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Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4.
Table of Contents Getting Started Memo ..................50 ..............1 Messages Front View .................51 ................2 Music Player Back View ..............53 ................3 My Files Assemble Your Device ................54 ..........4 S Health Set Up Your Device ................56 ............6 S Voice Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................57 ......
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Language and Input Settings .......96 Battery .................98 Storage ................99 Date and Time Settings ........100 Help ................... 101 About Your Device ........... 102...
Front View Proximity and Earpiece gesture sensors Status light Front camera Active key Power/Lock key Volume keys Recent apps key Back key Home key • • Active key: Quickly launch features or Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the applications with one touch. device on or off.
Back View Infrared transmitter Microphone Headset jack Flash Back camera Heart rate sensor SIM tray Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port • • Back camera: Take pictures and record videos. Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices using infrared light. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light •...
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, devices. Samsung accessories are designed to your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription maximize battery life. Using other accessories may details, such as your PIN, available optional invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
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When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off screen times out.
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use To create a new Google account or set up your Accounts settings. For more information, Google account on your device at any time, use see Accounts.
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. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus.
Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status Bar Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps screen App shortcuts • • Apps folder: For your convenience, there are Notification icons: Display new messages and several applications that are grouped into a folder emails, notifications, available software updates, on the main Home screen.
Wallpapers The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or Customize your Home screen choose from preloaded wallpapers. by adding application shortcuts, 1.
Themes Remove a Shortcut 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your phone. Remove and 2. Drag the app shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it –...
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device Missed call. information (such as network Call in progress. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Call is on hold. alerts on the left.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a web page.
Notification Panel Settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Notification icons on the Quick Settings Status Bar display calendar In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel events, device status, and also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
Multi Window Window controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi-task by using multiple Multi window view: applications at the same time. 1. Press the Recent apps key. 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in the title bar. Tap Activate Multi Window the Multi window icon in the title bar to launch the application in Multi window view.
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Window Controls Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window border. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM tab > Language and input. Predictive Text 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Using Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. Options key Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
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Use Swype Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Enable and Configure Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1.
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer End a Call a call. Explore features and ► When you are ready to end your call, tap End. functionality associated with making or answering a call. Answer a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if Make a Call...
Multitask While On a Call Place a New Call While on a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a If your service plan supports this feature, you can Home screen, your active call is indicated by the make another call while a call is in progress.
Call Log Use Speed Dial to Make a Call The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for or missed are stored in the Call log. speed dialing their default number. 1.
Make an Emergency Call The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly than normal calling mode. Make an Emergency Call without a SIM Card Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the 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.
3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it • to the location you want. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy 4. Tap DONE when finished. devices. Visit apps.samsung.com...
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Use Folders to Organize Apps Apps > EDIT. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears. 3. Release the app icon to create the folder. •...
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that Note: Certain applications require a Google account. appear when you need them. google.com Visit to learn more.
Maps Play Music Use Google Maps to find your current With Google Play Music, you can play location, get directions, and other music and audio files on your device. location-based information. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn Visit google.com/maps to learn more. more.
AT&T Applications Enjoy these applications from AT&T Mobile Locate AT&T. With the AT&T Mobile Locate app you can access the Mobile Protection Pack and Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid with a paid subscription, replace your att.com subscription.
Caller Name ID Usage Manager Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify This is a shortcut to your Data usage unknown callers by name, picture, city, settings for managing your mobile data and state. usage. Caller Name ID requires a subscription. For more information, see Data Usage.
Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV backup service. 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. Applications Other Applications...
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Uber An entirely new and modern way to travel is at your fingertips. Uber is your private driver in more than 130 cities and 30 countries. The Yellow Pages Mobile application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches.
Activity Zone Enjoy the outdoors even when 3. Tap MORE for more options. • you only have one hand free. Terms and conditions: View the terms and conditions for the Active Zone. • With a compass, a stopwatch, Active key setting: Customize the Active key by assigning shortcuts for long and short and more, Activity Zone makes presses, and enabling access on the lock...
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.
Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event 1.
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 > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
Camera and Video View pictures and videos in the Gallery Show/Hide Quick settings Record video Take a picture Quick settings Switch between the Camera front and back settings cameras Change shooting mode Take Pictures 3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can Take pictures with your device’s front or back touch onscreen icons to access various camera camera, or combine shots with Dual mode.
Shooting Mode Both cameras • Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by objects. which camera is active (front or rear facing). • Download: Download additional shooting 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
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• Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. •...
Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.
Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...
Favorites Share a Name Card When you share a name card, the contact’s When you mark contacts as favorites, they are information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can added to a group called Favorites in Contacts. share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
Rename a Group Delete a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Contacts. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. Contacts. 3.
Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...
1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from Samsung Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3.
Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5.
Internet Access the Internet with a fully View a Web Site featured web browser. To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. Access the Internet To zoom in or out: ►...
History To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap Bookmarks > HISTORY. Saved Pages To save a web page: ► Tap MORE > Save web page. To view a list of saved web pages: ► Tap Bookmarks > SAVED PAGES. Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ►...
