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READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.

Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing optout@sea.samsung.com or

calling 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) and providing

the applicable information. For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product.

Find Legal Information Online

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are available online:

Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, and Health & Safety Information:

Phone:

English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide

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Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

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Tablet:

English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide

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Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP

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VZW_N920V_EN_UM_TN_QD1_052217_FINAL

End User License Agreement:

English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

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Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-

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EULA4/#SPANISH

Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and Health & Safety Information are also available on the device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The location depends on the device, and is usually in the “About device” or “About phone” section, for example:

Settings > About phone or About device >

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Legalinformation > Samsung legal

Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.

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Intellectual Property

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You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung and its suppliers.

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Open Source Software

Some software components of this product, including but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

opensource.samsung.com

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

The information below explains that a user accepts this Product as sold, including the hardware and software components as created and packaged for sale. If the user changes these parameters through a unique modification, Samsung will not be held responsible for damages or issues that result from these end-user changes.

Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express

or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with

respect to the product, including but not limited to the:

merchantability of the product or its fitness for

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any particular purpose or use;

design, condition or quality of the product;

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performance of the product;

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workmanship of the product or the components

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contained therein; or

compliance of the product with the requirements

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of any law, rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto.

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Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty

of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.

In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.

Modification of Software

Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry settings, or your modification of Operating System (OS) software.

Using custom OS software may cause your device and

applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not permit users to download certain software, such as custom OS.

If your carrier prohibits this, and if you attempt

to download software onto the device without

authorization; you will be notified on the screen that

the device will no longer operate and you will then be instructed to power down the device. You must then contact your carrier to restore the device to the

carrier authorized settings.

Samsung Knox

Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox

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Restricting Children’s Access to

YourMobile Device

Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Address: 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660

Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG ( 726-7864)

Internet: samsung.com

Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, MultiWindow, SPen, SHealth, and SVoice are all trademarks of SamsungElectronicsCo., Ltd.

Other marks are the property of their

respectiveowners.

Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files.

Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

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Getting Started ...............................1

Front View .....................................2

Back View ......................................3

Assemble Your Device ..........................4

Set Up Your Device .............................7

Set Up Accounts on Your Device .................9

Know Your Device ...........................11

Home Screen ..................................12

Customize the Home Screen ....................13

Status Bar ....................................18

Navigation .................................. 20

SPen

Air Command ................................ 25

Notification Panel .............................31

Multi Window ................................ 33

Enter Text .................................... 35

Emergency Mode ............................. 39

Calling ....................................... 41

Phone Screen ................................ 42

Make and Answer Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Speed Dial ....................................51

Emergency Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Set Up and Access Voicemail

.................. 55

Applications ................................57

Apps List ....................................58

Google Apps ................................. 62

Verizon Apps ................................. 65

Additional Apps ...............................67

Calculator .................................... 69

Calendar ......................................71

Camera and Video .............................74

Clock ....................................... 82

Contacts ..................................... 85

Email ........................................ 92

Emergency Alerts ............................ 96

Gallery ...................................... 97

Internet .....................................101

Message+

Messages ................................... 108

Music Player .................................112

My Files .....................................114

SHealth .....................................116

SNote .......................................118

SVoice ......................................121

Scrapbook ...................................122

Video Player ................................ 124

Voice Recorder ...............................127

................................... 105

Settings ....................................129

How to Use Settings ......................... 130

Airplane Mode ...............................132

Wi-Fi ....................................... 133

Bluetooth ....................................137

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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Data Usage .................................144

Mobile Networks ............................ 145

Advanced Calling ............................ 146

More Settings ...............................148

Sounds and Vibration .........................152

Notifications ................................ 158

Display ..................................... 159

Wallpapers and Themes ...................... 164

SPen Settings ............................... 166

Advanced Features .......................... 168

Storage ......................................171

Battery ......................................173

Performance Mode ...........................174

Applications Settings .........................175

................140

NFC and Payment ............................179

Location .....................................181

Lock Screen and Security ..................... 183

Privacy and Emergency ...................... 190

Easy Mode .................................. 193

Accounts ................................... 194

GoogleSettings ............................. 196

Language and Input Settings ..................197

Backup and Reset ...........................202

Date and Time ...............................205

Accessibility ................................206

Help ........................................ 210

About Phone .................................211

System Updates ..............................212

viii Table of Contents

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device

hardware, assemblyprocedures, and how to get started usingyour

new device.

