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Except as set forth in the express warranty contained In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung...
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Modification of Software Diagnostic Software Samsung is not liable for performance issues or This device is equipped with diagnostic software incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry reporting usage and performance information used settings, or your modification of Operating System solely to deliver improved network quality and (OS) software.
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Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is tools do not apply to applications available outside a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions and enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be the associated privacy policy for each location-based required.
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Maintaining Water and Dust Any device which uses accessible compartments • or ports that can be opened, should have these Resistance sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection entering the system. rating system.
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Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files. Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the...
Front View 1. Earpiece: Listen to a call. 6. Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and hold for 2. Front camera: Take Multi window ™ self-portraits and record videos of yourself. 7. Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and 3.
Back View 1. SIM card/Memory card 4. Headset jack: Connect an tray: Install the SIM card and optional headset. an optional memory card 5. USB charger/Accessory port: (not included) for storage of Connect the USB charger files. For more information, (included) and other optional see “Install the SIM Card and a accessories (not included).
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card and a 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the tray Memory Card pops out. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray. Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face • dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that down into the device and that the card is the SIM card/Memory card tray opening is maintained positioned as shown.
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3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete. Note: This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung, which are sold separately. Getting Started Assemble Your Device...
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 the 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.
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Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and ™ Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information other content from your old device. You can copy and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content quickly and easily without installing the app content faster.
Secure Your Device Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 166. Lock the Device To unlock the device: By default, the device locks automatically when the...
– 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, use – or – Accounts settings. For more information, see To create a new Google Account or set up your Google “Accounts”...
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“Factory Data Reset” on page 190. up on your device, tap the Google Account you want to remove. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service 3. Tap More options > Remove account. Confirm center, you should remove your Google Account before when prompted.
Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Home Screen 1. Status bar: Displays device 6. Home screen indicator: status icons (right) and Indicates which notification icons (left). Home screen is currently For more information, see visible. “Status Bar” on page 20. 7. App shortcuts: Launches 2. Edge screen handle: your favorite applications.
Customize the Home Screen Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and folders, and using wallpapers. To access Home screen manager: Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, • and then tap Add. ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and •...
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Wallpapers and Themes Widgets Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on Widgets are simple application extensions that your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite widgets, including links to a specific contact, picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
App Shortcuts Remove a Widget You can remove a widget that you added to a Home You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any screen. Removing a widget does not delete the widget, Home screen. it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1.
Move a Shortcut Create a Folder You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to You can create an app folder on a Home screen. another. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears.
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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 Delete and release it. Know Your Device Customize the Home Screen...
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Notification Icons File upload in progress: File is being Missed call: A call has been missed. uploaded or sent. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active Call in progress: A call is in progress. and acquiring a signal. App updates available: App updates are Call on hold: A call is on hold.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to •...
Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. • • More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen.
Notification Panel 1. Settings: Display the Settings 5. Notification card: View details screen. about a notification. 2. View all: See all available 6. Quick settings: Quickly enable Quick settings, adjust screen or disable a feature. brightness, and more. 3. Clear all: Clear all notifications. 4.
View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any Home In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also screen. provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Open in pop-up window: Open the selected app in a pop-up window. Close app: Close the selected app.
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Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. 1. Tap Recent. Recently used apps that support Multi window •...
Edge Screen The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping. Edge Panels Apps Edge You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the Apps Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and edge panel.
To configure Apps edge: To view People edge: 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe ► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge until the Apps edge panel is displayed. panel handle from the edge of the screen to the center.
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To use People edge: To configure Tasks edge: 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until the People edge panel is displayed. the Tasks edge panel is displayed. 2. Tap a contact. 2.
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Edge Feeds Edge feeds display select information and notifications on the Edge screen when the screen is turned off. To view Edge feeds: ► When the screen is turned off, quickly swipe your finger along the Edge screen in one direction, and then back in the opposite direction.
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Available options Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps.
Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Settings Delete text Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options. To enable Google voice typing: For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.
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To download additional languages for use with Google voice typing: ► Tap Settings > Languages. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard >...
Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. Activate Emergency Mode Emergency mode saves battery power by: Changing the color of the screen to grayscale. • To activate Emergency mode: • Restricting application usage to only essential 1.
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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 Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone •...
Phone Screen 1. More options: Access 6. Keypad: Dial the number Speed dial and Call that you want to call. settings. 7. Tabs: Display a log of 2. Hide the keypad: Hide all dialed, received, and the keypad and display missed calls.
