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Table of Contents Getting Started Applications ............1 ..............50 Front View ................2 Apps Screen ..............51 Back View ................4 Google Applications ............55 Assemble Your Device ..........6 Verizon Applications ............58 Set Up Your Device .............10 Other Applications ............60 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......12 Calculator ..............63 Calendar ................64 Know Your Device...
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S Note ................. 103 Battery ................. 155 S Voice ................ 106 Power Saving Mode ..........156 Scrapbook ..............107 Application Manager and Default Applications... 157 Smart Remote ............109 Easy Mode ..............161 Video Player ............... 110 Blocking Mode ............162 Voice Recorder............
Front View Earpiece Proximity and Gesture Sensors Headset Jack Power/Lock Key Front Camera Status Light Volume Key Edge Screen Recent Apps* Back* Home/Finger Scanner *Recent apps and Back light up when navigating through the device. Getting Started Front View...
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• • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Recent Apps: Tap to display recent apps or touch close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. and hold for home screen options. • • Earpiece: Listen to a call. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device •...
Back View Microphone Infrared Transmitter Rear Camera Flash Heart Rate Sensor Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB/Charger Port Getting Started Back View...
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• • Rear Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments • when taking a photo or recording video. S Pen: Holder for the S Pen stylus. • •...
Assemble Your Device Prior to use you need to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover Hold the phone securely. Locate the cover release latch and carefully pull the cover off. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Replace the SIM Card Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place Your device comes with the SIM card already installed. it back into the slot if the SIM is not detected. If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these steps.
Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover Insert the battery into the opening on the back of Place the back cover over the back of the phone. the phone, making sure the gold contacts align. Then press down along the edges to secure the Gently press down to secure the battery.
Charge the Battery When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Your operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone comes with an Adaptive Fast Charging charger device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Turning the Device On Wizard displays. It will guide you through the basics of Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device setting up your device.
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. ► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key or Home, and then touch and drag your finger Lock the Device across the screen.
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.
Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
Home Screen Notification Icons Status Bar Status Icons Edge Screen App Shortcuts Widget Apps Folder Phone Shortcut Apps Screen Home Screen Indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
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• • Apps Folder: For your convenience, there are Notification Icons: Display new messages and several applications that are grouped into folders emails, notifications, available software updates, on the Edge Screen. and so on. • • Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your Phone Shortcut: Tap to access the Keypad and applications.
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The Home screen is the starting Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the Add. screens, and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a Customize your Home screen Remove.
App Shortcuts Widgets You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home screen. Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Folders Using Folders Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. inside. Adding Folders To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and From a Home screen, touch and hold an app release.
Change the Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Status Icons Home screen provides device Mute mode is enabled. information (such as network status, The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless battery charge, and time) on the right network.
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Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call. Location service (GPS) is active. Call in progress. App updates are available from the Google Play Store. Call is on hold. App updates are complete. Call is using speakerphone. Keyboard is in use. Connected to a computer using a USB cable. New email has arrived.
Edge Screen Customize App Shortcuts The Edge Screen provides a variety of useful tools, shortcuts, You can choose the apps you want to display in the Edge Screen. and widgets. Panels for the Edge ► Tap Favorite Apps to display the apps tray on Screen can be added, removed, and the main screen to edit your Edge Screen.
Quick Tools Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close the quick tools. You can quickly use preset tools on your Edge Screen without disrupting your activity on the main screen. Edge Screen Settings Swipe down from the top of the Edge Screen. Configure the Edge Screen panels to provide The following tools are provided: convenient functions that are the most useful to you.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Swipe or Slide To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Swipe or slide to unlock the screen. Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • • Swipe or slide to scroll through the Home screens Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or a menu.
Motions and Gestures Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or Control your device by making specific gestures with spread by moving your fingers apart. your hand above the device’s screen. • Pinch to zoom out while viewing a picture or a For details, see Motions and Gestures.
Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick Settings Quick Settings Adjust screen brightness Clear all notifications Tap a notification to launch app or view detail Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Quick Settings Notification icons display on the Status Bar displaying calendar In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to device functions such as events, device status, and more. For Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. details about these notifications, To view additional Quick settings: open the Notification Panel.
Using Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Multi window is not available for all apps. Activate Multi Window The apps display together on a split screen.
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Window Controls Customize Multi Window Border in the Select an application window and tap You can customize Multi window to suit your middle of the window border. preferences. Switch windows: Switch the positions of Create a Window Group two Multi window applications. If you use certain apps together in Multi window often, Move content: Share items between the you can create a window group to quickly display the...
