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Samsung Knox Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is Modification of Software a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with Samsung is not liable for performance issues or enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry required.
Front View 1. Earpiece: Listen to a call. 6. Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home screen. 2. Front camera: Take Activate the Fingerprint self-portraits and record videos security feature. of yourself. 7. Recent apps: Tap to display 3. Power key: Press and hold recent apps, or touch and hold to turn the device on or off, for Multi window...
Back View 1. SIM card tray: Install the SIM 4. Headset jack: Connect an card. For more information, optional headset. see “Install the SIM Card” on 5. USB charger/Accessory port: page 4. Connect the USB charger 2. Flash: Illuminate subjects in (included) and other optional low-light environments when accessories (not included).
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details. Warning: Small components such as SIM cards can pose a choking risk.
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries cable) is included with the device for charging the approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are battery from any standard outlet. designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using The battery comes partially charged.
Note: This device is also compatible with wireless For a quick check of your battery level: charging devices approved by Samsung, which are ► View the battery charge indicator located in the top sold separately. right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ...
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.
Unlock the Device Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly “Set a Screen Lock”...
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, use – or – Accounts settings.
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“Factory Data Reset” on page 203. 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 5. Home screen indicator: status icons (right) and Indicates which Home screen is notification icons (left). currently visible. For more information, see 6. App shortcuts: Launches your “Status Bar” on page 18. favorite applications. 2. App folder: Groups multiple 7.
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. •...
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Wallpapers and Themes Add a Widget to a Home Screen You can add a widget to a Home screen. Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. Change the look of the Home and 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Lock screens with wallpaper.
Screen Grid Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Folders Move a Shortcut You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. another. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 2.
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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 Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch move it.
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 •...
S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. ™ Remove S Pen The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access. Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot, insert the S Pen’s nib first.
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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• To change the position of the cursor, drag the To replace the tip: pointer below the cursor to the desired position 1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip. for editing. • To draw images, tap Drawing mode, and tap Done when finished.
Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently-used applications or perform actions. • To launch the Air command menu: Smart select: Draw around an area of the screen to save or share it. ► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot. •...
Action Memo 2. Write your Action memo. The following editing tools are available: An Action memo is a special type of note that can turn • Pen: Change the pen color. your written text into actions on your device. • Eraser: Use the pen to erase part of the Action For example, if someone tells you the name of a memo or tap Eraser >...
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• Change background color: Change the color of 4. Draw around the content you want to use for the Action memo. the action. The selected content is boxed and highlighted. • Discard: Exit the Action memo without saving. 5. Tap the action you want to take on the menu bar 4.
Smart Select Screen Write The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to Use Screen write to capture a screen shot and then select content on a screen. You can then add it to your write notes on the screen shot. Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
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• Translate Undo: Undo the last action. • Redo: Redo the last action that was undone. Translate words by hovering over them with the S Pen. • Crop: Crop the captured screen. To access Translate: • Share: Choose a sharing method to share your 1.
Add Shortcuts Air Command Settings You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the Configure settings for Air command. Air command menu. To access Settings: To use Add shortcuts: ► Tap Air command > Settings. The following 1. Tap Air command > Add shortcuts.
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 In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Home 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 view: 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 and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 1. Tap Recent apps. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar.
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.
2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Keyboard settings: Access keyboard Samsung keyboard for options. settings. For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on page 197. Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words.
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Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Know Your Device...
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Use Swype Enable Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: Swype is a text input method that makes it possible ™ to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus (not 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to included) from letter to letter, lifting your finger or display the Notification panel.
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 Battery percentage: Display estimated battery charge remaining. While in Emergency mode, your device conserves • power. The following apps and features are available on Estimated usage time remaining: Display the Home screen: estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage.
Phone Screen 1. More options: Access Speed 8. Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, dial and Call settings. received, and missed calls. Display your contacts and select 2. Hide the keypad: Hide the a contact to call. keypad and display recent calls. 3.
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.
Wi-Fi Calling Dial a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded You can make voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your Internet connection. For Wi-Fi calling to work, you must contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
Answer a Call Decline with Message When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s ► On the incoming call screen, drag Send message phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the upward and select a message. Contacts list.
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While on a Call To end a call from any application: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification Adjust the Call Volume panel, and then tap End call. ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the Switch to Headset or Speaker volume.
