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Table of Contents Getting Started Gallery .................49 ..............1 Internet Front View ................51 ................2 Memo Back View ..................53 ................3 Messages Assemble Your Device .................54 ..........4 My Files Set Up Your Device ................57 ............7 Video Player Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..............59 ......
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Storage ................96 Security ................98 About Your Device ........... 100...
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Headset jack Front camera Volume key Power key Back Recent Home key Proximity sensors: Detects the presence of Home key: Return to the Home screen. • • objects near the device. Recent: Display recent apps or touch and hold for •...
Back View Microphone Rear camera Flash Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port Rear 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). Microphone: Records audio and detects voice •...
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 is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional Remove the Back Cover services, and other features.
Install an Optional Memory Card Replace the Back Cover You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone memory card (not included) to expand available and press down. memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time;...
A solid color ( Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging indicates a full charge. devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other You can also choose to display a percentage accessories may invalidate your warranty and may value.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Turn the Device On ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Lock the Device vibrates and starts up.
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 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 The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget Apps folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts Status icons: Displays information about the Home screen indicator: Indicates which •...
Wallpapers Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To access Home Screen Manager: 2.
App Shortcuts Use Folders 1. Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from inside. any Home screen. 2. To add shortcuts to an existing folder, touch and To 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: Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress: Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call on hold: Call is on hold.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for navigating Drag your device. 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. • Touchscreen Navigation Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a •...
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 View the Notification Panel Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. •...
Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: ► Swipe left or right across the visible icons. Notification Panel Settings To customize the Notification Panel: ►...
Options Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device Entering Text...
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Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice typing. You may need to touch and hold Options • (left of the Space bar) to find it.
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Delete Voicemail Call More options: Tap to view more options. Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call. • •...
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Access Phone Call Settings There are several 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 > – or – More options >...
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, and a thumbnail on the screen.
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 Phone. 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. Make an Emergency Call You can make an emergency call with or without an active SIM card.
Set Up and Access Voice Mail Set up and configure your Visual Voicemail voicemail. Use AT&T Visual Voicemail to: Review and manage your voicemail messages • directly from your phone without dialing into Set Up Your Voice Mail voicemail. 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, then tap See a list of your messages on your phone and •...
Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Galaxy Apps: View and download • Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit Change the Order Apps Are Listed samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps 1.
Hide or Show Apps Apps List 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 list. Edit: Touch and hold an app shortcut then •...
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Organize information you regularly look up into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. google.com Visit to learn more. Visit google.com/landing/now to learn more.
Maps Play Music Find your current location, get directions, Play music and audio files on your device. and other location-based information. Visit play.google.com/about/music Visit google.com/maps to learn more. learn more. Note: You must enable location services to Play Newsstand use Maps. Please see Location. Subscribe to your favorite magazines to Photos read on your device at your leisure.
Cricket Applications These services make using Cricket even better and easier! Deezer Listen, discover, and take your music anywhere. My Cricket Access billing, make a quick payment, view usage and access support from the palm of your hand. Visual Voicemail Quickly view, access and play back your voicemail messages, easily save important numbers to your Favorites list...
Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. 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 over 13 million songs and 200+ stations,...
Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic A scientific calculator with advanced arithmetic functions. functions, such as sin, cos, and tan, is also available in the Calculator app. To use the Scientific calculator: Basic Operation ► Tap More options > Scientific calculator, If screen rotation is not enabled.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Delete an Event or Task You can delete one or more events and tasks. Create an Event or Task To delete one event or task: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Add events or tasks to your calendar directly from Calendar.
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Switch cameras Record video Shortcuts Take a picture menu Shooting mode Camera Gallery settings Record video: Tap to record a video. Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. •...
Take Pictures Camera Settings Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Use Camera settings to configure the camera. camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic Camera.
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Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for • email, or Fast motion mode. Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to • the photo. Storage location: Select the memory location • for storage. Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help •...
Clock The Clock app offers features for Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type • that includes sound, choose a sound to play keeping track of time and setting for the alarm. alarms. Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type •...
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 Contact photo to assign a picture to •...
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 using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach 1.
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Create a Shortcut to a Favorite Rename a Group You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the Home To rename a group: screen, to access their information directly from the Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Home screen.
Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Groups. 3. Tap More options > Delete group. 4. Tap groups to select them or tap the selected checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap DONE.
