Samsung Galaxy Note 5 User Manual

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User Manual
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Table of Contents

Getting Started ................................................ 1
Front View
Back View
Assemble Your Device
Set Up Your Device
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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Know Your Device .........................................9
Home Screen
Status Bar
Navigation
S Pen
Air Command.................................................. 18
Notification Panel
Multi Window
Enter Text
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Contacts
Email
Galaxy Apps
Gallery
Internet
Messages
Music Player
My Files
S Health
S Note
S Voice
Samsung Pay
Scrapbook
Video Player
Voice Recorder
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Calling ............................................................... 27
Phone Screen
Make and Answer Calls
Speed Dial
Emergency Calls
Set Up and Access Voicemail
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Applications ................................................... 36
Apps List
Google Apps
AT&T Applications
Additional Apps
Calculator
Calendar
Camera and Video
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Settings ............................................................ 80
How to Use Settings
Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
Airplane Mode
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering...................... 87
Data Usage
Mobile Networks
NFC and Payment
More Connection Settings
Sounds and Notifications
Display
S Pen Settings
Motions and Gestures
Applications Settings
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Clock
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Wallpaper.......................................................104
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Themes ..........................................................105
Lock Screen and Security
Privacy and Safety
Easy Mode
Accessibility
Accounts
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Backup and Reset
Language and Input
Battery
Storage
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Date and Time
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Help
About Device
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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

Front View

Proximity Sensor
Status light
Volume keys
Earpiece
Front camera
Power key
Recent
Back: Return to the previous screen or close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
Home key: Return to the Home screen. Activate
the Fingerprint security feature.
Power key: Lock or wake up the screen. Press
and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode and Emergency Mode.
Home key
Back
Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects near the device.
Recent: Display recent apps or touch and hold for Home screen options.
Status light Display a red light when charging or the battery is low, a blue light when a notification has arrived or you are voice recording, and a green light when fully charged.
Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio.
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Front ViewGetting Started

Back View

Microphone
Rear camera
SIM tray
Flash
Heart rate sensor
S Pen
Microphone
Speaker
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
environments when taking a photo or recording video.
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate via
your fingertip when using the S Health app.
Microphone: Record audio and detects voice
commands.
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
Headset jack
USB charger/Accessory port
S Pen: The S Pen stores inside your device for
convenient access.
SIM tray: Store the SIM card. For more
information, see Install the SIM Card.
Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included) and other optional accessories (not included) .
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Back ViewGetting Started

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 will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
Charge the Battery
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive FastCharging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card slot.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM
tray, and push until the tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray, and slide the tray
back into the slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.
Note: This device is also compatible with Samsung-approved wireless charging devices-­soldseparately.
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Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
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.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view the
battery charge indicator located in the upper right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see Battery.
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Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the Deviceoptions menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
3. In the window that displays, tap POWER OFF.
Reset the Device
Should your device stop responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan reset your device.
► Press and hold the Power key and the
VolumeDown key at the same time for morethan seven seconds.
Configure Your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a few things.
1. As each screen is displayed, follow the instructions on each screen to set up that particular feature.
2. Tap NEXT, SKIP, or LATER to progress to the next screen.
Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of on-screen items to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three times (triple-press).
AT&T Ready2Go
During initial set up, the AT&T Ready2Go screen displays. It will guide you through the basics of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to transfer content from an old device, store you contacts in the AT&T Cloud, set up accounts, and more.
If you touch not now > exit, you can set up your device later.
To access Ready2Go at any time:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
AT&TReady2Go.
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Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
► To lock the device, press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
► To unlock your device, press the Power key or
Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see
Set a Screen Lock.
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Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, GoogleHangouts, and the Google Play store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account, or create a new GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, seeAccounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > PERSONAL > Accounts >
Addaccount > Google.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, seeAccounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > PERSONAL > Accounts >
Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
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Set Up Accounts on Your DeviceGetting Started

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. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Home Screen

Notification icons
Widget
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
Status icons
Status bar
Apps folder
Apps list
App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
applications.
Apps folder: For your convenience, there are
several applications that are grouped into a folder on the main Home screen.
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Homescreen is presently displayed. Swipe across the screen to the right to open Flipboard Briefing.
Notification icons: Display new messages and
emails, notifications, available software updates, and more.
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Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).
Status icons: Display information about the
device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and more.
Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut)
that runs on the Home screen.
Home ScreenKnow Your Device
The Home screen is the starting
Wallpapers
point for using your device.
Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, andusing wallpapers.
To access Home Screen Manager:
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the
screens, and then tap Add.
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, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers.
For more information, see Wallpaper in Settings.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > PERSONAL > Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a
screen, and then drag it to
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen. This screen displays when you press the Home key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and
hold on a screen, and then drag to a new position.
Flipboard Briefing: Scroll to the left of the
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. To activate this feature, tap the check box at the top center of the screen.
Remove.
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Widgets.
2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen, and then release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Themes
Folders
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Themes.
For more information, see Themes in Settings.
To access Theme settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > PERSONAL > Themes.
Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Screen grid.
3. Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to preview its appearance. The numbers indicate how many icons can be placed horizontally by how many icons can be placed vertically.
4. Tap APPLY to apply the selected dimensions.
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create a folder on a Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app icon to create the folder.
Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the
folder.
Tap Palette to change the color.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps, touch an hold an app icon
and drag it to the folder.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.
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Home ScreenKnow Your Device

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
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode is enabled.
Notification Icons
Missed call.
Call in progress.
Call is on hold.
Call is using speakerphone.
New email has arrived.
New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail message has been received.
New text or multimedia message has arrived.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network.
Signal strength.
Wi-Fi is active.
No wireless network is available.
NFC (Near-Field Communication) is enabled.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the Google Play store.
App updates are complete.
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Status BarKnow Your Device

Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device, and basics for how to customize screens by editing, sharing, and deleting items.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters
ortext.
Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold onscreen items to activate them.
Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to
move it.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to a new location.
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart.
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a webpage.
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures with your hand above the device’s screen. For more information, see Motions and Gestures in Settings.
To access Motions and Gestures settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > DEVICE > Motions and gestures.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Homescreens or menu options.
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NavigationKnow Your Device
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.
MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a
screen. This will often allow you to select items to delete or share.
DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. You can
often tap a check box at the top of the screen to select all.
SHARE: Tap to select items to share, and a
sharing method. You can often tap a check box at the top of the screen to select all.
EDIT: Tap to customize the screen.
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NavigationKnow Your Device

