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Disclaimer of Warranties; OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL Exclusion of Liability NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS...
MOBILE DEVICE. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is less than the specified capacity because the operating covered under the applicable Samsung Limited system and default applications occupy part of the Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION memory.
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Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About phone > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide...
Table of Contents Getting Started Air Command ..............39 ...............1 Enter Text ................45 Front View ................2 Emergency Mode ............49 Back View ................4 Assemble Your Device .............6 Calling .................51 Set Up Your Device ............11 Phone Screen ..............52 Set Up Accounts on Your Device .........13 Make and Answer Calls ..........55 Speed Dial ................60 Know Your Device...
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Calculator ................80 Voice Recorder ............. 132 Calendar ................82 Settings ................134 Camera and Video ............84 How to Use Settings ............ 135 Clock .................89 Airplane Mode .............. 137 Contacts ................92 Wi-Fi Settings ..............138 Email ..................98 Bluetooth ................ 142 Emergency Alerts ............100 Data Usage ..............
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Battery ................180 About Phone ..............216 Power Saving ..............181 System Updates ............217 Applications Settings ........... 182 Easy Mode ..............185 Private Mode ..............186 Location Settings ............187 Security ................190 Finger Scanner ............. 194 Language and Input ............. 196 Backup and Reset ............
Front View Earpiece Power key Status light Front camera Proximity sensors Volume key Edge screen Recent Back Home key/Finger scanner Getting Started Front View...
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Here are some key features on the front and sides of your device. • • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency screen.
Back View Infrared transmitter Microphone Headset jack Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
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Here are some key features found on the back and sides of your device. • • Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the using infrared light. USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset. •...
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your 2. Lift the cover up and away from the phone. device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your phone. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Replace the SIM Card Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place Your device comes with the SIM card already installed. it back into the slot if it is not detected. If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these steps.
Replace the Back Cover Caution: If the memory card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the memory card Close the back cover before using the device. and place it back into the slot if it is not detected. 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device Install the Battery and press down.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device. This then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low 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.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Restart a Non-Responsive Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device If your device stops responding to taps or finger on or off. gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device.
Initial Set Up Secure Your Device The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics device. of setting up your device. Lock the Device Follow the prompts to choose a default language, By default, the device locks automatically when the...
When you turn on your device for the first time, set – or – up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, – or – use Accounts settings. For more information, To create a new Google Account or set up your see “Accounts”...
Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad your mobile device, including the of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using screens and icons, as well as how excessive force or a metallic object when to navigate the device and enter pressing on the touch screen may damage...
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App shortcuts App folder Phone shortcut Apps list Home screen indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
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Home Screen Features • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and Home screen indicator: Indicates which notification icons (left). For more information, see Home screen is currently visible. “Status Bar” on page 21. • Phone shortcut: Access the keypad and make •...
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• Customize your Home screens by adding Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home screen at the top of a screen. application shortcuts, widgets, and folders, This screen is displayed when you press the and using wallpapers. Home key.
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Wallpapers Add a Widget to a Home Screen You can add a widget to a Home screen. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. from preloaded wallpapers.
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
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Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. 2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it. Know Your Device Home Screen...
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information (such Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a the left.
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Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Call in progress: A call is in progress. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. Call on hold: A call is on hold.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through Touch and Hold your device. Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to Touchscreen Navigation move it. Use the following motions and gestures on your •...
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Motions and Gestures Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Control your device by making specific gestures with location. your hand above the device’s screen. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. To access the Motions and gestures settings: ►...
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Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
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• View the Notification Panel Settings: Display the Settings screen. • View all: See all available Quick settings. You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. • Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the •...
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: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
Activate Multi Window Using Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on After activating Multi window, you can use it to run a split screen. You can switch between the apps, multiple apps at the same time. adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can information from one app to the other.
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Window Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Select an app window, and then tap 1. Tap Recent. Window controls in the middle of the window border. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in the title bar. Controls 2.
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Customize Multi Window Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can customize Multi window to suit your preferences. You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray. Create a Window Group 1. Touch and hold Back to display the If you use certain apps together in Multi window often, Multi window tray.
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Multi Window Settings To customize Multi window: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. For more information, see “Multi Window Settings” on page 170. Know Your Device Multi Window...
Edge Screen Customize App Shortcuts The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools, shortcuts, and widgets. Panels for the You can choose the apps you want to display in the Edge screen can be added, removed, and Edge screen. customized to your preferences.
