Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
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Hello Bixby
Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create
voice dictation, and search and access content on your
phone and on the Internet.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page36.
Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.
For more information see “Edge Screen” on page52.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page43.
Fingerprint Scanner
Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your
fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to
your Samsung account.
For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page44.
Flexible Security
Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.
Face Recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add an extra
layer of security when using your phone.
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Iris Scanner
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.
For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page45.
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Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page259.
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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started usingyour new device.
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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this
guide and your new phone.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Samsung GalaxyS8/S8+.
The following topics explain how best to use this guide
to get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read the Get Started guide and Important Information
booklet that were packaged with your phone
thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription
contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based
on your phone’s setup at the time of purchase.
Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from
the phone’shome screen, which is displayed by tapping Home. Some operation descriptions may
besimplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide
may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the
user guide are simplified for description purposes and
differ from your phone’s display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to
either as “phone,” “device,” or “handset.” A microSD™,
microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ card is referred to as an
“SD card” or a “memory card.”
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Set Up Your Device
Learn how to set up your device for the firsttime.
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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card and a
Memory Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of
small children.
You can also install an optional microSD™, microSDHC™,
or microSDXC™ memory card (notincluded) to add more
memory space to yourdevice. A memory card can be
installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it
prior to using the device.
Note: Your phone’s SIM card is preinstalled. These
instructions are for reference only.
Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to
eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIMcard/Memory card tray, and then push until the
tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
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down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
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4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into
theslot.
Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water
resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and
dust‑resistant features of your device, make sure
that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are
maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is
securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For
more information, refer to “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page259.
Charge the Battery
Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device
may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge
more slowly or overheat. For more information, refer to “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page259.
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive
Fast Charger that came with your device. This charger
provides faster charging only when connected to
devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.
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1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using
other accessories may invalidate your warranty and
may cause damage.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
Note: This device is also compatible with wireless
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are
soldseparately.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
(
indicates a full charge.
)
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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” on page212.
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot when using wireless charging or fast
charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or
performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin
charging the device again.
If the lower part of the device overheats,
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check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung-approved cable.
If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign
materials between the device and the wireless charger.
Micro-USB Connector
You can use the included Micro-USB connector to
connect a Micro-USB cable (such as from your old
device) to your new device for charging with the
charging head, or for connecting to a computer.
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Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support
On‑the‑Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks,
external hard drives, or keyboard and mouse
accessories.
Reverse Charging
The included USB connector allows you to charge
another device through a USB cable.
Youcan also use the USB connector for transferring
contacts, photos, and other content from an old device.
For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old Device” on page17.
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
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Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To
choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen
Lock” on page224.
To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or double‑tap
then drag your finger across the screen.
Home, and
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
restart your device.
Set Up Your Device
► Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for morethan
seven seconds.
Set Up Your Device
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
Note: On the Welcome screen, there may be an
Accessibility button. If you are visually impaired or hard
of hearing, tap Accessibility to change the accessibility
settings.
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Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
GoogleDuo, 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
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
GoogleAccount on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page219.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.
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Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts>
Google.
If you have more than one Google Account set
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up on your device, tap an account name. Repeat
this process to remove each Google Account.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
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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.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
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Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in oneapp.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing email account or create a new email
account.
– or –
To create a new email account or set up your email
account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.
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Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if
it has not already been activated. Depending on your
account or how and where you purchased your phone,
it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on
your Sprint account.
If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it
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should be activated and ready to use.
If you received your phone in the mail, and it is for
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a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it will
activate automatically when you first turn it on.
If you’re swapping phones for a number already on
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your Sprint account, go to sprint.com/activate and
follow the instructions.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your
phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet,
call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from
another phone.
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Note: Do not press the Power key while the phone is
being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the
activation process. If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Voicemail Setup
Follow the instructions below to set up voicemail on
your phone. Your phone automatically transfers all
unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone
is in use or turned off.
1. From home, tap Phone > Voicemail.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your passcode.
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Record your name announcement.
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Record your greeting.
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Important: Voicemail Passcode — It is strongly
recommended that you create a passcode when setting
up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized
access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
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Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device. You can also use
the included USB connector to copy content quickly
and easily from your old device, without installing the
Smart Switch app.
1. Select Smart Switch during setup.
– or –
From home, swipe up to access Apps > Settings>
Cloud and accounts > SmartSwitch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer
content faster.
Note: The USB option must be set t
(MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with
a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make
sure your battery is fully charged.
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Learn About
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.
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Front View
Proximity sensors
Iris detection LED
Earpiece
Front camera
Iris scanner
Volume keys
Bixby key
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Power key
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Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos
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while facing the screen, and allows you to video
conference.
Iris scanner: Scan your iris to unlock your phone.
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Power key: Turn the phone or screen on or off,
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enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone.
Bixby key: Activate Hello Bixby.
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Volume keys: Adjust the ringtone or media volume
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or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Iris detection LED: Detect your iris when using the
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iris scanner.
Proximity sensors: Detect when objects are close
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to the screen. For example, when you hold the
phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensors
temporarily lock the screen to prevent accidental
screen touches.
Earpiece: Listen to calls and automated prompts
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when using the phone.