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Multi Window Settings Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray To customize Multi window, see Multi Window Settings. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi window tray. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it.
S Pen Remove S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access. Switch between touch and pen input ► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch by using the S Pen button.
Air Command Smart select: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them. Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently used applications or perform actions. Image Clip: Outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste.
Smart Select When you tap Collect, the captured content is stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. The Smart select is a capture tool to select content on a following options are available: screen. To launch the Smart select tool: •...
Image Clip Screen Write Outline and crop images from the screen, in any Screen Write allows you to capture a screen shot and shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped then write notes on the screen shot. To use Screen content, or personalize it with your own handwriting.
Direct Pen Input When you are finished writing, either tap Save to save the screen shot or tap Cancel to When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or delete the shot. You can also tap Share via to Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting share the image using another app.
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Configure S Pen Settings Replace the S Pen Tip For information on configuring S Pen settings, You can replace the tip of the S Pen. To replace the including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen tip: when it’s not stored in your device, see Pen.
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Tap once to use Google Voice Typing. Touch and hold to access keyboard settings and advanced keyboard features, such as handwriting. Use your handwriting to enter text.
Special Keys Tap to switch to symbols. Tap to switch to letters. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see Samsung Keyboard Settings. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Type. Speak your text. Using Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input.
Using Swype Enabling and Configuring 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 from letter Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Making and Answering Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Quickly Dial a Number from Explore features and functionality Your Contact List associated with making or answering From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. a call. While viewing your contact list, swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact.
Answer a Call on the Main Answer a Call on the Edge Screen Screen When a call is received, while the phone is inactive the If your phone is active when you receive a call, the call phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, screen will appear on the Edge Screen, so that your or name if stored in the contacts list on the main activity is not interrupted.
Options During a Call Personalize the Call Sound Setting Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer. Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. ► From the currently active call, tap More options > Personalize call sound. Adjusting the Call Volume Place a New Call While in a Call ►...
Call Waiting Multitasking While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can If you exit the call screen from the main screen and answer an incoming call while you have a call in return to a Home screen, your active call is indicated progress.
Call Log Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Recent tab. From the Edge Screen, tap Phone. From the Edge Screen, tap Phone. – or – –...
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Delete a Call from the Call Log Add a Call to the Reject List From the Edge Screen, tap Phone. By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from this number will be sent directly to your voicemail. –...
• Make a Call Using Speed Dial To remove a speed dial number assignment, Delete. You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Make an Emergency Call To make a call using Speed Dial: The Emergency calling mode makes dialing an From the Edge Screen, tap Phone.
Call Settings Make an Emergency Call with a SIM Card To access the Call settings menu: From the Edge Screen, tap Phone. ► From the Edge Screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings > Call. – or – – or – From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
• GALAXY Apps: View and download Samsung Shortcuts to app can be placed on any of the Home apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY screens. For more information, see Add a Shortcut to devices.
Uninstall or Disable Apps Organize Your Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed install. alphabetically or in your own custom order. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Change the Order Apps Are Listed •...
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Use Folders to Organize Apps Show Hidden Apps From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them back on the App screen. More options > Create folder. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Enter a folder name.
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Disable/Delete to remove the app. collection of specially chosen applications • Create folder: Create a new folder to hold the available through Samsung Apps. From Galaxy app icon. Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge.
Google Applications Gmail Enjoy these applications from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Visit google.com to learn more. Google Chrome Search not only the Internet, but also the Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet apps and contents of your device.
Google Settings Maps Quickly and easily change Google app Use Google Maps to find your current settings to suit your preferences. location, get directions, and other location-based information. Note: You must be signed in to the application you want to configure. For Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Play Games Play Newsstand Discover hundreds of games for download Subscribe to your favorite magazines to and purchase through the Google Play read on your device at your leisure. Store. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. learn more. Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased Find new apps, movies and TV shows,...
Verizon Applications Message+ Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Use Verizon Messages to send text messages at a whole new level. Draw on pictures, share locations in real time, send Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid audio messages, and much more. For more subscription.
My Verizon Mobile VZ Navigator View details and manage your Verizon Use VZ Navigator to find, share and Wireless account. navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile.
Other Applications Amazon Appstore Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application Visit Amazon.com to learn more. store. Amazon Kindle Visit Amazon.com to learn more. Use the Amazon Kindle application to Audible download books for reading right on your device.