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.
1. Push the S Pen inward until it pops out of the device.
2. Slide the S Pen out the rest of the way using the notch on the end of the S Pen.
Air View
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, or view information about an item on the screen. Forexample:
Hover over an email in a list to preview the
message before opening it.
Hover over a photo album to preview the contents
or see a picture enlarged.
Hover over the timeline during video playback to
preview and navigate to specific scenes.
Hover over an icon or screen button to view the
item’s name or description.
Note: The preview function is only available when the SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.
Direct Pen Input
When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting window to allow you to write an entry with the SPen rather than type.
Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot, insert the S Pen’s nib first. Failure to do so can cause the S Pen to become stuck. Forcefully detaching the S Pen from the slot may cause damage to the S Pen and your device.
To use the Handwriting window:
1. When filling out a form field, hover the S Pen over the field until the Handwriting icon appears.
2. Tap the Handwriting icon. The Handwriting window appears.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write an entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing, your entries will be converted into text.
To edit the converted text, use the Space,
Delete, and Enter icons. To change the
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position of the cursor, drag the pointer below the cursor to the desired position for editing.
Tap DRAWING MODE to draw images.
4. When finished, tap DONE.
S PenKnow Your Device
Configure S Pen Settings
To configure S Pen settings, including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen when it is not stored in your device:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > DEVICE > S Pen.
Replace the S Pen Tip
You can replace the tip of the SPen.
To replace the tip:
1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip.
2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen and press until it clicks in place.
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S PenKnow Your Device

Air Command

Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently‑used applications or perform actions.
To launch the Air command menu:
► To use Air Command, tap an option:
Action memo: Launch an Action memo and
link it to actions. Action Memos are saved in the SNote app.
Smart select: Draw around an area of the
screen to collect it in the Scrapbook app.
Screen write: Capture screenshots and write
or draw on them.
S Note: Create, manage and edit notes on
your device.
Add shortcuts: Add up to three apps and
functions to the Air command menu.
Action Memo
An Action Memo is a special type of note that can turn your written text into actions on your device.
For example, if someone tells you the name of a restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the name of the restaurant, and then have the memo locate it on a map.
► Remove the SPen from the S Pen slot.
– or –
Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once.
– or –
Tap
Air command.
Note: While active, an Action Memo stays on the screen for as long as you are using it, even if you press the Home key. You must tap SAVE or CANCEL in order to close the memo.
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Air CommandKnow Your Device
Create an Action Memo
Link an Action Memo
To create an Action Memo:
1. Tap Air command > Action Memo.
– or –
Press and hold the SPen button and tap the screen two times with the pen.
2. Write your action memo, these editing tools are available:
Pen: Tap to change the pen color.
Eraser: Use the pen to erase part of the
memo, or tap Clear all to erase all content.
3. Tap MORE for additional options:
Share: Choose a sharing method to share the
action memo.
Link to action: Turn written text into actions.
Minimize: Minimize the action memo by
making a small thumbnail on the main Home screen.
Pin to Home screen: A smaller version of the
action memo will appear on the Home screen.
Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a phone number, and then save it to Contacts.
To link a memo to an action:
1. Tap Air command > Action Memo.
2. Write on the memo.
3. Tap MORE > Link to action.
4. Draw around the content you want to use for the action. The selected content is boxed and highlighted.
5. On the menu bar that displays, tap the action you want to take. Options include Phone, Contacts, Messages, Email, Internet, Map, and Task.
Screen Off Memo
You can write quick memos without turning your device on.
Note: The screen off memo setting must be enabled. For more information, see S Pen.
To create a screen off memo:
Edit as S Note file: Open the action memo in
the S Note app.
Change background color: Change the color
of the action memo.
Discard: Exit the Action memo without saving.
4. When you are finished, tap SAVE.
Note: Action Memos are saved in the
SNote app.
1. Detach the S Pen while the screen is off.
2. Write on the screen.
Tap SAVE to save your action memo to the
SNote app.
Tap CANCEL to discard the action memo.
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Smart Select
The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to select content on a screen. You can then add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
To launch the Smart select tool:
1. Tap Air command > Smartselect.
2. Tap a shape at the top of the screen, and select content. The following options are available:
Write: Add notes to the screen using the S
Pen.
Share: Choose a sharing method to share
your content.
Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the
Scrapbook app.
Save in Gallery: Save the content to the
Gallery app.
3. When you are finished writing, tap an option:
Share: Choose a sharing method to share
your content.
Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the
Scrapbook app.
Save in Gallery: Save the content to the
Gallery app.
S Note
Create notes and edit Action memos.
To access S Note:
► Tap Air command > SNote.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
For more information, see S Note.
Apps > SNote.
Screen Write
Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and then write notes on the screen shot.
To use Screen Write:
1. Tap Air command > Screen write.
2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool appears. The following editing tools are provided:
Pen: Draw on the screen shot. Press the Pen
icon a second time to change the pen tip, size, color.
Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the
screen shot. Tap the Eraser icon a second time to change the size of the eraser area and to see the ERASE ALL option.
Undo: Tap to undo the last action.
Redo: Tap to redo the last action that was
undone.
Add Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the Air Command menu.
To use Add shortcuts:
1. Tap Air command > Add shortcuts.
2. Swipe across the screens, and tap the apps or functions you would like to add to the Air Command menu.
To delete an app shortcut tap Remove.
3. Tap Back to save your selection.
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Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Statusbar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notificationpanel.
Edit Notification panel
Settings
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.
Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings
for the Notification panel, including which Quicksettings buttons are visible.
Notification card: Tap to see details about a
notification. Swipe a notification card to the right to dismiss it.
Clear notifications
Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a
feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.
Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust
screen brightness. Tap Auto to have the phone set the screen brightness.
Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen.
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View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list of notifications to see details.
Tap an item to open it.
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right. Tap all notifications.
3. To close the Notification panel, swipe upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Clear to clear
Back.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
► On the Notification panel, swipe left or right
across the visible icons.
To customize the Quick settings that appear:
► On the Notification panel, tap EDIT.
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Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Controls
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent.
2. If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window, tap another app to add it in split screen view.
- or -
Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view.
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You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multiwindow view:
1. Tap Recent.
2. Recently used apps that support Multiwindow have a Multiwindow icon in their title bar. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch the application in split screen view.
3. Other recently used apps that support Multiwindow appear below the launched app. Tap the app icon to add it to the split screenview.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window have the Multi window icon.
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap Controls in the middle of the window border.
Controls
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. Not all applications support this feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected app window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application.
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Enter Tex t

