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Table of Contents
Getting Started .................................................................1
Front View ........................................................................... 2
Back View ........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 8
Know Your Device .........................................................9
Home Screen..................................................................10
Status Bar .........................................................................13
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................14
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.
Front View
Headset jack
Earpiece
Proximity and gesture
sensors
Status light
Volume keys
Front camera
Power/Lock
key
Recent apps
Home key/Finger scanner
Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or
•
to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
•
Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
•
videos of yourself.
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
•
(notincluded).
Home key/Finger scanner: Tap to return to
•
the Home screen. If configured, activate the
Fingerprint security feature.
Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the
•
presence of objects near the device.
Back key
Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch
•
and hold for home screen options.
Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the
•
device on or off. Press to lock or wake up the
screen. Press and hold to turn the device off or
restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode,
Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and
Sound modes.
Status light: Displays red when charging or the
•
battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived
or you are voice recording, and green when fully
charged.
Volume keys: Press to adjust the volume of your
•
device’s sounds and audio.
2
Front ViewGetting Started
Back View
Infrared transmitter
Microphone
Camera
Flash
Speaker
S Pen
Microphone
USB charger/Accessory port
Camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
•
environments when taking a photo or recording
video.
Heart rate, SpO2, and UV sensors: When using
•
the S Health app, these sensors are used to
measure your heart rate, SpO2 level (oxygen
saturation), and the outdoor UV levels.
Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices
•
using infrared light.
Heart rate, SpO
,
2
and UV sensors
Microphone
S Pen: A stylus that assists you in performing
•
various functions.
Speaker: Plays music, and other sounds.
•
Temperature and humidity sensor: Monitors both
•
temperature and humidity conditions. This is used
to calculate calories burned within S Health.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
•
Charger/USB cable (included) and other optional
accessories (not included) .
Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
•
commands.
3
Back ViewGetting Started
Assemble Your Device
Prior to use, it is necessary to
install the SIM card, optional
memory card (not included),
andthe battery.
Remove the Back Cover
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional
services, and others features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top
of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot until the card locks into place.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the phone and that the angled corner of the card
is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the
device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the
card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is
notdetected.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see Install a Memory Card.
4
Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/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 Charging charger that came with your phone.
This charger provides faster charging only when
connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast
Charging.
1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the
phone and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.
5
Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes
of operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks
and 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 Status
Bar of your device’s display. A solid color (
indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information, see Battery.
)
6
Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turning the Device On
► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and starts up.
Turning the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and the Device options menu
displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
Screen displays. It will guide 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.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
► To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock
key or Home key, and then touch and drag your
finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see
Set a Screen Lock.
7
Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
Hangouts, and the 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
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see
Accounts.
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings> Accounts > Add account>
Google.
Apps >
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.Formore information, see
Accounts.
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings> Accounts > Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Apps >
8
Set Up Accounts on Your DeviceGetting Started
Know Your Device
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen
Widget
Widget
Notifications Icons
Status Icons
Status Bar
Apps FolderApp Shortcuts
Home Screen Indicator
App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
•
applications.
Apps Folder: A group of related application
•
shortcuts that are organized into a common folder
on the Home screens.
Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your
•
applications.
Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which
•
Homescreen is presently displayed.
Notification Icons: Display new messages and
•
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.
Primary App
Shortcuts
Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that
•
appear on all Home screens.
Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right)
•
and notification icons (left).
Status Icons: Display information about the
•
device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, the time, and so on.
Widgets: Self-contained applications that run on
•
the Home screen (not shortcuts) .
Apps Screen
10
Home ScreenKnow Your Device
The Home screen is the starting
App Shortcuts
point for using your device.
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens by
default, and you can add additional screen. You
can also rearrange the Home screens in a different
order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the
•
screens, and then tap Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a
•
screen, and then drag it to the
Set a screen as the main Home screen:
•
Tap Main Home screen at the top of a
screen. This screen displays when you press
the Home key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and
•
hold a screen, and then drag to a new
position.
Remove.
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen and release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the icon to the
it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Remove icon and release
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Add a Widget to the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen,
and then tap Widgets.
2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen and release it.
Remove a Widget
Touch Home screen settings for options:
•
Transition effect: Change the visual effect
-
used when you move between Home
screens.
Flipboard Briefing: View Flipboard Briefing
-
updates on the Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to the Remove icon and
releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Folders
Change the Wallpaper
Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.
Adding Folders
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto
release.
Enter a folder name.
•
Tap Add application to place additional
•
apps in the folder.
Tap Done on the keyboard.
•
A folder will be created with the shortcut(s)
inside.
Create folder and
Using Folders
Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts
•
inside.
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
Set as wallpaper.
To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold
•
the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.
To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
•
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.
12
Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network
status, battery charge, and time)
on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode is enabled.
Notification Icons
No SIM card is installed, or the installed
SIM card is not working.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the
Google Play Store.
App updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
Connected to a computer using a
USBcable.
New email messages have arrived.
Wi-Fi is active.
Signal strength.
No wireless network is available.
The device is connected to a 3G wireless
network.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE
wireless network.
A new Gmail message has arrived.
New voicemail message has been
received.
New text or multimedia message has
arrived.
Missed call.
Call in progress.
Call is on speakerphone.
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Status BarKnow Your Device
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Touchscreen Navigation
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters
•
ortext.
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app icon to launch the application.
•
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold
gesture.
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
•
move it.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
•
of options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then drag it
to a new location.
Touch and hold, and then drag to add a shortcut
•
to a Home screen.
Touch and hold, and then drag to move a widget
•
on a Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
Pinch or spread to zoom in or out while viewing a
•
picture or a webpage.
Pinch or spread to zoom in or out while taking a
•
picture.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
Swipe to unlock the screen.
•
Swipe to scroll through the Home screen or a
•
menu.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures
with your hand above the device’s screen.
To customize the Motions and Gestures, see
Motions and Gestures.
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Navigation, Motions, and GesturesKnow Your Device
Notification Panel
Quick settings
Adjust screen
brightness
Tap notification
to launch app or
view detail
Settings
View additional
Quick settings
Clear all
notifications
Notification icons on the Status
Bar display calendar events,
device status, and more. For
details about these notifications,
open the Notification Panel.
View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the
Notification Panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.
Tap an item to open it.
•
To clear a single notification, drag the
•
notification left or right. Tap CLEAR to clear all
notifications.
3. To close the Notification Panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or press the
Backkey.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel
also provides quick access to device functions such
as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
► To view additional Quick settings, tap
Viewall.
Notification Panel Settings
To customize the Notification Panel, see
Notification Panel Settings.
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Notification PanelKnow Your Device
S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists
you in performing different
functions.
S Pen Button
Remove S Pen
The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient
access.
► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch
on the end of the S Pen.
Air Command
Air command allows you to quickly activate
frequently used applications or perform actions.
► To launch the Air command menu, remove the
SPen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near
the screen so that the pointer appears, and
press the S Penbutton once.
Action Memo: Launch a memo and link it
to actions. Action Memos are saved in the
SNote app.
Smart select: Draw around an area of the
screen to collect it in the Scrapbook app.
Image Clip: Outline and crop images on the
screen, in any shape, to share or paste.
Screen Write: Capture screenshots and
write or draw on them.
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S PenKnow Your Device
Action Memo
To use stored content:
An Action memo is a special type of note that turns
your written text into actions on your device.
To open an Action memo:
► Launch the Air command menu and
select Action memo.
– or –
Press and hold the SPen button and double-tap
the screen with the pen.
Note: Action memos are saved in the
See Action Memos for more information.
SNote app.
Smart Select
The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to
select content on a screen. You can then add it to
your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
To use the Smart select tool:
1. Launch the Air command menu and select
Smartselect.
2. Use the selection box to select your content. The
selected item can be saved to the Scrapbook or
shared. The following options are available:
Tap Collect to store the content. It will
•
appear in minimized form on the screen until
you save or delete the capture.
Tap Save in Scrapbook to save the
•
content in your Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for
more information.
When you tap
stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail.
The following options are available:
Tap the Collect more icon to take another
•
Smart select capture.
If more than one capture has been taken, tap
•
Expand to view all of the capture thumbnails.
Tap a thumbnail to view the content and see the
•
options available. You can save the content to
your Scrapbook, share it with others, or delete it.
To delete captured content, tap the thumbnail
•
collection, tap More options > Select. Tap the
item(s) to delete, and then tap the Delete icon.
– or –
To delete all captured content, touch and hold
the thumbnail collection until the
appears at the top of the screen. Then drag the
entire collection to the Delete icon.
Collect, the captured content is
Delete icon
Image Clip
Outline and clip images from the screen, in any
shape, to share or paste. You can edit the clipped
content, or personalize it with your own handwriting.
To use Image clip :
1. Launch the Air command menu and select
Image clip.
2. Use the S Pen to draw around the content you
wish to capture.
Tap ShareVia to share the captured
•
content with your contacts.
Tap Moreoptions > Help to learn more
•
about using Smart select.
3. The selected clip is centered on the screen. To
refine your selection, use the Transform buttons.
You can choose your hand drawn shape, regular
shapes, or a magnetic auto shape.