Facebook Help Keep up with friends and family with the View information on using your device’s Facebook app. Share updates, photos, basic features and settings. and videos, as well as text, chat, and play IMDb games. Search movies and actors, view trailers Flipboard and showtimes, explore top charts and box Use this application to access your...
Setup Wizard Softcard Configure basic settings for your device. Softcard uses NFC technology to let you pay for purchases with just a tap of your For more information, see Setup Wizard. device. Softcard holds credit, debit, and loyalty cards, while organizing offers, Slacker Radio deals, and promotions.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. Scientific Calculator 4. Enter the next number. Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic Equals key. 5. To view the result, tap the functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. Samsung Applications Calculator...
Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority setting. Share via, 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap select a sharing method, and follow the prompts. 3. Enter details for the event or task, and then tap Save. Samsung Applications Calendar...
Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Samsung Applications Calendar...
Camera Change Shortcuts shooting mode Record video Camera settings Take a picture Storage status (if an optional SD Switch between card is installed) the front and back cameras View pictures and videos in the Gallery Samsung Applications Camera...
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to • take a picture. The Volume key can be assigned to act Panorama: Take a photo composed of many as the video record key or as a zoom key. photos strung together. Samsung Applications Camera...
This determines how much light the camera’s • Download: Download additional shooting sensor receives. For low light situations, use a modes from the Samsung Apps store. higher exposure. • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera Camera and Video Settings equivalents.
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Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures with voice commands. Samsung Applications Camera...
3. If you have an existing Chrome account, touch Sign in to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your phone. Otherwise touch No thanks. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google Chrome. Samsung Applications Chrome...
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event • based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type and seconds). that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. Samsung Applications Clock...
Google, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Email, Facebook, and your Samsung Accounts > Add account. account. 2. Select an account provider, then follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign in.
Expand for additional fields. 3. Tap a letter on the side of the list to go directly to that letter in the alphabetical list. Label to choose a label for the field. 3. Tap Save. Samsung Applications Contacts...
Contacts. 3. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap from the main contact. More options > Share name card. 3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. Samsung Applications Contacts...
Mark Contacts as Favorites 3. Tap More options > Add shortcut to Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. home screen. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Favorite (turns gold Samsung Applications Contacts...
• Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group. 4. Tap Add member and select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. 5. Tap Save. Samsung Applications Contacts...
Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups. 3. Tap More options > Select. 4. Select groups to delete and tap Delete. Samsung Applications Contacts...
• Combined view: View all email in a combined – or – inbox. For additional accounts, tap More options > • <Account Name>: View email for only this Settings > Manage accounts > Add. account. Samsung Applications Email...
To delete an Email account: 4. Tap an account to configure specific settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to delete, and then tap Remove account. Samsung Applications Email...
Trimming Segments of a Video image. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video. Samsung Applications Gallery...
More options > Delete, select items to image in it. delete, and then tap Done. • Rename: Rename the file. Tip: When viewing an image full screen, tap Delete. • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. Samsung Applications Gallery...
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. images, and then tap Share via to send them to others or share them via social network services. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Google, or Facebook account. Samsung Applications Gallery...
• Back or Back to return to the previous page. • Forward to go forward to a recent page. • Home to display your Internet Home screen. • Refresh to reload the current page. Samsung Applications Internet...
► Tap Bookmarks > Add bookmark. To share a web page address with others: To open a bookmarked web page: ► Tap More options > Share via and follow the ► Tap Bookmarks and tap an entry. prompts. Samsung Applications Internet...
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts to customize. after you close the incognito tab. To turn on Incognito mode: ► Tap More options > Incognito mode. To open a new incognito tab: ► Tap More options > New incognito tab. Samsung Applications Internet...
– or – display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to From the Home screen, tap Message+, and then the message. tap the message to open it. 3. Tap Type a message and enter your message. Samsung Applications Message+...
1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. 2. Tap a conversation to display it. 3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap Delete message on the pop-up menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion. Samsung Applications Message+...
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1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. 2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete and tap Delete Conversation > Delete. Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you select Include protected messages before confirming the deletion. Samsung Applications Message+...
Compose. message service. 2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts. You can also select the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or Logs. Samsung Applications Messages...
3. To scroll through the list of messages, tap the 7. Review your message and tap Send. screen and scroll up or down the page. Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message is automatically saved as a draft. Samsung Applications Messages...