Quick Tools • Voice recorder: Use your Edge screen as a voice recorder. Use the Record, Cancel, Stop, You can quickly use preset tools on your Edge screen and Pause options to edit your recording. without disrupting your activity on the main screen. Recordings are saved to the Audio file.
S Pen Remove S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access. S Pen button ► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch on the end of the S Pen.
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Air View Direct Pen Input Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or or view information about an item on the screen. Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting For example: window to allow you to write an entry with the S Pen rather than type.
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Configure S Pen Settings 2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen and press until it clicks in place. To configure S Pen settings, including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen when it is not stored in your device: ►...
Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently‑used applications or perform actions. To launch the Air command menu: ► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot. – or – Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once.
► To use Air command, tap an option: Action Memo • Action memo: Launch an Action memo and An Action memo is a special type of note that can turn link it to actions. Action memos are saved in your written text into actions on your device. the S Note app.
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Create an Action Memo 3. Tap More for additional options: • Link to action: Turn written text into actions. To create an Action memo: • Minimize: Minimize the action memo by 1. Tap Air command > Action memo. making a small thumbnail on the main Home –...
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Link an Action Memo Screen Off Memo Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a You can write quick memos without turning your phone number, and then save it to Contacts. device on. Note: The Screen off memo setting must be enabled. To link a memo to an action: For more information, see “S Pen”...
Smart Select Screen Write The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and select content on a screen. You can then add it to your then write notes on the screen shot. Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
Add Shortcuts 3. When you are finished writing, tap an option: • Share: Choose a sharing method to share You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the your content. Air command menu. • Save in Scrapbook: Save the content to the Scrapbook app.
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by Special Keys speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice ™...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the 2. Tap Language and input. cursor position. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Keyboard types: Change the layout of the keyboard. For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard” on page 197.
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Use Google Voice Typing To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it.
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Use Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward Swype ™ is a text input method that makes it possible to display the Notification panel. to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus (not included) from letter to letter, lifting your finger or 2.
Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an To activate Emergency mode: emergency situation. 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options window. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2.
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• Use Emergency Mode Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based While in Emergency mode, your device conserves on current battery charge and usage. power. The following apps and features are available • on the Home screen: Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911).
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Voicemail Keypad Delete Voice command Call Video call Calling Phone Screen...
Access Phone Phone Features • There are a couple of ways to access Phone. More options: Access Speed dial and Call settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. • Delete: Delete the numbers entered. – or – • Video call: Make video calls. Phone.
Call Settings There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Call. Calling Phone Screen...
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore Dial a Number from Your Contacts List features and functionality associated with You can quickly dial a phone number from your making or answering a call. Contacts list. 1.
Wi-Fi Calling To switch from a Phone call to a Video call after dialing: You can make voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi ► Tap Camera to request two-way video calling. Internet connection. For Wi-Fi calling to work, you –...
End a Call Options During a Call When you are ready to end your call: Your phone provides several options that you can use during a call. ► Tap End. Adjust the Call Volume Multitask While on a Call To adjust the volume while on a call: If you exit the call screen and return to a ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease Home screen, your active call is indicated by...
Place a New Call While on a Call To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: 1. Drag Answer in any direction to answer the If your service plan supports this feature, you can new call. make another call while a call is in progress.
Call Log Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent. 1.
Speed Dial Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default You can make a call using Speed dial. number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. • Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
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Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap More options > Speed dial. 2. Tap 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4. Tap Remove. Calling Speed Dial...
Emergency Calls Call Emergency Services from a You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the Locked Screen phone’s cellular service status. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use Make an Emergency Call your phone to call for help in an emergency.
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Swipe Lock Screen Secure Lock Screens If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the You can make calls even if your phone has a secure call screen in a couple of ways. lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
Set Up and Access Voicemail Access Your Voicemail from Set up and configure your voicemail. Another Phone Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from another phone. You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone 1.
Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, Find new apps to download and install on your device. disable, or hide apps from view. • Play Store: Download new apps from Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the the Google Play store.
Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. install. • All apps > Disabled, and then tap the app 3.
Use Folders to Organize Apps To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 2. Tap More options > Remove folder. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
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• Galaxy Essentials: View and download Remove: Disable or uninstall the app. Samsung apps that are optimized for use with • Galaxy devices. Create folder: Create a new folder to •...
