, you can 1.
  • Page 102 Wi-Fi calling Phone settings Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a These settings allow you to modify settings associated Wi-Fi network. Contact your wireless service provider with the Phone app. for details. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 103: Samsung Gear

    Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. For more information, visit samsung.com/ us/support/owners/app/samsung-gear. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Gear. Apps...

  • Page 104: Samsung Notes

    Samsung Notes Edit notes Make edits to notes you create. Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/ 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. app/samsung-notes. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
  • Page 105 • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. • List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view. • Trash: View deleted notes. • Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app. Apps...

  • Page 106: Samsung

    Samsung+ Plus help The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to Samsung+ allows you to access live customer provide you quick access to the help you need. support, view device diagnostics, and learn about your registered Samsung devices. For support, visit 1.

  • Page 107: Smart-Things

    Home: Register your Samsung devices and view customized cards. Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty; Diagnostics: View storage, connection speed, and contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for battery levels for your device.

  • Page 108: At&T Apps

    AT&T apps DriveMode Auto reply when you are driving and do not Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. want to answer the phone. You can auto Visit att.com to learn more or contact your service reply to messages, emails, and phone calls. provider for additional information.
  • Page 109 Smart Limits Set limits on purchases and texts, block data and phone numbers, and view phone activity with this family smartphone manager. Visual Voicemail View and play voicemail messages, easily save important numbers to your Favorites list, and respond by calling or texting. Apps...

  • Page 110: Additional Apps

    Additional apps The following apps are preloaded or downloaded over the air to your device. Amazon Shopping ™ Shop at amazon.com from your device. DIRECTV ® Sync your device to your DIRECTV account. Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app.

  • Page 111: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.

  • Page 112: 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings.

  • Page 113: Connections

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

  • Page 114: 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 115 Wi-Fi preferences • Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi networks. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. turned your Wi-Fi on or off. 2. Tap Settings >...
  • Page 116 Share files with Wi-Fi Direct • MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. secured networks (not configurable). 1. From an app, tap Share. • IP address: View your device’s IP address –...

  • Page 117: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device. 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 118 Rename a paired device Share files with Bluetooth Rename a paired device to make it easier to Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired recognize. device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From an app, tap Share.

  • Page 119: Phone Visibility

    Data usage Unpair from a Bluetooth device When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. again, you have to pair the devices.
  • Page 120 Monitor mobile data Monitor Wi-Fi data Enable mobile data to access the Internet through View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for your mobile network. Wi-Fi networks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 121: Airplane Mode

    Airplane mode Mobile hotspot Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use networks and turns off connectivity features. your device’s Internet connection. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 122 Change the mobile hotspot Allowed devices list password Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. Change your Mobile Hotspot password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 123: Tethering

    Tethering Configure mobile hotspot settings Manage your security and connecting settings. You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 124: Mobile Networks

    Mobile networks Location Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Some apps may require one or more location services data service. be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 125 Recent location requests 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even 1.

  • Page 126: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby device Location services scanning Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps can use this data to Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up improve your search results based on places that you easily.

  • Page 127: Connect To A Printer

    Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 128 Manage a VPN Connect to a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to connection. and disconnecting from a VPN is easy. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 129: Sounds And Vibration

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

  • Page 130: Sound Mode

    Sound mode Easy mute Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or Switch between sound modes, while preserving the turning over the device. individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 131: Vibrations

    Vibrations Volume Configure your device’s vibrations. Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration. 2.

  • Page 132: Ringtone

    Ringtone Media volume limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (not included). 2. Tap Settings >...

  • Page 133: Do Not Disturb

    Do not disturb System sounds Set your device to mute all or some notifications and Set various other system sound options. 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 134: Key-Tap Feedback

    • Dolby Atmos: Transform your experience with audio that surrounds you. • Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music. • Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various sound qualities.

  • Page 135: Separate App Sound

    Separate app sound • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. You can choose to have an app play sound on a • Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings. speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device.

  • Page 136: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.

  • Page 137: 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 138: Display

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

  • Page 139: 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 140: Blue Light Filter

    Blue light filter Font and screen zoom Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep You can set the screen zoom level and the font size better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn and style. this feature on and off.

  • Page 141: Screen Quality

    Screen quality One-handed mode Customize the screen mode to match your viewing Change the screen layout to accommodate operating preferences. your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 142: 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 143: Quick Optimization

    Quick optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities. performance through the following actions: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2.

  • Page 144: Storage

    Storage Mount a memory card When you install an optional memory card, it is View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, automatically mounted (connected to the device) and or format an optional memory card (not included). prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 1.
  • Page 145 Remove a memory card Format a memory card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back the memory card, unmount the card before removing it up your music and photo files that are stored on the from the device.