5. At the Delete conversations prompt, tap Delete to Messages Settings delete or Cancel to cancel. Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, voicemail, and push messages. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages > More options > Settings. Samsung Applications Messages...
More options > Settings > Alert types. There are three types of Emergency Alerts: 3. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark • Alerts issued by the President showing). Tap on an alert option to disable it. Samsung Applications Messages...
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to 4. Enter a name for this playlist and tap Create. view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. Samsung Applications Music Player...
1. From a Home screen, tap Music. 2. Tap the Playlists tab. 3. Tap the desired playlist name. 4. Tap More options > Remove. Select each track you want to remove from this playlist. 5. Tap Done. Samsung Applications Music Player...
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View as: Display entries as a list or thumbnail. • Music square: Create a playlist based on Plays the entire song list once. mood. • Settings: Change your Music settings. Replays the current list when the list ends. Samsung Applications Music Player...
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Touch and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to previous song. Pause the song. Start the song after pausing. Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to go to next song. Lists the current playlist songs. Add song to a playlist. Samsung Applications Music Player...
Recent files: View recently saved files. located on the device. • Images: View image files. • SD card: View folders and files located on • Videos: View video files. the memory card (if installed). • Audio: View audio files. Samsung Applications My Files...
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• Add shortcut: Add a shortcut on the My Files main screen to any folder. • Storage usage: View memory information for your device and memory card (if installed). • Settings: Change the settings for viewing files. Samsung Applications My Files...
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This option only appears in Local Storage them. categories. A selected zip folder has the additional options of Extract and Extract to Delete: Delete files or folders. current folder. • Details: View details of the selected file(s) or folder(s). Samsung Applications My Files...
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; • Dizziness or loss of consciousness; • Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; Samsung Applications S Health...
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You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; • You have not exercised for three months or more; • You are overweight or obese; • You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. • You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called prediabetes. Samsung Applications S Health...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Note. 2. Tap Create new note. Sign in to your Samsung account 3. Use the S Pen to create content. or Evernote account to access your notes in S Note from any device. To use a template: 1.
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S Pen. Tap the Pen icon once to select Handwriting mode. Tap again to change the Pen settings. • Eraser mode: Erase content from the note. Tap once to select the eraser. Tap again to change the Eraser settings. Samsung Applications S Note...
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Contacts to save the number to an existing Action Memo. contact or create a new contact. – or – Note: Action Memos are saved in the S Note app. Press and hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen with the pen. Samsung Applications S Note...
Apps > S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3. Tap the microphone icon, if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command. Tip: Tap More options for example commands and to view a tutorial. Samsung Applications S Voice...
• Create a new category by selecting Create category, typing in a name for the category, selecting a layout, and tapping Save. 3. Tap Save to save the content to the Scrapbook. Samsung Applications Scrapbook...
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2. Select either the category or tag that contains the file, or tap All to view all files. 3. Locate the file to edit and tap it to open. 4. Tap Edit. 5. Change the Title, Text, Memo, or Tags as desired. When finished, tap Save. Samsung Applications Scrapbook...
Smart Remote Smart Remote lets you control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as ON/OFF function, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know.
More options > Pop-up player to continue playing the video in a floating window. • Drag the window to any location on the screen. • Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window. Samsung Applications Video Player...
The top and bottom of the from interrupting recording. device pick up equal amounts of sound. • Sound sources can be muted during Bookmark to bookmark a spot in the playback. recording for later reference. Samsung Applications Voice Recorder...
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Select: Choose desired recordings to share, delete, change category, rename, and so on. Sort by: Sort the list of recordings. Filter by category: Filter entries by category. Edit categories: Customize your categories. Settings: Configure Voice Recorder. Samsung Applications Voice Recorder...
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a check box. When enabled, a connections and settings, check mark displays. add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and Accessing Settings features. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. device from all networks and turns off 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to enable or disable the option. connectivity features such as Wi-Fi. Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Network (WLAN). Communication requires 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. access to a Wireless Access Point 2.
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Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Network The following icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, 2. Tap Wi-Fi > Add Wi-Fi network. and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
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Wi-Fi Settings Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by Alphabet or Signal strength. The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. to disconnect from Wi-Fi. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device 3. Tap WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, equipment. or you can tap Scan to start scanning. •...
Bluetooth Changing Your Device’s Name Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that Device names are used to identify devices during pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi allows you to connect wirelessly based features. This is the name others will use when to a number of Bluetooth devices, pairing with your device via Bluetooth.
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Making Your Device Visible to Scan for Bluetooth Devices Other Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.