Access Phone Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access Phone. To access the Call settings menu: ► From a Home screen, tap Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Make a Call Dial a Number from Your Contacts List You can quickly dial a phone number from your You can make a call from a Home screen.
Dial a Recent Number To switch from a Phone call to a Video call after dialing: ► Tap Video call to request video calling. All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
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Multitask While on a Call If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen, ► On the incoming call pop-up screen: your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar.
Options During a Call Listen with the Speaker or Bluetooth Headset Your phone provides several options that you can use Listen to the call using the speaker or through a during a call. Bluetooth headset (not included). Adjust the Call Volume ► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the ►...
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 make new call. another call while a call is in progress.
Call Log Video Call Options To change the call type during a video call: The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. ► Tap Call type. The following options are available: 1.
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Block a Number 4. Tap Create contact. By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from – or – this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and If you want to replace the number for an existing messages are not received.
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Create a Speed Dial 4. Tap Name or number to manually type the phone number. You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. – or – 1.
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Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can make a call using Speed dial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. • 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. If the Speed dial number is more than one digit •...
Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Make an Emergency Call Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if been activated.
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Secure Lock Screens You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer. 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Call.
Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail Access Your Voicemail To set up your voicemail: You can access your voicemail from the Phone app. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > 1.
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Access Your Voicemail from Another Visual Voicemail Phone Use Visual voicemail to: You can access your voicemail from another phone. Review and manage your voicemail messages • directly from your phone without dialing into 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone voicemail.
Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to Access Apps learn more. You can access and launch all applications from the Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps • Apps list. that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
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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 install. 2. Tap Applications. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 3. Tap Menu >...
Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. To change the order apps are listed: 2.
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To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Edit. 3. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Remove folder.
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Drive Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ and files. Android Pay Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Pay with your Android phone at over one million store Google Drive ™...
Hangouts Play Movies & TV Meet friends and family online, share photos, host Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages. Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
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YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
AT&T Apps Enjoy these apps from AT&T. AT&T Protect Plus Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit att.com to learn more or contact your service Access the Mobile Protection Pack and with a paid provider for additional information. subscription, replace your device if it is lost or damaged, locate your device if it is lost, and receive AT&T Locker...
Device Help myAT&T Access online information to help with your device Manage your AT&T account. You can review and pay questions. your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or change your plan. DIRECTV Remote Stream live TV. DIRECTV brings you all the ®...
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Visual Voicemail Review and manage your voicemail messages directly from your device without dialing into voicemail. You can also see a list of your messages on your device and select which ones you want to play, call back, share, delete, or save. Applications AT&T Apps...
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Facebook Amazon Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook Shop at amazon.com from your device. ™ app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as Visit amazon.com to learn more.
For more information, see “Data Usage” on page 125. a single card. For more information see plenti.com. Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. Applications Additional Apps...
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation Additional Functions You can use your calculator to perform basic You can perform additional functions on your operations. calculator. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. To clear the calculator history: 2.
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to landscape. – or – If Portrait is enabled, tap Rotate screen. Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick settings on the Notification panel.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar View Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe • across the screen to display another day. To choose a calendar view: • Tasks: Display all tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
Share an Event Create a Task You can share events you create from your Calendar. You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Camera and Video 1. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for 6. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front gentler images. cameras. 2. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. 7. HDR: Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and 3.
Take Pictures To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and • select a mode. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. To quickly switch between the front and rear • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Shooting Mode Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures • after they have been taken. You can focus on Several visual effects are available. Some modes are subjects near to the camera, far away from the not available when taking self-portraits. camera, or both.
Camera Settings Common • Download: Download additional shooting You can adjust your camera’s settings using the modes from the Galaxy Apps store. icons on the main camera screen and the full camera More options: See more options for the • settings menu. camera modes.
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Front camera Common • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution Motion photo: Create a short video by taking • pictures take up more memory. pictures. Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher •...
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Live Broadcast Options Voice control: Take pictures by saying “Smile”, • “Cheese”, “Capture”, or “Shoot”, or record videos The following options are available: by saying “Record video.” Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size, • Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the •...
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Record a Live Broadcast To invite contacts before broadcasting: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube. 2. Swipe to the right and tap Live broadcast. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Live Broadcast Settings Auto dim: Dims the brightness if you broadcast • without touching the screen. Customize your Live Broadcasts. Add shortcut on Home screen: Tap to create a • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. shortcut to Live broadcast on the Home screen. 2.