Place a Multi-Party Call To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: 1. Drag Answer in any direction to answer the new If your service plan supports this feature, you can make call. another call while a call is in progress. •...
Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. 1.
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Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 4.
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Create a Speed Dial 4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to the number. You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. 1.
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Remove a Speed Dial Number You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap More options > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from the Speed dial. 4. Tap Remove. Calling Speed Dial...
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 You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. You can access your voicemail from the Phone app. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting. 2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using.
Apps List The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. Download and Install New Apps Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see “Add a Shortcut to a Find new apps to download and install on your device.
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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 Apps > Application manager. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 3.
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 support.google.com/drive 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 support.google.com/hangouts to learn more.
Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
Verizon Apps Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless. Message+ Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your Send text messages at a whole new level. Draw on service provider for additional information. pictures, share locations in real time, send audio messages, and much more.
NFL Mobile VZ Navigator Stay on top of the game with breaking NFL news, up- Find, share, and navigate to millions of locations, avoid to-minute scoring, in-game highlights, live videos and traffic and drive, or walk with ease. more. VZ Protect Setup Wizard Protect your device from digital threats, including Setup and configure your phone at any time with this...
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Amazon Facebook Shop at amazon.com from your device. Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. ™ Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, Visit amazon.com to learn more.
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Capture and share photos and videos with your friends with Instagram . Customize what you capture, then ™ share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends. SideSync Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device. 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 > Tools folder > To clear the calculator history: Calculator.
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 • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. pictures take up more memory. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when •...
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• Live Broadcast Options Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when pictures are taken. The following options are available: • • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size, • Auto save, and manage your account. Help: View information on using the camera.
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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 •...
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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. •...
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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.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: To add an additional Email account: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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View Multiple Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Create and Send an Email 4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. • Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more This section describes how to create and send an email to your email. using the Email app. •...
Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4.
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. (CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).
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 a available if there are pictures or videos in the Gallery. picture or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap a picture or video.
Play Videos 4. Tap Save to save the video. 5. Modify the File name or Resolution, and then tap You can play videos stored on your device. Save to confirm the changes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2.
• Share Pictures and Videos More options: You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. and properties. 2. Tap a folder to open it. Rotate left: Rotate the picture 3.
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Delete Pictures and Videos You can delete pictures and videos 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 pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.
Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Access the Internet Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are Command Keys currently open.
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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: ►...
Secret Mode Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Message+ This section describes how to create and send a message using the Verizon Messages app. • Create and Send Messages Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive Glympse location, location, contact card, or messages with your friends and family.
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Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone 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 you Status bar. can see all the messages in one place. To access a new message: 1.
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Delete Conversations Protect a Message from Deletion You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged with You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted another person. even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1.
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 video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile message types: phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may •...
Messages app. • Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > from the list and add it into your message at the Samsung folder > Messages. cursor location. 2. Tap Compose. 5. Review the message and tap Send.
To delete messages, follow these steps: appears on the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Messages. To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. 2. Tap More options > Edit.
Message Search feature. messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Messages. Samsung folder > Messages > More options > Settings. 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
Music Player 1. More options: View more 6. Time elapsed: View the time options. elapsed for the current song. 2. Favorite: Tag this song as a 7. Playback position: Skip to favorite. another part of the current song. 3. Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.
• Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose Navigate through your music library, play songs, and Shuffle on to play songs in random order.
My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. • To view files in My Files: Categories 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder > Images: View image files. My Files. Audio: View audio files. 2.
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• My Files Options Phone Internal storage: View folders and files located Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, on the device. and more. • Cloud ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder > My Files. Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud storage.
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,...
The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your device. Sign in to your Samsung account to access your notes in 3. Use the S Pen to create content. S Note from any device.
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• Note: Action Memos behave differently from other Eraser: Erase content from the note. notes. When you tap an Action Memo to view it, you can Tap once to select the eraser. edit the memo immediately. Tap again to change the Eraser settings. •...
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• View Action Memos Settings: Customize S Note settings. • More features: You can view S Notes and Action memos together, or you can narrow your view to Action memos. Extension pack: Download and install extra features for S Note. To view Action memos in S Note: Easy chart: Create charts quickly and easily.
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.
Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides a place for you to manage the multimedia content you capture with the S Pen tools. Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for You can edit both Categories and the content files content you capture while using your mobile device. within them.
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Scrapbook Settings To add or delete a category: 1. Tap Menu in the top left corner. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Scrapbook app. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, along with the number of content files contained. 1.
Video Player 1. More options: View more options. 5. Create AGIFs: Create a animated GIF. 2. Playback controls: Restart the video, skip to a 6. Pop-up: Open the video in a pop-up window. previous video, or rewind the video; pause or play 7.
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• Access the Video Player Sort by: Sort your videos. • About Video: View version information about 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. the Video app. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your phone. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins Use Pop-Up Play playing a preview of the clip.
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Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video is several ways 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. Create a Voice Recording Voice memo: Voice input is converted to text on screen. The maximum recording time is To create a voice recording: five minutes. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder > •...
• More options: 5. Tap More options for additional options: • Settings: Configure recording quality, record Edit: Select recordings. Once selected, the in stereo, automatically reject phone calls following options are available: while recording, and view Voice Recorder Rename: Rename the recording. information.
How to Use Settings Access Settings 3. Tap More options > View as standard list to view settings individually such as Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, There are a couple of ways to access your device and Bluetooth. settings. This manual assumes the standard list when referring ►...
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Customize Quick Settings To edit the Quick settings list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use. 2. Tap Edit. • Choose additional settings to display in your To create a Quick settings list: Quick settings menu.
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. To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Wi-Fi Status Indicators Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi connection and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
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Wi-Fi Networks Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 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 1.
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Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. • Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. Bluetooth Status Indicator The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. Bluetooth.
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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.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile hotspot and tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices. Enable Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection. Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile hotspot.
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Allowed Devices List 5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your device’s Mobile hotspot. Control whether devices connect to your Mobile 6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on the hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add target device. devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and password.
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• 5. Tap Add to add the device. Hide my phone: Enable to make your Mobile hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during 6. Tap On/Off to enable Allowed devices only. a scan. When enabled, other devices can still connect to your Mobile hotspot, but have to set Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.
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Timeout Settings Tethering Your Device Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your connected devices. device’s Internet connection with a computer. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. • Your service provider may account for data usage Mobile data usage: Tap the date shown above differently. the graph to change the time period of the data usage report.
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming access: Connect to mobile networks while roaming. • Roaming: Current roaming status (not configurable).
Advanced Calling Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon. Activate Advanced Calling Activate Wi-Fi Calling To upgrade to Advanced Calling: Wi-Fi Calling lets your device make and receive voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi Internet connection 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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To activate Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced Calling. 3. Tap Activate Wi-Fi calling. 4. Enter a valid emergency address. This will be used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi. Once the address is saved successfully, Wi-Fi Calling is turned on.
Printing 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and 2. Tap More > Nearby device scanning. other compatible printers (not included). 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
MirrorLink Download Booster Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment Download booster improves download speed by using and information screen using a USB connection. both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink.
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”...
Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or 2. Tap More > Nearby devices. delete the connection. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Nearby devices. 1.
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 >...
• 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 •...
Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to • alert, vibrate, or silent. Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. •...
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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 or All apps to enable or disable notifications.
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 >...
• Icon Frames Tap a Font style to select a font, or tap Download fonts to find new fonts from You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Galaxy Apps. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 3.
• LED Indicator Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice the Status bar. recording, or receiving notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Screen Saver 5. Tap More options for additional options: • Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. when the device is docked (dock not included) or while • Select when to use: Select when your device can charging.
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 •...
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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 >...
S Pen Settings Configure options and settings for the S Pen. • To configure settings for the S Pen: Direct pen input: This feature allows you to switch from the keyboard to the S Pen when ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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• S Pen power saver: Turn off detection of the S Pen while it is attached to save battery power. • S Pen sound: Enable sounds when detach and attach the S Pen, and writing on the screen. • S Pen vibration: Activate vibration feedback when writing with the S Pen.
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Games One-Handed Mode Manage useful features while you play games. Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Other Features Split screen view action: Touch and hold the Recent apps key to change the current app Configure other useful features. For example, you can from full screen view to split screen view. control certain device actions by picking up the device While in split screen view, touch and hold and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand the Recent apps key to close the app on the...