4. Once you decide on a shape for the clip, select
one of the following options:
Tap the Scrapbook icon to save the
•
content in the Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for
more information.
Tap the Share via icon to share the
•
captured content with your contacts.
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S PenKnow Your Device
Screen Write
Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot
and then write notes on the screen shot. To use
Screen write:
1. Launch the Air command menu and select
Screenwrite.
2. The current screen is captured and a pen tool
appears. The following editing tools are provided:
Pen settings: Tap to write on the screen shot.
•
Tap the Pen icon a second time to change
the pen tip, size, color, and to save presets.
Eraser settings: Tap to erase the writing
•
or drawings on the screen shot. Tap the Eraser icon a second time to change the size
of the eraser area and to see the Clearall
option.
Crop: Tap to crop the screenshot. Tap the
•
Crop icon a second time to change the
crop shape.
Direct Pen Input
When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or
Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting
window to allow you to write an entry with the SPen
rather than type.
To use the Handwriting window:
1. When filling out a form field, hover the S Pen over
the field until the
2. Tap the Handwriting icon. The Handwriting
window appears.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write
an entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing,
your entries will be converted into text.
4. To edit the converted text, use the Space and
Backspace icons provided. To change the
position of the cursor, drag the pointer below the
cursor to the desired position for editing.
5. When finished, press the
Handwriting icon appears.
Done.
Undo: Tap to undo the last action.
•
Redo: Tap to redo the last action that was
•
undone.
3. When you are finished writing, either tap
to save the screen shot or tap the Share via
icon to share the image using another app. The
screen shot is saved in the Gallery app.
Save
Air View
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content,
or view information about an item on the screen.
Forexample:
Hover over an email in a list to preview the
•
message before opening it.
Hover over a photo album to preview the contents
•
or see a picture enlarged.
Configure S Pen Settings
For information on configuring S Pen settings,
including options for sounds and for tracking
S Pen when it is not stored in your device, see
S Pen Settings.
Replace the S Pen Tip
You can replace the tip of the SPen.
To replace the tip:
1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip (1).
2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen
and press until it clicks in place (2).
Hover over the timeline during video playback to
•
preview and navigate to specific scenes.
Hover over an icon or screen button to view the
•
item’s name or description.
Note: The preview function is only available when the
SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.
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S PenKnow Your Device
Multi Window
Window Controls
Multi Window Tray
Multi-task by using multiple
applications at the same time.
Activate Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Multiwindow.
2. Tap ON/OFF to activate.
Tray Controls
3. Tap the following options if you wish to activate
them:
Open in multi window view: Automatically
•
view content in Multi window when you
open files from My Files or Video player, or
attachments from email.
Pop-up view shortcut: Change apps in pop-up
•
view by swiping down diagonally from the
edge.
Tip: You can also activate Multi window from the
Notification Panel.
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Multi WindowKnow Your Device
Using Multi Window
Window Controls
After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run
multiple apps at the same time.
Note: Multi window does not support all apps.
The apps 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.
1. To display the Multi Window tray, touch and hold
the
panel will be hidden again.)
2. Touch and hold an app from the Multiwindow
tray and drag it to the main window. Drag another
icon into the window to create a split view. A
blue rectangle shows where the apps will snap in
place.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view:
1. Tap the
Back key. (After a few seconds, the
Recentapps key.
Tap an application window and tap the Control
button in the middle of the windows.
Switch windows: Switch the positions of
two Multi window applications.
Move content: Share items between the
application windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Some
applications may not support this feature.
Collapse window: Collapse the selected
window.
Expand: Open the selected window in full
screen view.
Close application: Close the selected
window.
Customize Multi Window
You can customize Multi window to suit your
preferences.
2. Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have a
the Multiwindow icon in the title bar to launch
the application in Multiwindow view.
3. Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow appear below the launched app.
Tap the app icon to add it to the Multiwindow
view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.
Multiwindow icon in the title bar. Tap
Create a Window Group
If you use certain apps together in Multi window
often, you can create a window group to quickly
display the two apps in Multi window.
The window group will be stored in the Multi window
tray, so you can select it at any time to display the
two apps.
1. Touch and hold the
tray.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the Multi window tray, and
then tap
Tray Controls > Create.
Backkey to display the
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Multi WindowKnow Your Device
Change the Order of Apps in the
MultiWindow Tray
1. Touch and hold the Backkey to display the
tray.
2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in
the tray and then drop it.
Choose Apps to Display in the
MultiWindow Tray
You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi window tray.
1. Touch and hold the
tray.
2. Tap
•
•
•
Tray Controls > Edit for options:
To remove an app from the tray, tap and drag it
off of the tray and place it in the storage area.
To add an app to the tray, tap and drag it from
the storage area to the tray.
To relocate an app, tap and drag it to a new
location.
Backkey to display the
Multi Window Settings
To customize the Multi window, see Multi Window.
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Multi WindowKnow Your Device
Entering Tex t
Using the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Special Keys
Tap to switch to symbols.
Tap to switch to letters.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Use Google Voice Typing.
Use your handwriting to enter text.
Using Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
1. To enable Google Voice Typing:
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
•
Settings > General > Language and input.
Tap the check box next to Google voice
•
typing to enable this feature.
2. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap
Typing. You may need to touch and hold the
Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
3. Speak your text.
Google Voice
Display the contents of the clipboard.
Access keyboard settings.
View emoticons.
Change the layout of the keyboard.
Note: The Options keys available differ depending on
the type of text field in use.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see
Samsung Keyboard Settings.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google Voice Typing, see
Google Voice Typing Settings.
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Entering TextKnow Your Device
Using Swype
Swype is a text input method that makes it possible
to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from
letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Enabling and Configuring Swype
To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward
to display the Notification Panel.
2. Touch Choose input method.
3. Touch Swype.
Configure Swype
To customize Swype, see Swype Keyboard Settings.
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Entering TextKnow Your Device
Calling
Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.
Making and Answering Calls
Learn how to make or answer
a call. Explore features and
functionality associated with
making or answering a call.
Make a Call
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number and tap
Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactList
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. While viewing your contact list, swipe your finger
across a contact to the right call the contact.
Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are
recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is
listed in your contacts list, the associated name is
also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Dial.
Phone.
Answer a Call
When a call is received, the phone rings and
displays the caller’s phone number or name if stored
in the contacts list.
1. At the incoming call screen:
Touch and drag Answer in any direction to
•
answer the call.
Touch and drag Reject in any direction to
•
reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
2. Tap
Multitasking While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Home
screen, your active call is indicated by an icon on
the Status bar.
This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list,
view a recent email, locate a picture, and so on.
► Tap the thumbnail to return to the callscreen.
– or –
To end a call from any application, swipe the
Status bar downward to reveal the Notification
panel, and then tap End call.
Endcall.
2. Tap the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap
Call.
End a Call
► When you are ready to end your call, tap
Endcall.
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Making and Answering CallsCalling
Options During a Call
Your phone provides a number of functions that you
can use during a call.
Adjusting the Call Volume
► Press the Volume Key to increase or decrease
the volume.
– or –
Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio
by tapping
Listen with the Speaker or
BluetoothHeadset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (not included).
More options > Extra volume.
Call Waiting
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a
call waiting tone.
To answer a new call while you have a call in
progress:
1. Slide
new call.
2. Tap an option:
•
•
Answer in any direction to answer the
Putting [Caller] on hold to place the previous
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.
Ending call with [Caller] to end the current
call and answer the new call.
► Press Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
Press Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset.
Personalize the Call Sound Setting
Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer.
► From the currently active call, tap
Moreoptions > Personalize call sound.
Place a New Call While in a Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the
second call. The first call is displayed as a
thumbnail.
2. Dial the new number and tap
Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.
•
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
•
(multiconferencing).
Dial.
3. Tap the previous On hold number entry and
tap Swap to switch between the two calls. This
places the new caller on hold and activates the
previous call.
Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received,
or missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list,
their name is displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Recenttab.
2. Tap the call you want to add to your contacts list.
3. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.
Phone.
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Making and Answering CallsCalling
Delete a Call from the Call Log
To remove a Speed Dial number assignment :
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent
tab.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
3. Tap
Delete.
Add a Call to the Reject List
By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls
from this number will be sent directly to your
voicemail.
1. From a Home screen, tap
tab.
2. Touch and hold the caller you want to add to the
Reject list.
3. Tap
More options > Add to Auto reject list.
Phone > Recent
Make a Call Using Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.
1. To make a call using Speed Dial, tap
Keypad.
2. Touch and hold the speed dial number.
If the speed dial number is more than one digit
long, enter the first digit(s) , and then hold the
last digit.
Phone >
► To remove a speed dial number assignment, tap
Delete.
Make an Emergency Call
The Emergency calling mode makes dialing an
emergency number a one tap process.
Caution: This mode can drain your battery power
more rapidly than normal calling mode.
Make an Emergency Call without a
SIMCard
Without a SIM card, you can only make an
emergency call with the phone; normal cell phone
service is not available.
1. From the Lock screen, tap Emergency call.
2. Enter 911 and tap
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
will have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad,
Bluetooth, and End Call features.
4. Tap
Endcall.
Make an Emergency Call with a SIM Card
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency number, then tap
Dial.