Text can be entered using an onscreen keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Special Keys
Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Touch and hold Options to:
Use Google voice typing.
Use your handwriting to enter text.
Access the clipboard.
Insert an emoji.
Access keyboard settings.
Note: The available Options keys depend on the application in use. Not all options are available for all apps.
Options
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, completes common words automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM > Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
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Use Swype
Use Google Voice Typing
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 or stylus between words.
For example, to enter the word “this”, slide your fingers between the letters “t-h-i-s”.
Enable Swype
To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification panel.
2. Tap Select keyboard.
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Languages
1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing.
You may need to touch and hold Options
(leftof the Space key) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap download additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Languages to change the language or
3. Tap Swype.
Configure Swype
To customize Swype:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM > Language and input.
2. Tap Swype for options.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google Voice Typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > SYSTEM > Language and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
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Calling

Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

Phone Screen

Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts.
More options
Tabs
Keypad
Voicemail
Call
Call: Tap to make your call.
Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display
recent calls. Tap Keypad to display the keypad.
Keypad: Tap the number that you want to call.
More options: Access Speed dial and Call
settings.
Hide the keypad
Tabs: Tap LOG to display a list of all dialed,
received, and missed calls. Tap FAVORITES to display contacts marked as Favorites. Tap CONTACTS to display your contacts and select a contact to call.
Voicemail: Tap to set up and check your
voicemail. For more information, see
Set Up Your Voicemail.
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Access Phone
Call Settings
There are a couple of ways to access Phone.
► From a Home screen, tap Phone.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Phone.
Display Your Phone Number
You phone number can be found in Settings.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > SYSTEM > About device > Status
> SIMcard status.
Your phone number displays in the My phone number field.
There are also a couple of ways to access the Callsettings menu.
► From a Home screen, tap Phone > MORE >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Settings > DEVICE > Applications > Phone.
Apps >
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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
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Dial.
Note: If the keypad does not appear, tap the
Keypad icon.
Quickly Dial a Number from YourContactList
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap CO NTACTS .
2. While viewing your contact list, swipe your finger
across a contact to the right call the contact.
Phone >
Answer a Call
When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored in the contacts list.
► At the incoming call screen:
Touch and drag Answer to the right to
answer the call.
Touch and drag Reject to the left to reject
the call and send it to your voicemail.
Touch and drag REJECT CALL WITH
MESSAGE upward, and select a message.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen appears for the incoming call.
► On the incoming call pop-up screen:
Tap Answer to answer the call.
Tap Reject to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.
Tap REJECT CALL WITH MESSAGE, and
select a message.
Tap Expand to exit the app and view the
main incoming call screen.
Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap LOG. A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
End a Call
► When you are ready to end your call, tap
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Multitask While on a Call
Place a New Call While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar.
This lets you continue with your current call and do something else, such as access the contacts list, view a recent email, locate a picture, and so on.
To return to the call screen:
► Swipe the Status bar downward to reveal
the Notification panel, and then tap the Callnotification.
To end a call from any application:
► Swipe the Status bar downward to reveal the
Notification panel, and then tap End call.
Options During a Call
Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call.
Adjust the Call Volume
► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease
the volume.
– or –
If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call.
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial. When the call is answered:
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi-conferencing).
Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.
Call Waiting
If your service plan supports this feature, you can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
To answer a new call while you have a call in progress:
1. Slide Answer in any direction to answer the new call.
2. Tap an option:
Put [caller] on hold to place the previous
caller on hold while you answer the new incoming call.
Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio by tapping
Extra volume.
Listen with the Speaker or BluetoothHeadset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetoothheadset (not included).
► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
Tap
Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset
(notincluded).
Merge with [caller] to add the new caller to
the current call.
End call with [caller] to end the previous call
and answer the new call.
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Call Log
Add a Call to the Reject List
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap LOG. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > LOG.
2. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your contacts list.
3. Tap CREATE CONTACT.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap UPDATE EXISTING.
Delete a Call from the Call Log
By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from this number will be sent directly to your voicemail.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > LOG.
2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Reject list.
3. Tap MORE > Block number.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > LOG.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
3. Tap DELETE.
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Speed Dial

You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number.
Create a Speed Dial
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone.
2. Tap MORE > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen displays showing the numbers 1 through 100. Number 1 is reserved for voicemail.
3. Tap an unused number ( Add contact).
4. Tap a contact to assign to the number. Theselected contact displays in the speed dial number box.
Make a Call Using Speed Dial
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone.
2. Tap MORE > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial and tap Remove.
2. Touch and hold the speed dial number.
If the speed dial number is more than one digit
long, enter the first digits, and then hold the last digit.
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Emergency Calls

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 with an Active SIMCard
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency number (911 for example) and tap Dial.
Make an Emergency Call without an Active SIMCard
Without an active SIM card, you can only make an emergency call with the phone. Normal cell phone service is not available.
1. From a secured Lock screen, tap Emergency call and drag upward.
2. Tap EMERGENCY CALL to display the Emergency dialer.
3. Enter 911 and tap Dial.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you will have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End Call features.
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Set Up and Access Voicemail

Set up and configure your voicemail.
Set Up Your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >
Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.
Access Your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >
Voicemail.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.
Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using.
3. Enter your password and you are connected to your voicemail.
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Applications

The Apps list 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.

Apps List

The Apps list shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.
3. To return to the main Home screen, press the Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap EDIT. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled show Uninstall/Disable on their icon.
3. Tap Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > DEVICE > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Swipe to the DISABLED screen and tap the app you want to enable.
Play Store: Download new apps
from the Google Play store. Visit
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
tolearn more.
3. Tap ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list.
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Organize Your Apps
The Apps icons can be organized into folders and rearranged in a custom order.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap EDIT.
3. Touch and hold an app icon or folder and drag it to a new location.
4. Tap DONE when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > A-Z.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > EDIT.
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.
Tap Enter folder name to name the folder.
Tap Palette to change the folder color.
4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps, touch an hold an app icon
and drag it to the folder.
5. Tap DONE when you are finished.
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Google Apps

Enjoy these apps from Google.
Note: Certain apps require a Google account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service.
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit your preferences.
Note: You must be signed in to the application you want to configure.
Hangouts
Hangouts is an online place to meet friends and family, share photos, and host video calls.
Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. For more information, seeLocation.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn more.
Press and hold the Home key.
Note: When Google Now is enabled, you can also access it by touching
Google.
Photos
This application automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google+ account.
Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos to learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.
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Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com to learn more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web with Google.
Wallet
Google Wallet allows you to carry credit cards and debit cards in your Android phone, allowing you to tap the back of your phone at the point of sale to pay or shop online everywhere you see the Google Wallet Buy button.
Visit google.com/wallet to learn more.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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AT&T Applications

