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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 NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT;...
  • Page 3 ™ writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR licensing fee may be required. For more information MOBILE DEVICE.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    My Files ............64 Home Screen ..........11 S Health ............65 Status Bar ............14 S Voice ............. 66 Navigation ............15 Samsung Pay ..........67 Notification Panel ........... 16 Settings Multi Window ........... 18 ............69 Edge Screen ........... 20 How to Use Settings ........
  • Page 5 Lock Screen and Security ......100 Privacy and Safety ........104 Easy Mode ............106 Accessibility ..........107 Accounts ............109 Backup and Reset ........110 Language and Input ........112 Battery ............114 Storage ............115 Date and Time ..........117 Help ..............118 About Device ..........119 Table of Contents...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 7: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece Status light Front camera Volume keys Power key Recent Back Home key/Finger scanner Earpiece: Listen to a call. Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and • • hold for Multi window ™ Front camera: Take self-portraits and record •...
  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View SIM card/Memory card Microphone tray Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor Headset jack Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port SIM card/Memory card tray: Install the SIM card USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the • • and an optional memory card (not included) USB charger (included) and other optional for storage of files.
  • Page 9: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until assemble your device. the tray pops out. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card.
  • Page 10 Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; before using your device for the first time. test conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device.
  • Page 11 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    Volume down key at the same time for 2. Follow the instructions and select the content to more than seven seconds. transfer. Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information Initial Set Up and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content faster.
  • Page 13 Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see Set a Screen Lock.
  • Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    – or – reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use To create a new Samsung account or set up your the device. Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, You will not be able to access the device after see Accounts.
  • Page 15: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage screens and icons, as the tempered glass surface and void the...
  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Edge screen handle Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) Home screen indicator: Indicates which and notification icons (left).
  • Page 17 Wallpapers Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or widgets, folders, and custom choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
  • Page 18 Themes Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Set visual themes for all system screens and icons Home screen. on your device. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call: A call has been missed. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) Call in progress: A call is in progress. on the right side and notification Call on hold: A call is on hold.
  • Page 20: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Touchscreen Navigation • Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Use the following motions and gestures on your Home screen.
  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Quick connect Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily.
  • Page 22 View the Notification Panel Quick Connect You can access the Notification panel from any Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Home screen. to them quickly and easily. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 23: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open adjust the size of their display on the screen, and them in split screen view.
  • Page 24 You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap  Recent. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar. 2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view. •...
  • Page 25: Edge Screen

    Edge Screen The Edge screen provides To configure Apps edge: a variety of useful tools for 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed. notifications, information feeds, 2. Tap   Add to add additional apps to the Apps and timekeeping.
  • Page 26 To configure Tasks edge: To configure People edge: 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until the Tasks edge panel is displayed. until the People edge panel is displayed. 2. Tap   Add to add additional tasks to the Tasks 2.
  • Page 27: Enter Text

    — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 28 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.
  • Page 29: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves Use Emergency Mode your device’s remaining power While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following apps and features are available when you are in an emergency on the Home screen: situation. • Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
  • Page 30: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
  • Page 31: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. More options Tabs Keypad Hide the keypad Voicemail Call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. Call settings.
  • Page 32 Access Phone There are a couple of ways to access Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap  Phone. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone. Display Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ►...
  • Page 33: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is functionality associated with stored in the Contacts list.
  • Page 34 Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a make another call while a call is in progress. Home screen, your active call is indicated by  Call on the Status bar.
  • Page 35 Call Log Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, or missed are stored in the Call log. and messages are not received.
  • Page 36: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Create a Speed Dial 2.
  • Page 37: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency Swipe Lock Screen telephone number in your If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways. region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1.
  • Page 38: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap  Phone >  Voicemail. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.
  • Page 39: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 40: Apps List