Dial.
Assign a Speed Dial Number
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap
3. Tap an unused number. A list of contacts
4. Tap a contact to assign the number. The selected
More options > Speed dial. The Speed
dial screen displays showing the numbers
1 through 100 (Number 1 is reserved for
voicemail).
displays.
contact displays in the speed dial number box.
Call Settings
To access the Call settings menu:
► From a Home screen, tap
Moreoptions > Settings > Call.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Application settings > Call.
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Phone >
Apps > Settings >
Making and Answering CallsCalling
Applications
The Apps screen displays all
applications installed on your
device, both preloaded apps
and apps you download and
install yourself.
Learn how to change the way
apps appear, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
Apps Screen
The Apps screen shows all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information, see
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Accessing Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.
3. To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
•
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
•
from view.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
3. Tap
More options > Uninstall/disable
apps. Apps that can be uninstalled show
Uninstall/disable on their icon.
Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
Apps.
Organize Your Apps
The Apps icons can be organized in folders and
listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device:
Google Play Store: Download new
•
apps from the Google Play Store. Visit
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
GALAXY Apps: Download apps specifically
•
designed for your Samsung GALAXY device. Visit
apps.samsung.com to learn more.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap
3. Tap an option:
More options > Sort by.
Custom: Touch and hold, and then drag apps
•
to arrange them in any order.
Alphabetical order: Icons are arranged in
•
alphabetical order.
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Apps ScreenApplications
Use Folders to Organize Apps
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap
5. Touch a folder to view its apps. Touch an app to
6. To delete a folder, from a Home screen, tap
More options > Create folder.
Add application, select apps to include
in the folder, and then tap Done.
launch it.
Apps > More options > Remove folder.
Select the folder to delete and tap Done.
Apps Screen Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap
More options for these options:
Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it
•
to:
Create folder to create a new folder.
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App info to view information about this app.
-
Disable or Delete to remove the app.
-
(Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.)
Create folder: Create a new folder to hold
•
apps.
Hide Apps from View
You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any
apps you do not want to see on the App screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap Done.
More options > Hide apps.
Apps.
Show Hidden Apps
You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them
back on the App screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
3. Tap apps to unhide, and then tap Done.
More options > Show hidden apps.
Apps.
Remove folder: Remove folders that you have
•
created.
Sort by: Choose how apps are listed.
•
Downloaded apps: View only the apps that
•
you downloaded.
Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that
•
you downloaded to your device, or disable
a preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot be
uninstalled). Touch
remove or disable the selected app.
Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps screen.
•
Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.
•
Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps.
•
Help: View information about your device.
•
Uninstall/disable to
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Apps ScreenApplications
Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google
account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Google Chrome to browse the
Internet and bring your open tabs,
bookmarks and address bar data from
your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser to learn
more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.
Gmail
Hangouts
Hangouts is an online place to meet
friends and family, share photos, and
host video calls. Conversation logs are
automatically saved to a Chats area in
your Gmail account.
Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current
location, get directions, and other
location-based information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services to
use Maps. Please see Location Services.
Play Books
With Google Play Books, you can find
millions of free e-books and hundreds of
thousands more to buy in the eBookstore.
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google+
Stay connected and share with Google+.
Chat with friends and family, post photos,
and see what others are sharing.
Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more.
Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn
more.
Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for
download and purchase through the
GooglePlayStore.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
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Google ApplicationsApplications
Play Movies & TV
PlayStore
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly, or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/about/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play
music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn
more.
Play Newsstand
Subscribe to your favorite magazines to
read on your device at your leisure.
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play Store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to
learn more.
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Google ApplicationsApplications
US Cellular Applications
Enjoy these applications from
USCellular.
Note: Certain applications require a data plan or
paid subscription. Visit uscellular.com to learn
more, or contact your service provider for additional
information.
City ID
City ID is an enhanced Caller ID feature
that automatically displays the city and
state of incoming calls. City ID provides
over 20,000 cities in North America, giving
you an important tool to help identify
unknown callers and more effectively
manage your communications.
Mobile Data Security
Keep your data safe and secure if your
device is lost or stolen.
Mobile TV
Mobile TV is a subscription service that
lets you watch your favorite TV shows
using your handset.
Tone Room Deluxe
Access the latest and hottest content
from your favorite artists for ringtones and
ring back tones.
Your Navigator Deluxe
Enjoy all the features of an advanced car
navigation system. Obtain turn-by-turn
driving directions (including voice
guided turn-by-turn directions) with GPS
accuracy. Search for any destination
(including gas stations, ATMs,
restaurants, and more). View detailed
maps of any location
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US Cellular ApplicationsApplications
Other Applications
Amazon
Shop at Amazon.com from your device.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
Dropbox
Use this application to save and share
files with others via the Dropbox cloud
storage. When you save files to Dropbox,
your device automatically syncs with the
web server and any other computers that
have Dropbox installed.
Visit dropbox.com to learn more.
Evernote
Create, synchronize, and share multimedia
notes. You can add tags to the notes, or
sort the notes into a notebook so that you
can manage your ideas efficiently.
Visit evernote.com to learn more.
Facebook
Gameloft
Preview and download great mobile
games for your device.
Visit gameloft.com to learn more.
Hancom Office 2014
Opens and manages Hancom Office
Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show)
documents.
Visit hancom.com to learn more.
Instagram
Capture and share photos and videos
with your friends. Customize what you
capture, then share it on your feed or post
it directly to your friends.
KIDOZ
A library of apps, videos, games and
sites geared toward kids that are fun and
educational.
Keep up with friends and family with the
Facebook app. Share updates, photos,
and videos, as well as text, chat, and play
games.
Flipboard
Use this application to access your
personalized magazines.
Visit flipboard.com to learn more.
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Messenger
Instantly reach your friends and family
with Facebook Messenger, which works
just like texting. Message your Facebook
friends as well as the people in your
phone book.
Note: A data plan is required to use
Messenger.
Other ApplicationsApplications
Milk
Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk is a
radio service that gives you more of the
music you love, curated by top DJs and
industry pros and all for free.
Pages Manager
An app to help Facebook admins keep up
with their activity on multiple pages.
PEN.UP
This community brings together anyone
that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch,
scribble or paint. Share photos, comment
on other creations, or just browse through
the pages for something to add to your
personal collection.
Slacker Radio
Enjoy free Internet radio with your mobile
device.
Visit slacker.com to learn more.
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Other ApplicationsApplications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, tap
Equals.
Additional Functions
To clear the results:
Tap Clear.
•
To clear the calculator history:
To clear the calculator history, tap the icon
•
Taptoviewhistory to view the history of
calculations, and then tap Clearhistory.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
•
Scientific Calculator
Turn the device landscape to use advanced
arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
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CalculatorApplications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Create an Event or Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap
following options:
•
•
3. Enter details for the event or task, and then
tapSave.
Create new and select one of the
Add event: Enter an event with an optional
repeat setting.
Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority
setting.
Delete an Event or Tasks
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
Sharing Events
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event or task.
3. Tap
follow the prompts.
Share via, select a sharing method, and
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.
2. Tap
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
More options > Settings.
Apps >
2. Tap to view an event or task, and then tap
Delete.
– or –
To delete multiple events or tasks, tap
Moreoptions > Delete, select events or
tasks,and then tap Done.
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CalendarApplications
Camera and Video
Switch
between the
front and
back cameras
Shortcuts
menu
Camera
settings
Current shooting mode capture
Current
flashmode
View pictures and
videosintheGallery
Storage location
Record video
Take a picture
Change
shooting
mode
Taking Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or back
camera.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the
onscreen options or these gestures:
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
•
or spread them on the screen to zoom in and
out.
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
•
touched.
3. Tap
down to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down
to take a photo. The Volume key can be reassigned to
act as the video record key or as a zoom key.
Shutter or press the Volume key up or
Apps > Camera.
Shooting Mode
Several photo effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap MODE and select a shooting mode:
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
•
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the photo.
Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened
•
faces for gentler images.
Shot & more: Take a quick burst of photos
•
and apply effects to them.
Rear-cam selfie: Take pictures of yourself
•
with the main camera (rear-facing) . When the
camera detects and focuses on your face, it
sounds a tone and takes a few shots.
Apps > Camera.
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Camera and VideoApplications
Selective focus: Select an object to be
•
focused on that is less than 1.5 feet away
and at least three times the distance from the
background.
Panorama: Take a photo composed of many
•
photos strung together.
Virtual tour: Create interactive virtual tours of
•
your surroundings.
Dual camera: Take photos and record videos
•
using the front and rear cameras at the same
time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are
available.
Manage modes: Select which shooting modes
•
to display when you tap MODE.
Download: Download additional shooting
•
modes from the Samsung Apps store.
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
White balance: Select an appropriate white
•
balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.
Metering modes: Select a metering
•
method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
HDR (Rich tone): Take pictures without losing
•
details in bright and dark areas.
Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the
•
preview screen to take photos.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
•
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for
•
email, or Fast motion mode.
2. Tap
Camera. Not all of the following options are
available in both still camera and video camera
modes. The available options vary depending on
the mode used.
•
•
•
•
Tap
•
•
Settings to configure settings for
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.