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Back View
Microphone
Flash
Heart rate sensor
Speaker
Microphone USB charger/Accessory port
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Rear camera
Fingerprint sensor
Headset jack
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Rear camera: Take pictures and videos.
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Fingerprint sensor: Unlock your phone using your
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fingerprint.
Headset jack: Plug in a headset for convenient,
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hands-free conversations.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the phone to
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the charger using a USB cable.
Microphone: Transmit your voice for phone calls
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or record your voice or ambient sounds for voice
recordings and videos. There are two microphones,
one on the top and one on the bottom.
Speaker: Play ringtones and sounds. The speaker
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also lets you hearthe caller’s voice in speakerphone
mode.
Heart rate sensor: View your heart rate.
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Flash: Help illuminate subjects in low-light
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environments when the camera is focusing and
capturing a picture or video.
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Home Screen and
Applications (Apps) List
Most of your phone’s operations originate from the
home screen or the Apps list.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding
application.
For information about using the home screen, see
“Home Screen Basics” on page25.
Select Options and Navigate Screens
► Tap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate
the assigned function.
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Tap Back to return to the previous screen.
Recent Applications
You can display a list of recently used applications
using the Recent apps key.
► Tap Recent apps to view a list of recently used
applications.
Phone Settings Menu
You can customize your phone’s settings and options
through the Settings menu.
► From home, swipe up to access Apps > Settings.
– or –
Pull down the status bar and tap Settings.
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Home Screen
Recent apps
Home
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Status bar
Edge screen
Widget
Primary app shortcuts
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The following topics describe how to use and customize
your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar,
and use the notification panel.
Home Screen Basics
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s
applications, functions, and menus. You can customize
your home screen by adding application icons,
shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Status bar: The status bar displays icons to notify
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you of your phone’s status (on the right side) and
notifications (on the left side).
Status area: Displays phone and service status
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information such as signal strength, battery
status, Wi-Fi and data connectivity, ringer status,
and time.
Notification area: Displays notifications for
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incoming messages, missed calls, application
updates, and more.
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Edge screen: Drag left to display the Edge screen.
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Widget: Widgets are simple application extensions
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that run on your phone’s home screen.
Primary app shortcuts: Shortcuts that appear in the
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same location on all of your phone’s home screens.
Back: Returns you to the previous screen, or close a
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dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, or
the keyboard.
Home: Returns you to the home screen.
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Recent apps: Access recently used apps.
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Tip: Tap Home to return to the main homescreen
from any other screen.
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Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main home screen, your phone
features extended home screens to provide more space
for adding icons, widgets, and more. Tap Home
to display the main home screen and then swipe the
screen right or left to move from the main screen to an
extended screen.
If you are not already using the maximum number
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of screens for your phone, you can add more screens
by touching and holding an empty space on a home
screen, sliding the thumbnails to the left, and then
tapping Add page.
While on an extended screen, tap Home to return
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to the main home screen.
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Customize Your HomeScreen
Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or
remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home
screen.
Operations for Rearranging the
HomeScreen
Moving widgets and icons: From home, touch
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and hold an item, and then drag it to the desired
location.
Deleting widgets and icons: From home, touch and
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hold an item, and then drag it to Remove.
Displaying the home screen menu: From home,
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touch and hold an empty space to display the home
screen menu. Menu options include Wallpapers and
themes, Widgets, and Screen grid settings. You also
have the option to add or remove home screens.
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Change the Wallpaper
Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper.
1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and
then tap Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers.
You can also access the wallpaper menu through
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settings. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
Tap Settings> Wallpapers and themes >
Wallpapers.
2. Tap an option to select the wallpaper, and then
select:
Home screen to set the background wallpaper
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for your home screen.
Lock screen to set the wallpaper for your
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phone’s lock screen.
Home and lock screens to set a wallpaper for
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both your home screen and your lock screen.
3. Tap Set as wallpaper.
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Home Screen Settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From home, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:
Home screen layout: Set your device to have a
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Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen
where all apps are located.
Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option
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to determine how icons are arranged on the
Homescreen. The numbers indicate how many
icons can be placed horizontally by how many
icons can be placed vertically.
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Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option
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to determine how icons are arranged on the
Appsscreen. The numbers indicate how many
icons can be placed horizontally by how many
icons can be placed vertically.
Apps button: Add an apps button to the
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Homescreen for easy to access to the
Appsscreen.
Hide apps: Select apps to hide, tap Apply.
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Hello Bixby settings: Configure Hello Bixby
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features.
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Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen
You can add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps
from the home screen.
To add a shortcut:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options
menu.
3. Tap
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Add shortcut to home.
Add Widgets to the Home Screen
You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen.
Widgets are simple application extensions that run
on your phone’s home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the
Widget works like as an onscreen application.
1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and
then tap Widgets.
2. Touch and hold a widget icon to select it.
3. Drag the icon to an empty location on the
homescreen.
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Add Folders to the Home Screen
You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for
convenient access.
1. From home, touch and hold an app shortcut and
drag it on top of another app shortcut until a
highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
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Palette: Change the color.
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Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
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Tapapps to select them, and then tapAdd.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
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shortcut and drag it to the folder.
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Change Folder Names
Once you have added folders, you can change the name
easily from the folder display.
1. From home, tap the folder to open it, and then tap
the folder name.
