Samsung SM-J320A User Manual
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  • Page 1 S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Special Features Learn About Your Device ..... . .15 ......1 Navigation .
  • Page 3 Calendar ........41 Additional Apps ......97 Settings Camera and Video .
  • Page 4 Virtual Private Networks ....114 Smart Alert ....... 125 Sounds and Vibration .
  • Page 5 Lock Screen Settings ..... . 145 Samsung Cloud ......152 Find My Mobile .
  • Page 6 Tips ........166 Samsung Care ......166 Legal .
  • Page 7: Special Features

    Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
  • Page 8: Wi-Fi Calling

    Wi-Fi Calling Smart Alert You can make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected Receive notification for missed calls and messages to a Wi-Fi network. through vibration when the phone is picked up. For more information, see “Wi-Fi Calling” on page 89. For more information, see “Smart Alert”...
  • 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 Microphone Proximity sensors Earpiece 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.
  • Page 11 • • Proximity sensors Volume keys Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, functionality during a call when the device is in notifications, and system sounds. close proximity to the body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take a Turns the screen back on and enables touch photo.
  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View Headset jack Rear camera Flash Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • 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 Install a SIM card and optional memory card (not included), and charge your device before using. Remove the Back Cover Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device. ► Lift the cover up and to the right of the device. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
  • Page 15 Install the SIM Card Install an Optional Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are You can also install an optional microSD memory ™ provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use your card (not included) to add more memory space to previous SIM card.
  • Page 16 Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover The battery is installed in the back of the device. The back cover should be replaced before using the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 1.
  • Page 17 Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved A charging head and USB cable are included with the by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for device for charging the battery from any standard your device to maximize battery life. Using other outlet.
  • Page 18: Start Using Your Device

    1. Press and hold the Power key. • If the lower part of the device overheats, 2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted. check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable. Set Up Your Device...
  • Page 19 Use the Setup Wizard To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard your finger across the screen. guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, Add a Google Account connect to a Wi-Fi...
  • Page 20 Add a Samsung Account Set Up Your Voicemail Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung Use the Phone app to set up your voicemail. content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • 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: Navigation

    Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
  • Page 23 Common Options 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.  More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...
  • Page 24: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 25 Status Bar Notification Icons New email The Status bar at the top of a Home screen provides device information on the right side and notification New Gmail alerts on the left. File download in progress Status Icons File upload in progress Battery full Wi-Fi available Battery low...
  • Page 26: Customize Your Home Screen

    • Customize Your To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap Main. This screen is displayed when you Home Screen press the Home key. • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a Screens screen, and then drag it to a new position. •...
  • Page 27 Wallpapers To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with menu. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 2. Tap Remove shortcut.
  • Page 28 Themes Icons Customize your device with coordinated colors, Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. wallpapers, fonts, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Icons to customize. 2.
  • Page 29 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 30 • Hide apps: Select apps to hide, and then tap Apply. • About Home screen: View version information. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 31: 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 32 View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 33: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using two applications at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the sizes of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
  • Page 34 Window Controls Split Screen View Action The Window controls modify the way apps windows are The Recent apps key can be configured to switch displayed in split screen view. between full screen view and split screen view. ► Tap the middle of the window border for the 1.
  • Page 35: Enter Text

    Option Keys Use these special keys when entering text. Text can be entered using either an on-screen keyboard or your voice. ► From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold the Options key for the following: Predictive text • Voice input: Use Samsung voice input.
  • Page 36 Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. high contrast keyboard. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear Options key.
  • Page 37 Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked. Settings Delete text • Speech output: Select options for spoken 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input on feedback. the Samsung keyboard. • Offline speech recognition: Download and 2. Tap the screen and speak your text.
  • Page 38 • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is ® connected. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 39: Apps

    Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 40: Use Apps

    Galaxy Essentials 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it. View and download Samsung apps that are optimized • for use with Galaxy devices. To return to the main Home screen, tap the Home key.
  • Page 41 Uninstall or Disable Apps Sort Apps Uninstall or disable apps you download and install. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 42 Create and Use Folders Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 43: Apps Settings

    • Apps Settings Special access: Select which apps can have special access permissions to features on your Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. device. • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed.
  • Page 44 • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Apps...
  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
  • Page 48 Create an Event Delete an Event Delete events from your Calendar. Use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to 2.
  • Page 49 Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.
  • Page 50: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Settings Gallery Flash Take a picture 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 51 Take Pictures Record Videos Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record high-quality videos using your phone. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Camera.
  • Page 52 Rear camera Common • • Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a mode for the picture. few seconds of background sound. • • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,  More options: See more options for the exposure value, white balance, and color tone camera modes.
  • Page 53 • • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • Common Focus mode: Tap Auto focus for normal • distances or Macro for close subjects. Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. Front camera •...
  • Page 54 • Volume key function: Use the Volume key to take pictures, record video, zoom, or control system volume. • Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a picture. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Apps...
  • Page 55: Clock

