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  • Page 1: User Manual

    S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 ™ ” (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark web and where Samsung smartphones and mobile for a Samsung device which has been tested against devices are sold. [091714] Samsung’s own internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN.
  • Page 4 The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone- HSGuide Spanish: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone- HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found: Online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/EULA. www.galaxynote4manual.com Legal Notices...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Music Player ..............53 ..............1 My Files Front View ................54 ................2 S Health Back View ................56 ................3 S Note Assemble Your Device .................57 ..........4 S Voice Set Up Your Device ................59 ............7 Scrapbook Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................60...
  • Page 6 Private Mode ..............98 Finger Scanner ..............99 Language and Input Settings ......100 Date and Time ............103 Safety Assistance ............. 104 Accessories ..............105 Power Saving ............... 106 Storage ................107 Security ................109 Help ................... 111 About Device ............... 112 Application Manager ..........

  • 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 Earpiece Proximity and gesture Headset jack sensors Status light Front camera Volume keys Power/Lock Recent apps Back key Home key/Finger scanner • • Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Camera Heart rate, SpO Flash and UV sensors Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. S Pen: A stylus that assists you in performing various functions. •...

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device Prior to use, it is necessary to Install the SIM Card install the SIM card, optional When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are memory card (not included), provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription and the battery.

  • Page 11: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery Charge the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet. The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.
  • Page 12 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On and Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turning the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device Turning the Device Off By default, the device locks automatically when the...

  • Page 14: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.

  • 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 non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notifications Icons Status Icons Status Bar Widget Widget App Shortcuts Apps Folder Home Screen Indicator Apps Screen Primary App Shortcuts • • App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that applications. appear on all Home screens. •...

  • Page 17: Customize Your Home Screen

    App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Customize your Home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1.

  • Page 18: Change The Wallpaper

    Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Adding Folders 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device No SIM card is installed, or the installed SIM card is not working. information (such as network Download of a file or app is in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification File is being uploaded or sent.

  • Page 20: Touchscreen Navigation

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Drag To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then drag it to a new location. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Touch and hold, and then drag to add a shortcut to a Home screen.

  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Clear all notifications Tap notification to launch app or view detail Notification icons on the Status Quick Settings Bar display calendar events, In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel device status, and more.

  • Page 22: Air Command

    S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists Air Command you in performing different Air command allows you to quickly activate functions. frequently used applications or perform actions. S Pen Button Remove S Pen ► To launch the Air command menu, remove the The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near access.

  • Page 23: Action Memo

    Action Memo To use stored content: Collect, the captured content is When you tap An Action memo is a special type of note that turns stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. your written text into actions on your device. The following options are available: To open an Action memo: •...

  • Page 24: Air View

    Direct Pen Input Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or and then write notes on the screen shot. To use Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting Screen write: window to allow you to write an entry with the S Pen rather than type.

  • Page 25: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multi-task by using multiple 3. Tap the following options if you wish to activate them: applications at the same time. • Open in multi window view: Automatically view content in Multi window when you open files from My Files or Video player, or Activate Multi Window attachments from email.

  • Page 26: Using Multi Window

    Using Multi Window Window Controls After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run Tap an application window and tap the Control multiple apps at the same time. button in the middle of the windows. Note: Multi window does not support all apps. Switch windows: Switch the positions of two Multi window applications.

  • Page 27: Multi Window Settings

    Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray 1. Touch and hold the  Back key to display the tray. 2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray.

  • Page 28: Entering Text

    Touch and hold the Options key to: Google Voice 2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Use Google Voice Typing. Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 29: Using Swype

    Using Swype Enabling and Configuring Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.

  • Page 30: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 31: Making And Answering Calls

    Making and Answering Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call.

  • Page 32: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can Your phone provides a number of functions that you answer an incoming call while you have a call in can use during a call. progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 33: Make An Emergency Call

    Delete a Call from the Call Log To remove a Speed Dial number assignment: ► To remove a speed dial number assignment, tap Phone > Recent 1. From a Home screen, tap Delete. tab. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.