Memo Use the Memo app to write and Browse Memos save notes on your device. Apps > Samsung 1. From a Home screen, tap folder > Memo. 2. Browse memo entries by scrolling up or down. Compose a Memo 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH.
Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default messaging app on your message using the Messages app. phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status Bar. messages, push messages, and so on. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages >...
Music Player Add songs to the queue More options Adjust volume Playback position Mark as favorite Elapsed playing time Length of song Shuffle songs Repeat mode for the song or playlist Rewind song or go to Scan forward or previous song go to next song Pause/Play Listen to your favorite songs...
Access files stored on your To view files in My Files: device, including images, videos, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
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Category Options Compress: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option only appears After tapping on a category, the following options in Local Storage categories. A selected zip may be available: folder has the additional options of Extract and Extract to current folder.
S Health • Use S Health to plan, track, and A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; manage your health goals and • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that activities, including exercise, goes away when you rest. sleep, and meals.
S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Use S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Video Player Video file More options name Playback Volume position Elapsed Length of playing time video Pop up Change player screen ratio Scan forward Rewind video or go to next or go to Pause/Play video previous video Use Pop-Up Play Play and manage videos stored on your device.
Record voice memos and notes. Manage Recordings To display a list of recordings: Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Recordings. 2. Tap Samsung folder >...
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.
How to Use Settings Access Settings Change the Quick Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can change the Quick settings list to include your most frequently used settings. Settings. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings communication requires access > CONNECTIONS tab. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
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Wi-Fi Options MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many connecting to some secured networks (not of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. configurable). IP address: View your device’s IP address 1.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth allows you to connect wirelessly device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. to a number of Bluetooth Apps >...
4. Tap SCAN. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5. When you see the name of the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the name. Your device then automatically tries to pair with the target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device.
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 online applications. 1.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile Hotspot to share Connect a Device to your device’s Internet connection Your Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi-Fi your device’s Mobile Hotspot. hotspot.
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Change the Mobile Hotspot Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Password Automatically 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile > CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile Hotspot and Hotspot if there are no connected device. Tethering >...
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network. •...
NFC and Payment NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default touch your device with another payment application you want to use for making purchases on your phone. compatible device.
Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password Printing before setting up a VPN. For more information, Lock Screen and Security. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Add a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More connection settings. 2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default. Settings More Connection Settings...
Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.
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3. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it. to change the amount. • Tap Vibration pattern to choose a pattern. Set Notification Sounds for Samsung • Applications Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable. Choose notification alerts for new messages, Vibrate while ringing calendar events, and email.
Do Not Disturb Notifications on Lock Screen This setting allows you to block all notifications Choose what notifications can display while the and alerts. The options below determine what device is locked. notifications can make sounds, and during what time 1.
Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Set the Screen Timeout Delay Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Choose how long the display screen remains lit after surroundings or personal preference. You may also you tap the screen or press any key. want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 1.
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Daydream (Screen Saver) The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE tab > Motions and gestures. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your phone. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager Settings > DEVICE tab > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2.
Application Settings Running Services View and control services running on your device. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > DEVICE tab > Applications > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Wallpaper Settings 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 > PERSONAL tab > Wallpaper. 2. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap STORE to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. • Tap HELP for help using this feature. 2. Tap a theme, and tap APPLY to apply the selected theme.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect 4. Choose a screen lock option: • your data with Lock Screen and Show information: Show the dual clock, or information such as the weather information, Security settings. on the lock screen. •...
2. Tap Lock screen and security > findmymobile.samsung.com. Unknown sources to enable this option. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Warning: Enabling installation of third-party enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
• Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
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Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > PERSONAL tab. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Advanced options: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. •...
Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes Location Reporting designed to hide personal Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google content from being accessed by apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to anyone else using your device, improve your search results based on places that you have visited.
Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your phone when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > PERSONAL tab. 2. Tap Privacy and safety, and then tap the ON/OFF switch for Report diagnostic info to either enable or disable this feature.
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 >...
Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung as you enter your passwords. subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to • NFC tags to provide information about Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles nearby objects.
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• Auto haptic: The device will vibrate in time to Services the sound when listening to music, watching • Keeper FastFill: Enable this feature to videos, or playing games. It will also vibrate securely and quickly auto-fill your login when buttons are tapped in supported apps. credentials on your websites and mobile apps.
Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > PERSONAL tab. 2.
Active Key You can customize the active key to open your favorite applications. With the dedicated Active key, you can quickly launch your favorite application with one touch. You can set up your active key to activate different apps depending on a short press or a long press of the Active key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Help: View information on using Swype. > SYSTEM tab. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard. •...
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech 3. Tap Google voice typing for options: options for options: • Language: Select languages for Google voice • Settings next to the Samsung typing. text-to speech engine for options. • “Ok Google” detection: Say “Ok Google” to •...
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM tab. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on, and customize options. •...
Storage View the device memory and usage. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM tab. 2. Tap Storage. • The Device memory displays Total space. • The amounts of memory used are further divided into System memory, Used space, Cached data, Miscellaneous files, and...
Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM tab. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and so on. Settings Help...
About Your Device View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM tab. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: •...