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Diagnostic Software Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and ™ is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security This device is equipped with diagnostic software with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee reporting usage and performance information used may be required.
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Table of Contents Getting Started Galaxy Apps ..............46 ..............1 Gallery Front View .................47 ................2 Internet Back View ................49 ................3 Memo Assemble Your Device ..................51 ..........4 Messages Set Up Your Device .................52 ............7 My Files ................54 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......
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Ultra Power Saving Mode ........90 Battery .................91 Storage ................92 Security ................94 About Your Device ............96...
Front View Earpiece Headset jack Proximity sensors Front camera Volume key Power key Recent Back Home • • Earpiece: Listen to a call. Back: Return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. • Proximity sensors: Detects the presence of •...
Back View Microphone Camera Flash Speaker Microphone USB charger/Accessory port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional • Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. accessories (not included). • •...
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Install the SIM Card assemble your device. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features.
Install a Memory Card Replace the Back Cover You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. For more information on installing a memory card, Install a Memory Card.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are ► For a quick check of your battery level, view the designed to maximize battery life. Using other...
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off...
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, use Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.
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 screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps screen Primary app shortcuts • • Status icons: Display information about the Primary app shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite device, such as the network signal strength, applications.
Change the Wallpaper The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or Customize your Home screen choose from preloaded wallpapers. by adding application shortcuts, 1.
App Shortcuts Use Folders • To open a folder and access the shortcuts inside, You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from tap it. any Home screen. • To add shortcuts to an existing folder, touch and Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release.
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 Call: A call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Hold: A call is on hold.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Drag Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location to drag. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • • Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust screen brightness.
View the Notification Panel Notification Panel Settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the To customize the Notification panel: Notification panel. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Scroll down the list to see notification details. Settings > Display >...
To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Predictive Text Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Using Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. Options Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Voicemail Call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call. Call settings. •...
Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More –...
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Answer a Call a call. Explore features and When a call is received, the phone rings and functionality associated with displays the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in the contacts list. making or answering a call.
Multitask While on a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen and return to a Home make another call while a call is in progress. screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar.
Call Log Add a Call to the Reject List By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, from this number are sent directly to your voicemail. or missed are stored in the Call log. 1.
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone > Contacts tab. 2. Tap More options > Speed dial. Create a Speed Dial 3.
Emergency Calls 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. Call with an Active SIM Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2.
Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your Access Your Voicemail from voicemail. Another Phone 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press Set Up Your Voicemail the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using.
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.
• Custom: Allows you to touch and hold apps to • rearrange them. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy • Alphabetical order: Application icons are devices. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more.
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Hide and Show Apps Apps Screen Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Hide Apps from View 2. Tap More options for these options: You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any • apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen. Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it 1.
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Google. Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. google.com Visit to learn more. Google Now Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up Chrome and organize it into convenient cards that...
Maps Wallet Use Google Maps to find your current Allows you to carry credit cards and debit location, get directions, and other cards in your Android phone, allowing location-based information. you to tap the back of your phone at the point of sale to pay or shop online Note: You must enable location services to everywhere you see the Google Wallet Location...
AT&T Applications Enjoy these applications from myAT&T AT&T. The myAT&T application allows you to manage your AT&T account. You can Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid review and pay your bill, check minutes subscription. Visit att.com to learn more, or contact and data usage, upgrade to a new device, your service provider for additional information.
Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of...
Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the results: functions. ► Tap Clear. To copy all or part of the calculation to the Basic Operation clipboard: ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field. 1.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task, and tap again to view Details. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Share via, select a sharing method, and Calendar.
Camera and Video Take pictures and videos with the Camera app. Switch cameras Record video Take a picture Flash Shooting mode Camera settings Gallery • • Record video: Tap to record a video. Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. •...
• Take Pictures Animated GIF: Create animated images by taking pictures continuously. Take pictures with your device’s front or back • Selfie: Take selfies easily by making simple camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. gesture commands. (Front camera only.) 1.
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• Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in the center of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene. • Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the preview screen to take photos.
Clock • The Clock app offers features for Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. keeping track of time and setting • Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the alarms. alarm. • Snooze: Allow snoozing and set interval and 1.
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...
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.
Groups Add Contacts to a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your Contacts. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your 2.
Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Multiple 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 >...
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Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Galaxy device. To access Galaxy Apps: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Galaxy Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Edit Images and videos. ► While viewing an image, tap More options: • Edit: Edit the image with photo editing tools. • Rotate left: Rotate the photo View Images and Videos counter-clockwise. Launching Gallery displays available folders. When •...
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Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More options > Select, select images, and then tap Share via to send them to others or share them via social network services.