Google Apps Drive Enjoy these apps from Google. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Docs and files. ™ Visit google.com to learn more. Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive ™ Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open Gmail...
Google Google+ Search not only the Internet, but also the Chat with friends and family, post photos, apps and contents of your device. and see what others are sharing. Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more about Google+ ™ Google Now Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and Hangouts organize it into convenient cards that appear...
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Maps Play Books Find your current location and get directions Find millions of free e-books and hundreds and other location-based information. of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Google Maps.
Play Movies & TV Play Newsstand Watch movies and TV shows purchased Subscribe to your favorite magazines to from Google Play. You can stream them read on your device at your leisure. instantly or download them for viewing when Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand you are not connected to the Internet.
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YouTube View and upload YouTube ™ videos right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
Verizon Message+ Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless. Send text messages at a whole new level. Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid Draw on pictures, share locations in real subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or time, send audio messages, and much more. contact your service provider for additional information.
My Verizon Mobile Voice Mail View details and manage your Verizon Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls. Wireless account. VZ Navigator Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. Find, share, and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with NFL Mobile ease.
Additional Apps Facebook There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and Amazon videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Shop at amazon.com ™...
View information on using your device’s basic Peel Smart Remote features and settings. Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. IMDb Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as on and off functions, channel...
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Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music ™ a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a...
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. You can perform additional functions on your calculator. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: You can use your calculator to perform basic ► Tap View history > Clear history. operations.
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Screen rotation is enabled, turn the device to landscape. – or – If Portrait is enabled, tap
More options > Scientific calculator.
Calendar • Manage your events and tasks. Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. • Calendar View Agenda: Display all tasks. 3. Tap Today to return to the current date. To choose a calendar view: 1.
Share an Event To delete multiple events or tasks: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. You can share events you create from your Calendar. 2. Tap More options > Delete. Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap 3.
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Quick settings Switch cameras More settings Record video Take a picture Shooting mode Gallery Applications Camera and Video...
Take Pictures Camera Features • Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record video: Record a video. • Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic Take a picture: Take a picture. protective covering from the camera lens. •...
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• the background. They must be within 1.5 feet Download: Download additional shooting from you, and at least 3 times this distance modes from the Samsung Apps store. from the background. • Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
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Camera and Video Settings 3. Tap Menu to display the following additional options. Use Camera settings to configure the camera. Both Cameras • Apps > Camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s Settings to configure settings for Camera.
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• • The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the White balance: Select an appropriate white camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key. balance, so images have a true-to-life color • range. The settings are designed for specific Review pictures: Set to show pictures or lighting situations.
Clock Alarm The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an Alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: •...
• World Clock Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play The World clock lets you keep track of the current for the alarm. time in multiple cities around the globe. •...
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Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Google, Email, Facebook, and your 2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match. Samsung account. – or – For more information on connecting with and Tap a letter on the side of the list to go directly to managing your accounts through your device, see that letter in the alphabetical list.
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Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Link Contacts Delete Contacts When you have contacts from various accounts, you You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. contacts to delete. Your device’s Contacts application lets you link 1.
Favorites Create a Shortcut to a Favorite You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily screen, to access their information directly from the accessible from other apps. Favorites display together home screen.
• Groups Group vibration pattern: Assign a vibration pattern to the group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your • Add member: Select contacts to add to the device comes with preloaded groups, and you can new group, and then tap Done. create your own.
Add Contacts to a Group Delete a Group You can add contacts to a group. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Groups, and then tap a group. Groups.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. your email accounts in one app. When complete, your email is displayed in the Inbox for the account.
View Multiple Email Accounts Remove Email Accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts To remove an email account: on the Combined view screen or you can view email Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap accounts individually.
Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal issued by the President cannot be disabled.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album Note: Some functions described in this section are only or folder and then tap an image or video. •...
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• Play Videos More info: View image details. • Write on image: Draw, write, and do edits on You can play videos stored on your device. the photo and save it as a separate file. Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap •...
Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Google, or Facebook account. Applications Gallery...
Internet • Access to the Internet with a fully‑featured Bookmarks: Bookmark a web page. web browser. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are Access the Internet currently open. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Browser Tabs To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Add. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. To open a new tab: To open a bookmarked web page: ►...
View History To enable Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. To view a list of recently visited web pages: 2. Tap Tabs. ► Tap Bookmarks > History. 3. Tap Turn on secret. Share Pages 4. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password.
Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Internet...