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• Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. • Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. • Direct share: Share content with specific people directly using the sharing panel from within any app.
Storage View the device memory and usage. • Device Memory Apps: The amount of storage space currently being used by apps. View and manage the memory used by the device. • Pictures, videos: The amount of storage space 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. 4. Tap Clear to confirm. Settings Storage...
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. To configure advanced battery settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • 2. Tap Battery. Battery usage: View details of battery usage by item.
Performance Mode Set up your device’s performance mode to get the best performance for normal use and other uses. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Performance mode for options: • Optimized (recommended): Get the best performance for everyday use.
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. Application Manager 4. Tap More options for the following options: • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size You can download and install new applications on your or name. device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications.
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• 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the about the application. The following options may be app for access to your device’s information. displayed: • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...
• Default Applications Default app selection: Set default apps automatically. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such • Set as default: Choose default apps for other as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. functions.
Application Settings Phone • S Voice Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. • Samsung Internet 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • Weather forecast 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...
NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for features like Android Beam. Enable NFC 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data 2.
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Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap NFC and payment. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on NFC. 4.
Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. • Locating Method Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS). Before using any features that require location • Phone only: Uses GPS only.
Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed under Google Location History stores and uses your device’s ™ Recent location requests. most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results 1.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. • Set a Screen Lock Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. It is recommended that you secure your device using a •...
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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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• • If no fingerprints are registered, you are Samsung Pass: Use your fingerprints to verify prompted to choose a secure screen lock and your identity when using Internet and other scan your fingerprint. Follow the prompts to supported apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Encrypt Phone 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Samsung Pass. Protect your device by encrypting its data. • Sign in to your Samsung account to use 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send View Passwords security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Display password characters briefly as you type them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Phone Administration Credential Storage Manage your phone administrators and application Manage your security certificates. If a certificate installation privileges. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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• Advanced Security Settings Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. settings. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Privacy and Emergency Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, or to aid you in an emergency. • App Permissions Location • Microphone Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device.
Private Mode Report Diagnostic Information Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone This feature sends diagnostic information about your else using your device. Private mode is only available device when you are having technical problems. for certain applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Send SOS Messages Emergency Mode Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power during are in an emergency situation. emergencies. Power-hungry apps and functions are disable, but you are still able to send messages, use 1.
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Add an Account Synchronize Accounts You can add and manage all your email, social You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
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.
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. • Customize Google Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. To customize your Google settings: • Search & Now: Configure your Google search 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung keyboard 2. Tap Language and input > Language. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 3. Tap Add language, and select a language from • the list. Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on •...
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• • Predictive text: Predictive text suggests Hands-free: Allow requests with the device words that match your text entries, and can locked. automatically complete common words. • Speech output: Select options for spoken Predictive text can learn your personal writing feedback.
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Physical Keyboards Swype • Settings: Configure basic options. If you use a physical keyboard with your device, you can • Themes: Change the keyboard layout. still show the virtual keyboard on the screen. • My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, 1.
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• Handwriting Recognition Language Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Action Settings next to each TTS engine for options. Memo. Use this option to select a language that will be •...
Pointer Speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower. Settings Language and Input Settings...
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Google Account Reset Enable backup of your information to Google servers. Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults.
Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. settings with Reset network settings.
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Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want Select time zone: Choose your local time to set date and time information manually using the zone.
Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • For more information about Accessibility Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice for Samsung products, please contact us at Assistant. accessibility@sea.samsung.com. • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all 1.
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• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the if you are color blind or have difficulty reading Samsung keyboard and change its colors to the display because of the screen color. increase the contrast between the keys and the Hearing background.
• • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with Click after pointer stops: If you use a mouse multimedia files when available. (not included) with your device, tap On/Off to enable this option, which causes your device to • Left and right sound balance: Use the slider automatically click when the mouse cursor stops to set the left and right balance when using a moving.
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More settings Services • • Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine Support & Protection: Protect your mobile and options. For more information, see device from threats posed by malicious “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 200. websites. • • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in TalkBack: Hear spoken feedback to describe a series of four to eight directions.
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 • User guide • My Verizon Mobile • Icon glossary • Getting started •...
Icon glossary: View a list of icons used on your device. • 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 Phone...
System Updates Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap System updates > Check for system updates. • Tap Show system update history to view previous software updates. 3.