    • Clock Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • and setting alarms. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. 1.
  • Page 56 World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm The World clock lets you keep track of the time in and/or vibrates. multiple cities around the world. • To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe Dismiss To list a city on the World clock screen: to the left or right.
  • Page 57 Stopwatch Timer Time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 58: Contacts

    Contacts • Contact photo to assign a picture or an animated GIF to the new contact. Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize • Enter a name and other contact information. with personal accounts added to your device. For more information, see ...
  • Page 59 Edit a Contact Share Contacts When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 60 Import Contacts Export Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card memory card (not included). (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 61 Link or Unlink Contacts Unlink Contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources Unlink contact information that has been linked and into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 62 Delete Contacts Favorites Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 63 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap Contacts >   More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups.
  • Page 64 Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then Send a text message to members of a group. tap Done. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 65 Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts >   More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct Share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app.
  • Page 66: Email

    • Email If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then View and manage all your email accounts in one app. tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on •...
  • Page 67 Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts View email you receive for multiple accounts, or you There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 68 Remove Email Accounts Email Settings To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 69: 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. Apps...
  • Page 70: Gallery

    Gallery 3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. The • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap following categories allow you to organize your  Favorite.
  • Page 71 Edit Pictures Play Videos Edit pictures stored on your device. Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery, and tap a picture to view it. 2.
  • Page 72 Share Pictures and Videos Edit 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 73 Delete Pictures and Videos Take a Screenshot Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. Capture an image of your screen. A Screenshots album is automatically created in the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ►...
  • Page 74: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your The following apps from Google are preloaded on your Google Drive cloud account. ™ device. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2.
  • Page 75 Google Maps Find online content with tools that learn what Get directions and other location-based information. interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive You must enable location services to use Google Maps. customized content. For more information, see “Location” on page 112. 1.
  • Page 76 Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. 1.
  • Page 77: Internet

    Internet • Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and browsing history. Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open.
  • Page 78 Browser Tabs Open a Bookmark Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 79 Share Pages Open a Saved Web Page Saved web pages can be opened on your device even if Web pages can be shared with your contacts. your device is not connected to the Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 80 Internet Settings 4. Tap Turn on secret mode. 5. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data These settings allow you to modify settings associated with a password. with using the Internet app. – or – 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Tap Don’t use password.
  • Page 81: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos Make edits to memos you create. Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Compose a Memo 2. Tap Memo, and then tap a memo to view it. Create memos using the Memo app.
  • Page 82 Memo Options Edit, share, or manage memos. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Memo. • While browsing memos, tap More options for the following options: Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Manage categories: Create and manage categories to organize your memos.
  • Page 83: Messages

    Messages Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message is automatically saved as a draft. Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). View Messages 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 84 Delete Messages Messages Settings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages. 2. Tap Messages >   More options > Edit. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3.
  • Page 85 Emergency Alerts Send SOS Messages Emergency alerts notify customers of imminent threats Send a message with your location to designated to their safety within their geographical area. There is contacts when you are in an emergency situation. no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1.
  • Page 86: My Files

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files.
  • Page 87: Phone

    Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Call Video call Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 88 Make a Call Make a Call from Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded You can make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 89 Answer a Call Decline a Call You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an incoming call.
  • Page 90 End a Call Switch to Headset or Speaker Listen to the call using the speaker or through a ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Bluetooth headset (not included). ► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the Actions While on a Call speaker.
  • Page 91 Call Log 4. Tap Details. The calls you have dialed, received, and missed are 5. Tap Create contact. stored in the Call log. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Tap Update existing to replace the number for an 2.
  • Page 92 Block a Number Create a Speed Dial Assignment You can assign up to 999 speed dial numbers. By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
  • Page 93 Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial You can make a call using Speed dial. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an •...
  • Page 94 Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone Voicemail.
  • Page 95 Optional Calling Services Video Calls If available with your mobile service plan, the following To make Video calls: calling services are supported. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a number and tap Video call. Place a Multi-Party Call You can make another call while a call is in progress.
  • Page 96 Phone Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Phone >   More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...
  • Page 97: Voice Recorder