Message+ • This section describes how to create and Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, send a message using Message+. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song. Create and Send Messages • Emoticon to insert emoticons into your Use Message+ to send and receive messages with message.
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your device notifies Messages you exchange with another person are you by displaying the New message icon in the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Status bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
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Delete Conversations Protect a Message from Deletion You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged You can lock a message so that it is not deleted even with another person. if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
Types of Messages Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and indicate when messages are received and The Samsung Messages app provides the following their type. message types: • Text Messages (SMS) •...
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Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attachment: Add images, audio, and more This section describes how to create and send a to your message. message using the Messages app. • Add emoji: Choose an available emoji from 1.
View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, a new message To delete messages, follow these steps: icon is displayed on the Status bar. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. To view the message: 2.
Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages > More options > Settings. Applications Messages...
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Volume More options Change player Adjust volume Sound quality and effects Favorite Playback position Repeat Shuffle Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Applications...
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• Music Player Features Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the current song. • Volume: Adjust the volume. • Shuffle: Shuffle songs in the current playlist. • More options: View more options. • Playback position: Skip to another part of the •...
• Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. play songs in the order they display in the list 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view Shuffle on to play songs in random your music files.
My Files • Access files stored on your device, including Documents: View document files. images, videos, music, and sound clips. • Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps. • Download history: View all apps and files that To access My Files: have been downloaded to the device. 1.
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• My Files Options Select: Select files or folders. • Cloud: Connect to Verizon cloud. On the main My Files screen: • Create folder: Add a folder to the current list. • Search, and then enter search criteria. This option is displayed in Local Storage •...
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Options for Selected Files and Folders Zip: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option is displayed only ► More options > Select, select a file or in Local Storage categories. A selected zip folder, and then use one of these functions: folder has the additional options of Extract •...
Heart disease; placement of the sensor on the body, and other • end-user interactions. For more information on proper Asthma or lung disease; wear and use, see samsung.com/us/heartratesensor • Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; • Arthritis. Applications...
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• You should also check with your doctor if you have You have a family history of heart disease before symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious age 55; disease, such as: • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; •...
Create a Note The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your device. To create a note with S Note: Sign in to your Samsung account to access 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Note.
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• Note Tools Undo: Undo the last action. • Redo: Redo the last action. When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided. • More options: View more options for the note. Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes, Edit a Note tap More >...
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View Action Memos You can view S Notes and Action memos together, or you can narrow your view to Action memos. To view Action memos in S Note: 1. Tap Menu > Action memos. 2. For more options: • Tap Search to search for an Action memo. •...
S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for These settings allow you to modify settings associated searches and other operations. with using the S Voice app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides a place for You can edit both Categories and the content files within them. you to manage the multimedia content you capture with the S Pen tools. To edit a file: Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for 1.
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To edit categories: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Scrapbook. 2. Tap More options > Manage categories. • Create category to create a new category. • Tap Edit, select the category, and tap Delete to delete a category, or tap Rename to rename a category.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Time elapsed Video length Playback Change controls players Screen ratio More options Applications Video Player...
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Use Pop-Up Player Video Player Features • Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your Video length: View the total length of the video. video player into a pop-up window. The video • Playback controls: Play, pause, rewind or continues to play, and the pop-up window can be fast-forward the video.
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Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: •...
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. device pick up equal amounts of sound. Microphones can be muted during recording and playback. Create a Voice Recording Meeting: The microphones are sensitive To create a voice recording: to sound from all directions and can ►...
• For additional options: Block incoming calls: Prevent calls from ► Tap interrupting recording. More options. • • Bookmark: Bookmark the current position Select: Choose desired recordings to share, of the recording. delete, change category, rename, and more. • Sort by: Sort the list of recordings. Manage Recordings •...
S Pen. There are a couple of ways to access your device • settings. Accounts: Set up and manage your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. networking accounts. – or –...
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Customize Quick Settings Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings list is not defined. To create or edit the Quick settings list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode There are a couple of ways to enable or disable Airplane mode.
Wi-Fi Settings Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless connection status: Access Point (AP). • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a wireless Access Point, Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
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Wi-Fi Networks Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network To manually connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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• Wi-Fi Options WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. configurable).
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MAC address: View your device’s Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator MAC address, which is required when Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct connecting to some secured networks connection status: (not configurable). • When your device is connected to another device IP address: View your device’s IP address using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in (not configurable).
