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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

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music, Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube, and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Messages Getting Started .................52 ............1 Music Player ..............54 Front View ................2 My Files ................55 Back View ................3 S Health ................57 Assemble Your Device ..........4 S Voice ................58 Set Up Your Device ............6 Video Player ..............59 Set Up Accounts on Your Device...
  • Page 5 Date and Time Settings ........101 Help ................... 102 About Your Device ........... 103...

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

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View Infrared transmitter Microphone Flash Rear camera Heart rate sensor SIM tray Headset jack Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Microphone • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light Microphone: Records audio and detects voice environments when taking a photo or recording commands.

  • Page 9: Assemble Your Device

    When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription designed to maximize battery life. Using other...
  • Page 10 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak 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 11: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Unlock the Device Turn Your Device On or Off The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Turn the Device On ► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the key or Home key, and then touch and drag your finger across the screen.

  • Page 12: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see Accounts.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status Bar Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps screen App shortcuts • • App folder: Applications can be grouped into Notification icons: Display new messages and folders on the Home screens. emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on.

  • Page 15: Customize Your Home Screen

    The Home screen is the starting Wallpapers point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, 1.

  • Page 16: App Shortcuts

    Themes App Shortcuts Set visual themes for all system screens and icons You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from on your phone. any Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen –...
  • Page 17 Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder You can create app folder on a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears. 2.

  • Page 18: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

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

  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons Missed call. Home screen provides device information (such as network Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call is on hold. alerts on the left.

  • Page 20: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Edit Settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Configure Quick Search for content connect settings on your device Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Notification icons on the View the Notification Panel Status Bar display calendar 1.

  • Page 21: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings Customize Your Quick Connect 1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel Notification Panel. also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 2.

  • Page 22: Multi Window

    Multi Window Window controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi-task by using multiple Multi window view: applications at the same time. 1. Tap the  Recent apps key. 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window Activate Multi Window have a Multi window icon in the title bar.
  • Page 23 Window Controls Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window border. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature.

  • Page 24: Enter Text

    To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. Options key 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to insert letters. Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google Voice Typing.
  • Page 25 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 26: Calling

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

  • Page 27: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer End a Call a call. Explore features and When you are ready to end your call: functionality associated with • From the main screen, tap  End call. making or answering a call. Answer a Call Make a Call When a call is received the phone rings and...

  • Page 28: Options During A Call

    To return to the call screen: Place a New Call While on a Call ► Swipe the Status Bar downward to reveal If your service plan supports this feature, you can the Notification Panel, and then tap the Call make another call while a call is in progress. notification.

  • Page 29: Call Log

    Call Log Use Speed Dial to Make a Call The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for or missed are stored in the Call log. speed dialing their default number. 1.

  • Page 30: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call without a SIM Card Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the phone;...

  • Page 31: 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 32: App Screens

    Play Store: Download new apps from the For more information, see Disabled Services. Google Play Store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: Download apps specifically designed for your Samsung Galaxy device. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more. Applications App Screens...

  • Page 33: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized into folders and rearranged in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it to the location you want.

  • Page 34: Google Applications

    Google Applications Google Settings Enjoy these applications from Quickly and easily change Google app Google. settings to suit your preferences. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Note: You must be signed in to the Visit google.com to learn more. application you want to configure.

  • Page 35: Play Books

    Play Books Play Newsstand With Google Play Books, you can find Subscribe to your favorite magazines to millions of free e-books and hundreds of read on your device at your leisure. thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Play Store Play Games Find new apps, movies and TV shows, Discover hundreds of games for download music, books, magazines, and games in...

  • Page 36: T-Mobile Applications

    T-Mobile Applications T-Mobile My Account Enjoy these applications from This application provides you online T-Mobile. access to your account, where you can view current activity, billing information, Note: Certain applications require a data plan or service plans, downloads, and more. paid subscription.

  • Page 37: Other Applications

    Other Applications Milk Amazon Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk is a Shop at Amazon.com from your device. radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and Facebook industry pros and all for free. Keep up with friends and family with the Milk Video Facebook app.

  • Page 38: Smart Remote

    Smart Remote Search, discover, explore, and access what is on live TV, on-demand movies and TV shows—across multiple video-on-demand providers. Smart Remote also recommends TV shows and movies based on your viewing history. WhatsApp WhatsApp is a smartphone messenger that uses your 3G or Wi-Fi to message friends and family.

  • Page 39: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.

  • Page 40: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event 1.

  • Page 41: Delete A Task

    Delete a Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or select Tasks from the drop down menu. 3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.

  • Page 42: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video View pictures Collapse and videos settings Record video Quick Take a picture settings Switch between front and back cameras Camera settings Change the shooting mode Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your phone’s front or back Several visual effects are available.

  • Page 43: Camera Settings

    • Camera Settings Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > direction.  Camera. • Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of rate for viewing in slow motion.
  • Page 44 • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. • Quick launch: Open Camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession. • Voice control: To take pictures say smile, cheese, capture, or shoot. To record videos, say Record video •...

  • Page 45: Clock

    Clock • OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following The Clock app offers features for options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.

  • Page 46: World Clock

    World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World Clock. Add to pin the city’s 3. Tap a city, and then tap time to the page.

  • Page 47: Contacts

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

  • Page 48: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it Apps >...

  • 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 phone comes with preloaded groups, and you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 50: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Manage 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: 1.

  • Page 51: Galaxy Apps

    Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Galaxy Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 52: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. View Images and Videos 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play to play the video. Launching Gallery displays available folders.

  • Page 53: Share Images

    Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5.