Effects: Add visual effects to photos and
videos.
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
photos take up more memory.
to display the following additional options:
Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls
camera light sensitivity. It is measured in
film-camera equivalents. Low values are for
stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values
are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate
•
anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the
camera is moving.
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
•
the photo.
Storage location: Select the memory location
•
for storage.
Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help
•
composition when selecting subjects.
Voice control: Set the camera to take photos
•
with voice commands.
Shutter sound: Play a tone when the camera
•
button is tapped.
The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the
•
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
Review pics/videos: Set to show photos or
videos after taking them.
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Help (icon): View information on using the
•
camera.
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Camera and VideoApplications
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm
•
to ring at a specific time.
World clock: View the time of day or night in
•
other parts of the world. World Clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.
Repeat weekly: When enabled, the alarm
•
repeats every week.
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will
•
use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type
•
that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.
Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type
•
that includes sound, drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
Snooze: Set the interval and repeat times for
•
the snooze button.
Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
•
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
•
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
•
•
Create alarm to create an alarm:
Time: Choose a time for the alarm.
Days: Choose the days to use this alarm.
Apps > Clock.
Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start
•
playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to
use with smart alarm. Available when you have
chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
Name: Enter a name for the alarm.
•
3. Tap Save.
Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap
Delete.
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ClockApplications
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which
can be synchronized with a
variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google,
Email, Facebook, and your
Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device, see
Accounts.
Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab. To
access your Contacts list:
Adding a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap
fields to enter information.
•
•
•
Create contact, and then tap contact
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can choose Device to store the contact on the
device, or choose an account or the SIM card.
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group. Tap
Addanother field to add additional contact
information.
Tap Add new to enter additional entries.
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Tap Delete to remove an entry.
-
Apps >
► From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
Apps >
Finding a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
touch and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
Apps >
Tap Expand for additional fields.
-
Tap Label to choose a label for the field.
-
3. Tap Save.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
Apps >
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ContactsApplications
Share a Name Card
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can
share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it
to a message, or save it to a storage location.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Moreoptions > Share name card.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Apps >
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources
(Gmail, Facebook, etc.) , you may have multiple
similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you
link multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Linked contact.
3. Tap Link another contact, and then select
contact(s) to link to the original contact.
4. Tap Done to save the linked contact.
Apps >
Unlink Contacts
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
AddtoFavorites (turns bright ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold
on a contact to select it. You can also tap other
contacts, or choose
contacts.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Remove from Favorites.
Select all to select all
Create a Shortcut to a Favorite
You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home
screen, to access their information directly from the
home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
Apps >
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Linked contact.
3. Tap
from the main contact.
Separate beside contacts to unlink them
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold on a contact to select it.
You can also tap other contacts, or choose
Selectall to select all contacts.
3. Tap
Delete, and then tap Delete to confirm.
Apps >
2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold
on a contact to select it.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Add shortcut to home screen. The new shortcut displays in an empty
area of the home screen.
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ContactsApplications
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.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap
3. Tap
Groups, and then tap a group.
Moreoptions > Send message or email.
Apps >
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
•
•
4. Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add to
the new group, and then tap Done.
5. Tap Save.
Groups, and then tap Create group.
Tap Create group in <location> in to choose
where to save the group. You can save it to a
specific account, to the device memory, or to
all accounts.
Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group.
3. Tap
4. Tap Save.
Moreoptions > Edit group and enter a
new name.
4. Select Email.
5. Tap contacts to select them, or tap Select all,
and then tap Done. Group members that have
email addresses in their records are shown.
6. Choose an account and follow the prompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
2. Tap
3. Tap
4. Select groups to delete and tap
5. At the prompt, select Group only or Group and members, and then tap OK.
Groups.
Moreoptions > Select.
Apps >
Delete.
Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.
Apps >
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap
3. Tap
you want to add.
4. Tap Done.
Groups, and then tap a group.
Add member, and then tap the contact(s)
2. Tap
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
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Moreoptions > Settings.
instructions.
ContactsApplications
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Email.
Configuring Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your
email account.
3. For additional accounts, tap
> Settings > Manage Accounts. Then tap
Addaccount.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email appears in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at
any time, tap
ManageAccounts. Tap the account to display
Account settings.
More options > Settings >
Apps > Email.
More options
Managing Your Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
select:
•
•
Menu, at the top left of the screen to
Combined view: View all email in a combined
inbox.
<Account Name>: View email for only this
account.
Apps > Email.
Refreshing Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your email
accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. In the Application Bar, tap
Apps > Email.
Refresh.
Deleting Email Accounts
To delete an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
More options > Settings >
ManageAccounts.
Apps > Email.
3. Tap
4. Tap by the account(s) you want to delete, and
then tap Done.
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Remove Account.
EmailApplications
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
3. Under GENERAL SETTINGS, tap an option and
4. To configure settings for each account, tap
Moreoptions > Settings.
follow the onscreen instructions.
Manageaccounts, and then tap the account to
configure.
Apps > Email.
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EmailApplications
GALAXY Apps
Samsung GALAXY Apps is a
free storefront that provides
a quick and easy way to find
and download apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy
device.
GALAXY Essentials is a
collection of specially chosen
applications available through
Samsung Apps.
From GALAXY Essentials, you
can access and download a
collection of premium content,
To access GALAXY Essentials:
1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and
tap the GALAXY Essentials widget.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download
GALAXY Essential apps specially chosen from
Samsung Apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.
free of charge
To access the Samsung GALAXY Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap
GALAXYApps.
Apps >
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GALAXY AppsApplications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image,
a Download folder is automatically created to
contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
choose the way items display.
3. Tap
newalbum.
4. Tap an album to open it.
5. Tap an image or video to view it in fullscreen.
Scroll left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.
Menu, and then tap Time or Album to
Menu > Albums, and then tap
Moreoptions > Create album to create a
Apps > Gallery.
Trimming Segments of a Video
1. Select a video, and then tap Trim.
2. Using the sliders at the bottomof the screen
to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the
desired starting point, move the right bracket to
the desired ending point, and then tap Done to
save the video.
Editing Images
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap an image to view it.
3. While viewing an image, tap
Edit: Use basic tools to edit your photo.
•
More info: View image details.
•
Screen write: Write directly on the image.
•
Rotate left: Rotate the photo
•
counter-clockwise.
Rotate right: Rotate the photo clockwise.
•
Moreoptions:
Zoom In and Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
•
zoom out.
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
•
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Playing Videos
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
Tap a folder to open it.
•
Tap a video to view it.
•
Crop: Resize the frame to crop the image.
•
Rename: Rename the file.
•
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images
•
and videos in the current folder.
Add tag: Add a tag to the file.
•
Studio: Edit your photo with advanced tools.
•
Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a
•
contact’s photo.
Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi
•
connection. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
Settings: Change the Gallery settings.
•
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GalleryApplications
Deleting Images
Gallery Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap
images, and then tap Done.
– or –
When viewing an single image, tap
More Options > Delete, select
Delete.
Sharing Images
Use one of the following methods:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap
images, and then tap
them to others or share them via social network
services.
Moreoptions > Select, select
Apps > Gallery.
Share via to send
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
4. Tap
More options > Settings.
instructions.
More options > Add account to add
a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook
account.
Apps > Gallery.
– or –
When viewing an image, tap
send it to others or share it via social network
services.
Sharevia to
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GalleryApplications
Internet
Access to the Internet with a
fully featured web browser.
Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
Command Keys
Tap Back or Back key to return to the
•
previous page.
Tap Forward to go forward to a recent page.
•
Tap Home to display your Internet Home
•
screen.
Tap Refresh to reload the current page.
•
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same
time.
► To open a new tab, tap
Newtab.
Tap a different tab to view it.
•
To close a tab, tap Tab Manager and tap
•
Close.
More options >
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current web page, tap
•
Bookmark > Add.
To open a bookmarked web page, tap
•
Bookmark and tap an entry.
Viewing Web Site
To view a web site, tap the address field, enter the
•
web address, and then tap Go.
To share, save, or print the current web page, tap
•
More options.
Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. Or pinch
•
the screen to zoom out and stretch the screen to
zoom in.
History
► Tap Bookmark > History tab to view a list of
recently visited web pages.
Saved Pages
To save a web page, tap More options >
•
Savewebpage.
Tap Saved Pages to view a list of saved
•
webpages.
Sharing Pages
► To share a web page address with others, tap
More options > Share via and follow the
prompts.
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InternetApplications
Incognito Tabs
Internet Settings
Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear
within your browser history or search history, and
leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device
after you close the incognito tab.
Incognito tabs display
manager.
1. Tap
2. To open a new incognito tab, tap
Moreoptions > Incognito mode.
> New incognito tab.
Incognito in the Tab
Moreoptions
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
1. Tap
2. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
Moreoptions > Settings.
instructions.
Apps > Internet.
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InternetApplications
Messaging
Learn how to send and receive
different messages using the
default Messaging app on your
phone.
Types of Messages
Your default Messaging app provides the following
message types:
Text Messages (SMS)
•
Multimedia Messages (MMS)
•
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from
other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this
feature, you may need to subscribe to your service
provider’s multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received
and their type.