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range communications Bluetooth Status Indicator technology that connects your device Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, connection status: such as headsets and hands‑free car • When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth is Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled displayed in the Status bar.
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Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.
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Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Review Files Received Using Bluetooth When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect When you receive files from another device using again, you have to pair the devices. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth 1.
Data Usage • Monitor how your data is being used, and By application: View data usage by application. set limits and restrictions to conserve it. More options for the following options: 3. Tap Note: Your service provider may account for data usage •...
Advanced Calling Activate Wi-Fi Calling Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon. Wi-Fi Calling lets your device make and receive voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi internet connection when Activate Advanced Calling your 4G coverage is weak or there is no cellular coverage.
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To activate Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced calling > Activate Wi-Fi calling. 3. Enter a valid emergency address. This will be used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi. Once the address saved successfully, Wi-Fi calling is turned on.
More Networks Download Booster More networks settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings Download booster improves download speed by using for your device. both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Nearby Device Scanning Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
• Mobile Networks Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Control your device’s access to networks and mobile • Network operators: Choose available and data service. preferred networks. Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes Mobile Hotspot you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra charges.
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Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices List Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Mobile hotspot. hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 1.
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Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting You can change your Mobile hotspot password. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
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• Tethering Show password: Display your password instead of masking it. You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your • Show advanced options: Access advanced device’s internet connection with a computer. options, including Broadcast channel, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Add a VPN Disconnect from a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection To disconnect from a VPN: to your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Android Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data content to another NFC-capable device by holding the exchange when you touch your device with another devices close together. compatible device. This is used for features like Android Beam and S Beam.
S Beam Tap and Pay When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment another NFC-capable device by holding the devices application you want to use for making purchases on close together.
Screen Mirroring 4. Set the following options: • Content to share: Select the content to share. Share your device’s screen with another device. Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Allowed devices: Indicate the devices 2.
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MirrorLink Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. Note: To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. To turn on MirrorLink: 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable.
Sound and Notification Sound Mode Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and You can switch between sound modes, while other interactions. preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Adjust the Volume 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Vibration Intensity Ringtones Set the vibration intensity for incoming calls, Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. notifications, and Haptic feedback. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
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3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Other sounds. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate whether to enable the sound or vibration. Settings Sound and Notification...
4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: Scheduling • UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on of music and videos for a clearer listening or off automatically at scheduled times. experience.
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Notifications on Lock Screen Notification Access You can select which notifications, if any, appear on Prevent applications from reading notifications. the Lock screen. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Display Settings Change the Font Style and Size Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. You can set the font style and size for all text that is displayed on the screen. Adjust the Screen Brightness 1.
Smart Stay Screen Mode Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. does not time out as long as you are facing the Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap screen.
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Daydream More options for additional options: 5. Tap • Preview: See a demonstration of daydream. The Daydream ™ setting controls what is displayed • on the screen when the device is docked (dock not Select when to use daydream: Select when included) or while charging.
Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on. Settings Display Settings...
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock 4. Tap an image to preview it. • screens with wallpaper. Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. • Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated You can display a favorite picture or choose wallpaper.
Lock Screen • Secure your device and protect your data Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. with Lock Screen settings. • Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition Set a Screen Lock to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security.
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4. Choose a screen lock option: PIN, Pattern, Password and Fingerprint only • Show information: View options for showing Swipe options • information on the lock screen. Show information: View options for showing • information on the lock screen. Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut •...
Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. 2. Tap On/Off to enable. The following options are available: • Open in split screen view: Open content in split screen view automatically when another application is in full screen view.
Notification Panel 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 to reorder them.
Edge Screen Manage Panels Manage the panels that display on the Edge screen, including your own custom panels, Check the panels that you want to display on the Edge and set up night mode. screen. Touch and hold, and then drag to move panels to reorder them.
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Express Me Information Stream 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > The Information stream displays missed notifications Edge screen > Express me. on the Briefing panel. 2. Tap Create new to launch the Gallery app and create a new Edge screen panel. To configure display options: –...
Night Clock Edge Screen Timeout Set up a clock that displays when the phone screen Set an Edge screen timeout value: is off. Night mode is available for a maximum of 12 Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap hours.
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Use Edge Screen On Left You can set the Edge screen to rotate when the device is rotated 180°. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Edge screen. 2. Tap Use Edge screen on left and tap On/Off to enable this feature.
• One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern (if configured). • Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons that includes Home, Recent apps, and Back.