2. Type a new name.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
Change the Folder Color
You can change the color of a folder.
1. From home, tap the folder to open it.
2. Tap Palette and select a color.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
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Capture Screenshots
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots folder in the Gallery app.
► Press and hold the Power key and Volumedown
key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the
current screen.
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Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides
phone and service status information on the right
side and notification alerts on the left. To view the
notification panel or access the quick settings menu,
pull down the status bar from the top of the screen.
Main Status Icons
Bluetooth® is active.
Main Status Icons
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Cellular network signal strength is displayed.
Roaming network signal strength is
displayed.
The device is connected to a 3G wireless
network.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE™ wireless
network.
GPS is active.
Wi-Fi is active.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
Mute mode is enabled.
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Airplane mode is active.
Battery is charging.
Battery is fully charged.
Connected as a mobile hotspot.
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Main Notification Icons Main Notification Icons
A call has been missed. A new Emergency alert has arrived.
A call is on hold.
New voicemail message has been received. An app update was successful.
New email has arrived. File is being uploaded or sent.
New Gmail has arrived. Download of a file or app is in progress.
New text or MMS message.
A calendar event is approaching.
A USB connection is active.
An alarm has been set.
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An app update is available from the
GooglePlay store.
View additional notifications.
Note: Additional notification icons may appear.
Allnotifications may be accessed through the
notification panel.
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Notification Panel
The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu.
Settings
Quick settings
Notification cards
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View all
Clear all
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Settings: Display the Settings screen.
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View all: See all available Quick settings, adjust
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screen brightness, and more.
Clear all: Clear all notifications.
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Notification cards: View details about notifications.
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Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a feature.
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Open the Notification Panel
1. Pull down the status bar. (Slide your finger down
from the top of the screen.)
2. Drag down View all to display additional
quicksettings.
Close the Notification Panel
► Slide the notification panel up. (Slide your finger up
from the bottom of the screen.)
– or –
Tap Back to close the notification panel.
Notification Panel Quick Settings
The Quick settings list at the top of the notification
panel lets you quickly access frequently used settings
options. Tap an icon to turn the selected feature on
oroff.
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Bixby
Bixby is an assistant that learns from you to help you
do more. It responds to voice commands, works with
select apps like email and messages, sets reminders,
and can help you understand your settings and set up
your Samsung devices.
Bixby Sees
Bixby Vision is built into your camera to give you
a deeper understanding of what you’re looking at.
Use object/content recognition to translate, shop, or
identify a landmark.
For more information, see “Bixby Vision” on page72.
Bixby Talks
Use voice and written commands to interact with Bixby.
Bixby can help you:
Make a call
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Send a text
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Change your settings
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Find a photo
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Bixby Recommends
Bixby learns your patterns to display what you need
when you need it.
It uses display cards with your most recent
email messages, weather, upcoming reminders,
Use Bixby to set reminders at any time. Bixby can tell
you to pick up milk on the way home, or even keep
track of your place in an article online.
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Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.
Double -Tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Touchscreen Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive
stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the
touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface
and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
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Tap an item to select it.
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Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
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Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
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options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
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Swipe the screen to scroll through the Homescreens
•
or menu options.
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Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
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Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
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Homescreen.
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
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or a Webpage.
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while
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viewing a picture or a Web page.
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Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for
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a screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
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Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose
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a sharing method.
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
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On/Of f: Tap to turn the option on or
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off.
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enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap
a checkbox at the top of the screen to selectall.
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Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.
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Enter Text
You can type on your phone using the touchscreen
Samsung keyboard or Samsung voice input.
Note: Keyboard layouts and options may change
depending on where you are using them. For example,
if you are entering text to do a Web search, a search
icon may be available instead of an enter key.
Samsung Keyboard
Use the touchscreen Samsung keyboard for entering
text. The keyboard appears automatically when you tap
a text entry field, and can be used in either portrait or
landscape mode. You can also use the Samsung voice
input option to enter text using your voice.
The Samsung keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY
keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys
(likeon a computer), along with enhancements and
options that allow you to enter text faster and more
accurately, such as continuous key input, personalized
usage dictionaries, and more.
Assign Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry
If you have multiple text input methods installed on
your device, you can select the Samsung keyboard to
be your default text input method from Settings, or you
can choose it at any time while entering text.
Note: The Samsung keyboard is the default text input
method on your phone. Additional keyboards and
input methods are available for download from the
GooglePlay store.
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1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Language andinput.
3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Samsungkeyboard to
enable it.
Configure Samsung Keyboard
To customize Samsung keyboard:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language andinput > Virtual keyboard.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
Use Samsung Voice Input
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
To enable Samsung voice input:
1. Tap
2. Speak your text.
Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.
You may need to touch and hold Options
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(leftof the Space bar) to find it.
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Configure Samsung Voice Input
To customize Samsung voice input:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Language andinput.
3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Samsungvoice input for
options:
Add input languages: Select languages for
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Samsung voice input.
Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive
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words with asterisks.
For more information, see “Language and Input” on page216.
Tips for Editing Text
Your phone gives you many options to make entering
text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting.
Touch and hold text to highlight it, and then select
from the following options:
Cut: Remove the selected text and save it to the
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clipboard.