Enjoy these applications from AT&T.
Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit att.com to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information.
AT&T FamilyMap
AT&T FamilyMap provides peace of mind by being able to conveniently locate a family member from your wireless device or PC and know that your family’s location information is secure and private.
FamilyMap requires a paid subscription. Visit att.com/familymap for more information or contact your AT&T Customer Service Representative.
AT&T Live
Access AT&T Live/Yahoo! on the Internet.
AT&T Locker
AT&T Locker allows you to store, share, and sync all of your photos, videos, and documents in one safe, convenient place: the AT&T cloud.
AT&T Mobile Locate
With the AT&T Mobile Locate app you can access the Mobile Protection Pack and with a paid subscription, replace your phone if it is lost or damaged, locate your phone if it is lost, and receive backup and phone support.
In order to take advantage of the AT&T Mobile Locate application, you must purchase the Mobile Protection Pack within 30 days of purchase/activation of a new device. For more information, see
att.com/mpp.
AT&T Mobile Transfer
Transfer your contacts, call logs, messages and media when switching phones.
AT&T Navigator
AT&T Navigator provides you with access to real-time GPS-driven applications. These programs not only allow you to achieve turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local searches.
Note: You must have a data plan to use this feature. These services require the purchase of a subscription.
AT&T Mail
Instantly get your mail anytime, anywhere. Read, respond to, and organize your messages quickly, whether you are at home or on the go.
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AT&T Ready2Go
AT&T Ready2Go allows you to quickly and easily setup your device by using the web browser on your PC. You can set-up email accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure Wi-Fi and many more features.
AT&T ApplicationsApplications
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi
With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize your battery performance, simplify access to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi connections, and track your data use.
Usage Manager
This is a shortcut to your Data usage settings for managing your mobile data usage.
For more information, see Data Usage.
Caller Name ID
Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify unknown callers by name, picture, city, and state.
Caller Name ID requires a subscription.
Device Help
Device Help provides online information to help with your device questions.
DriveMode
With the AT&T DriveMode application, you can set your phone to auto reply when you are driving and do not want to answer the phone. You can auto reply to messages, emails, and phone calls. You can also allow up to five of your contacts to contact you while using DriveMode.
Visual Voicemail
Use Visual Voicemail to review and manage your voicemail messages directly from your phone without dialing into voicemail. You can also see a list of your messages on your phone and select which ones you want to play, call back, share, delete, or save.
Mobile TV
Mobile TV is a subscription service that allows you to watch your favorite TV shows using your handset.
myAT&T
The myAT&T application allows you to manage your AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or change your plan.
Smart Limits
Smart Limits is a family smartphone manager that helps you set limits on purchases and texts, block data and phone numbers, and view phone activity.
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Additional Apps

There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device.
Amazon
Shop at Amazon.com from your device.
Amazon Kindle
Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for reading right on your device. You must have an account with Amazon to use the Kindle application.
Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.
Lookout
Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options, such as anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen device locater service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
Milk
Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free.
Plenti
Plenti is a rewards program that lets you earn points at one place and use them at another, all with a single card.
For more information see plenti.com.
Samsung Gear
Games
Play full version games for free. Use WildCoins to rent or buy games and in-game items. Enjoy new games every week.
Hancom Office 2014
Opens and manages Hancom Office Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) documents.
Instagram
Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what you capture, then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends.
Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application.
SideSync
SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that enables the screens, windows, and data to be shared easily between a PC and Samsung Android Device.
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.
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YP
The Yellow Pages Mobile application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. Use YP to touch into local businesses, locations, and events, and connect to your search in real-time.
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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. To view the result, tap the Equals key.
Additional Functions
To clear the results:
► Tap Clear key.
Scientific Calculator
Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap HISTORY > CLEARHISTORY.
Tip: Tap KEYPAD to return to the calculator keys.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
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Calendar

Manage your calendar events and tasks.
Create an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSAVE.
Delete an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap DELETE.
Share an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it.
Create a Task
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner
(by default, the Month and Year are shown) and tap Tasks.
3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.
4. You can choose to set the task for TODAY,
TOMORROW, or tap Expand to set the following options:
Due date: Tap ON/OFF to select a date on the
calendar for the task.
Reminder: Tap to set a reminder alert.
Notes: Tap to save a note with your task.
Priority: Tap to assign a priority to the task.
5. Tap SAVE to save the task.
3. Tap SHARE and tap a sharing format.
4. In the Share as window, tap a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Delete a Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for
the day, or select Tasks from the drop-down menu.
3. Tap the check box by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
4. To delete the task permanently, tap the task to
open it, and then tap DELETE.
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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.
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Camera and Video