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
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World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to • play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses •...
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Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a 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 >...
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. Find a Contact For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find one “Accounts”...
Add a Contact Tap Scan business card to import contact • information from a business card through the Use the following procedure to add a new contact. device’s camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 3. Tap Save. 2.
Share a Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. When you share a contact, the contact’s information is 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap sent as a vCard file (VCF) or as a text file. You can share Details.
Delete Contacts Mark Contacts as Favorites You can delete a single contact or choose multiple You can mark contacts as Favorites. contacts to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
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Groups Add member: Select contacts to add to the new • group, and then tap Done. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap Save. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your Rename a Group family, for coworkers, or a team.
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Add Contacts to a Group Send an Email to a Group You can add contacts to a group. You can send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Contacts Settings Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: To add an Email account: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings >...
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Combined inbox screen or you can view email ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > accounts individually. Samsung folder > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
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Email app. • Tap More options for additional email options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose 4. Review your message and tap Send. new email. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address...
Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: To access Galaxy Essentials: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Some functions described in this section are only 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video.
Play Videos 4. Tap Export to save the video. Modify the File name or Resolution, and then tap Export to confirm the You can play videos stored on your device. changes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Edit Images 2.
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Share Images and Videos More options: • You can share images and videos from your Gallery. Rotate left: Rotate the picture counter-clockwise. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise. 2. Tap a folder to open it. Details: View and edit information about 3.
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Delete Images and Videos You can delete images stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all images and videos.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on Samsung folder > Internet. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open. Command Keys The following command keys are available:...
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Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. that you can access it quickly. To open a new tab: To bookmark the current web page: ►...
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Bookmarks > Saved pages. To enable Secret mode: 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. View History 2. Tap Tabs. To view a list of recently visited web pages: 3.
To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo 3. Tap Save when finished. You can create memos using the Memo app. Edit Memos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. You can make edits to memos you create. 2.
Browse Memos You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. • • To search for a memo, tap Search. Memo Options You can edit, share, or manage memos. 1.
Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. Types of Messages The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as picture, The Samsung Messages app provides the following...
Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your • This section describes how to create and send a message. message using the Messages app. • Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon 1.
View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, New message To delete messages, follow these steps: appears on the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. To view the message: 2. Tap More options > Edit. ►...
Messages Settings There are three types of Emergency alerts: Alerts issued by the President • Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life • (extreme and severe) ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Categories • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Images: View image files. Samsung folder > My Files. Audio: View audio files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. Videos: View video files. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
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SD card: View folders and files located on the ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > optional SD card (not included). Samsung folder > My Files. • Cloud storage The following options are available: Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud Search: Search for a file or folder.
Caution: The information gathered from this device, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Health, or related software is not intended for use in Samsung folder > S Health. the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the 2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
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Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, or It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise • liver or kidney disease; and Arthritis. routine, you consult with your doctor or medical practitioner. If you are unsure of your health status, Before beginning your exercise regimen check with have several health problems, or are pregnant, you your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart,...
Apps list. These settings allow you to modify settings associated ™ with using the S Voice app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Voice. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > S Voice.
Samsung Pay Samsung Pay is the new way to pay with your Samsung Galaxy device. It ™ is simple, secure and works in more stores than any other mobile payment service. Set Up Samsung Pay Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card.
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Simple Pay Use Samsung Pay Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, Lock Screen Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever or Home screen using Simple Pay. you have your device with you. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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2. Scroll down to “Gift cards” and click the samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay See merchants link. Secure Your Information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with your consent.
How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi connection Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local status: Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
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Wi-Fi Networks 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: turn on Wi-Fi. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Wi-Fi Options WPS push button: Set up a connection to a • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of equipment. your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device •...
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Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections You can make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi to a Wi-Fi network. network. Note: Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your 1.
Emergency Address Turn Bluetooth On or Off Your address is required in case you need to call Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth emergency services using Wi-Fi Calling. To modify your on or off. emergency address: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Scan for Bluetooth Devices Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, may be different, and functions such as transfer or you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth 1.
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Rename a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Once you have paired your device to another device, When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two you can rename the paired device to make it easier to devices no longer recognize each other. To connect recognize.