  • Page 34: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 35: Apps Screen

    • Custom: Touch and hold, and then drag apps • to arrange them in any order. GALAXY Apps: Download apps specifically designed for your Samsung GALAXY device. Visit • Alphabetical order: Icons are arranged in apps.samsung.com to learn more. alphabetical order.
  • Page 36 Apps Screen Options Use Folders to Organize Apps Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. More options > Create folder. 2. Tap 2. Tap More options for these options: 3. Enter a folder name. •...

  • Page 37: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Hangouts Google. Hangouts is an online place to meet friends and family, share photos, and Note: Certain applications require a Google host video calls. Conversation logs are google.com account. Visit to learn more. automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.

  • Page 38: Voice Search

    Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased Find new apps, movies and TV shows, from Google Play. You can stream them music, books, magazines, and games in instantly, or download them for viewing Google Play Store. when you are not connected to the Visit play.google.com/store...

  • Page 39: Us Cellular Applications

    US Cellular Applications Enjoy these applications from Mobile TV US Cellular. Mobile TV is a subscription service that lets you watch your favorite TV shows Note: Certain applications require a data plan or using your handset. uscellular.com paid subscription. Visit to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional Tone Room Deluxe information.

  • Page 40: Other Applications

    Other Applications Amazon Gameloft Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Preview and download great mobile games for your device. Visit Amazon.com to learn more. Visit gameloft.com to learn more. Dropbox Hancom Office 2014 Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud Opens and manages Hancom Office storage.

  • Page 41: Slacker Radio

    Milk Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free. Pages Manager An app to help Facebook admins keep up with their activity on multiple pages.

  • Page 42: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the results: functions. • Clear. To clear the calculator history: • Basic Operation To clear the calculator history, tap the icon  Tap to view history to view the history of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 43: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Sharing Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Apps > 3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and 1.

  • Page 44: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Current Current shooting mode capture Storage location flash mode Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Shortcuts Take a picture menu Change shooting Camera mode settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Taking Pictures Shooting Mode Several photo effects are available. Some modes are Take pictures with your device’s front or back not available when taking self-portraits.

  • Page 45: Camera Settings

    Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the • preview screen to take photos. Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Samsung Apps store. • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.

  • Page 46: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Repeat weekly: When enabled, the alarm repeats every week. keeping track of time and setting • Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you.

  • Page 47: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can choose Device to store the contact on the device, or choose an account or the SIM card. For more information on connecting with and •...

  • Page 48: Delete Contacts

    Favorites Share a Name Card When you share a name card, the contact’s When you mark contacts as favorites, they are information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.

  • Page 49: Contact Settings

    Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of 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.

  • Page 50: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Managing Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. To access Email: Apps >...

  • Page 51: Email Settings

    Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap  More options > Settings. 3. Under GENERAL SETTINGS, tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. 4.

  • Page 52: Galaxy Apps

    GALAXY Essential apps specially chosen from compatible with your Galaxy Samsung Apps. device. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. GALAXY Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps.

  • Page 53: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Trimming Segments of a Video and videos. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Using the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, move the right bracket to View Images and Videos the desired ending point, and then tap Done to...

  • Page 54: Deleting Images

    When viewing an single image, tap  Delete. More options > Add account to add 4. Tap a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook Sharing Images account. Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 55: Internet

    Internet Access to the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. ► To open a new tab, tap More options > Access the Internet New tab. • ► From a Home screen, tap Tap a different tab to view it.

  • Page 56: Internet Settings

    Incognito Tabs Internet Settings Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear These settings allow you to modify settings within your browser history or search history, and associated with using the Internet app. leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. 1.

  • Page 57: Messaging

    Messaging Learn how to send and receive Creating and Sending Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default Messaging app on your message using the Messaging app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages >...

  • Page 58: Viewing New Messages

    Viewing New Messages Messaging Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status Bar. messages, voicemail, and push messages. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message:  Messages >...

  • Page 59: Music Player

    Music Player Sound (opens Volume) Stream the song to Menu another device Volume Adjust the sound quality with SoundAlive Mark as favorite Playback position Repeat mode for the song or playlist Shuffle songs Elapsed playing time Length of song View playlist Add to playlist Rewind song or go to previous song Scan forward or go to next song...