    To create a voice recording: Manage Recordings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Once you have recorded and saved at least one 2. Tap Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. recording, the following options are available: The following options are available: 1.
  • Page 98 5. Tap  More options for additional options: • Edit: Select recordings. Once selected, the following options are available: Rename: Rename the recording. Delete: Delete the recording. Move or More options > Move: Move one or   more recordings to a different category. •...
  • Page 99: At&T Apps

    AT&T Apps AT&T Locker Store, share, and sync all of your photos, videos, Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. and documents in one safe, convenient place: Visit att.com to learn more or contact your service the AT&T cloud. provider for additional information. 1.
  • Page 100 AT&T Protect Plus Caller Name ID Access the Mobile Protection Pack and with a paid Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify unknown callers subscription, replace your device if it is lost or by name, picture, city, and state. damaged, locate your device if it is lost, and receive Note: Caller Name ID requires a subscription.
  • Page 101 DIRECTV myAT&T Sync your device to your DIRECTV account. Manage your AT&T account. You can review and pay ® your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. new device, or change your plan. 2.
  • Page 102 Smart Limits Visual Voicemail Set limits on purchases and texts, block data and Review and manage your voicemail messages directly phone numbers, and view phone activity with this from your device without dialing into voicemail. You family smartphone manager. can also see a list of your messages on your device and select which ones you want to play, call back, share, 1.
  • Page 103: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps Fullscreen Watch exclusive shows featuring your favorite stars, The following apps are also preloaded on your device. feature films, TV shows and popular digital series. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Amazon Shopping 2. Tap Fullscreen.
  • Page 104 Lookout Uber Configure and manage key security options, such as Hire a private driver in more than 130 cities and 30 anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a lost and countries. Uber is an entirely new and modern way to stolen device locator service, an application privacy travel.
  • Page 105: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
  • Page 106: Access Settings

    Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and 1.
  • Page 107: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
  • Page 108: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. 3. Tap Add network. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: 2.
  • Page 109 • Wi-Fi Preferences WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by entering your WPS PIN. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is asleep. 2.
  • Page 110 Wi-Fi Direct Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not 1. From an app, tap Share or More options > required.
  • Page 111: 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 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.
  • Page 112 Receive Data with Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Rename the paired device to make it easier to When another device attempts to send a file to your recognize. device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 1.
  • Page 113: Data Usage

    Data Usage Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage. View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Enable Data Saver 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage > Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in Mobile data usage.
  • Page 114: Airplane Mode

    • Airplane Mode Mobile data usage: Monitor mobile data usage by app. Airplane mode disconnects your device from all • Billing cycle and data warning: Set the day of networks and turns off connectivity features the month to start the bill cycle for your device. 1.
  • Page 115 Connect a Device to Your Change the Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to You can change your Mobile hotspot password. Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 116 Allowed Devices List 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. 3. Tap  More options > Configure mobile hotspot for the following settings: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 117: Tethering

    Tethering 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile networks for options: Use USB tethering to share your device’s Internet • Mobile data: Enable or disable mobile data connection with a computer. features, such as email, web browsing, video 1. Connect the computer to the device using the calling, and push notifications over the cellular USB cable.
  • Page 118: Location

    Location 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Some apps may require one or more location services • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan be turned on for full functionality. for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when 1.
  • Page 119: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Location Services Location services store and use your device’s most Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them recent location data. Google apps can use this data to up easily. You receive a notification when there are improve your search results based on places that you available devices to connect to.
  • Page 120: Connect To A Printer

    Connect to a Printer Virtual Private Networks Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks network. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a 1.
  • Page 121 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 122: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
  • Page 123: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Easy Mute You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or the individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 124: Vibrations

    Vibrations Volume Configure your device’s vibrations. Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Vibrate While Ringing Volume Keys for Media Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. Set the Volume key to control the media volume by default.
  • Page 125 Set the Volume 3. Tap More options > Media volume limiter.  • You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home Tap On/Off to enable this feature. screen by pressing the Volume key. When enabled, drag the Custom volume 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. limit slider to set the maximum output volume.
  • Page 126: Ringtone

    Ringtone 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and configure the following Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. options: • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all notifications.
  • Page 127: Do Not Disturb

    • Do Not Disturb App rules: Manage rules set by apps. • Hide visual notifications: Select options for Use these options to determine which notifications can preventing visual notifications for apps silenced make sounds, and during which time periods you want by Do not disturb.
  • Page 128: Key-Tap Feedback

    • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap Advanced or Basic to customize your sound settings.
  • Page 129 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings.
  • Page 130: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
  • Page 131: Block App Notifications