Data Usage Billing cycle: Set up billing cycle information. • Wi-Fi data usage: The amount of Wi-Fi data • Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and usage by application is shown. restrictions to conserve it. • Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks to Your service provider may account for data usage prevent apps that are running in the background...
Enable Airplane Mode Android Beam To enable or disable Airplane mode: When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. devices close together. You can beam browser pages, 2.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment Use Mobile hotspot and tethering to share your device’s application you want to use for making purchases on Internet connection with other devices. your device.
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Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to You can change your Mobile hotspot password. Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the settings. Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your 1.
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Wi-Fi Sharing Password: If you choose a security level that • uses a password, enter the password. A default Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices. password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot Be aware that your device may switch between your screen.
Tethering Your Device Enhanced LTE services: Enable HD Voice and • advanced communication services where You can use USB tethering to share your device’s available. Internet connection with a computer. International data roaming: Allow your device • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Locating Method 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Before using any features that require location Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan • assistance, you must enable your device’s location for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when services.
Location Services Nearby Device Scanning Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them Google Location History stores and uses your device’s ™ up easily. You receive a notification when there are most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google available devices to connect to.
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Printing MirrorLink Print images and documents to Samsung printers and Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment other compatible printers (not included). and information screen using a USB connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Note: To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink.
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks To connect to a VPN: (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock”...
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Reset Network Settings Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth delete the connection. settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Change the Sound Mode Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This • uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound You can switch between sound modes, while preserving settings.
Adjust the Volume Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Set the system volume level and default volume for call can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from ringtones, notifications, and other audio. changing this setting.
Vibration Intensity Select a Default Vibration Pattern Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your notifications, and haptic feedback. own pattern. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Messages notifications: Choose a sound for To activate Do not disturb mode: • message notifications, and enable or disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. vibration alert. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb. Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for •...
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is Samsung keyboard is tapped. • connected. Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung • Vibration feedback: Vibrate when Back or • keyboard is tapped. Recent are tapped, and for other actions.
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Advanced Sounds 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution • You can enable sound effects when connected to of music and videos for a clearer listening a headset. Sound effects are only available when experience.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. Tap Advanced to configure more notification •...
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Brightness Blue Light Filter Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Use Blue light filter at night to help you sleep better. or personal preference. You may also want to adjust You can set a schedule to automatically turn this screen brightness to conserve battery power.
Screen Resolution 4. Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for when Blue light filter should be enabled. Use this setting to change the screen resolution. When enabled, you can choose Sunset to • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Easy Mode Tap a font style to select a font, or tap • Download fonts to find new fonts from Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler Galaxy Apps. layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, 3.
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Edge Screen To disable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Manage the panels that display on the Edge screen, including your own custom panels, and set up night 2. Tap Display > Easy mode > Standard mode to exit mode.
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About Edge screen: View the Edge screen • More options: • version number, check for updates, and view Reorder: Change the order of the panels by open source licenses. dragging them to the left or right. Edge Panels Handle settings: Drag Edge panel handle to change the position of the Edge panel To configure Edge panels: handle along the edge of the screen, and...
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Edge Feeds More options: • Edge feeds display select information and notifications Edge feed timeout: Configure how long the on the Edge screen when the screen is turned off. Edge screen stays on when activated. Reorder: Change the order of the panels by To configure the Edge feeds: dragging them to the left or right.
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Always On Display 3. Tap On/Off to turn on the feature. The following feature is available: See important information without unlocking the Quick reply: Reject an incoming phone call • screen. You can select an image or information to show with a text message by placing your finger on on the standby screen.
Night Clock Format: Choose a format for the content selected. You can change the color and Set up a clock that displays on the Edge screen background image by selecting a format. when the screen is off. Night mode is available for a Show always: Enable to always show this •...
Touch Key Light Duration Status Bar Set the length of time Recent and Back remain Set up Status bar functions. lit after you touch them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Screen Timeout Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. • Settings for options. Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Wallpapers and Themes You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons. Wallpapers 4. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose where you want to use it: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Home screen •...
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Themes Icons Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. screens, wallpapers, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Smart Stay 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: Game launcher: Automatically arranges all your • Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so games in one place.
One-Handed Mode 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: Quick launch camera: Open the Camera by • Change the screen layout to accommodate operating quickly pressing the Home key twice. your device with one hand. • Multi window: 1.