  • Page 60: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your To view files in My Files: device, including images, videos, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files. songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
  • Page 61 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders • More options > Select, select a file or After tapping on a category, the following options are available: folder, and then use one of these functions: • Home to return to the main screen of the Share via: Send files to others or share My Files app.

  • Page 62: S Health

    S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.

  • Page 63: Create A Note

    When creating or editing a note in S Note, some notes on your device. helpful modes and tools are provided. Note: The available tools are different for Action Sign in to your Samsung Memos. account or Evernote account • Handwriting mode: Write or draw freehand to access your notes in S Note with the S Pen.
  • Page 64 Action Memos To link a memo to an action: 1. Write on the memo. An Action Memo is a special type of note that turns your written text into actions on your device. 2. Tap  Link to actions and select an action to For example, if someone tells you the name of a perform.

  • Page 65: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform S Voice Settings operations on your device, and These settings allow you to modify settings to speak criteria for searches associated with using the Internet app. and other operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 66: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides To edit a Category: a place for you to manage the 1. Tap Show categories in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, multimedia content you capture along with the number of content files contained. with the S Pen tools.

  • Page 67: Smart Remote

    Smart Remote Smart Remote lets you control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as ON/OFF function, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know.

  • Page 68: Video Player

    Video Player Change player Volume Video file More options name Volume Playback position Change Pop up play aspect ratio Rewind video or go Scan forward or to previous video go to next video Pause/Play Play and manage videos stored Use Pop-Up Play on your device. Multi task with Pop-Up Play —...

  • Page 69: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. View Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap List to display a list of recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > • Search to search through available  Voice Recorder.

  • Page 70: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features.

  • Page 71: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings • Change How Settings Are Listed Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( Settings can be listed in a tab view (default) or a • For some options, you must tap a field, such as list view.

  • Page 72: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain 3. Tap the network you want to connect to. • types of Wireless Local Area When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network. Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
  • Page 73 • Wi-Fi Settings WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many equipment. of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection 1.

  • Page 74: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Making Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible.

  • Page 75: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to devices will no longer recognize each other. To establish trusted connections between your device connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. and another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 76: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your device’s Internet Use Your Device as a connection with a computer that Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot connects to your device using a Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service USB cable or via Bluetooth. account in order to use the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Page 77 Allowed Device List Configure Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. After Manage your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot security and you add devices to the list, they can scan for your connecting settings.

  • Page 78: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. device from all networks and 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to turns off connectivity features, enable or disable the option. such as phone calls, Wi-Fi, and Note: You can also control Airplane mode from Bluetooth.

  • Page 79: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. More options for options: 2. Tap • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your Note: Your service provider may account for data device. usage differently. • Restrict background data: Restrict some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 80: Location Services

    Location Services Some apps, such as Google Location Reporting maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use location services be turned on your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality.

  • Page 81: Sharing Files With Nfc

    Sharing Files with NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) S Beam allows data exchange when you When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to touch your device with another another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. compatible device. This is used You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, for applications such as Android music files from the Music Player, and more.

  • Page 82: Nearby Devices

    Receive files from other phones: Warn if a device attempts to upload data to your device. 3. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB. Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings...

  • Page 83: More Networks

    More Networks The More Networks settings Mobile Networks allow you to configure a variety Control your device’s access to networks and of communication settings for mobile data service. your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for Download Booster options: •...
  • Page 84 Connect to a VPN Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > More networks > VPN. 2. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 85: Sound

    Sound Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 86: Vibrate When Ringing

    Select a Default Ringtone Vibrate When Ringing Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 87: Samsung Keyboard

    Set an alert tone or vibration when receiving an feedback when you touch an onscreen key. emergency message. Note: These options only appear when the Samsung 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > keyboard is set as the default keyboard.

  • Page 88: Adjust The Screen Brightness

    Display and Wallpaper Adjust the Screen Brightness Wallpaper Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Change the look of the home and lock screens with surroundings or personal preference. You may also wallpaper. want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery You can display a favorite picture, or choose from power.

  • Page 89: Smart Stay

    One-handed input: Adjust the size and type of image being displayed, and other criteria position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, such as battery level. Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > pattern (if configured).