Creating and Sending Messages
This section describes how to create a send a
message using the Messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Compose.
2. Tap the Enter recipient field to manually enter
a recipient or tap
recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or
Logs.
3. If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the
contact to place a check mark then tap Done.
The contact will be placed in the recipient field.
4. Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.
For the Group option, if the number of recipients
is less than 10, all members in the group will be
added.
5. Tap the Enter message field and enter a
message.
6. Tap
emoticon from an onscreen list and then add
it into your message (at the cursor location) if
desired.
7. Review your message and tap
Add emoticons to choose an available
Add Recipient to select a
Messages >
Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message will be automatically saved as a draft.
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MessagingApplications
Viewing New Messages
Messaging Settings
When you receive a new message, a new message
icon appears on the Status Bar.
To view the message:
1. Open the Notification Panel and select the
message. For more information, please see
Notification Panel.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Messages, and then tap the new message to
view it.
2. To play a multimedia message (audio or video),
tap
3. To scroll through the list of messages, tap the
screen and scroll up or down the page.
Play.
Apps >
Deleting Messages
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, voicemail, and push messages.
► From a Home screen, tap
Messages > More options > Settings.
Apps >
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless
emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile
Alerting System (CMAS) which may also be known
as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) .
For more information, please contact your wireless
provider.
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
are provided by the US Department of Homeland
Security and will alert customers of imminent threats
to their safety within their area. There is no charge
for receiving an Emergency Alert message.
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
2. Tap
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap
4. Tap Delete.
5. At the Delete conversations prompt, tap Delete
More options > Select.
Select all.
to delete or Cancel to cancel.
Apps >
Message Search
1. You can search through your messages by using
the Message Search feature.
2. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
3. Tap
Search.
Apps >
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
•
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
•
(Extreme and Severe)
AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)
•
Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts
issued by the President cannot be disabled.
To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
2. Tap
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
4. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark
More options > Settings >
Emergencyalerts.
showing). Tap an alert option to disable it.
Apps >
4. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap
Search on the keyboard.
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MessagingApplications
Music Player
Sound (opens Volume)
Stream the song to
another device
Mark as favorite
Playback position
Shuffle songs
Elapsed playing time
View playlist
Menu
Volume
Adjust the sound quality
with SoundAlive
Repeat mode for the song
orplaylist
Length of song
Add to playlist
Rewind song or go toprevious song
Pause/Play
Listen to your favorite songs
with the Music player. Navigate
through your music library, play
songs, and create customized
playlists.
Scan forward or gotonext song
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry
to begin playback.
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Music PlayerApplications
My Files
Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.
View Files
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
Quick Search: Files are grouped into the
•
following categories:
Recent files: View recently saved files.
•
Images: View image files.
•
Videos: View video files.
•
Audio: View audio files.
•
Documents: View document files.
•
Downloaded apps: View downloaded
•
apps.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
Apps >
My Files Options
On the main screen of My Files, the following
options are available:
Tap Search, and then enter search criteria.
•
Tap More options for these options:
•
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut on the My Files
•
main screen to any folder.
Storage usage: View memory information for
•
your device and memory card (ifinstalled).
Settings: Change the settings for viewing files.
•
Download History: View all apps and files that
•
have been downloaded to the device.
Shortcuts: Contains shortcuts to files or folders
•
that you have added. This option only appears if
you have added shortcuts to the MyFiles main
screen.
Local Storage: View folders and files in their
•
storage locations.
Device storage: View folders and files
•
located on the device.
SD card: View folders and files located on
•
the memory card (if installed).
Cloud Storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP
•
servers or other cloud storage locations that you
have added. This option only appears if you have
added shortcuts to the MyFiles main screen.
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My FilesApplications
Category Options
Options for Selected Files and Folders
After tapping on a category, the following options
are available:
Tap Home to return to the main screen of the
•
My Files app.
Tap Search, and then enter search criteria.
•
Tap More options to find the following options:
•
Select: Select files or folders.
•
Create folder: Add a folder (Local storage
•
only).
View as: Change the appearance of the files
•
or folders.
Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
•
Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the current
•
location on either a Home screen or the
MyFiles main screen. This option only
appears in Local Storage categories.
Settings: Change the settings for viewing files.
•
Tap More options > Select, select a file or
•
folder, and then use one of these functions:
Share via: Send files to others or share
them.
Delete: Delete files or folders.
Tap More options for additional options:
•
Move: Move files or folders to another folder.
•
Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder
•
Rename: Rename a file or folder. This option
•
only appears when just one file or folder is
selected.
Add shortcut on Home screen: Create a
•
shortcut to the file or folder on a Home screen.
Zip: Create a zip folder containing the
•
selected files. This option only appears in
Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.
Details: View details of the selected file(s) or
•
folder(s).
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My FilesApplications
S Health
Use S Health to plan, track, and
manage your health goals and
activities, including exercise,
sleep, and meals.
Note: This device and related software are not
intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other
conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or
prevention of disease.
1. From Home, tap
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Set up your health profile and goals.
Apps > SHealth.
A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced
•
heartbeat;
Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
•
goes away when you rest.
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before
engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the
following apply:
You are a man older than age 45 or a woman
•
older than age 55;
You have a family history of heart disease before
•
age 55;
You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
•
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise.
While moderate physical activity, such as brisk
walking, is safe for most people, health experts
suggest that you talk with your doctor before you
start an exercise program, particularly if you have
any of the following conditions:
Heart disease;
•
Asthma or lung disease;
•
Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
•
Arthritis.
•
You should also check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or
•
arms during physical activity;
Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
•
You have not exercised for three months or more;
•
You are overweight or obese;
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You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
•
You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called
•
prediabetes.
When in Doubt — Check It Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several
health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
with your doctor before starting a new exercise
program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is
a good way to plan an exercise program that is right
and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your
path to physical fitness.
Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest,
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or when lying down or going to bed;
Ankle swelling, especially at night;
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S HealthApplications
S Note
The S Note app helps you
create, edit, and manage all the
notes on your device.
Sign in to your Samsung
account or Evernote account
to access your notes in S Note
from any device.
With S Note, create content by typing, writing,
drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking
pictures. Templates are provided to make content
creation easy and help keep things organized.
Create a Note
To create a note with S Note:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > SNote.
Note Tools
When creating or editing a note in S Note, some
helpful modes and tools are provided.
Note: The available tools are different for Action
Memos.
Handwriting mode: Write or draw freehand
•
with the S Pen. Tap the Pen icon once to select
Handwriting mode. Tap again to change the pen
settings.
Eraser mode: Erase content from the note. Tap
•
once to select the eraser. Tap again to change the
Eraser settings.
Text mode: Type text using the keyboard. Tap
•
once to select Text mode. Tap again to change
the Text settings.
Photo note: Add a note page by taking a picture.
•
The camera is activated. After you take a picture,
crop the image as desired. The cropped image is
then added as a page to your current note.
2. Tap
3. Use the S Pen to create content.
4. To use a template, tap
Addtemplate.
5. When finished, tap
Create new note.
More options >
Save.
Edit a Note
When in the S Note app, you can edit notes as
follows:
1. Tap a note to view it.
2. Tap
Note: Action Memos behave differently from other
notes. When you tap on an Action Memo to view it,
you can edit the memo immediately.
Edit to edit the note.
Selection mode: Select content in the note. Tap
•
once to use Selection mode. Tap again to switch
between Lasso and Rectangle modes. Draw
around the content you wish to select. Depending
on the selection, several options are made
available to move, edit, or reshape the content.
Undo: Tap to undo the last action.
•
Redo: Tap to redo the last action.
•
S Pen (and finger) Mode: Tap to switch
•
between two edit modes: S Pen only and
SPenandfinger.
Save: Tap to save the note. The note switches to
•
View mode. To edit the note again, tap Edit.
More options: Tap to view more options for the
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note.
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S NoteApplications
Action Memos
An Action Memo is a special type of note that
turns your written text into actions on your device.
For example, if someone tells you the name of a
restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the
name of the restaurant, and then have the memo
locate it on a map.
Note: While active, an Action Memo stays on the
screen for as long as you are using it, even if you
press the Home key. You must tap either
Discard in order to close the memo.
Save or
To link a memo to an action:
1. Write on the memo.
2. Tap
perform.
3. Draw around the content you want to use for
the action. The selected content is boxed and
highlighted.
4. On the menu bar that appears, tap the action you
want to take. Options include Phone, Contacts,
Messaging, Email, Browser, Location (map), and
Task .
Link to actions and select an action to
To open an Action memo:
► Launch the Air command menu and select
Action memo.
– or –
Press and hold the SPen button and double-tap
the screen with the S Pen.
For example, you can write a phone number, tap
Link to actions, and then select Contact
to save the number to an existing contact or
create a new contact.
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S NoteApplications
S Voice
Speak commands to perform
operations on your device, and
to speak criteria for searches
and other operations.
Use SVoice to find everything
from directions to trivia answers
to the current weather forecast.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > SVoice.
2. Speak a command.
3. Tap the microphone icon if the device does not
hear you, or to give it another command.
Tip: Tap
to view a tutorial.
More options for example commands and
S Voice Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
Moreoptions > Settings.
instructions.
Apps > SVoice.