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Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the Attach pictures: Send pictures to your • screen by swiping the edge of your hand across emergency contacts. it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the Attach audio recording: Send a short audio screen.
Device Maintenance Device maintenance provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. Access Device Maintenance Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running • in the background. 1.
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Battery More options: • View how battery power is used for device activities. Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: Performance Mode • Battery usage: View details of battery usage Set up your device’s performance mode to get the best by item.
Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with Audio • • ultra high quality sound, enhanced images, and Videos • maximum display settings. Apps • High performance: Experience the highest • quality display with maximum brightness and To increase available memory: screen resolution. 1.
Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on automatically mounted (connected to the device) and the memory card, unmount the card before removing it prepared for use.
Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back Check the amount of available RAM. You can close up your music and photo files that are stored on the background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you card because formatting the SD card deletes all the are using to speed up your device.
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. You can download and install new applications on your 4. Tap More options for the following options: device. Use Application manager settings to manage Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size • your downloaded and preloaded applications.
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Special access: Optimize battery usage for Battery: View battery usage since the last full • • individual apps, enable device administrator charge. apps, choose apps that can appear over other Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. • running apps, select which apps can change system settings, and more.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. Set a Screen Lock PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. • This option provides medium to high security. It is recommended that you secure your device using a Password: Create a password for unlocking the •...
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You can also use 5. Choose a screen lock option: your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock, • owner information, or app shortcuts on the Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique Lock screen.
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You must set a pattern, PIN, or Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprint for secure • password to protect your fingerprints. and fast payments with the Samsung Pay app. To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, • Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or •...
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► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
Unknown Sources Private Mode Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. for certain applications. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknown sources Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or to enable this option.
Secure Startup Other Security Settings Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or Set Up or Change Password password to be entered before it starts up. Set up or change your password for Factory data reset. Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this 1.
View Passwords Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send • security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Display password characters briefly as you type them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Device Administration 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security Manage your device administrators and application settings >...
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some settings. other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Notification access: View the applications that • can access notifications you receive on your device. Do not disturb permission: View which apps • have permission to change the Do not disturb settings. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
Cloud and Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Samsung Cloud 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the...
Accounts Sync settings: Tap the following items to enable • or disable syncing: Configure email, social networking, and other Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact supported accounts. info. Add an Account Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your You can add and manage all your email, social events and tasks.
Synchronize Accounts Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other service provider for more information on your account’s types of accounts. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Backup and Restore Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. account. Samsung Account 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung 2.
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Smart Switch Transfer content from your old device to this device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Smart Switch, and then follow the prompts. Settings Cloud and Accounts...
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google Search & now: Configure your Google search • settings and Google Now settings. To customize your Google settings: • Set up nearby device: Set up another device 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. You can download additional accessibility applications Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all • from the Google Play store. times for privacy. 1.
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Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen • • Samsung keyboard and change its colors to if you are color blind or have difficulty reading increase the contrast between the keys and the the display because of the screen color.
Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for • • the left and right balance when using a stereo this action. device. Interaction control: Block areas of the • screen from touch interaction. Disable auto Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono •...
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Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts • for answering and ending calls. Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, • calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. Manage accessibility: Import and export •...
General Management Configure your device’s language and input settings, manage date and time, and reset your device. Language and Input Default Keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Configure your device’s language and input settings. menus and keyboards. Language Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store.
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3. Select a keyboard: Google Voice Typing Speak rather than type your text entries using Samsung keyboard Google Voice typing. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Languages: Select languages for Google voice • • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type typing.
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Physical Keyboard Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from • a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is If you use a physical keyboard with your device, you can connected. still show the virtual keyboard on the screen. Manage keyboards 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Settings. Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap 2. Tap General management > Language and input. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is •...
Date and Time Use 24-hour format: Set the format for • displaying time. By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are Report Diagnostic Info outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time This feature sends diagnostic information about your settings.
Reset Settings Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to its factory default settings, You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all which resets everything except the security, language, data from your device. and account settings. Personal data is not affected. This action permanently erases ALL data from the 1.
Auto Restart Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 24 hours after changing your password Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at to perform a factory data reset on your device. set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30 percent.
Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Software update for the following options: Check for updates: Check for software updates. • • Continue update: Install available software updates at the time of your choosing.
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: New features • • Getting started Applications • Settings • 3. Tap Sort by to sort the topics by category or alphabetically.
My phone number: Your phone number is • and more. displayed. 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. Settings About Device...