Take pictures and videos with the Camera app.
Show or
hide Quick
settings
Gallery
Record video
Quick
settings
Camera settings
Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings.
Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos
and videos.
Quick settings: Quick access to select camera
settings or options.
Record video: Tap to record a video.
Take picture
Switch cameras
Shooting mode
Shooting mode: Tap to change the
shootingmode.
Show or hide Quick settings: Tap to show or
hide the Quick settings.
Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear
and front cameras.
Take picture: Tap to take a picture.
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Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera, or combine shots with Dual mode.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
Rear camera
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use these options and gestures:
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in orout.
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
touched. Slide up or down to adjust the brightness.
3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can touch
icons to access various camera options and settings. You can also touch the screen to move the focus field to the area you touch.
4. Tap Take picture to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume keys up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume keys. You can also set the Volume keys to act as the video record key or as a zoom key.
Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures.
Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures
after they have been taken. You can focus on subjects near to the camera, far away from the camera, or both.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame
rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording it.
Fast motion: Record videos for viewing in
fast motion. You can play a specific section of each video in fast motion after recording it.
Front camera
Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by which camera is active (front or rear facing).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap MODE to view the following options. Each
section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.
Both cameras
Video collage: Create your own short collages
and slow-motion videos without any editing tools.
Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube.
Share your link with friends so they can watch your video in real time.
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Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
Interval shot: Select the best pictures from
a series of continuous shots taken at set intervals.
Camera and VideoApplications
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. Default settings include:
EFFECT: Add special graphical effects.
HDR AUTO (rich tone): Save the picture in
HDR (rich tone) only.
Shutter sound: Enable a shutter sound when
pictures are taken.
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Help: View information on using the camera.
Rear camera
Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject
selected on the preview screen.
Save as RAW file: Save pictures without
compression. A viewer app is required to view pictures saved as RAW files.
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Flash: Activate the flash (rear camera only).
BEAUTY: Take a picture with lightened faces
for gentler images (front camera only).
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.
3. Tap Settings to configure settings for
Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera/recording mode used.
Both cameras
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.
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.
Front camera
Gesture control: Detect palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds later.
Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the camera screen.
Live Broadcast
Share what is happening around you via YouTube.
To access the Live Broadcast:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
> MODE > Live broadcast.
Note: You need to sign in to your Google Account and enable live broadcasting in your YouTube settings to use this feature.
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.
Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.
Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the
Home key twice in quick succession.
Voice control: To take pictures say “smile”,
“cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record videos, say “Record video”.
Volume keys function: Use the Volume key
asthe capture key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
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Live Broadcast Options
The following options are available:
Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record
from.
To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting:
► Tap Share and select a sharing method to
share your live broadcast.
To share a Live broadcast after broadcasting:
Invite: Invite contacts to view your live
broadcast by sending them a link.
Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size,
Auto save, and manage your account.
Live: Start recording your live broadcast.
Share: Share while recording your live
broadcast.
Stop: End your live broadcast.
Record a Live Broadcast
Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
> MODE > Live broadcast.
2. Press Live to begin recording.
3. When you are finished, tap Stop.
► After recording, tap SHARE and select a sharing
method to share your live broadcast.
Live Broadcast Settings
Customize your Live Broadcasts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera > MODE > Live broadcast.
2. Tap Settings and select an option to customize:
Privacy: Choose either to have your videos
unlisted where only friends with a link can view them, or public where anyone can view them.
Video size: Tap to choose a size option.
Auto save: Tap to enable auto saving your
videos to the Gallery app.
Screen power saving: Dims the brightness if
you broadcast without touching the screen.
Share a Broadcast
You can share your live broadcast with contacts before recording, or share the link after you have finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube.
To invite contacts before broadcasting:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera > MODE > Live broadcast.
2. Tap Invite and select contacts or groups to share your live broadcast with.
3. Tap DONE to send invites.
Account: Tap to add or switch your
GoogleAccount.
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Camera and VideoApplications

Clock

The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following
options:
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will
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use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you.
Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
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the alarm.
Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm
to ring at a specific time.
World Clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world.
Stopwatch: Use this option to measure
intervals of time.
Timer: Use this option to set a countdown
timer. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
-
alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval
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and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm
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tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume. Available when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
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3. Tap SAVE to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right corner of the alarm entry.
Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
Repeat weekly: Choose what day to repeat
the alarm, if so desired.
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World Clock
Timer
The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World Clock.
3. Tap the Search field, and enter the name of a city. Tap the city to view it on the globe.
4. Ta p Add city to add the city to your world clock.
Repeat to add multiple cities.
Stopwatch
The stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch.
3. Tap START to begin timing.
The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Use the keypad to set the length of the timer.
4. Tap START to begin the timer.
4. Tap STOP to stop timing.
Additional options include LAP to keep track
of laps, RESUME to continue timing, and RESET to reset the stopwatch to zero.
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Contacts

Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, Facebook, and your Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see
Accounts.
Note: The Contacts app is different from the CONTACTS tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts in your phone and accounts, the available options and functions are different.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app. To access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also press and slide across the alphabetical list to select a letter with better precision.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact
fields to enter information.
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account.
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group. Tap ADDANOTHER FIELD to add additional contact information.
Tap Add to enter additional entries.
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Tap Remove to remove an entry.
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Tap Expand for additional fields.
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Tap the label to the right of an entry to
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choose a label for the field (for example, Home or Work).
3. Tap SAVE.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tapEDIT.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap SAVE.
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Share a Contact
Create a Shortcut to a Contact
When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap MORE >
Share contact.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, Facebook, and so on), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home screen to access their information directly from a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to view it.
3. Tap MORE > Add shortcut to Home screen.
Thenew shortcut displays in an empty area of the home screen.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.
3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contact(s) to link to the original contact.
4. Tap LINK.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.
3. Tap Remove beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple contacts to delete.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Favorite (the star brightens ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star dims ).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap other contacts, or tap the check box at the top of the screen to select all.
3. Tap DELETE.
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Groups
Send a Message to a Group
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap ADD.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
Tap [location] to choose where to save the
group. You can save it to a specific account, to the device storage, or to all accounts. Tap the entries to select or unselect them.
Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.
Tap Group ringtone to assign a ringtone to
members of the group.
You can send a text message to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap MORE > Send message.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap DONE.
You will only see group members that have a
phone number in their records.
5. Type your message and tap SEND.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
Tap Add member and select contact(s) to
add to the new group, and then tap DONE.
4. Tap SAVE.
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap EDIT and enter a new name.
4. Tap SAVE.
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap EDIT > Add member, and then tap the
contacts you want to add. When finished tap DONE.
3. Tap MORE > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap DONE.
You will only see group members that have an
email address in their records.
5. For email, choose an account and follow the prompts.
4. Tap SAVE.
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Delete a Group
Contact Settings
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS.
3. Tap DELETE.
Tap the group category to open.
Tap the groups to select them or tap the
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
4. Tap DELETE.
Tap Group only to only delete the group,
or tap Groups and members to delete the groups and the contacts in the groups.
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the instructions.
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Email

Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the instructions to set up your email account.
To add an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings > Add account.
View Your Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on the Combined view screen, or you can view email accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen to view the current account mailbox.
3. Tap on the account name to view:
Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
inbox.
[Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.
Manage Your Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
3. Enter your email address and password.
The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any time, tap MORE > Settings. Tap the email account to display its settings.
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
Tap SEARCH to search for key words in your
email inbox.
Tap MORE for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
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Create and Send an Email
Email Settings
This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email > Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address, or tap recipient from Contacts or Groups.
If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
tap the contact to place a check mark then tap DONE. The contact will be placed in the recipients field.
Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject and Message fields and use the
keypad to enter text.
Add Recipient to select a
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the instructions.
Tap ATTACH to add Files, Images, Audio, and
more to your email.
Tap MORE for additional email options.
4. Review your message and tap SEND.
Delete Email Accounts
This section describes how to delete an email account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap REMOVE. Confirm by tapping REMOVE on
the prompt.
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Galaxy Apps

Samsung Galaxy Apps is a free storefront that provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and
tap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the instructions to download Galaxy
Essentials apps specially chosen from GalaxyApps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to downloadapps.
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Gallery