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S VoiceApplications
Scrapbook
The Scrapbook app provides
a place for you to manage the
multimedia content you capture
with the S Pen tools.
Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools
for content you capture while using your mobile
device. With the S Pen tools Smart Select and
Image Clip, you can capture articles, images, and
even videos and music. You can then add a title,
text, a handwritten memo, or content tags. When you
capture content online, the web link is saved with
the content.
Editing the Scrapbook
Categories and content files in the Scrapbook can
be edited.
To edit a Category:
1. Tap
Categories and tags are listed in the menu,
along with the number of content files contained.
2. Tap a category to open it.
3. Tap
4. You can edit the Title and the Layout. Change
them as desired.
5. When finished, tap Done.
Show categories in the top left corner.
More options > Edit category.
To open the Scrapbook:
► From a Home screen, tap
Scrapbook.
You can edit both Categories and the content files
within them.
To edit a file:
1. Tap
2. Select either the category or tag that contains
the file to edit.
– or –
Tap All to view all files.
3. Locate the file to edit and tap it to open.
4. Tap
5. Change the Title, Text, Memo, or Tags as desired.
When finished, tap Save.
Show categories in the top left corner.
Edit.
Apps >
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ScrapbookApplications
Smart Remote
Smart Remote lets you control
select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung
TV models using your Samsung
Galaxy device.
Now you can control all of your
TV’s settings, such as ON/OFF
function, channel navigation, and
volume control from the same
Samsung device you already
know.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SmartRemote.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up and
configure your entertainment equipment.
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Smart RemoteApplications
Video Player
Video file
name
Playback
position
Change
aspect ratio
Rewind video or go
toprevious video
Change player
Pause/Play
Volume
More options
Volume
Pop up play
Scan forward or
gotonext video
Play and manage videos stored
on your device.
To access video:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Apps > Video.
Use Pop-Up Play
Multi task with Pop-Up Play — transform your video
player into a pop-up window. The video will continue
to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or
moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap
window.
•
•
to continue playing the video in a floating
Drag the window to any location on the
screen.
Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
Apps > Video.
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Video PlayerApplications
Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VoiceRecorder.
Tap More options > Settings >
•
Recordingquality to adjust the recording
quality.
Tap Selectmode to choose the appropriate
•
recording mode:
Normal: This recording mode picks up any
-
sounds detected by the microphones.
Interview: The top and bottom microphones
-
are used for two-directional recording. The
top and bottom of the device pick up equal
amounts of sound. Microphones can be
muted during playback.
View Recordings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
VoiceRecorder.
2. Tap
•
•
•
List to display a list of recordings.
Tap Search to search through available
recordings.
Tap Delete to delete one or more voice
recordings.
Tap More options:
Select: Choose desired recordings.
-
Sort by: Sort the list of recordings.
-
Filter by category: Filter entries by
-
category.
Edit categories: Edit the categories listed.
-
Settings: Configure Voice Recorder.
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Meeting: The microphones are sensitive
-
to sound from all directions and can
distinguish up to eight sources of sound.
Sound sources can be muted during
playback.
Voice memo: Voice input is converted to
-
text on screen. The maximum recording time
is five minutes.
Tap Record to record an audio file.
•
Tap Stop to stop recording. The file is
•
automatically saved.
Tap Pause to pause the recording of an
•
audio file.
Tap Cancel to cancel the recording of an
•
audio file.
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Voice RecorderApplications
Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
the home screen, apps, and
features.
How to Use Settings
Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the
•
option on (
For some options, you must tap a field, such as
•
Email address, to display and set options.
Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping
•
a check box. When enabled, a check mark
displays. Tap the check mark to remove it and
disable the option.
ON
) or off (
OFF
).
Change How Settings Are Listed
Settings can be listed in a tab view (default) or a
listview.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap
3. Select a view.
More options > View as.
Apps >
Accessing Settings
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the
StatusBar to display the Notification panel, and
then tap
Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Setting search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap
•
•
Search.
Enter a word or words in the Search box. As
you type, settings that match will appear on
the screen.
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Apps >
Customize the Quick Settings
Menu
Quick settings are the settings that you are most
likely to frequently use. When you first access the
Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a
default list of settings.
Changing the Quick Settings
You can change the Quick settings list to include
your most frequently used settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap
3. Tap Done to save your new Quick settings menu.
More options > Edit quick settings.
Select additional settings to appear in your
•
Quicksettings menu. Settings that are already
in the Quick settings menu are checked.
Uncheck a highlighted item to remove it.
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Apps >
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How to Use SettingsSettings
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a Wireless Access Point
(WAP) .
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or
more devices using Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Apps >
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
When you select an open network, you are
•
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
To manually scan for networks, tap
•
Moreoptions > Scan.
Manually Connect to a
Wi-FiNetwork
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
Tap Network SSID to enter the name of the
•
Wi-Fi network.
Tap the Security field and select a security
•
option and enter your password.
Tap Show advanced options, if you need to
•
add advanced options such as Proxy settings,
IPsettings, or Key management.
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will
automatically scan for available networks and
display them.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
These StatusBar icons show your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active,
and communicating with a Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
An Wi-Fi access point is available, but you
are not connected to it. It may also display
if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
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Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi DirectSettings
Wi-Fi Settings
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap
More options for options:
Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi
•
networks.
Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct
•
connection with a nearby device.
Advanced:
•
Network notification: Receive a notification
-
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
are available.
Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled
-
Wi-Fi Access Points automatically.
Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by Alphabet
-
or Signal strength.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
-
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
Always allow scanning: Allow Google
-
location service and other apps to scan for
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
Smart network switch: Automatically switch
-
between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to
maintain a stable Internet connection.
Install certificates: Install authentication
-
certificates.
Apps >
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
•
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
•
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not
configurable).
Share Wi-Fi profile: Share saved Wi-Fi
•
network credentials with other devices that
support this feature.
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
•
networks, and other settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap
4. After scanning for devices, select a device,
More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device
automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
devices, or you can tap Scan to start scanning.
and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
Tap More options > Multi connect to
•
scan for devices that support multi connect.
Select the devices and follow the prompts to
establish the connections.
Apps >
MAC address: View your device’s
-
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks (not
configurable).
IP address: View your device’s IP address
-
(not configurable).
Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi
•
network connections.
To rename your device (as seen by
•
other devices), tap More options >
Renamedevice.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Displays when connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct.
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Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi DirectSettings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and wireless
devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On and Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Making Your Device Visible to
Other BluetoothDevices
When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth
can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can
choose the length of time your device remains
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap Bluetooth >
Visibilitytimeout.
4. Select a time period for your device to remain
visible after you turn on visibility.
More options >
Apps >
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
Change Your Device’s Name
Change the name others will use when pairing with
your device via Bluetooth.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth >
Renamedevice.
3. Tap Device name and edit your device name.
More options >
Apps >
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
•
Apps >
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BluetoothSettings
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices will no longer recognize each other. To
connect again, you’d need to pair the devices.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
will continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode again.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable,
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find out
how to set it to discoverable mode.
4. Tap Scan. Your device will start to scan for
Bluetooth devices within range.
5. When you see the name of the target device
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap
the name. Your phone then automatically tries to
pair with the target device. If automatic pairing
fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target
device.
Apps >
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Settings next to the previously paired device,
and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Review Files Received via
Bluetooth
When you receive files from another device via
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth >
Receivedfiles.
More options >
Apps >
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The StatusBar displays when Bluetooth is
turnedon.
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Disconnect a Paired Device
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the
connection between the device and your device, but
retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point
when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no
need to setup the connection information again.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap the previously paired device.
4. Tap OK to confirm disconnection.
Apps >
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BluetoothSettings
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Share your device’s Internet
connection with a computer that
connects to your device using a
USB cable or via Bluetooth.
Use Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to
share your device’s Internet
connection with other devices
using your device as a Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connect Your Device to a
Computer Using Tethering
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Choose a tethering method:
Use Your Device as a
PortableWi-Fi Hotspot
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Warning! Portable Wi-Fi hotspot consumes battery
power and uses data service.
Turn Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Onor Off
Activate your device’s Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
application to allow other devices to use your
device’s Internet connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> More networks > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Touch ON/OFF to turn the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
on or off.
Warning! By default, your device’s Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot has no security applied, and any
device can connect. For more information, see
Configure Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings.
Apps > Settings
USB tethering: Connect the computer to the
•
device using the USB cable, and then touch
USB tethering to turn tethering on.
Bluetooth tethering: Pair your device with the
•
computer using Bluetooth. Touch Bluetooth
tethering to turn tethering on. For more
information, see Bluetooth.
Connect a Device to
YourMobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
your device’s Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Touch ON/OFF to turn on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and select the target
device from the list.
5. On the target device, enter your device’s
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot password. By default, the
password is your device’s phone number.
Apps > Settings
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Tethering and Wi-Fi HotspotSettings
Allowed Device List
Configure Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Control whether devices connect to your Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. After
you add devices to the list, they can scan for your
device and connect using your device’s Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot name and password.
Note: Using your device as a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
consumes battery power and uses data service.
While Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active, your device’s
applications will use the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
data service. Roaming while using your device as a
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot will incur extra datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Touch ON/OFF to turn on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap Allowed devices, and then tap
to enter the other device’s Device name and
MACaddress.
4. Tap OK to add the device.
Apps > Settings
Add
Change the HotSpot Password
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Touch ON/OFF to turn on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap
4. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK and
More options > Configure hotspot.
enter a new password.
Settings
Manage your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot security and
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Tap
More options for options:
Network SSID: View and change the name of
•
your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Hide my device: Make your Portable Wi-Fi
•
hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during
a scan. Other devices can still connect to your
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot, but will have to set up
the connection manually with your Network
SSID and Password.
Security: Choose the security level for your
•
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Password: If you choose a security level that
•
uses a password, enter the password. By
default, the password is your device’s phone
number.
Show password: Display your password
•
instead of masking it.
Show advanced options: Access advanced
•
options, including Broadcast channel, and
to specify the channel your device uses for
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Apps > Settings
Turn Off Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Automatically
Set your device to automatically turn off Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Touch ON/OFF to turn on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap
More options and select an amount of
time.
Apps > Settings
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Tethering and Wi-Fi HotspotSettings
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as phone calls, Wi-Fi, and
Bluetooth.
While in airplane mode, you
can use other features, such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other online applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from
the Device options menu. Press and hold the
Power/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode.
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Airplane ModeSettings
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Datausage for options:
Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
•
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
Set mobile data limit: Disable your mobile
•
data connection when the specified limit is
reached. Drag the red limit line to set the data
usage limit.
Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then
•
choose a time period for data usage. Data
usage for the period displays on the graph,
along with usage by application below.
Apps > Settings
2. Tap
More options for options:
Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your
•
device.
Restrict background data: Restrict some
•
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Auto sync data: Set your accounts to
•
automatically sync.
Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that
•
shows Wi-Fi usage.
Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that
•
are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps
from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
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Data UsageSettings
Location Services
Some apps, such as Google
maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Mode to select how your location is
determined:
High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
•
networks.
Power saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks
•
(no GPS) .
Location Reporting
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use
your device’s most recent location data. Google
apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to
improve your search results based on places that
you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Google Location Reporting for options:
Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to
•
use your device’s most recent location data.
Location History: Allow Google to store a
•
history of your location data. Tap DELETE
LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete
your location history.
Apps > Settings
GPS only: Use GPS only.
•
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry to view the app settings.
Apps > Settings
My Places
You can save your favorite locations for use with
services that require location information. This
information can improve your search results and
other location-related activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap My places.
4. Tap a category (Home, Work, Car, School, or
Gym) to add a location:
5. Tap
6. To delete a custom category, tap
> Select, choose the category you want to
delete, and then tap Delete.
Note: Home, Work, Car, School and Gym cannot
bedeleted.
Add to add additional categories.
Apps > Settings
More options
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Location ServicesSettings
Sharing Files with NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication)
allows data exchange when you
touch your device with another
compatible device. This is used
for applications such as Android
Beam and S Beam.
To activate NFC:
1. From a Home screen, tap
> NFC and Sharing.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
Apps > Settings
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding
the devices close together. You can beam browser
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> NFC and Sharing.
Apps > Settings
S Beam
When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to
another NFC-capable device by holding the devices
close together.
You can beam images and videos from your Gallery,
music files from the Music Player, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> NFC and Sharing.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3. Tap SBeam.
4. Tap ON/OFF to turn S Beam on.
5. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device and the content is
transferred.
Apps > Settings
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default
payment application you want to use for making
on-phone purchases.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3. Tap Android Beam.
4. Tap ON/OFF to turn Android Beam on.
5. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device and the content is
transferred.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> NFC and Sharing.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on.
3. Tap the Tap and pay field.
4. Select the app that you want as your default.
Apps > Settings
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Sharing Files with NFCSettings
Nearby Devices
Screen Mirroring
Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi,
Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot.
Warning! If file sharing is enabled, other devices can
access your data. Use this option with care.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> NFC and sharing.
2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Nearby devices.
3. Set the following options:
Content to share: Select the content to share.
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Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music.
Allowed devices: Indicate the devices
•
accessible to your device.
Denied devices: Indicate devices not allowed
•
access to your device.
Download to: Allow downloading of data to
•
your device or optional memory card (not
included).
Receive files from other phones: Warn if a
•
device attempts to upload data to your device.
Apps > Settings
Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> NFC and sharing.
2. Tap Screen Mirroring and tap ON/OFF to
enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are
listed.
3. Tap Scan to find more devices.
4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
Apps> Settings
MirrorLink
Mirror your device’s display on your car’s display
screen using a USB connection. To use this feature,
your car system must support MirrorLink.
To turn on MirrorLink:
1. Connect your device to your car’s system using
the USB cable.
2. On your device’s Home screen, tap
Settings > NFC and sharing > MirrorLink.
3. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB.
Apps >
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (notincluded) .
1. From a Home screen, tap
> NFC and sharing.
2. Tap Printing.
3. Select a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print
service drivers.
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Sharing Files with NFCSettings
More Networks
The More Networks settings
allow you to configure a variety
of communication settings for
your device.
Download Booster
Download Booster improves download speed by
using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time
when downloading files over 30 MB in size.
Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download Booster:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap More networks > Download booster, and
then tap ON/OFF to turn Download Booster on
or off.
Apps >
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and
mobile data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for
options:
Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a
•
mobile data network.
Data roaming: All your device to connect
•
to data services while roaming. Significantly
higher charges may result.
Network mode: Choose a preferred
•
networkmode.
System select: Choose a CDMA
•
roamingmode.
Apps >
3. If you want to turn off download speed info, tap
the check box next to Do not show speed info.
Default Messaging App
If you have multiple messaging apps installed,
you can select which app should be your default
messaging app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap More networks > Default messaging app
to select a default.
Apps >
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password
before setting up a VPN. For more information, see
Lock Screen.
Adding a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Morenetworks > VPN.
2. Tap
yourVPN.
Add and follow the prompts to set up
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More NetworksSettings
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Morenetworks > VPN.
2. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Morenetworks > VPN..
2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
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More NetworksSettings
Sound
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other activities.
Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you’ve
made.
Tip: Sound modes are also available from the Device
options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key,
and then choose Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the
Device options.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a
mode:
Apps >
Adjust the Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume
for call ringtones, notifications, and other media.
Tip: You can also set System volume from the home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Volume, and then drag the sliders
to set the default volume for:
Ringtone
•
Music, video, games, and other media.
•
Notifications
•
System
•
Apps >
Vibration Intensity
Choose the vibration intensity for notifications.
Sound: Your device uses the sounds,
•
vibrations, and volume levels you’ve chosen in
Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications
•
and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity
you choose in Sound settings.
Mute: Your device plays no sounds or
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vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Vibration intensity.
3. Slide the bars for Incoming call, Notifications,
or Haptic feedback to adjust their vibration
intensity.
4. Tap OK when finished.
Apps >
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SoundSettings
Select a Default Ringtone
Vibrate When Ringing
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Ringtones.
3. Tap a ringtone hear a preview, and then tap
Done to set it as your default ringtone.
– or –
Tap Add to use a use an audio file as a ringtone.
Apps >
Select a Default Vibration Pattern
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your
own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Vibrations.
3. Tap a pattern to preview it, and then tap OK to
set it as your default vibration pattern.
Apps >
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when
you receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Vibrate when ringing to turn the
feature on.
Apps >
Play Tones When Entering a
Phone Number
Play tone when the dialing keypad is tapped.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Dialing keypad tone to turn the
feature on.
Apps >
Play Tones When Touching or
Tapping theScreen
– or –
Tap Create and follow the prompts instructions
to create a new vibration pattern.
Change the Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Notifications.
3. Tap a sound to preview it, and then tap Done to
set it as your default notification sound.
Apps >
Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to
make selections.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Touch sounds to turn the
feature on.
Apps >
Set the Screen Lock Sound
Play a sound when you unlock the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Screen lock sound to turn the
feature on.
Apps >
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SoundSettings
Use Haptic Feedback
Play a Sound When Using the
Set the device to vibrate when you tap the Back
and Recent apps keys, and for certain screen
interactions.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Haptic feedback to turn the
feature on.
Apps >
Select an Emergency Tone
Set an alert tone or vibration when receiving an
emergency message.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Emergency tone and select Off,
Alert, or Vibrate.
Apps >
Samsung Keyboard
Play a sound or vibrate when typing on the
SamsungKeyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Sound.
2. Tap either of the following options to activate the
feature:
Sound when tapped: Enables auditory
•
feedback when you touch an onscreen key.
Vibrate when tapped: Enables vibration
•
feedback when you touch an onscreen key.
Note: These options only appear when the Samsung
keyboard is set as the default keyboard.
Apps > Settings
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SoundSettings
Display and Wallpaper
Adjust the Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Brightness for
options:
Tap Automatic brightness to allow the device
•
to adjust brightness automatically.
To set a custom brightness level, clear the
•
Automatic brightness check mark and then
touch and drag the Brightness level.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel. Drag down the StatusBar at the top
of the screen to find the Brightness options.
Apps >
Wallpaper
Change the look of the home and lock screens with
wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture, or choose from
preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
Set as wallpaper.