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: Access the Internet ► Tap Tabs > NEW TAB. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Internet Settings Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on These settings allow you to modify settings your device so that you can access it offline. associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Memo Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. Compose Memos 1. Tap Apps > Memo. Create memo, type a memo. 2. Tap • Category to change the category • Tap the Image to insert an image into the memo.
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 Messages >...
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 more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages >...
My Files • Access files stored on your LOCAL STORAGE: View folders and files in their storage locations. device, including images, videos, Device storage: View folders and files songs, and sound clips. located on the device. SD card: View folders and files located on the memory card (if installed).
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Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping on a category, the following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • My Files. Home: Return to the main My Files screen. • 2. Tap More options > Select, select a file Search: Search for a file in the selected or folder, and then use one of the following category.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Screen ratio Volume File name More options Playback position Switch view Video length Time elapsed Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Screen ratio: Tap to change the screen ratio. Pause or Play: Tap to pause or play the current video.
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Access the Video Player 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Applications Video Player...
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Create a Voice Recording ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. • Record to record an audio file. • Stop to stop recording. The file is automatically saved. • Pause to pause the recording of an audio file.
How To Use Settings Access Settings Categories of Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings are grouped into four categories. Settings. • Connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, More networks, – or – and other connections. From a Home screen, drag down from the Status •...
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct 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.
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Wi-Fi Status Indicators IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable). These Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi • connection status: WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, equipment.
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.
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.
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot your device’s Internet connection Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Mobile Hotspot. with other devices using your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Settings > Tethering and Mobile Hotspot > Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. Mobile Hotspot.
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. Turn Airplane Mode On or Off 1.
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap More options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data apps and services from working unless you usage differently. are connected to a Wi-Fi network. 1.
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.
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. This is used Apps >...
Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 3. Tap SCAN to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Printing. 2. Tap Download plug-in. 3. Select a print service and follow the prompts. Settings Printing...
More Networks The More Networks settings Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow you to configure a variety Set up and configure Virtual Private Networks on of communication settings for your device. your device. Note: You must set a screen lock Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprints before setting up a VPN.
Sounds and Notifications • Configure the sounds and Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity vibrations used to indicate you choose in Sound settings. notifications, screen touches, • Mute: Your device mutes all sounds and and other activities.
Default Notification Sound Allow Exceptions Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new This option lets you customize what notifications are messages and event reminders. allowed while your phone is in the Do not disturb mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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App Notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications. 2. Tap App notifications. 3. Swipe through the alphabetical list of apps and tap the app. 4. Tap ON/OFF to block all notifications from this app, to show priority notifications for the selected app, or to hide sensitive content from the selected app.
Display Settings Configure the appearance of Adjust the Screen Brightness your phone’s display through Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Display Settings. surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Set the Screen Timeout Delay Change the Font Style and Size Choose how long the display screen remains lit after You can set the font style and size for all text that you tap the screen or press any key. displays on the 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. • Help text: Show help information on unlocking the screen on the Lock screen.
Call Settings Configure options for calling with your phone. To access Call settings: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Call. 2. Tap any of the settings below to configure them: • Call rejection: Create or edit messages to reject incoming calls.
Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Use Application manager device. settings to manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. downloaded and preloaded 2.
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 > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. Settings >...
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.
Google servers. • Caution: You should remove your Google Account Backup account: Select a Google account to before shipping your device to Samsung or any other be used as your backup account. service provider for service and before resetting the •...
Accessibility Accessibility services are special Vision • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud features that make using the as you enter your passwords. device easier for those with • Font size: Set the font size. certain physical disabilities. • Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double Note: You can download additional accessibility pinching, and dragging two fingers across the...
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• Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of your device for use with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.
Google app. • Samsung Keyboard Settings Hands-free: Configure voice search and spoken notifications. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Speech output: Use speech output for all notifications or only when Hands-free mode is 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Voice Input Mouse/Trackpad Settings Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Configure settings for using an optional mouse or searches using spoken commands. trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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 >...
Ultra Power Saving Mode Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery > Show battery percentage to display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. Battery Chart The battery level displays as a percentage.
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).
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Mount a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) backup your music and photo files that are stored on and prepared for use.
Google Play store. • Go to website: To access your device Warning: Enabling installation of third-party remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. Factory Data Reset Password Encrypt Your Data Create or change your Factory data reset password.
• voice, and on-body detection preferences. Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Note: To view Trust agents, set up a secure screen lock (PIN, Password, or Pattern). For more information, Set a Screen Lock.
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 updates: Check for and install available software updates.