View, edit, and manage images and videos.
Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in theGallery.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the drop-down menu in the upper left
corner, and then tap an option to choose the way itemsdisplay.
In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your images. In the drop-down menu, tap Albums, and then tap MORE > Create album.
Play Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play to play the video.
5. Select a player type from the Open with screen.
Trim Segments of a Video
1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see the video options.
2. Tap Editor, and then tap Tr im.
3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, and then move the right bracket to the desired ending point.
4. Tap EXPORT to save the video. Modify the Filename or Resolution, and then tap EXPORT to save the changes.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video.
4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left or right to view the next or previous image orvideo.
Zoom In and Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image:
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Edit Images
1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the image options.
2. Tap Edit to view and use the editing tools.
Delete Images
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap MORE > Edit.
4. Tap images to select them.
5. Tap DELETE.
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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. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to send the image or images.
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Internet

Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser.
To access the Internet:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available on the browser window:
Back or Back key to return to the previous
page.
Forward to go forward to a recent page.
Home to display your Internet Home screen.
Bookmarks to manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
Tabs to manage open tabs. The number on
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open.
Refresh to refresh or reload the current
Webpage.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to open multiple web pages at the sametime.
To open a new tab:
► Tap Tabs > NEWTAB.
To close a tab:
► Tap Tabs and then tap Closetab.
Bookmarks Page
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Savedpages, and History.
Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > ADD.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap SAVE.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > BOOKMARKS.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
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Saved Web Pages
Secret Mode
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
► Tap MORE > Savewebpage.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap Bookmarks > SAVED PAGES.
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap Bookmarks > HISTORY.
Share a Web Page
You can share the current web page with others and even print using the Share option.
1. Tap MORE > Share.
Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tabwindows.
Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device after you close a secret tab.
To open a new secret tab:
► Tap Ta b s > MORE > Newsecrettab.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the instructions.
2. Tap a sharing method and follow the prompts.
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Messages

Learn how to send and receive different messages using the default messaging app on your phone.
Types of Messages
The messaging app provides the following message types:
Text Messages (SMS)
Multimedia Messages (MMS)
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and indicate when messages are received and their type.
Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create a send a message using Messages.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages > Compose.
2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient or tap recipient from your Contacts or Groups.
If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;).
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a check mark, and then tap DONE. The contact will be placed in the recipients field.
For the Group option, if the number of
recipients is less than ten, all members in the group can be added by placing a check mark by the contacts and tapping DONE.
3. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
Tap Attach to add images, audio, and more
to your message.
Tap Add emoticons to choose an available
emoticon from the list and add it to your message (at the cursor location) .
4. Review your message and tap SEND.
Add Recipient to select a
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message is automatically saved as a draft.
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View New Messages
Messages Settings
When you receive a new message, a new message icon appears on the Status bar.
To view the message:
► Open the Notification panel and select
the message. For more information, see
Notification Panel.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Messages, and then tap the new message to
view it.
To play a multimedia message (audio or
video), tap Play.
To scroll through the list of messages, swipe
up or down the page.
Apps >
Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and so on.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages > MORE > Settings.
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) . For more information, please contact your wireless provider.
Emergency alerts allows customers to receive geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages are provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message.
There are three types of Emergency alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
2. Tap MORE > Delete.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
check box at the top to select all.
4. Tap DELETE.
Message Search
You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap SEARCH.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap Search on the keyboard.
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
(Extreme and Severe)
AMBER alerts (missing child alert)
Users may choose not to receive Imminent threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER alerts. Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.
To disable Imminent threats and AMBER alerts, follow the instructions below:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap MORE > Settings > Emergencyalert
settings.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
4. All alerts are enabled by default. Tap an alert
option to disable it.
You cannot disable Presidential alerts.
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MessagesApplications

Music Player

Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
Song queue
Options
Playback position
Favorite
Time elapsed
Playback controls
Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite.
Options: Tap to view more options.
Playback controls: Tap the icons to change
shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song.
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the current song.
Sound quality andeffects
Volume
Song length
Song length: View the length of the song.
Song queue: Tap to view the current playlist being
played.
Sound quality and effects: Tap for options to
adjust sound effects.
Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current song.
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Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.
Music PlayerApplications
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen to view your music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback.
4. While playing music, use these controls:
Tap Pause to pause playback. To start
playback again, tap Play.
Tap Rewind to move to the previous song.
Touch and hold the song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the nextsong. Touch and hold move forward through the song.
Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose Repeat off to play all songs once.Choose Repeat all to repeat all songs. Choose Repeat 1 to repeat the current song.
Rewind to rewind through
Fast-forward to
Tap the shuffle button to control the order
songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose Shuffle on to play songs in random order.
Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.
Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is bright gold. Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist.
Tap Sound effects to access sound quality
and effects settings. For more information, see
Sound Quality and Effects.
Tap Volume to set the volume. You can
also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side of the phone.
Note: When you close the Music player, playback will continue in the background, allowing you to listen to music while using other features of your phone. When music is playing in the background, you can access playback controls on the Notificationpanel.
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My Files

Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder >
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
MyFiles.
Manage Files
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
Recent files: View recently accessed files.
Category: Files are grouped into the following
categories:
Images: View image files.
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My Files Options
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > MyFiles. The following options are available:
SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
MORE: Tap for the following option:
Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
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conceal hidden files.
STORAGE USAGE: Tap to view memory
information for your device.
Note: If a file has been opened, the Recent files category appears, and other options become available under MORE.
Category Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > MyFiles.
2. After tapping on a category, the following options are available:
Videos: View video files.
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Audio: View audio files.
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Documents: View document files.
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Download history: View all apps and files
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that have been downloaded to the device.
Local storage: View folders and files in their
storage locations.
Device storage: View folders and files
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located on the device.
Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers
or other cloud storage locations that you have added.
Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and
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files located in your Google Drive account.
HOME: Return to the main My Files screen.
SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected
category.
MORE: Tap for the following options:
Edit: Select files or folders.
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Share: Select files to share.
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Create folder: Create a folder to categorize
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files.
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the main
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My Files screen.
View as: Change the appearance of the files
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or folders.
Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
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Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
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conceal hidden files.
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Options for Selected Files and Folders
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > MyFiles.
2. Tap MORE > Edit.
3. Tap a file or folder to select it, and then select one of these functions:
DELETE: Delete files or folders.
MORE: Select one of the following options:
Move: Move files or folders to another
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folder.
Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder.
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Rename: Rename a file or folder. This
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option only appears when a single file or folder is selected.
Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a
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shortcut the Home screen.
Compress: Create a zip folder containing
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the selected files. This option only appears in Local Storage categories. A selected zip folder has the additional options of Extract and Extract to current folder.
Details: View details of the selected file(s)
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or folder(s).
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My FilesApplications