Copy: Copy the selected text to the clipboard.
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Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the
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current field.
Clipboard: View and select items copied to the
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clipboard.
Share: Send the text with others using a variety of
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sharing methods.
Select all: Highlight all the text in the field.
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Dictionary: Look up a word in the installed
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dictionary. If a dictionary is not yet installed for the
current language, you will be prompted to install an
available dictionary.
Assist: Launch the Google app to search for more
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information.
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Face Recognition
Use face recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps.
You can set the device to use Face Recognition to
unlock the screen by recognizing your face.
Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN
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or Password. Your device could be unlocked by
someone or something that looks like your image.
Some conditions may affect face recognition,
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including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy
make-up.
When registering your face, ensure that you are in a
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well-lit area and the camera lens is clean.
Register a Face
To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a
pattern, PIN, or password. For more information, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page224.
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1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
3. Follow the prompts to register your face.
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Facerecognition.
Face Recognition
Face verification can be applied to several features of
your device.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Facerecognition for the following options:
Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
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Face unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or disable
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face recognition security.
Face unlock when screen turns on: Unlock
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your phone with face recognition as soon as the
screen turns on.
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Fingerprint Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity
when logging in to your Samsung account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the sensor
may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a
registered fingerprint.
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Register a Fingerprint
To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must
set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to
three fingerprints.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Fingerprint scanner.
3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be applied to several
features of your device.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Fingerprint scanner for the following options:
To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
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enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
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To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and
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follow the prompts to register a fingerprint and
password.
To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
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fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm when
prompted.
Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts
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using your fingerprint.
Samsung account: Verify your identity using
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your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make
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payments quickly and securely.
Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or
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disable fingerprint security.
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Iris Scanner
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.
Warning: Some people may have dizziness, seizures,
epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light
flashes or patterns, even if they have never had a
seizure or blackout before. Anyone who has had a
seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to
an epileptic condition, or has a family history of such
symptoms or conditions, should see a doctor before
using the Iris scanner.
DO NOT stare directly into the infrared iris recognition
LED as prolonged use can cause eye strain. Do not
stare at the iris recognition LED light when your eyes
are less than 20 cm (~8 inches) away from the device,
for best results keep your eyes between 25-35cm
(~1014inches) away for optimum recognition.
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Note: The Iris scanner is not intended to be used as a
medical device and the biometric data collected and
stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be
used for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative
purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this
feature.
For best results, remove eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Donot use the Iris scanner in bright sunlight or areas
with excessive reflected light (for example, by the pool
or seashore). Do not use the Iris scanner in low light.
Look straight at the device (not up, down or sideways),
and hold your head still for the scan. Tinted contact
lenses and surgically repaired or replaced iris lenses
may interfere with operation of the Iris scanner. Do not
walk or operate a vehicle while using the Iris scanner.
For more information, refer to the online support
content or visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner.
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Register Irises
To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set
a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform
the setup process indoors, and remove your glasses or
contact lenses.
Note: To register just one of your eyes, tap the link on
the setup screen to register one iris.
To register your irises:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
3. Follow the prompts to register your irises.
Irisscanner.
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Iris Verification
Iris verification can be applied to several features of
your device.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Irisscanner for the following options:
Remove iris data: Delete existing irises.
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Preview screen mask: Choose a mask to display
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when using the iris scanner.
Samsung Pass: Use your irises to verify your
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identity using Internet and other supported
apps.
Samsung account: Enable to use your irises to
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verify your Samsung account when you access a
feature or app that requires it.
Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make
payments quickly and securely.
Iris unlock: Enable to unlock the device using
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your irises.
Iris unlock when screen turns on: Unlock your
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phone with your irises as soon as the screen
turns on.
Tips for using iris recognition: View a tutorial on
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how to use the iris scanner.
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Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the
sametime.
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Window Controls
Tap Window controls in the middle of the
windowborder for options.
Snap window: Snap the selected window to
the half of the screen it occupies.
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multiwindow apps.
Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app
in a pop-up window.
Close app: Close the selected app.
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Enable Multi Window
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Multi window.
To use the Recent apps key to open apps in a
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split screen view, tap Use Recents button.
To view an app in pop-up view, tap
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Pop‑upviewaction.
Use MultiWindow
Apps that support Multiwindow 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. Multiwindow is
not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
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2. Tap two apps that support Multiwindow to open
them in split screen view.
– or –
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multiwindow, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view. Only applications that support
Multiwindow have the Multiwindow icon.
1. Tap
2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an
3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screenview.
Recent apps.
Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
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have a Multi window icon in their title bar.
application in split screen view.
Other recently used apps that support
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Multiwindow display below the launched app.
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Emergency Mode
Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining
power when you areinan emergency situation.
Emergency mode saves battery power by:
Restricting application usage to only essential
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applications and those you select.
Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.
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Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and
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Bluetooth.
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Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the
Deviceoptions window.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
When accessing for the first time, read the
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Termsand conditions. If you accept them, tap
the Checkbox, and thentap Agree.
3. Tap Turn on.
Turn Off Emergency Mode
After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location
settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency
mode.
► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap
Moreoptions > Turn off Emergency mode.
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Use Emergency Mode Features
While in Emergency mode, your device conserves
power. The following apps and features are available
onthe Home screen:
Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source
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of light.
Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
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Share my location: Send your location information
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to your emergency contacts.
Phone: Launch the call screen.
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Internet: Launch the Web browser.
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Add: Add other available apps.
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Email: Launch the Email app.
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Facebook: Launch Facebook™.
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Maps: Launch Google Maps™.
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Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge
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remaining.
Estimated usage time remaining: Display
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estimated standby time that can be reached based
on current battery charge and usage.
Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
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number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be
made even without activated cellular service.
Moreoptions:
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Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
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mode and return to standard mode.
Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
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screen.
Manage emergency contacts: Manage your
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medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency)
group contacts.
Settings: Configure the available settings.
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Onlya limited number of settings are enabled in
Emergency mode.
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Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.
Edge Panels
Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and
contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other
information on the Edge screen.
To view Edge panels:
► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel
handle from the edge of the screen to the center.
Keep swiping to view other panels.
To configure Edge panels:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and then
tap
Edge panel settings.
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2. Tap On/Of f to enable the feature. The following
options are available:
Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
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Edit (ifavailable): Configure individual panels
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by tapping.
Download: Search for and download more Edge
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panels from Galaxy Apps.
Moreoptions > Reorder: Change the order of
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the panels by dragging them to the left orright.
Moreoptions > Uninstall: Remove an
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Edgepanel from your device.
Moreoptions > Handle settings: Drag
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Edge panel handle to change the position
of the Edge panel handle along the edge of the
screen, and then configure the following Edge
panel handle settings:
Position: Choose either Right or Leftto set
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which side the Edge screen appears on.
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Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the
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Edge screen handle.
Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the
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transparency of the Edge screen handle.
Vibration: Enable vibration when the Edge
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panel handle is tapped.
3. Tap Back to savechanges.
Apps Edge
You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the
Appsedge panel.
To use the Apps edge:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the Apps edge panel is
displayed.
2. Tap an app to open it.
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To configure Apps edge:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe
until the Appsedge panel is displayed.
2. Tap
3. Tap Back to savechanges.
Add application to add other apps to the
Apps edge.
To add an app to the Apps edge, find it on the
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left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an
available space on a column on the right.
To change the order of the apps on the Edge
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panel, drag each app to the desired location.
To remove an app, tap Delete.
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People Edge
People edge allows you to quickly communicate with
contacts in your My people list.
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To use People edge:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the People edge panel is
displayed.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap Messages or
Call.
To configure People edge:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until
the Peopleedge panel is displayed.
2. TapAdd contact to edit the Peopleedge.
To add a contact, tap Select contact.
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To remove a contact, tap Delete.
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To change the order of the contacts on the Edge
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panel, drag each contact to the desired location.
3. Tap Back to savechanges.
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Smart Select
Select an area on the screen to capture as an image or
GIF animation. You can also pin a captured image to
always display on the screen.
To use Smart select:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the Smartselect panel is
displayed.
2. Tap an option:
Rectangle: Select an area in a rectangular
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shape.
Oval: Select an area in an oval shape.
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Animation: Select an animated GIF.
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Pin to top: Pin the selection to the top of
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your screen.
3. Make your selection.
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Edge Lighting
Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls
or notifications while the phone is turned over.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen > Edgelighting.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
4. Choose one of the following options:
When screen is on: Show edge lighting only
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when the screen is on.
When screen is off: Show edge lighting only
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when the screen is off.
Always: Show edge lighting at all times.
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5. Tap Manage notifications to choose the apps that
can activate Edge lighting when a notification is
received.
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Quick Reply
Reject an incoming phone call with a text message by
placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two
seconds. The call is rejected, and a preset message is
sent to the caller.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen >
Edgelighting.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Quick reply.
4. Tap On/Off to enable Quick reply.
To edit the text reply, tap the message and use
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the keyboard to change the text.
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About Edge Screen
You can view the current software version and license
information for the Edge screen feature.
Learn how to change the
way apps are displayed,
organize apps into folders,
and uninstall or disable
apps.
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Using Apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide
apps from view.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
To return to the main Home screen,
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Add an Apps Shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an
Apps button to the Home screen.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Apps button.
3. Tap Show Apps button.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device.
Play Store: Download new apps from the
GooglePlay store. Visit • play.google.com/store/apps to
learnmore.
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.
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Uninstall Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
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Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
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from view.
To uninstall an app:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.
3. Tap Uninstall and confirm when prompted.
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Organize Apps
Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own customorder.
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then
drag it to a newlocation.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
3. Tap Alphabetical order.
Moreoptions > Sort.
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Use Folders
You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps
list screen.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box
is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Name the folder.
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Palette: Change the folder color.
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Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
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Tapapps to select them, and then tapAdd.
4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launchit.
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To delete a folder:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap
Delete. Confirm when prompted.
To add a folder to a Home screen:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder, and then drag it to
the top or bottom of the screen to move it to a
Homescreen.
3. Drag the app shortcut to the desired location, and
then release it.
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Applications Settings
You can download and install new applications on your
device. UseApplication manager settings to manage
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured with
system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Apps.
3. If you have disabled applications:
Tap Menu at the top left of the screen.
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Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
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4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or
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name.
Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
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used by default for certain features, like email or
browsing the Internet.