    To locate an app in your Apps list: • Galaxy Apps: View and download Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit 2. Tap Search. samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps • Enter a word or words in the Search field.
  • Page 41 Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your launch it. own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: 1.
  • Page 42: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Hangouts Meet friends and family online, share Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. photos, host video calls, and send SMS Visit google.com to learn more. and Hangouts messages. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more. Chrome Maps Browse the Internet and bring your open...
  • Page 43 Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube ™ videos right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
  • Page 44: U.s. Cellular Apps

    U.S. Cellular Apps Enjoy these apps from U.S. Cellular. Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit uscellular.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information. Amazon Shop at amazon.com from your device. ™ Visit amazon.com to learn more.
  • Page 45: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps There are additional apps, Samsung Gear including several Samsung apps, Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. preloaded on your device. Samsung Milk Music Stream music with a radio service that Excel offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you.
  • Page 46: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. functions. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to Basic Operation landscape.
  • Page 47: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To choose a calendar view:  Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. 1.
  • Page 48 Create a Task Calendar Settings You can use your Calendar to create tasks. These settings allow you to modify settings Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be associated with using the Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as 1.
  • Page 49: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Show or hide Gallery settings Record video Quick settings Take a picture Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode • • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
  • Page 50 • Take Pictures Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of objects. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear • Download: Download additional shooting camera. modes from the Galaxy Apps store. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic • Info: Read information about each available protective covering from the camera lens.
  • Page 51 • Camera Settings Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an You can adjust your camera’s settings using the optional SD card (not included) is installed. icons on the main camera screen and the full •...
  • Page 52 Live Broadcast Share a Broadcast You can share your Live broadcast with contacts Use YouTube to share what is happening around before recording or share the link after you have you. finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube. To access the Live Broadcast: ►...
  • Page 53: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Options: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses alarms. sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.
  • Page 54 World Clock Timer The World clock lets you keep track of the current The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1.
  • Page 55: Contacts

     Contacts. accounts, including Google, 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Email, and your Samsung • Choose a storage account for the contact. You account. can store the contact on the device, or sync it with an account.
  • Page 56 Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a contacts to delete. vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a 1.
  • Page 57 Groups Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own. You might create a group for your  Contacts.
  • Page 58 Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap More > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.
  • Page 59: Email

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To access Email: Samsung folder > Email. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Menu at the top left of the screen to view 2. Tap Samsung folder >...
  • Page 60 Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose. Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email 2.
  • Page 61: Galaxy Apps

    To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
  • Page 62: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 2.
  • Page 63 Edit Images Delete Images and Videos You can edit images stored on your device. You can delete images stored on your device. ► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery.
  • Page 64: Internet

    Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  Internet. To close a tab: 1. Tap Tabs. Command Keys Close by the tabs you want to close.
  • Page 65 Saved Pages To turn off Secret mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Saving a web page stores the web page content on Samsung folder >  Internet. your device so that you can access it offline. 2. Tap Tabs.
  • Page 66: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save Browse Memos notes on your device. You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Compose a Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. •...
  • Page 67: Messages

    3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add recipient to select a The Samsung Messages app provides the following recipient from your Contacts. You can also select message types: the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or •...
  • Page 68 View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia  New message appears on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message:  Messages >...
  • Page 69: My Files

    Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. music, and sound clips. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view files in My Files: Samsung folder >  My Files. The following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > •...
  • Page 70: S Health

    You are a man older than age 45 or a woman 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > older than age 55; Samsung folder >  S Health. • You have a family history of heart disease before 2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
  • Page 71: S Voice

    You can access S Voice ™ from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command.
  • Page 72: Samsung Pay

    2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay. Set Up Samsung Pay Use Samsung Pay Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to use with your Samsung Galaxy device. Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your device with you.
  • Page 73 2. Scroll down to “Gift cards now available on Samsung Pay” and click the link. Secure Your Information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your...
  • Page 74: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
  • Page 75: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize Quick Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device Quick settings are the settings that you are most settings. likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a ►...
  • Page 76: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a wireless Access Point (AP).
  • Page 77 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 78: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are connects your device wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 79 Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.
  • Page 80: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: Apps >...
  • Page 81: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile hotspot and Allowed Devices List Tethering to share your device’s Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add Internet connection with other devices to the list, they can scan for your device and devices.
  • Page 82 Configure Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi Sharing Settings Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices. Be aware that your device may switch Manage your Mobile hotspot security and between your saved Wi-Fi networks without notice. connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 83: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •...
  • Page 84: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.
  • Page 85: Nfc And Payment

    NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making touch your device with another purchases on your device. compatible device.
  • Page 86: More Connection Settings

    Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Printing Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). To turn on Download booster: Apps >...
  • Page 87 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks edit or delete the connection. (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: You must set a secured screen lock  Settings.
  • Page 88: Smart Manager

    Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. device’s battery, storage, RAM, 2. Tap Smart Manager. and device security. You can also automatically optimize your 3.
  • Page 89: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Manage Apps on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. You can download and install new applications on your device.
  • Page 90 Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are such as email apps, you can select one app to be available in one convenient location. the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 91: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
  • Page 92 Select a Default Vibration Pattern Do Not Disturb Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your This setting allows you to block all notifications own pattern. and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time 1.
  • Page 93 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to dialing keypad is tapped. customize your sound settings. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Settings...
  • Page 94: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. •...
  • Page 95: Display

    Display Configure your display’s Enable Icon Backgrounds brightness, screen timeout delay, You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and and other display settings. Apps screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 96 Always On Display Select a Screen Mode Choose an image or information to display instead of Choose a screen mode to match your type of turning off the screen. viewing. Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to 1.
  • Page 97 Screensaver The screensaver setting controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2.
  • Page 98: Edge Screen Settings

    Edge Screen Settings Manage the panels that display Edge Panels on the Edge screen, including To configure Edge panels: your own custom panels, and set 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > up night mode.  Settings. 2. Tap Edge screen > Edge panels. To access Edge screen settings: 3.
  • Page 99 Edge Feeds Quick Reply Quick reply allows you to reject an incoming phone Edge feeds display select information and call with a text message by placing your finger on notifications on the Edge screen when the screen is the heart rate sensor for two seconds. The call is turned off.
  • Page 100: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Configure features on your One-Handed Operation device that make it easier to use. Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Manage Game Features  Settings. Manage useful features while you play games. 2.
  • Page 101 • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen. • Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear.
  • Page 102: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. Home screen, Lock screen, or Home 3.
  • Page 103: Themes

    2. Tap Themes. • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme. Settings Themes...
  • Page 104: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Home screen. - or - From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
  • Page 105: Lock Screen And Security

    Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on You can also use your fingerprint to verify your the screen to unlock your device. This option identity when logging in to your Samsung account. provides medium security. • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique screen.
  • Page 106  Settings. ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and • Add fingerprint To add a fingerprint, tap enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
  • Page 107 Wi-Fi network. SD card (not included) when you first access it after • powering on your device. Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > analysis.  Settings.
  • Page 108 Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 109: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: designed to hide personal • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to content from being accessed by scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even anyone else using your device, when Wi-Fi is turned off.
  • Page 110 App Permissions Report Diagnostic Info Control which apps have permissions to use certain This feature sends diagnostic information about your features of your device. device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 111: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings.
  • Page 112: Accessibility

    • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of certain physical disabilities. the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background. Note: You can download additional accessibility •...
  • Page 113 • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. Dexterity and interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.
  • Page 114: Accounts

    Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.
  • Page 115: Backup And Reset

    • Samsung Account Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung When enabled, backed-up settings are account. restored when you reinstall an application. Apps >...
  • Page 116 Reset Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 72 hours after changing your password Restore your device to its default settings. to perform a factory data reset on your device. Before resetting your device: Reset Settings 1.
  • Page 117: Language And Input

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. •...
  • Page 118  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
  • Page 119: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Battery usage: View battery usage since the battery was last fully charged. Past and predicted usage: View a chart of past usage.
  • Page 120: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear cached data for all apps.
  • Page 121 Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4.
  • Page 122: Date And Time

    Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 123: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...
  • Page 124: About Device

    Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...

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