S Health

Use S Health to plan, track, and manage your health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals.
Note: This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
1. From Home, tap Apps > SHealth.
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Set up your health profile and goals.
A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced
heartbeat;
Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
goes away when you rest.
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply:
You are a man older than age 45 or a woman
older than age 55;
You have a family history of heart disease before
age 55;
You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions:
Heart disease;
Asthma or lung disease;
Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
Arthritis.
You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as:
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or
arms during physical activity;
Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
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.
When in Doubt — Check It Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your path to physical fitness.
Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest,
or when lying down or going to bed;
Ankle swelling, especially at night;
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S Note

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 S Note from any device.
With S Note, create content by typing, writing, drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking pictures. Templates are provided to make content creation easy and help keep things organized.
Create a Note
To create a note with S Note:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SNote.
2. Tap the Create new note.
3. Use the S Pen to create content.
Tap MORE > Background settings to add
templates, change the background color, and add images.
4. Tap SAVE.
Note Tools
When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided.
Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes, tap MORE > Settings > S Pen only mode to disable this restriction.
Pen: Write or draw freehand with the S Pen. Tap
once to change the Pen settings.
Tap Favorite pens to save pen settings at
the bottom of the screen.
Eraser: Erase content from the note. Tap once to
select the eraser. Tap again to change the Eraser settings.
Tex t : Type text using the keyboard. Tap once to
select Text mode.
Undo: Undo the last action.
Redo: Redo the last action.
SAVE: Name and save the note.
MORE: View more options for the note.
Edit a Note
To edit an S Note:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SNote.
2. Tap a note to view it.
3. Tap EDIT to edit the note.
4. When finished, tap SAVE to save edits.
Note: Action memos behave differently from other notes. When you tap on an Action memo to view it, you can edit the memo immediately.
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View Action Memos
You can view S Notes and Action memos together, or you can narrow your view to Action memos.
To view Action memos in S Note:
1. Tap the drop-down menu and tap Action memos.
Tap SEARCH to search for keywords and
phrases in action memos.
2. Tap MORE for additional options:
Share: Select action memos to share.
Edit: Select memos to delete, export, or save
as an S Note.
Filter by color: Sort memos according to their
background color.
Settings: Customize S Note settings.
Help: View help topics on how to use S Note.
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S Voice

Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations.
Access S Voice
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SVoice.
2. Speak a command.
3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command.
Tip: Tap a tutorial.
Help for example commands and to view
S Voice Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the S Voice app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SVoice.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the instructions.
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S VoiceApplications

Samsung Pay

Introducing a better way to pay.
Samsung Pay is accepted at more places than any other mobile payment service out there, from the grocery store to the coffee shop to your favorite department store. It’s secure, easy to set up and simple to use with your latest Samsung Galaxy device. With the widest acceptance of any mobile payment service, Samsung Pay brings us closer than ever to a world without wallets.
To access Samsung Pay:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung Pay.
Pay in More Places
Use Samsung Pay at your favorite places. It is accepted nearly anywhere you can swipe a credit card or self-pay. Samsung Pay is the only mobile payment system to work in 90% of U.S. retail locations, with more being added every day.
Secure Your Information
Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on the most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint, and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your phone only allows payments with your consent. If your phone is ever lost, you can use the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even more protection.
For more information, see
samsung.com/SamsungPay.
For support, see
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay
Simple to Set up and Use
From registering your cards to making a purchase, using Samsung Pay is easy. When it’s time to pay, just launch the app, hold your Samsung device near the credit card terminal and authorize it with the touch of your finger. It’s simple, secure and fast, so you can get on with your day.
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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 content you capture while using your mobile device.
With the S Pen tools, you can capture articles, images, and even videos and music. You can then add a title, text, a handwritten memo, or content tags. When you capture content online, the web link is saved with the content.
Edit the Scrapbook
Categories and content files in the Scrapbook can be edited. To open the Scrapbook:
To edit categories:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Scrapbook.
2. Tap MORE > Manage categories.
Tap ADD to create a new category.
Tap Remove to delete a category.
3. When you are finished tap Back.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Scrapbook.
You can edit both Categories and the content files within them.
To edit a file:
1. Tap the drop-down menu in the top left corner.
2. Select either the category or tag that contains the file to edit.
3. Tap the file to edit.
4. Tap EDIT to change the Title, Text, or Tag as desired.
5. When finished, tap SAVE.
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ScrapbookApplications

Video Player

Play and manage videos stored on your device.
File name
Playback
position
Time elapsed
Screen ratio
Rewind Fast-forward
Options
Volume
Video length
Pop-up
Pause or Play
Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch
and hold to move forward through the current video.
File name: Customize the name of the video file.
Options: Tap to view more options.
Pause or Play: Tap to pause or play the current
video.
Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the video.
Pop-up: Tap to open the video in the pop-up
window.
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Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a
previous video. Touch and hold to rewind back through the video.
Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current video.
Video length: View the total length of the video.
Volume: Adjust the volume.
Video PlayerApplications
Access the Video Player
Change the Video Screen Size
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-up
Multitask with Pop-up by transforming your video player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap Pop-up to continue playing the video in a floating window.
Drag the window to any location on the
screen.
You can change the size of the video during video playback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options:
Full: The entire screen is used, which may
cause some minor distortion.
Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to fit the
screen without becoming distorted.
Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
Tap Expand to return to full screen.
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Video PlayerApplications

Voice Recorder

Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > VoiceRecorder.
Tap the drop-down menu in the upper left
corner to choose the appropriate recording mode:
Standard: This recording mode picks up
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any sounds detected by the microphones.
Interview: The top and bottom microphones
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are used for two-directional recording. The top and bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound. Microphones can be muted during playback.
Voice memo: Voice input is converted to
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text on screen. The maximum recording time is five minutes.
Manage Recordings
Play, edit, delete, and share recordings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > VoiceRecorder.
2. Tap Recordings.
3. Tap a recording to play it back.
4. Tap MORE for additional options:
Edit: Tap to select recordings. Once selected,
the following options are available:
DELETE: Delete the recording.
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MORE: Tap to either Rename the file or
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Write to Voice Label (which writes the recording to an NFC voice label).
Share: Tap to select recording files, and then
tap SHARE to select a sharing method.
Search: Tap to search for a recording.
Tap Record to record an audio file.
Tap Stop to stop recording. The file is
automatically saved.
Tap Pause to pause the recording of an
audio file.
Tap Bookmark to bookmark a position in
the recording for later reference.
While recording, tap MORE > Turn on
Callrejection to reject incoming calls during arecording.
Bookmarks: Tap to view bookmarked
recordings.
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OFF

Settings

Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features.
Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ON ) or off (
For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options.
Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a check mark displays. Tap the check mark to remove it and disable the option.
check box. When enabled, a
).