  • Page 90: The Screen

    Daydream (Screen Saver) Set the Touch Key Light Duration The Daydream setting controls what the screen Set the length of time the Recent apps key and displays when the device is docked (dock not Back key remain lit after you touch them. included), or while charging.

  • Page 91: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Options your screen. Different screen Swipe Only • locks have different levels of Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen. security and options. Pattern Only • Pattern type: Select a pattern type. •...
  • Page 92 • Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut on your Lock screen by checking the box. • Action memo on lock screen: Display the Action memo while using the S pen on your Lock screen by checking the box. • Lock automatically: Set how quickly to lock the screen after the screen automatically turns off.

  • Page 93: Multi Window

    Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see Multi Window. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Multi window. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. The following options are available: • Open in multi window view: Automatically view content in a multi window when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email.

  • Page 94: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Notification panel. – or – From the Notification panel, tap View all >  Edit. 2. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification Panel, touch and drag buttons from the AVAILABLE BUTTONS screen to the ACTIVE BUTTONS screen.

  • Page 95: S Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings • Configure options and settings S Pen alerts: Set your device to sound an alert and show a pop-up if you forget to attach for the S Pen. the S Pen and walk away from it with your device.

  • Page 96: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 97: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.

  • Page 98: Cloud

    2. Tap Cloud. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox account, tap Link Dropbox account. 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync • settings and backup options. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.

  • Page 99: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning! This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Backup and Restore...

  • Page 100: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy Mode layout features larger text and icons, making for a straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy Mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Easy mode. 2.

  • Page 101: Accessibility

    • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter subtitles with multimedia files when available selection instead of double tapping. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles as you enter your passwords.
  • Page 102 Dexterity and Interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Air wake up: Use movement to turn the screen back on. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture. •...

  • Page 103: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode • Turn off notifications for Tap Allowed contacts to assign contacts that are exempted from these rules. You can select: selected features. None: Block notifications from all contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > All contacts: Allow notifications from all  Settings.

  • Page 104: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 105: Finger Scanner

    2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. password. • If no fingerprints are registered, the manager • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity automatically opens the Register fingerprint using your fingerprint when logging in to your screen. To add another fingerprint, tap  Add Samsung account.

  • Page 106: Language And Input Settings

    S Pen to write. Samsung Keyboard Settings • Reset settings: Reset the settings for the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Swype Keyboard Settings 2. Tap Language and input.

  • Page 107: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Speech output: Select options for spoken options: feedback. • • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle “Ok Google” Detection: Tap to launch Settings next to text-to-speech engine. Tap a Google search whenever you say “Ok each TTS engine for options.
  • Page 108 Read New Notifications Aloud Mouse/Trackpad Settings Set the device to read new notifications aloud for Configure settings for using an optional mouse or incoming calls, messages, and emails, as well as trackpad (not included). caller or sender information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 109: Date And Time

    Date and Time • By default, your device receives Set date: Tap to manually set the date. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is date and time information from enabled. the wireless network. • Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is When you are outside network enabled.

  • Page 110: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Receive real-time information Send Help Messages about emergencies and severe Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when weather conditions. you are in an emergency situation. To enable this feature: You can also enable Emergency Apps > 1.

  • Page 111: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock.

  • Page 112: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by Battery automatically adjusting the View how battery power is used for device activities. screen brightness, limiting the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > performance of the CPU, and  Settings. other power reduction activities. 2.

  • Page 113: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 114 Mount a Memory Card Formatting an SD Card Warning! Formatting a SD card PERMANENTLY When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) deletes all data stored on the memory card. and prepared for use. However, should you unmount 1.

  • Page 115: Security

    Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to Send security reports: Send security reports encrypt all data on your device. to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. • Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data on a memory card (not included).

  • Page 116: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: •...

  • Page 117: 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, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...

  • Page 118: About Device

    Google legal information. • Report diagnostic info: Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. • Device name: View and change your device’s name.

  • Page 119: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded applications from Google Play Displays apps you have downloaded onto your or create applications using the device. Android SDK and install them 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Application manager. on your device.

  • Page 120: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Application manager. >...

  • Page 121: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. 1.

  • Page 122: Application Settings

    Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for selected apps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Applications. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

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