Tap From Gallery to select an image from the
•
Gallery, Google Photos, or other location (if
available).
(Lock screen only) or Live Weather to show
images based on the location, time and
weather.
Change the Font Style and Size
You can set the font style and size for all text that
displays on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Font to choose a Font style and
Font size.
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Display and WallpaperSettings
One-Handed operation
Set the Screen Timeout Delay
Change the screen layout to accommodate
operating your device with one hand.
To enable One-handed Operation features:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings>Display and wallpaper>
One-handed operation.
2. Tap any of the following features and tap the
ON/OFF button for each to turn it on or off:
Reduce screen size: Reduce the screen size
•
so that you can reach all parts of the screen
with one hand.
One-handed input: Adjust the size and
•
position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons,
Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock
pattern (if configured) .
Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons
•
that includes the Home key, Recent apps
key, and Back key. The panel appears at the
side of the screen. When enabled, you can
customize the transparency, minimize behavior,
and keys that appear on the panel.
Apps >
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout, and then choose
a time period.
Apps >
Select a Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of
viewing. You can choose to have the device
automatically adapt the display depending on the
type of image being displayed, and other criteria
such as battery level.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen mode, and then choose a
screen mode.
To have your device automatically optimize
•
the display to match the type of image being
displayed and other criteria, such as battery
level, tap Adaptive display.
Apps >
Automatically Rotate the Screen
Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on
the orientation of your face.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen rotation
3. Ta p ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
Apps >
Smart Stay
Using the front camera to detect your face, the
screen will not time out as long as you are facing
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Smart stay to turn the feature on.
Apps >
– or –
Choose a specify type of screen mode based
on what your are viewing.
Auto Adjust the Screen Tone
Your device will analyze the images displayed on the
screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to
conserve battery power.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Auto adjust screen tone to turn
the feature on.
Apps >
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Display and WallpaperSettings
Daydream (Screen Saver)
Set the Touch Key Light Duration
The Daydream setting controls what the screen
displays when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose to
display colors, or display photos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Daydream. Tap ON/OFF to turn
Daydream on. Configure options:
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
•
screen of colors.
Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard.
•
Tap
Google Photos: Display pictures from your
•
Google Photos account. Tap
options.
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
•
frame. Tap Settings for options.
Settings for options.
Apps >
Settings for
Set the length of time the Recent apps key and
Back key remain lit after you touch them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to
choose a timeout period.
Apps >
Increase the Touch Sensitivity of
the Screen
Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to
improve results when wearing gloves.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Increase tap sensitivity to turn
the feature on.
Apps >
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
•
Tap
3. Tap Preview to see a demonstration of
Daydream.
Settings for options.
Configure the LED Indicator
Select which functions (such as charging or low
battery) the LED indicator on the front of the device
will display.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display > LED indicator for options.
Apps >
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Display and WallpaperSettings
Lock Screen
Choose a method for unlocking
your screen. Different screen
locks have different levels of
security and options.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen
3. Tap Screen lock to select a screen lock and
level of security:
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
•
option provides no security.
Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap
•
gesture you create and use to unlock your
device. This option provides medium security.
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
•
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
Screen Lock Options
Swipe Only
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
•
unlocking the screen.
Pattern Only
Pattern type: Select a pattern type.
•
Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as
•
your draw it.
Vibration feedback: Vibrate when the unlock
•
pattern is entered incorrectly.
All Screen Locks
Show information: Display information on
•
the lock screen, such as the date, time, and
other information from your applications. The
following options are available:
Show clock and date: Display the date and
-
clock on the Lockscreen.
Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your
-
Lock screen when roaming.
Clock size: Select the size of the clock that
-
will appear on your Lock screen.
Password: Create a password for unlocking
•
the screen. This option provides high security.
Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition
•
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
None: Never use a screen lock.
•
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Weather: Display the weather on the Lock
-
screen.
Pedometer: Display your step count on the
-
Lock screen.
Owner Information: Show owner
-
information on the Lock screen.
Help text: Show help information on
-
unlocking the screen on the Lock screen.
Lock ScreenSettings
Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut
•
on your Lock screen by checking the box.
Action memo on lock screen: Display the
•
Action memo while using the S pen on your
Lock screen by checking the box.
Lock automatically: Set how quickly to lock
•
the screen after the screen automatically turns
off. This options is not available for Swipe.
Lock instantly with power key: Use this
•
option to enable the Lock screen when the
Power/Lock key is pressed. If this option is
not enabled, the screen dims or brightens
when the Power/Lock key is pressed. This
options is not available for Swipe.
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Lock ScreenSettings
Multi Window
Turn on the Multi window feature.
For more information, see Multi Window.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Multi window.
2. Tap ON/OFF to enable.
3. The following options are available:
Open in multi window view: Automatically
•
view content in a multi window when you open
files from My Files or Video, or attachments
from email.
Pop-up view shortcut: Swipe down diagonally
•
from the corner of a screen to put it in pop-up
view.
Note: These features only work on apps that support
Multi window functionality.
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Multi WindowSettings
Notification Panel Settings
Customize which Quicksetting
buttons appear on the
Notification Panel.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings>Notification panel.
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap
Edit.
2. To customize which quick setting buttons appear
at the top of the Notification Panel, touch and
drag buttons from the AVAILABLE BUTTONS
screen to the ACTIVE BUTTONS screen.
3. If you wish to use the default layout, tap Reset.
View all >
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Notification Panel SettingsSettings
S Pen Settings
Configure options and settings
for the S Pen.
To configure settings for the SPen:
1. From a Home screen, tap
> S Pen.
Apps > Settings
S Pen alerts: Set your device to sound an
•
alert and show a pop-up if you forget to attach
the S Pen and walk away from it with your
device.
Turn off pen detection: Turn off pen detection
•
when the S Pen is attached. This can help
extend battery life.
2. Configure any of the following settings:
Air command: Turn air command on or off.
•
Air view: Turn air view on or off. This allows
•
you to preview information.
Pointer: Turn the pointer on or off. The pointer
•
appears on the screen when the tip of the
SPen is hovering close enough. Holding the
pointer over some features can reveal what an
item is or what it does.
Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input
•
feature on or off. This feature allows you to
switch from the keyboard to the SPen when
filling in form fields.
S Pen sound: Turn S Pen sound on or off for
•
different features.
S Pen vibration feedback: Turn vibration
•
feedback on or off for different features.
Detachment options: Select an action for the
•
device to take when the S Pen is detached
from the device.
Attach/detach sound: Select a sound for the
•
device to make when the S Pen is detached
from the device.
Attach/detach vibration: Activate vibration
•
feedback when the S Pen is attached and
detached.
For additional information on using the S Pen, see
S Pen.
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S Pen SettingsSettings
Motions and Gestures
Control certain device actions
by touching the screen with the
palm of your hand.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Motions and gestures.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following:
Direct call: Call the contact whose call log,
•
message, or contact details are currently on
the screen by bringing the device close to
yourear.
Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when
•
you pick it up to notify you about missed calls
and messages.
Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video
•
by covering the screen or turning over the
device.
Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
•
the screen when you sweep your hand left or
right across the screen.
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Motions and GesturesSettings
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2.
3.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
Accounts > Add account.
Tap
Tap one of t
set up the account.
he account types.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Note: Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers. Contact
your service provider for more information on your
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
Tap
2.
Accounts > (
Tap an account to configure that account’s
•
settings.
Tap Settings or other available options to
•
configure common settings for all accounts of
this type.
account type) .
Delete an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > (account type).
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
Check individual data items to sync.
•
Tap Sync to synchronize the account.
•
Tap
2.
3. Tap the account, and then tap More options >
4.
5.
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Accounts > (
Removeaccount.
Enter t
At t
he account password and tap Confirm.
he prompt, tap Remove account.
account type) .
AccountsSettings
Cloud
Back up your personal data
using your Samsung Account or
Dropbox.
Using Your Samsung Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Cloud.
3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.
If you have not signed in to your Samsung
•
Account, tap Add Samsung account.
Tap Storage usage to show the storage used
•
and remaining storage available.
Tap Sync settings to select which data to
•
sync.
Using Your Dropbox Account
For more information about Dropbox,
visitdropbox.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Cloud.
3. Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.
If you have not signed in to your Dropbox
•
account, tap Link Dropbox account.
Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.
•
Apps >
Tap Backup to manage your back up and
•
restore options.
Tap Restore to retrieve data from your
•
Samsung account.
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CloudSettings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
Back up my data: Enable back up of
•
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
Backup account: Select a Google account to
•
be used as your backup account.
Automatic restore: Enable automatic
•
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Apps >
Factory Data Reset
Return your device to its factory defaults.
Warning! This action permanently erases ALL data
from the device, including Google or other account
settings, system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
Apps >
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Backup and ResetSettings
Easy Mode
Switch between the default
screen layout and a simpler
layout. The Easy Mode layout
features larger text and icons,
making for a straightforward
visual experience.
To enable Easy Mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings> Easy mode.
2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
3. When Easy mode is enabled, you can scroll
down the page and select which apps you want
to appear on the Home screens. Tap the check
box next to the apps you want to add or remove.
4. When finished, tap Done.
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