  • Page 146: Memory

    Memory Language and input Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure your device’s language and input settings. background apps and reduce the amount of memory Change the device language you are using to speed up your device. You can add languages to your list and organize them 1.
  • Page 147 Default keyboard Google Voice typing You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Speak rather than type your text entries using ™ menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be Google Voice typing. downloaded from the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 148 Physical keyboards • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing Customize options when you have a physical keyboard you to use voice input while not connected to connected to your device (sold separately). the network. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 149 3. Tap Autofill service and select your preferred Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: service. • Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Settings for options. • Language: Select a default language. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 150: Date And Time

    Date and time Pointer speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or By default, your device receives date and time trackpad (not included). information from the wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time 1.

  • Page 151: Report Diagnostic Information

    Report diagnostic Reset information Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. This feature sends diagnostic information about your Reset settings device when you are having technical problems. You can reset your device to its factory default 1.

  • Page 152: Factory Data Reset

    Factory data reset Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing settings with Reset network settings. all data from your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, 2.
  • Page 153 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung Factory data reset. or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the service center, you should remove your Google reset.

  • Page 154: Auto Restart

    Auto restart Enable factory reset protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at activates the FRP security feature. set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the Disable factory reset protection device restarts.

  • Page 155: Software Update

    Software update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Software update • Check for updates: Manually check for software updates. • Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted.

  • Page 156: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock screen and security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock screen and security settings.

  • Page 157: Screen Lock Types

    Screen lock types Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon. The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or no Transparency: Adjust the transparency of security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, notifications. PIN, Password, and None. Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of Set a secure screen lock notification text automatically based on the...

  • Page 158: Biometric Locks

    Biometric locks • Contact information: Show your contact information, such as your phone number or The following biometric lock types are available: email address. Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock • Notifications: Select which notifications to your device. For more information, see “Face display on the Lock screen.

  • Page 159: Find My Mobile

    Google location service. This service must be samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. on in order to find your device. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. Send last location: Allow your device to send...

  • Page 160: Install Unknown Apps

    Lock your private content and apps to enhance apps. security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

  • Page 161: App Permission Monitor

    App permission Secure startup monitor Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up. Get notified when permissions you select are being You must have a secured screen lock for this option to used by apps running in the background.

  • Page 162: Encrypt Sd Card

    Encrypt SD card Factory data reset password Protect your optional memory (not included) card by encrypting its data. Require a password to reset your device to factory 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. default settings. 2. Tap Settings >...

  • Page 163: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send 2. Tap Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. security settings > Make passwords visible to enable the feature. Lock screen and security...

  • Page 164: Device Administration

    Device administration Credential storage Manage your device administrators and application Manage your security certificates. You can disable or installation privileges. remove certificates. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 165: Knox Active Protection

    Knox active protection Advanced security settings Protect your device against malicious attacks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 2. Tap Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Knox active protection and 1.
  • Page 166 • Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.

  • Page 167: Accounts

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

  • Page 168: Samsung Cloud

    3. Tap one of the account types. Samsung Cloud. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and If a Samsung account has not been added, set up the account. follow the prompts to add one. Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic 3.
  • Page 169 Account settings Remove an account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the same type.

  • Page 170: Backup And Restore

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Enable backup of your information to your Samsung Backup and restore for options: account. • Back up my data: Enable back up of 1.

  • Page 171: Google Settings

    Google settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Google, and select an option to customize. Accounts...

  • Page 172: 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 173: Vision

    • Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the assist blind and low-vision users. Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and – Voice Assistant can collect all of the text the background.

  • Page 174: Hearing

    • 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 175: Dexterity And Interaction

    • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set • Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval the left and right balance when using a stereo for this action. device. • Click after pointer stops: Automatically click • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to on an item after the pointer stops over it.

  • Page 176: More Accessibility Settings

    More accessibility • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications. settings • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts Customize additional accessibility features for your for answering and ending calls. device. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, 1.

  • Page 177: Other Settings

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

  • Page 178: Help

    Help Device assistance app View the user manual on your device. Device assistance apps help you by gathering information from the screen currently shown. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 179: Dual Messenger

    Dual messenger About phone Use two separate accounts for the same app. View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. versions, and more. 2. Tap Settings >...

  • Page 180: Getting Help

    Getting help Videos Visit samsung.com/spsn to learn more. Smart Simulator Visit samsungsimulator.com to learn more. Tips and Tricks Visit samsung.com/us/support/tips to learn more. Samsung Care Visit samsung.com/us/support to learn more. Getting help...

  • Page 181: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.

  • Page 182: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” section Tablet: of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP...
  • Page 183 Intellectual property English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or EULA4 which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, including Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software...
  • Page 184 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the: merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or use;...
  • Page 185 Product. In then power down the device and contact your carrier addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages to restore the device to the carrier authorized of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the settings.
  • Page 186 Notice from AT&T Your device is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, This device is intended for use exclusively on AT&T’s AT&T wants you to be aware that some applications system.
  • Page 187 Keep the device and all its parts and Samsung Knox accessories out of the reach of small children. Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a Samsung Electronics America, Inc. mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind.
  • Page 188 Other marks are the property of their respective The actual available capacity of the internal memory is owners. less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. memory.

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