App permissions: Control which apps have
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permissions to use certain features of your
device.
Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
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(background) apps.
Special access: Select which apps can have
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special access permissions to features on your
device.
Reset app preferences: Reset options that have
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been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.
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5. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application. The following options are
displayed:
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
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application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
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Restart your device if stopping an app, process,
or service causes your deviceto stop working
correctly.
Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
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Battery: View battery usage since the last full
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charge.
Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
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Memory: View memory usage.
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Notifications: Configure notifications from
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Permissions: View permissions granted to the
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app for access to your device’s information.
Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
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certain category of apps.
Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that
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can run on top of other running apps.
Apps that can change system settings: Choose
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which apps can change system settings.
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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calculator.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and
enter the next number.
4. Tap Equals to view the result.
5. Tap Clear to clear the results.
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View Calculator History
You can view and clear your Calculator history.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calculator > History.
To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.
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To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history.
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Convert Units of Measurement
You can quickly convert units of measurement using
the unit converter.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calculator > Unit converter.
3. Select a category and use the drop down menus to
choose units of measurement.
4. Enter the numeric value to view the conversion.
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Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also performs advanced arithmetic
functions.
To use the Scientific calculator:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to
landscape view.
If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap
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Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings,
and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your
time and reminds you of important events. Depending
on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar
stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange
ActiveSync calendar, Google Calendar™, and Outlook
calendar.
In order to sync with your Google calendar, you must
sign in to a Google Account on your phone.
See “Google Account” on page13.
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Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option:
Yea r: Display all twelve months of this year.
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Swipe across the screen to display another year.
Month: Display the current month. Swipe across
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the screen to display another month. Events and
tasks are also displayed.
Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
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the screen to display another week.
Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
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across the screen to display another day.
Tas ks: Display all tasks.
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3. Tap Toda y to return to the current date.
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Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.
View Calendar Events
You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly,
or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap the
current view in the top right corner, and then tap Year,
Month, Week, Day, or Task s.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar.
3. Tap a date and then tap an event to view its details.
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Share an Event
You can share events you create from your Calendar.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar, and tap an event to edit it.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the
prompts.
Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your Calendar.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar, and tap an event to edit it.
3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
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Create a Task
You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are
items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on
a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is
removed once you mark the task as complete.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > View > Tas ks.
3. Tap Add to add a task.
4. Enter details for the task, and then tapSave.
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Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to
view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Ta sks .
3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
To delete an individual task, tap the task to open
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it, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
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Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Add Calendars
Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > Moreoptions.
3. Tap Manage calendars > Add account, and
select an account type.
4. Enter your account information and follow the
prompts.
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Sync Calendars
You can select which calendars you would like to sync
on your phone, along with what types of information
you want to sync.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event.
3. Tap More options > Manage calendars.
4. Select sync options by sliding the selector next to
5. Tap Back to return to Calendar view.
each option.
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Camera and Video
Camera settings
Flash
HDR
Switch cameras
Modes, camera, or effects
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Animated filters
and Beauty
Gallery
Capture picture
Record video
Bixby Vision
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Camera Overview
The camera’s viewfinder screen lets you view your
subject and access camera controls and options.
Animated filters and Beauty: Adjust skin tone of
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faces. Add animated effects to live self videos.
Gallery: View your picture or video in the Gallery
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application.
Capture picture: Take a picture.
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Record video: Begin recording video.
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Bixby Vision: Use Bixby Vision to search or shop for
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similar images on the Internet.
Modes, camera, or effects: Swipe right to change
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the shooting mode. Swipe left to add an effects
filter.
Switch cameras: Switch between the rear camera
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and the front camera.
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HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and
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color depth features of the device to produce a
brighter and richer picture.
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. Toggle
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through flash options—on, auto, or off (rear camera
only).
Camera settings: Opens the camera settings menu
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and lets you change additional camera settings.
See“Camera Settings” on page74.
Camera Shortcut
Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Power key
twice.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Quicklaunch camera, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Take Pictures and Record Videos
The following topics teach you how to take pictures and
record videos with your phone’s camera.
Capturing Pictures/Videos
File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is
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JPEG or RAW format.
File Format for Videos: File format for videos is
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MPEG4.
Camera Cautions
If Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on
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lens prevent capturing of clear still images/videos.
Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand.
Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to
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expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods. May
discolor color filter and affect color of images.
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Take a Picture
You can take high-resolution pictures using your
phone’s camera.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and
videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed,
pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera, and use the display screen as a
viewfinder by aiming the camera at the subject.
While composing your picture, use the available
options or these gestures:
To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
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tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the
brightness.
To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap
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a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and
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select a mode.
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To quickly switch between the front and rear
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cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings
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icon or Settings.
3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
Bixby Vision
Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object
or location to search for products online, discover new
places nearby, or translate text.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera > Bixby Vision and follow the
prompts.
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Record Videos
Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video
camera.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and
videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed,
pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera, and aim the camera at your
subject, and then tap Record.
3. The following actions are available:
Tap Capture to take a picture while
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recording.
Tap Pause to pause recording.
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Tap Resume to resume recording.
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Tap Stop to stop recording.
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Video Enhancer
Enhance the image quality of your videos.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Videoenhancer.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Configure Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera, and swipe to the right for the
Modeoptions. Each section indicates which camera
(front or rear) the modes are available for.