    • Block App Notifications Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, and block previews in pop-ups. Block notifications for apps. • On lock screen: Show content from this app on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the lock screen.
  • Page 132: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
  • Page 133: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout Screen Brightness Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 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.
  • Page 134: Screen Mode

    Screen Mode Screen Zoom and Font Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 135: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Icon Frames Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler You can show icons with shaded frames to make them layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. making for a more straightforward visual experience.
  • Page 136: Status Bar

    Status Bar 3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver. 4. Configure options: Configure display options for the Status bar. • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen of colors. 2.
  • Page 137: One-Handed Mode

    One-Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: •...
  • Page 138: 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 139: 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 140: Storage

    • Memory Card (SD Card) Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will be put to sleep immediately when they are not Once an optional memory card (not included) has been being used. installed in your device, the card memory is displayed •...
  • Page 141 Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored on the When formatting an SD card, you should back up memory card, unmount the card before removing it your music and photo files that are stored on the card from the device.
  • Page 142: 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. 1.
  • Page 143 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 144 • Physical Keyboards Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you Customize options when you have a physical keyboard to use voice input while not connected to the connected to your device (sold separately). network. • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words.
  • Page 145 • Text-to-Speech Options Listen to an example: Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is • Default language status: Display the default used for various accessibility features, such as language in use. Voice Assistant. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Pointer Speed 2.
  • Page 146: Date And Time

    Date and Time Reset By default, your device receives date and time Reset device and network settings. You can also reset information from the wireless network. When you are your device to its factory defaults. outside network coverage, you can set date and time Reset Settings information manually using the date and time settings.
  • Page 147: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth transferred to your storage area. settings with Reset network settings. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your 1.
  • Page 148: Software Update

    Google Account username and password can use the • Check for updates: Check for software updates. device. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/ • support/frp . Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted.
  • Page 149: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
  • Page 150: Screen Lock Types

    Screen Lock Types 3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available: The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, notifications.
  • Page 151: Lock Screen Settings

    Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security for...
  • Page 152: Unknown Sources

    Unknown Sources 3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. Add account and follow the prompts. The following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 153: Encrypt Device

    Encrypt Device Factory Data Reset Password Protect your device by encrypting its data. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Require a password to reset your device to factory default settings. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Encrypt device.
  • Page 154: View Passwords

    Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings...
  • Page 155: Device Administration

    Device Administration Credential Storage Manage your device administrators and application Manage your security certificates. If a certificate installation privileges. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. remove it.
  • Page 156: Knox Active Protection

    • Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. Protect your device from cyber attacks. This option is only displayed when a lock 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen is enabled. For more information, see “Set a Secure Screen Lock”...
  • Page 157: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
  • Page 158: Samsung Cloud

    Memo: Sync your notes and categories. Samsung Cloud. Samsung internet: Sync bookmarks, saved • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow pages, and opened tabs from your browser. the prompts to add one. Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.
  • Page 159: My Profile

    Samsung 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. Cloud account. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or the prompts to add one. remove your Samsung account. Add an Account...
  • Page 160 Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, types of accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.
  • Page 161: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >...
  • Page 162: Google Settings

    Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available Account. options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 163: 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 164: Vision

    • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Vision, and tap background.
  • Page 165: Hearing

    • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen with multimedia files when available. if you are color blind or have difficulty reading •...
  • Page 166: Dexterity And Interaction

    Dexterity and More Accessibility Interaction Settings You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with Customize additional accessibility features for your dexterity and interaction aspects of the device. device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 167: Accessibility Services

    • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. Accessibility Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
  • Page 168: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
  • Page 169: Device Assistance App

    Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded • Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze Samsung legal information. images of the screen. • Device name: View and change your device’s name.
  • Page 170: Dual Messenger

    Dual Messenger Use two separate accounts for the same app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Dual messenger. 3. Tap On/Off next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app. Settings...
  • Page 171: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
  • Page 172: Videos

    Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...
  • Page 173: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.
  • Page 174: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide (726‑7864) and providing the applicable information. • For complete terms and conditions that bind you Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” Tablet: section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the • Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
  • Page 175 All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung Health & Safety Information are also available on the or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings.
  • Page 176 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
  • Page 177 Product. authorization; you will be notified on the screen In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any that unauthorized software has been detected. You damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or...
  • Page 178 Notice from AT&T Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based This device is intended for use exclusively on service to learn how location information will be used AT&T’s system. You agree that you won’t make any and protected.
  • Page 179 Samsung Knox Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is Address: a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with 85 Challenger Road enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be Ridgefield Park, required. For more information about Knox, please refer New Jersey 07660 to: samsung.com/us/knox...
  • Page 180 The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.

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