Data Usage • Monitor your mobile data usage. Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, Note: Your service provider may account for data usage along with usage by application below.
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• Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. • Show units: Use MB/GB units, or use only MB or GB units.
More Networks The More Networks settings If you want to turn off download speed info, tap the check box next to Do not show speed info. allow you to configure a variety of communication settings for your Default Messaging App device.
• Mobile Networks Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. You can control your device’s access to networks and • Access Point Names: Configure wireless mobile data services. network access. Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes • Network operators: Select a network from all you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra available networks, to automatically select a charges.
Mobile Hotspot Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile Hotspot has no security applied, and any device can connect. Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet To set a password for your Mobile Hotspot, see connection with other devices using your device as a Change the Mobile Hotspot Password.
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Allowed Device List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices connect to your Mobile 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add More networks > Mobile Hotspot. devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 2.
Tethering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet You can set up and configure Virtual Private Networks connection with a computer that connects to your on your device. device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password 1.
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Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data More networks > VPN. exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for applications such 2.
Android Beam S Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to content to another NFC-capable device by holding the another NFC-capable device by holding the devices devices close together. You can beam browser pages, close together.
Nearby Devices Tap and Pay Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi. application you want to use for making on-phone Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can purchases.
Screen Mirroring MirrorLink Share your device’s screen with another device. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > connection. More networks > Screen Mirroring. To use this feature, your car system must support 2.
Sound Settings Configure the sounds and vibrations 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. used to indicate notifications, screen 2. Tap Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: touches, and other activities. • Sound: Your device uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you’ve chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Adjust the Volume Set the Vibration Intensity Set the system volume level, and set default volume for Set the level for vibration to accompany notifications notifications and other media. and feedback for your screen touches, also known as haptic feedback. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.
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Select a Default Ringtone Select a Default Vibration Pattern Choose a ringtone sound. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern. 2. Tap Sound > Ringtones to choose a sound. 1.
Change the Notifications Sound Play Tones When Entering a Phone Number Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. Play tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
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2. Tap Sound > Emergency tone and select Off, Alert, or Vibrate. Use Haptic Feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap More options Set Samsung Keyboard Sounds and Recent apps, and for certain screen interactions. Set the keyboard sounds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Change the Font Style and Size Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, You can set the font style and size for all text that or to your personal preference. You may also want to displays on the screen.
Smart Stay Select a Screen Mode Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. will not time out as long as you are facing the screen. Set your device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed and 1.
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Auto Adjust the Screen Tone 2. Tap Display > Daydream. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream on. Configure options: Your device will analyze the images displayed on the • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to screen of colors.
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Configure the LED Indicator Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the Screen Select which functions (such as charging or low battery) the LED indicator on the front of the device Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve will display. results when wearing gloves.
Wallpaper Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
Lock Screen • Choose a method for unlocking PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option provides medium to high your screen. Different Screen Locks security. have different levels of security and • Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
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Pattern PIN, Password, and Fingerprint • • Show information Show information • • Pattern type Camera shortcut • • Camera shortcut Action memo on lock screen • • Action memo on lock screen Lock automatically • • Make pattern visible Lock instantly with power key •...
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• — Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut on Owner information: Show owner information on your Lock screen. the lock screen. • — Lock automatically: Set a time period in which the Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when phone screen will be locked after it automatically unlocking the screen.
Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following options are available: • Open in split screen view: Open content in split screen view automatically when another application is in full screen view.
Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting 2. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification Panel, tap and drag buttons appear on the Notification buttons to reorder them. Panel. 3. Tap Reset to use the default layout. 1.
Edge Screen Settings Manage Panels Manage the panels that display on the Edge Screen, including your own Check the panels that you want to display on the Edge Screen. Touch and hold, and then drag to move panels custom panels, and set up night to reorder them.
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Express Me Information Stream Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > To configure display options: Edge screen > Express me. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > 2. Tap Create new to launch the Gallery app and Edge screen >...
Night Clock Edge Screen Timeout Set up a clock that displays when the phone screen Set an Edge Screen timeout value: is off. Night mode is available for a maximum of 12 Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
Change the screen layout to One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, accommodate operating your device Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock with one hand. pattern (if configured). • Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons...
Storage View the device memory and usage, To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all or mount, unmount, or format an apps. optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files (or tap Select all), and then tap Delete.