Rear camera
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
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surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.
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Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
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exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
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pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame
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rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a
specific section of each video in slow motion
after recording it.
Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video
by recording at various frame rates. The frame
rate is automatically adjusted depending on the
scene being recorded and the movement of the
device.
Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
colors of food.
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Front camera
Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
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effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
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more people into your pictures.
Common
Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures
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after they have been taken. You can focus on
subjects near to the camera, far away from the
camera, or both.
Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
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objects.
Download: Download additional shooting
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modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
Moreoptions: See more options for the
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camera modes.
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Share Pictures and Videos
The Gallery application lets you share pictures and
videos on your social networks and messaging apps.
You can also send them to another phone or your
computer using Bluetooth.
For more information, see “Share Pictures and Videos” on page104.
Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full camera
settings menu.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera > Settings to configure settings
for the Camera. Available options vary depending
on the camera or recording mode used.
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Rear camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject
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selected on the preview screen.
Shape correction: Correct distortion in pictures
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automatically.
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
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Front camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
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Save pictures as previewed: Save the
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self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the
camera screen, not as flipped images.
Ways to take pictures:
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Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
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Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
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palm facing the camera to have your picture
taken in a few seconds.
Tap heart rate sensor: Once your face has
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been recognized, tap the heart rate sensor
to take a selfie.
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
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Common
Motion photo: Create a short video by taking
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pictures.
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
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Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when
the camera is moving.
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Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
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composition when selecting subjects.
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the
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picture.
Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
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taking them.
Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the
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Power key twice in quick succession.
Storage location: Select the memory location
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for storage. This option only appears if an
optional memory card (not included) is installed.
Voice control: Take pictures by saying “Smile,”
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“Cheese,” “Capture,” or “Shoot,” or record videos
by saying “Record video.”
Floating Camera button: Add an extra camera
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button that you can move anywhere on the
screen in Auto and Selfie modes.
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Volume key function: Use the Volume key asthe
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camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or for
system volume.
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature:
Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
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World clock: View the time of day or night in
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other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24time zones around the world.
Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
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Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
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based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
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Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
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 home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > Add alarm.
3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
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Time: Set a time for the alarm.
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Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
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Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
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Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat
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values for the alarm while snoozing.
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Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to
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play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
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vibration alert.
Read time aloud: Set the device to read the time
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aloud when the alarm rings.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm
list (under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to
selectit.
3. Tap Delete.
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World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time
in multiple cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > World clock.
3. Tap Add city.
4. Tap Search and enter the name of the city.
5. Tap the city name in the list, and tap Add.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > World clock.
3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it
to select it.
4. Tap Delete.
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Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > Stopwatch and use the following
options:
Start: Begin timing.
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Stop: Stop timing.
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Lap: Keep track of lap times.
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Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
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clock.
Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
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Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes,
and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
Thefollowing options are available:
Start: Begin the Timer.
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Pause: Pause the Timer.
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Resume: Resume the Timer.
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Cancel: Stop the Timer.
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Contacts
The following illustration shows your Contacts app layout and describes the various features.
Search
Image
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More options
Contact
Add a contact
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More options: Access additional options.
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Contact: Tap to view quick options.
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Add a contact: Add a new contact.
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Image: Tap to show the contact’s details.
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Search: Search contacts.
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The Contacts application lets you store and manage
contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts
entered and saved directly in your phone as well as
contacts synchronized compatible accounts.
Caution: Information saved in Contacts may be lost
or changed if the battery is removed for a long period
or left uncharged. Accident or malfunction may also
cause loss or change to information. It is recommended
that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other
important information. Sprint is not responsible for any
damages from lost or changed contacts.
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Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Add to add a contact.
3. If you have multiple account types associated with
your phone, select a contact type.
Select Google if you want to save contacts
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to your Google Account; these will be synced
automatically with your Google Account online.
Select Device as the sync account if you want
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your contacts on your phone only; they will not
be synced with any other account.
Select Samsung account if you want to save
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contacts to your Samsung account; these will
be synced automatically with your Samsung
account online.
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4. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as
you want.
Picture: Tap the picture icon to assign a
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picture to the contact.
Name: Enter the name of the contact.
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Organization: Enter organization information
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for the contact.
Phone: Enter the phone number for the contact.
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Email: Enter email addresses for the contact.
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Groups: Assign the contact to a group.
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More: Show additional fields such as Web
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address, Notes, Nickname, Website, etc.
Scan business card: Take a picture of a business
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card to add the information for the contact.
5. When you have finished adding information,
tapSave.
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Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email
address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, or
Work), tap the type to the right of the field and select
the appropriate type.
Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses,
etc., tap Add on the right side of the entry field.
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Save a Phone Number
You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from
the phone keypad.
1. From home, tap Phone.
2. Enter a phone number and tap Add to Contacts.
3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap
Update existing. To add a new contact, tap
Create contact.
For an existing contact, tap the contact name
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and select a number type for the new number.
For a new contact, enter the name and any
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additional information.
4. Tap Save.
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View Contacts
View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap a contact to view quick options.
Tap Call to dial the contact’s default phone
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number.
Tap Message to send the contact a message.
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Tap Details to view more information about
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the contact.