  • Page 54: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 55: Secret Mode

    Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your phone. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your phone after you close a secret tab.

  • Page 56: Memo

    Memo Use the Memo app to write and Browse Memos save notes on your phone. 1. Tap Apps > Samsung folder > Memo. 2. Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. Compose a Memo 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH.

  • Page 57: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send 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 Apps >...

  • Page 58: Messages Settings

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

  • Page 59: Music Player

    Music Player Edit your queue More options Playback position Mark as favorite Adjust volume Elapsed playing time Length of song Shuffle songs Repeat mode Scan forward or Rewind song or go go to next song to previous song Pause/Play Listen to your favorite songs Listen to Music with the Music player.

  • Page 60: My Files

    To view files in My Files: Access files stored on your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > phone, including images, videos, Samsung folder >  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 After tapping on a category, the following options are available: ► Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then • use one of these functions: HOME: Return to the main My Files screen. •...

  • Page 62: S Health

    S Health • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that Use S Health to plan, track, and goes away when you rest. manage your health goals and Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine activities, including exercise, recommends that you see your doctor before sleep, and meals.

  • Page 63: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your phone, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Use S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 64: Video Player

    Video Player Video file More options name Playback position Volume Elapsed Length of playing time video Change Pop-up screen ratio player 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.

  • Page 65: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Samsung folder >  Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap Recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 3. Tap a recording to play it back.

  • Page 66: Settings

    Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.

  • Page 67: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Customize the Quick Settings Menu ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most – or – likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a From a Home screen, drag down from the Status default list of settings.

  • Page 68: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 69 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 via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth allows you to connect wirelessly device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1.

  • Page 71: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one- time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode.

  • Page 72: 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 online applications. To turn Airplane mode on or off: 1.

  • Page 73: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Use Mobile HotSpot to share Connect a Device to Your your device’s Internet connection Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi-Fi your device’s Mobile HotSpot. hotspot.
  • Page 74 Allowed Device List Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Control whether devices connect to your Mobile HotSpot with the Allowed device list. After you add Manage your Mobile HotSpot security and devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connecting settings.

  • Page 75: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 touch your device with another payment application you want to use for making on- phone purchases. compatible device.

  • Page 78: More Connection Settings

    Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download Booster: Printing 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Print images and documents to Samsung printers  Settings > More connection settings > and other compatible printers (not included). Download booster. Apps >...

  • Page 79: Default Messaging App

    Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > More connection settings > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN. 3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete.

  • Page 80: Sounds And Notifications Settings

    Sounds and Notifications Settings 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 audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.
  • Page 81 Tap Vibration intensity and move the sliders 3. Tap a sound to preview it, and select it. to change the amount. • Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung • Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable. Applications Vibrate when ringing Choose notification alerts for new messages, calendar events, and email.

  • Page 82: Do Not Disturb

    Sound Effects Set Schedule 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode  Settings. on and off automatically at scheduled times. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Advanced. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually.

  • Page 83: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Set the Screen Timeout Delay Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Choose how long the display screen remains lit after surroundings or personal preference. You may also you tap the screen or press any key. want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 1.
  • Page 84 Daydream (Screen Saver) The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 85: 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 an option, and tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 86: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your phone. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager  Settings > Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.

  • Page 87: Running Services

    Running Services 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including View and control services running on your device. memory usage, default settings, and permissions. The following options are displayed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 88 Applications Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access settings for select apps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

  • Page 89: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Wallpaper. 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 90: Themes

    Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap STORE to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. • Tap MORE for help using this feature. 2. Tap APPLY to apply the selected theme.

  • Page 91: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Options • your screen. Different Screen Show information: Show the dual clock, or information such as the weather information, Locks have different levels of on the lock screen. security and options. •...

  • Page 92: Device Security

    Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You can also use your fingerprint to verify your  Settings. identity when logging in to your Samsung account. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique •...

  • Page 93: Unknown Sources

    Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Encrypt device, and follow the 1.

  • Page 94: Device Administration

    Device Administration Advanced Security Settings Manage your device administrators and application Use these options to configure advanced security installation privileges. settings. Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings.  Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 2.

  • Page 95: Privacy And Safety

    Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Reporting designed to hide personal Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google content from being accessed by apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to anyone else using your device, improve your search results based on places that you have visited.

  • Page 96: Private Mode

    Private Mode Send SOS Messages Hide personal content from being accessed by Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when anyone else using your device. Private mode is only you are in an emergency situation. available for certain applications. To enable this feature: Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, 1.

  • Page 97: 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: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...

  • Page 98: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung as you enter your passwords. subtitles with multimedia files when available • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. NFC tags to provide information about • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles nearby objects.
  • Page 99 • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to More Settings mono for use with one earphone. • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of four to eight directions. • Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to the sound when listening to music, watching •...

  • Page 100: 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 101: Backup And Reset

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google servers.  Settings. Note: You must sign in to or create a Samsung or 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. Google account in order to configure backup to such accounts.

  • Page 102: Language And Input Settings

    Google Samsung Keyboard Settings voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder (####). Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Offline speech recognition: Manage 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 103: Voice Input

    1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: • Settings next to the Samsung text-to- speech engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 104: Battery

    Battery • Tap MORE for the following options: View how battery power is used for device activities. Tap Battery usage alerts to receive alerts when apps use an unusual amount of battery power while the screen is off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 105: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and application usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space used. • The amounts of memory used are further divided into System memory, Used space, Cached data, Miscellaneous files, and...

  • Page 106: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings 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 107 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 108: About Your Device

    About Your Device View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Software update: Check for and install available software updates.

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