Email Use the Email app to view and Refresh Your Email Account manage all your email accounts Refresh your account to update your email in one application. accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. To access Email: 2.
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 >...
2. Swipe across the screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials. 3. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Samsung Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. To play videos from the Gallery app: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 2.
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Share Images and Videos 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 videos, and then tap Share via to send them to others or share them with 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 >...
Secret Tabs Pages viewed with secret tabs do not display within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. The secret tab’s title bar changes to a dark gray with yellow text. Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.
Memo Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo To create a memo: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. Create memo, type a memo. 2. Tap Category. To change the category, tap •...
3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a The Samsung Messages app provides the following recipient from your Contacts. You can also select message types: the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or Logs.
View New Messages Message Search When you receive a new message, a new message You can search through your messages by using the icon appears on the Status bar. Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages.
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To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Emergency alert settings. 3. Tap Emergency alert settings. All alerts are enabled by default •...
My Files Access files stored on your Local Storage device, including images, videos, To view folders and files located on the device: songs, and sound clips. ► Tap Device storage To view folders and files located on the memory To access the My Files app: card (not included), if installed: Apps >...
Group Options File Options After selecting a group: 1. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap files to select them or tap More options > 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files Select, select files, and then use the following: screen.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Screen ratio Volume More options File name Playback position Time elapsed Video length Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the •...
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Access the Video Player Use Video Player to access and play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. 3. Tap a video to view it. Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video during video playback.
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Voice Recorder Settings Configure the settings for the Voice Recorder. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Create a Voice Recording Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Settings. Voice Recorder.
Status bar to display the Notification panel, and Personal: Create and modify your accounts • then tap Settings. (such as, Email, Google Account, and Samsung account). Manage backups and accessibility. Settings Options System: Configure language, date, and time • settings. View battery and storage details, manage Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the •...
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap communication requires access Settings.
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Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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 Apps >...
Pair Bluetooth Devices Review Received Files The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to When you receive files from another device by way establish trusted connections between your device of Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth and another Bluetooth device. settings.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot your phone’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 >...
Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically To change the default Mobile Hotspot password: Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Turn Airplane Mode On or Off There are a couple of ways to enable or disable Airplane mode.
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Data usage for options: Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also • control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data •...
Location Some apps, such as Google Location Services Maps, may require one or more Google uses Location History to store and use your location services be turned on device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve 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 Apps >...
Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap SCAN to find available devices. 3. 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 a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
More Networks This option displays additional connectivity information. Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Default messaging app to select the app to use for text and multimedia messages.
Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while notifications, screen touches, preserving the individual sound settings you have made. and other activities. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Ringtones Do Not Disturb Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. You can set your phone to silence all calls and alerts except for times you schedule. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Display Settings Configure your display’s Brightness brightness, screen timeout delay, Adjust the screen brightness to suit your and other 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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Daydream 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 > Settings.
Lock Screen Secure your device and protect Screen Lock Options your data with Lock Screen Choose a screen lock option: settings. Swipe Only Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when • unlocking the screen. Screen Lock Help text: Display help information on •...
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 •...
Application Manager You can download and install 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including new applications on your device. memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Use Application manager The following options are displayed (not all applications support these options): settings to manage your FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is...
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 >...
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Disabled Services View and configure disabled apps on your device. Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an app 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. 2. Tap TURNED OFF to view a list of applications you have disabled.
Google Account, 5. Tap More options > Sync now to synchronize the account. Samsung account, email, and Note: Sync options and the location of the sync social networking accounts. command differ depending on the account type. Depending on the account, you...
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...
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 •...
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• use with hearing aids. Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung • subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Google subtitles (CC): Use Google • subtitles with multimedia files when available. Tap Google subtitles (CC) for options.
Language and Input Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input. Set your default language. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options: 1.
Google Voice Typing Voice Input Speak rather than type your text entries using Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Google voice typing. searches using spoken commands. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To perform a voice search, tap in the Google Settings.
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Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
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 When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...
► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
• Send security reports: Send security reports • screen lock is set.) Perform selected actions to Samsung using Wi-Fi for threat analysis. when trusted devices are connected. Pin windows: Pin an app on your device • screen, preventing access to other features of your phone.
• other 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. Additional device information includes the •...