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Edit a Contact
Once you have added a contact, you can add or edit
any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID
picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details> Edit.
4. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
5. Tap Save.
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Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a
contact to select it.
You can also tap other contacts or tap the All
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checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
contacts.
3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
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Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites display together
on the Favorites tab in the Phone app.
To mark contacts as Favorites:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
3. Tap Details.
4. Tap Addto Favorites (thestar brightens).
To remove contacts from Favorites:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
3. Tap Details.
4. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims).
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Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
selectit.
Make a Call from Favorites
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap a favorite contact to view quick options.
4. Tap Call to dial the contact’s default phone
number.
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Link or Unlink Contacts
When you have contacts from various accounts, you
may have multiple similar entries for a single contact.
Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single
contact.
To link contacts:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details> Moreoptions > Link contacts.
4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
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To unlink contacts:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details> Moreoptions > Manage linked
contacts.
4. Tap Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
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Groups
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
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups.
3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information
about the group:
Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
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Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the
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group.
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Add member: Select contacts to add to the new
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group, and then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group
You can add more contacts to a group, or remove
contacts.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit.
To add a contact, tap Add member, and then tap
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the contacts you want to add. When finished,
tapDone.
To remove a contact, tap Delete next to a
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contact.
4. Tap Save.
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Send a Message to a Group
You can send a text message to members of a group.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send message.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send email.
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4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all, and then
tapDone.
Only group members that have an email address
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in their records are displayed.
5. Choose an email account and follow theprompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Group and members to delete the group and the
contacts in the groups.
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Share a Contact
You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email,
Gmail, or text messaging.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Details.
4. Tap Share.
5. Tap vCard file (VCF) to share the contact as a vCard
6. Select a sharing method and follow the prompts.
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file, or tap Tex t to share the contact information in
a text file.
Link sharing: Send large files to others,
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even to people who are not in your Contacts
(vCardonly).
Bluetooth: Send the information using
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Bluetooth. See “Bluetooth” on page164 for
information on pairing and sending using
Bluetooth.
Save to Drive: Save the information to your
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Google Drive™ account.
Email: Send the information as an email
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attachment. If prompted, select an email
account. Address the message, add a subject
and a message, and then tap Send. See “Create and Send an Email” on page95 for details on
sending email.
Gmail: Send the information as a Gmail
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attachment.
Messages: Send the information in a text
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message. Select a contact or enter a wireless
phone number or email address, enter any
additional information, and then tap Send. For
more information on text messaging, see “Send a Text Message” on page115.
Reminder: Add the information to your
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Reminder feature.
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Wi-Fi Direct: Send the information to another
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device using Wi-Fi Direct. See “Wi-Fi” on
page160.
7. Complete the required steps as prompted for the
selected method.
Import Contacts
Your phone offers a couple of options for importing
contacts from installed SD memory cards or external
devices using USB.
Before Importing Contacts from an SD Card
You will need to have installed an SD card with
previously backed up contacts information into your
phone before you can import contacts. See “Memory Card (SD Card)” on page214 for SD card information.
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Import Contacts from an SD Card or
USB Storage
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap More options > Manage contacts > Import/export contacts.
4. Tap Import and follow the prompts to complete the
import.
Back Up Contacts
If you are saving contacts to an account that does
not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can
manually back them up to an optional installed SD card
for re-import if needed.
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Before Backing Up Contacts to an SD Card
You will need to have installed an SD card (not
included) into your phone before you can back up your
contacts. See “Memory Card (SD Card)” on page214 for
SD card information.
Back Up Contacts to Your SD Card
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts.
3. Tap More options > Manage contacts >
Import/export contacts.
4. Tap Export and follow the prompts to complete the
export.
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Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Use the Email application to send and receive email
from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3
or IMAP, or access your ActiveSync account for your
corporate email needs.
4. Follow the prompts to set up your Gmail or email
account.
Add an Email Account
You can add several types of personal email accounts,
such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your phone.
Set Up an Email Account
Your phone supports several types of email accounts
and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up
at one time.
Before setting up an email account, make sure you
have the username (user ID), password, server name,
etc., so you can get set up successfully.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
3. Tap a configured Gmail account to use it with
the Email app, or tap Add new account to add a
different email account.
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Add an Email Account from the Email App
You can add email accounts directly from the email
app, even if you have another email account set up.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
3. Tap Menu > Settings.
4. Tap Add account.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the account setup.
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Add an Email Account from the
SettingsMenu
You can also set up email accounts from the Accounts
menu in Settings.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Add account > Email.
4. Enter the Email address and Password for the
email account and then tap Sign in.
If you have custom settings you need to
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configure, tap Manual setup and enter your
settings. These may include mail type, user
name, password, server, security type, etc.
5. Select your sync settings, and then tap Next.
6. Enter an account name and a display name and tap
Done to complete setup.
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Important: If the account type you want to set up is not
in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more
details. You should get all pertinent information for the
email account, such as incoming and outgoing server
settings, before you proceed.
Add an Exchange ActiveSync
Account
If you synchronize your phone with your Exchange
ActiveSync account, you can read, manage, and send
email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP
account. However, you can also access some powerful
Exchange features.
Important: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange
Server administrator for required account settings
information.
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