How to Use Settings

Access Settings
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the Statusbar to display the Notification panel, andthen tap
Settings.
Categories of Settings
Settings are grouped in to four categories.
QUICK SETTINGS: Add shortcuts to settings you
use often.
CONNECTIONS: Wi-fi, Bluetooth, VPN, Mobile
networks, and other connections.
DEVICE: Display, Sounds and notifications, and
other device settings.
PERSONAL: Accounts, Lock screen and security,
and other personal settings.
SYSTEM: Language and input, Date and time,
Battery, Storage, and other system settings.
Customize the Quick Settings Menu
Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a default list of settings.
Change the Quick Settings
You can change the Quick settings list to include your most frequently used settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap MORE > Edit quick settings.
Select additional settings to appear in your
Quicksettings menu. Settings that are already in the Quick settings menu are checked.
Uncheck a setting to remove it from the
Quicksettings list.
3. Tap Back to save your new Quick settings menu.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap SEARCH.
Enter a word or words in the Search field. As
you type, settings that match will appear on the screen.
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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How to Use SettingsSettings

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 (WAP) .
Wi‑Fi Direct creates a direct connection between two or more devices using Wi‑Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
Scan and Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi
on. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device will automatically scan for available networks and display them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status:
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP),
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it, display if there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
displays.
displays. It may also
3. Tap MORE > Addnetwork.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
Tap Enter network name to enter the name of
the Wi-Fi network.
Tap the Security field and select a security
option and enter your password.
Tap Show advanced options if you need to
add advanced options such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and connect to your target WAP.
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Wi-Fi Options
Wi-Fi Direct
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE for options:
Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable).
Smart network switch: Connect automatically
to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable.
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device,
and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Status bar.
Advanced:
Network notification: Receive a notification
-
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are available.
Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled
-
Wi-Fi Access Points automatically.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
-
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
Always allow scanning: Allow Google
-
location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
Auto connect: Automatically connect to an
-
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it.
Install network certificates: Install
-
authentication certificates.
MAC address: View your device’s
-
MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
IP address: View your device’s IP address
-
(not configurable).
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.
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Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that connects your phone wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
When Bluetooth is turnedon, displays in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
Make sure that the target device is
discoverable so that your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that came with the device to find out how to set it to discoverable mode.
3. 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.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
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Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your phone to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Settings next to the previously paired device,
and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap RENAME.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you will need to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Settings next to the paired device, and
thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
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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. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also enable Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices using your device as a portable Wi‑Fi Hotspot.
Share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device using a USB cable.
Use Your Device as a PortableWi-Fi HotSpot
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service account in order to use Mobile Hotspot.
Warning: Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service.
Connect a Device to YourMobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile HotSpot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile
Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target
device from the list.
5. On the target device, enter your device’s Mobile
Hotspot password.
Allowed Device List
Control whether devices connect to Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile Hotspot name and password.
Turn Mobile HotSpot Onor Off
Activate Mobile HotSpot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile
Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on or off.
Warning: By default, Mobile Hotspot has no security applied, and any device can connect. For more information, see Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Hotspot is active, your device’s applications will use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile Hotspot will incur extra datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile
Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3. Tap MORE > Allowed devices, and then tap
ADD to enter the other device’s Device name and MACaddress.
4. Tap OK to add the device.
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Mobile Hotspot and TetheringSettings
Change the Mobile Hotspot
Turn Off Mobile Hotspot
Password
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile
Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3. Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot.
4. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
5. Swipe down and enter a new password in the
Password field.
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile
Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot:
Automatically
Set your device to automatically turn off Portable Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
Tap MORE > Timeout settings and select an amount of time.
Use USB Tethering to Connect Your Device to a Computer
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile
Hotspot and Tethering.
2. Connect the computer to the device using the USB cable, and then tap USBtethering to turn tethering on.
Network name: View and change the name of
your Mobile Hotspot.
Hide my device: Make your Mobile Hotspot
invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your Mobile Hotspot, but will have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.
Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile Hotspot.
Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password. By default, the password is your device’s phone number.
Scroll down to view all options.
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Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.
Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile Hotspot.
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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 > Datausage for
options:
Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
control Mobile data at the Notification panel.
International Data Roaming: Enable data
roaming on your device.
Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data
connection will be turned off when the specified limit is reached.
Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below.
By application: View data usage by
application.
2. Tap MORE for the following options:
Restrict background data: Restrict some
apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that
shows Wi-Fi usage.
Restrict networks: 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.
Help: View help topics on how to check and
limit your data usage.
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Mobile Networks

Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > CONNECTIONS > Mobile
networks for options:
Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a
mobile data network.
International Data Roaming: Allow your
device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result.
Access Point Names: Select the Access Point
Name for mobile connection to the Internet.
Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks
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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.
To activate NFC:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > NFC and
payment.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > NFC and
payment.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3. Tap Tap and pay.
4. Select the app that you want as your default.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > NFC and
payment.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3. Tap Android Beam, and tap ON/OFF to turn
Android Beam on.
4. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device and the content is transferred.
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More Connection Settings

This option displays additional connectivity information.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (notincluded) .
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
Settings > CONNECTIONS >
> Moreconnection settings > Printing.
2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap print service drivers.
Download plug-in to install additional
MirrorLink
Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks (VPNs).
Note: You must set a secured screen before settingup a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen and Security.
Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Moreconnection settings > VPN.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Tap MORE > Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS >
Moreconnection settings > VPN.
Note: To use this feature, your car system must
support MirrorLink.
To turn on MirrorLink:
1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable.
2. On your device’s Home screen, tap
Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS >
Moreconnection settings > MirrorLink.
3. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB and follow the instructions.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > Moreconnection Settings > VPN.
2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit ordelete.
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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 > More
connection settings.
2. Tap Default messaging app to select a default.
Reset Network Settings
Reset network settings if you are having connectivity issues. This will restore the default settings, and any saved Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth connections will be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS > More
connection settings.
2. Tap Reset network settings.
3. Tap RESET SETTINGS to restore default
settings.
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Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and
volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Adjust the Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Volume.
3. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
Ringtone
Media
Notifications
System
Ringtones and Sounds
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts.
This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings.
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Select a Default Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > DEVICE.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones and
sounds > Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap ringtone.
Add ringtone to use an audio file as a
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