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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 Diagnostic Software Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform ™ and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for This device is equipped with diagnostic software security with enterprise use in mind. Additional reporting usage and performance information used licensing fee may be required. For more information...
  • Page 4 Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > System > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    My Files ............66 Home Screen ..........11 S Health ............67 Status Bar ............14 S Voice ............. 69 Navigation ............15 Samsung Pay ..........70 Notification Panel ........... 17 Settings Multi Window ........... 19 ............72 Enter Text ............21 How to Use Settings ........
  • Page 6 Privacy and Safety ........104 Easy Mode ............106 Accessibility ..........107 Accounts ............109 Google Settings ..........110 Backup and Reset ........111 Active Key ............113 Language and Input ........114 Battery ............116 Storage ............117 Date and Time ..........119 Help ..............120 About Device ..........121 Table of Contents...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece Status light Front camera Active key Power key Volume key Recent Back Home key/Finger scanner • • Earpiece: Listen to a call. Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback. • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record •...
  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor SIM card/ Memory card tray Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset. Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light •...
  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the...
  • Page 11 Your device has been tested in a controlled Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung environment and shown to be water and dust Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device.
  • Page 12 The replaceable screen comes pre-installed on your device (Replacement Screen Services, including parts and assembly, can only be purchased on Samsung.com). Scratches can happen during normal use. Getting Started Assemble Your Device...
  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Initial Set Up The instructions below explain how to turn your The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome device on or off. screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
  • Page 14 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 15: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    – or – reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the To create a new Samsung account or set up your 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 16: 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 17: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App shortcuts App folder 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 18 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 19 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 20: 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 alerts on the left.
  • Page 21: 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 22 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
  • Page 23: 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 Clear notifications Notification settings • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily.
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 26 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 27: Enter Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Options Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
  • 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 Video call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Call Keypad: Dial the number that you want to 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 Dial a Recent Number a call. Explore features and All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is functionality associated with listed in your contacts list, the associated name is making or answering a call.
  • Page 34 Answer a Call Multitask While on a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the If you exit the call screen and return to a caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is Home screen, your active call is indicated by stored in the Contacts list.
  • Page 35 Place a New Call While on a Call Video Call Options If your service plan supports this feature, you can To change the call type during a video call: make another call while a call is in progress. ► Tap Call type.
  • Page 36 Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: Phone > Log. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log. 3. Tap Delete. Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Visual Voicemail voicemail. Use Visual voicemail to: • Review and manage your voicemail messages directly from your phone without dialing into Set Up Your Voicemail voicemail. You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. •...
  • Page 40: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 41: 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 42 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 43: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. apps and contents of your device. Visit google.com to learn more. Google Now Android Pay Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and Pay with your Android phone at over one organize it into convenient cards that...
  • Page 44 Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/store/movies learn more.
  • Page 45: At&T Apps

    AT&T Apps Enjoy these apps from AT&T . DIRECTV DIRECTV brings you all the entertainment ® Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid you love on just about any device you subscription. Visit att.com to learn more or contact have in your possession.
  • Page 46 Smart Limits Set limits on purchases and texts, block Use Yellow Pages to tap into local data and phone numbers, and view businesses, locations, and events, and phone activity with this family smartphone connect to your search in real-time. manager. Provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches.
  • Page 47: Additional Apps

    Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music ™...
  • Page 48: Activity Zone

    1. Press the Active key on the side of your device. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  Activity Zone. 2. Follow the prompts to use each feature. The following features are available: •...
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51 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 52: 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 53 • Take Pictures Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear • Info: Read information about each available camera. camera mode. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •...
  • Page 54 • 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 memory card (not included) is icons on the main camera screen and the full installed.
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 sound and vibration to alert you. 1.
  • Page 57 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 58: 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, your SIM card, or sync it with an account.
  • Page 59 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) or text file. You can contacts to delete. share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach 1.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62: 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 63 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 64: Galaxy Apps

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  Galaxy Apps. 2. Swipe across to Exclusives and find Galaxy Essentials. 3. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 68 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 69: 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 70: Messages

    3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add recipient to select The Samsung Messages app provides the following a recipient from your Contacts. You can also message types: select the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, •...
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 73: S Health

    55; Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap • You have a family history of heart disease before Samsung folder >  S Health. age 55; 2. Read and accept the terms and conditions. • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;...
  • Page 74 When in Doubt — Check It Out If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you.
  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77 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 78: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 >  Settings communication requires access >...
  • Page 81 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 82: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. communications technology that 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on connects your device wirelessly Bluetooth. to a number of Bluetooth • When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for devices, such as headsets nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
  • Page 83 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
  • Page 84: 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 85: 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 86 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 87: 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 > Connections. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •...
  • Page 88: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network. •...
  • Page 89: 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 90: More Connection Settings

    Printing Note: You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, Print images and documents to Samsung printers see Set a Screen Lock. and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 91 Reset Network Settings Connect to a VPN You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth To connect to a VPN: settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 92: 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 93 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 94 • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to Samsung keyboard is tapped. customize your sound settings. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
  • Page 95: 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 > Device. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications.
  • Page 96: 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 Apps and other display settings. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 97 Always On Display LED Indicator Choose an image or information to display instead of Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice turning off the screen. recording, or receiving notifications. Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to 1.
  • Page 98 Screen Saver The Screen saver 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 >...
  • Page 99: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Configure features on your Other Features device that make it easier to use. Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device.
  • Page 100: Smart Manager

    Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your To use the Smart Manager options: device’s battery, storage, RAM, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings and device security. You can > Device. also automatically optimize your 2.
  • Page 101: 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 > Device. You can download and install new applications on your device.
  • Page 102 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 103: 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 > Personal. 2. Tap Wallpaper. Home screen, Lock screen, or Home 3.
  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 > Personal > Home screen. - or - From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
  • Page 106: 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 107 > Personal. ► 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 108 3. Tap Set up/change password and follow the Automatic updates can also be limited to prompts. 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 Lock Screen and Security...
  • Page 109 Device Administration Advanced Security Settings Manage your device administrators and application Use these options to configure advanced security installation privileges. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Personal. >...
  • Page 110: 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 111 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 >  Settings 1.
  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 114 • 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 115: 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 116: Google Settings

    Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Personal. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. •...
  • Page 117: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Auto Restart servers. You can also reset your Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use device to its factory defaults. and battery power is more than 30%.
  • Page 118 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 119: Active Key

    Active Key You can customize the active key to open your favorite applications. With the dedicated Active key, you can quickly launch your favorite application with one touch. You can set up your active key to activate different apps depending on a short press or a long press of the Active key.
  • Page 120: Language And Input

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty 1.
  • Page 121 > System. 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 122: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. 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 123: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage (if an optional memory card is installed).
  • Page 124 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 > System. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3.
  • Page 125: 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 126: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > System. 2. Tap Help for information about: • New features • Getting started • Applications • Settings 3. Tap Sort by to sort the topics by category or alphabetically.
  • Page 127: 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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