Storage • View the device memory and usage. Mount, System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. unmount, or format an optional memory card • Apps: The amount of storage space currently (not included). being used by apps. •...
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To increase available memory: Mount a Memory Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 2. Tap Storage. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is card without removing it from the device, you need to installed.
Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting an SD card (not included), on the memory card (not included), unmount the card you should back up your music and photo files that before removing it from the device.
Battery Apps and System Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application and system process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the 2. Tap Power saving for options: performance of the CPU, and other power • Power saving mode: Save battery power by reduction activities.
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your 3. If you have disabled applications: • device. All apps at the top left of the screen. • Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled. Application Manager 4. Tap More options for the following options: •...
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• Manage Apps Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. You can view and update information about an • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a application, including memory usage, default settings, certain category of apps. and permissions. •...
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available such as email apps, you can select one app to be the in one convenient location. default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout To disable Easy mode: and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout 1. From a Home screen, tap Easy settings. has larger text and icons, making for a more 2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode to exit Easy 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.
Location Settings Locating Method Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be Before using any features that require location turned on for full functionality. assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location. Google Location History ™ stores and uses your • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your when Wi-Fi is turned off.
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Location Sources You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4.
Security Encryption Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the Phone Administration data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
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► To access your device remotely, visit Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary findmymobile.samsung.com. screen lock type when unlocking the device. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports • Storage type: Select a storage location for to Samsung using Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
• Advanced Security Smart Lock: Set your device to stay unlocked when you have trusted devices connected or Protect your device with these advanced security when it’s in a trusted place. options. To view Smart Lock, set up a secured 1.
Settings. your identity when logging in to your 2. Tap Finger scanner > Fingerprint manager. Samsung account. 3. Swipe your finger over the Home key to register Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique your first fingerprint or to continue to the characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the next screen.
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• 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your 2. Tap Finger scanner > Change backup password. Samsung account. 3. Scan your fingerprint.
Language and Input Default Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. You can select a default keyboard or input method. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Default. You can select a default language for your device’s 3.
Samsung Keyboard Swype Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input.
• Google Voice Typing Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google you to use voice input while not connected to voice typing. the network. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
3. Tap the checkbox to enable each option. • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Pointer Speed Settings next to each TTS engine for Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or options.
Backup and Reset Personal Data Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory Restore your device to its default settings. defaults. Reset Settings Backup and Restore You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
Reset Network Settings To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Motions and Gestures • Control certain device actions by picking up Palm swipe to capture: Create a copy of the current screen by swiping the side of your the device and by touching the screen with hand across the screen. The screenshot is the palm of your hand or turning over the saved to the clipboard and to the Screenshots device.
S Pen Air View Configure options and settings for the S Pen. Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by Air Command hovering your finger over the screen. The Air command menu provides quick access to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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• S Pen Settings S Pen alerts: Tap the check box to set your device to sound an alert and show a pop-up if you forget to attach the S Pen and walk away To configure settings for the S Pen: from it with your device.
Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and and social networking accounts. other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Depending on the account, you can choose 2.
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. the same type.
Date and Time • By default, your device receives date and Automatic time zone: Receive the time zone from the wireless network. time information from the wireless network. When Automatic time zone is disabled, the When you are outside network coverage, you following options are available: may want to set date and time information Select time zone: Choose your local time...
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including that make using the device easier for those personal data and credit card numbers. with certain physical disabilities. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device.
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S Pen over it. use with hearing aids. • • Notification reminder: Play a beep when a Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung notification for a call, message, and so on, has subtitles with multimedia files when available. • been missed. Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •...
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• Interaction control: Block areas of the Services • screen from touch interaction. Disable auto Support & Protection: Protect your mobile screen rotation and hard key functions. device from threats posed by malicious Only show application notifications in the websites. Notification panel and the Status bar.
Safety Assistance Geo News Receive real‑time information about emergencies and severe weather conditions. Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your location You can also enable Emergency mode, a during emergencies. power‑conserving mode that restricts certain 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Send Help Messages Manage Emergency Contacts Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you Select contacts or create new ones to be your are in an emergency situation. emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. To enable this feature: 1.
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories > Audio output to select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices (not included). Some devices may not support the surround sound setting.
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • How-to videos • Useful tips • User guide • Icon glossary • My Verizon Mobile •...
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Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Phone name: View and change your device’s name. •...
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System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > System updates. 2. Tap Check for new system update. • Tap Show system update history to view previous software updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install.