Memory Card (SD Card) 1. Remove the back cover. For more information, see Remove the Back Cover. Once a memory card (not included) has been installed 2. Carefully slide the microSD card into the slot with in your device, the card memory displays as Total the gold contacts facing down.
Remove a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting an memory card (not on the memory card (not included), unmount the card included), you will want to backup your music and photo before removing it from the device.
Battery Apps and OS Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application. 1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or an Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. app to view how they are affecting battery use. 2.
Power Saving Mode Conserve battery power by 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. automatically adjusting the screen 2. Tap Power saving for options: brightness, limiting the performance • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to enable, and view options. of the CPU, and other power •...
Application Manager and Default Applications Use the Application manager to Memory Usage manage the system requirements See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. of your applications. You can also Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
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• Downloaded Uninstall: Delete the application from the device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. • Move to SD card: Move this app to your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > microSD card. Applications > Application manager. •...
SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Default Applications Applications Settings Shortcuts Set and manage your default applications. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Default applications. To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, or S Voice: 3.
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: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
Blocking Mode • Turn off notifications for The Allowed contacts options allows you to choose which calls to allow while in Block selected features. incoming calls mode. Select from Allowed contacts, Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Allowed contact list, and 2.
Private Mode Set Up Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. device. Private mode is only available 2. Tap Private mode. for certain applications. 3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode.
Location Services Locating Method Some apps, such as Google maps, may require one or more location 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location. services be turned on for full 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. functionality.
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Recent Location Requests Location Reporting Apps that have requested your location are listed Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your under Recent location requests. device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your 1.
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My Places You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Location services. 3.
Security Secure your device and protect your Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more data with Security settings. vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. Encrypt Your Data Phone Administration Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your Manage your device administrators and application device each time you power it on or encrypt the installation privileges.
SIM card by requiring a PIN (Personal deleted remotely. Identification Number) code. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Your device will ask for a PIN number each time you access data stored on the SIM card.
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports • Storage type: Select a storage location for to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager • verify your identity when logging in to Follow the instructions to register a fingerprint and password. your Samsung account. • To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap Edit.
• Web sign-in: Sign in to websites by placing any of your registered fingers over Home. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. • Pay with PayPal: Link your PayPal account to...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap next to Samsung keyboard for options: Set Your Default Language • Select input languages: Choose which Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Swype Keyboard Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice Typing. Apps > 1. From Home, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
• Voice Search Block offensive words: Hide words many people find offensive are in results of Google Use Google voice recognition to perform Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced searches. in results with a placeholder (####). • To perform a voice search, tap in the Google Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a search bar or widget.
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. options: 2. Tap Language and input > • Select between the Samsung and Goggle Read notifications aloud. text-to-speech engines. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 3. Tap each option to either enable or disable it.
Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its Return your phone to its factory defaults. factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and Backup and Restore...
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Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings, or your default application settings.
Motions and Gestures • Control certain device actions by Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls, alarms, and pause media by turning the device over or by moving your hand over the screen. covering the screen with your hand. You can also use Smart pause, which pauses video Apps >...
S Pen Air View Configure options and settings for the S Pen. Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Air Command S Pen. The Air Command menu provides quick access to 2.
• S Pen Settings S Pen sound: Configure options to enable sounds when using the S Pen. • To configure settings for the S Pen: S Pen vibration feedback: Activate vibration feedback when using the S Pen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap an account type and tap an account to view networking accounts. the sync settings for that account. •...
Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. date and time information from the 2. Tap Date and time. wireless network. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format.
Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy. features that make using the device • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter easier for those with certain physical selection instead of double tapping. disabilities.
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• Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. screen if you are color blind or have difficulty • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles reading the display because of the screen with multimedia files when available.
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Dexterity and Interaction More Settings • • Assistant menu: Improve the device Direct Access: Open your accessibility accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. settings by pressing Home three times in quick succession. • Air wake up: Wake up your device by waving •...
Safety Assistance Geo News Receive real-time information about emergencies and severe weather Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your location conditions. during emergencies. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You can also enable Emergency mode, a Settings > Safety Assistance.
Send Help Messages Manage Emergency Contacts Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you Select contacts or create new ones to be your are in an emergency situation. emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. To enable this feature: 1.
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play sounds when inserting and removing phone from dock. •...
Printing Print to Samsung and other printers (not included). Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers. Settings Printing...
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, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...
• Legal information: Display open source hardware and software versions, and licenses, Google legal information, and a tutorial. Samsung legal information. • Phone name: View and change your device’s 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap System updates. 3. Tap Check for new system update to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...