Front View

6 5

1. Earpiece: Listen to a call.

2. Front camera: Take

self-portraits and record videos of yourself.

3. Power key: Press and hold

to turn the device on or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.

4. Back: Return to the previous

screen or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

5. S Pen: Access a variety of

powerful functions on your device with this versatile stylus.

2 Front ViewGetting Started

6. Home key/Finger scanner:

Return to the Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

7. Recent apps: Tap to display

recent apps, or touch and hold

for Multiwindow™.

8. Volume keys: Adjust the

volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback.

9. Status light: Display a light

when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged, when a notification arrives, or when recording voice.

10. Proximity sensors: Detect the

presence of objects near the device.

Back View

1. SIM card tray: Install the SIM

card. For more information, see “Install the SIM Card” on

page4.

2. Flash: Illuminate subjects in

low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video.

3. Heart rate sensor: Measure

your heart rate using your fingertip when using the S Health™ app. For more information, see “SHealth” on page116.

4. Headset jack: Connect an

optional headset.

5. USB charger/Accessory port:

Connect the USBcharger

(included) and other optional accessories (not included).

6. Speaker: Play music and other

sounds.

7. Microphone: Record audio and

detect voice commands.

8. Rear camera: Take pictures and

record videos.

3 Back ViewGetting Started

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Install the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details.

Warning: Small components such as SIM cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging them.

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIMcard tray, and then push until the tray pops out.

Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to eject an internal card tray.

4 Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

2. Place the SIM card on the tray.

Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face

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down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown.

3. Slide the SIM card tray back into theslot.

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.

Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ Accessory port.

Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete.

5 Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

Note: This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung, which are

soldseparately.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

For a quick check of your battery level:

► View the battery charge indicator located in the top

right corner of your device’s display. 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” on page173.

6 Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.

Turn the Device On

To turn the device on:

► Press and hold the Power key until the device

turnson.

Turn the Device Off

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

Restart the Device

If your device stops responding to taps or finger

gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan

restart your device.

► Press and hold the Power key and the

Volumedown key at the same time for morethan

seven seconds.

Initial Set Up

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

7 Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started

Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly

threetimes.

Unlock the Device

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page183.

Secure Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

Lock the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

To lock the device:

► Press the Power key.

To unlock the device:

► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag

your finger across the screen.

8 Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.

– or –

To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,

GoogleHangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new

GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Google.

9 Set Up Accounts on Your DeviceGetting Started

Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory

data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount

username and password. For more information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page203.

Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service center, you should remove your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory settings. For more information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp.

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > Google.

If you have more than one Google Account set

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up on your device, tap the Google Account you want to remove.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account. Confirm when prompted.

10 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.

Home Screen

1. Status bar: Displays device

status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page18.

2. App folder: Groups multiple

apps into a folder.

3. Apps list: Allows quick access

to all of your applications.

4. Primary app shortcuts:

Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens.

12 Home ScreenKnow Your Device

5. Home screen indicator:

Indicates which Homescreen is currentlyvisible.

6. App shortcuts: Launches your

favorite applications.

7. Widget: Runs as a simple

application extension (nota shortcut) on a Homescreen.

Customize the Home Screen

Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and

folders, andusing wallpapers.

To access Home screen manager:

► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,

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and then tap Add.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and

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then drag it to Remove.

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap

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Main Home screen at the top of a screen.

This screen is displayed when you press the

Homekey.

Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a

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screen, and then drag it to a newposition.

Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the

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screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. To enable or disable this feature, tap On/Of f at the top of the screen.

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Wallpapers and Themes

Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. Change the look of the Home and

Lockscreens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite

picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Wallpapers and themes to customize.

For more information, see “Wallpapers and Themes” on page164.

Widgets

Widgets are simple application extensions that

run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds of

widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and

manyothers.

Add a Widget to a Home Screen

You can add a widget to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen, and then release it.

Remove a Widget

You can remove a widget that you added to a Home screen. Removing a widget does not delete the widget,

itjust removes the widget from the Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it.

2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.

14 Customize the Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Screen Grid

Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Screen grid.

3. Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to

preview its appearance. The numbers indicate how many icons can be placed horizontally by how many icons can be placed vertically.

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a

Homescreen, and then release it.

Remove a Shortcut

You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen. Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove shortcut and

releaseit.

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Move a Shortcut

You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to another.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and

releaseit.

3. Swipe to a new Home screen.

4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available location, or drag it to a specific location and

releaseit.

Folders

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

Create a Folder

You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.

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Palette: Change the color.

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Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps

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to select them, and then tapAdd.

3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

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shortcut and drag it to the folder.

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Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

You can remove a folder that you added to a

Homescreen.

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

2. Drag the folder to Delete and release it.

17 Customize the 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 full: Battery is fully charged.

Battery low: Battery is low.

Battery charging: Battery is charging.

4G LTE active: The device is connected to a

4GLTE™ wireless network.

Signal strength: Cellular network signal strength.

Network not available: No wireless network is available.

Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.

Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.

Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available.

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Notification Icons

Missed call: A call has been missed.

Call in progress: A call is in progress.

Call on hold: A call is on hold.

New email: New email has arrived.

New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.

New voicemail: New voicemail message has been received.

New message: New text or multimedia message has arrived.

File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress.

File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent.

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal.

App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store.

App updates complete: App installation or updates are complete.

19 Status BarKnow Your Device

Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device.

Touchscreen Navigation

Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.

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Tap an item to select it.

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Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

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Touch and Hold

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

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moveit.

Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of

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options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

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Swipe the screen to scroll through the Homescreens

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or menu options.

20 Navigation Know Your Device

Drag

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.

Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

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Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a

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Homescreen.

Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart.

Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture

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or a webpage.

Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while

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viewing a picture or a web page.

Common Options

The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.

Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for

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a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share.

Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

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Share: Tap to select items to share, and then

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choose a sharing method.

Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

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On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or

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off ( ).

Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When

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enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap

a checkbox at the top of the screen to selectall.

Menu: Tap to view available options for thefield.

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21 Navigation Know Your Device

S Pen

The S Pen™ is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions.

Remove S Pen

The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access.

1. Push the S Pen inward until it pops out of the device.

2. Slide the S Pen out the rest of the way using the notch on the end of the S Pen.

Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot, insert the S Pen’s nib first. Failure to do so can cause the

SPen to become stuck. Forcefully detaching the S Pen

from the slot may cause damage to the S Pen and your device.

22 SPenKnow Your Device

Air View

Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, or view information about an item on the screen.

Forexample:

Hover over an email in a list to preview the message

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before opening it.

Hover over a photo album to preview the contents or

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see a picture enlarged.

Hover over the timeline during video playback to

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preview and navigate to specific scenes.

Hover over an icon or screen button to view the

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item’s name or description.

Note: The preview function is only available when the

SPen’s displayed pointer is a solid color.

Direct Pen Input

When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting

window to allow you to write an entry with the SPen

rather than type.

To use the Handwriting window:

1. Hover the S Pen over a text field until

Handwriting is displayed.

2. Tap Handwriting. The Handwriting window is

displayed.

3. Use the space provided in the window to write an entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing, your entries are converted into text.

To edit the converted text, use the Space and

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Delete icons.

23 SPenKnow Your Device

To change the position of the cursor, drag the

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pointer below the cursor to the desired position for editing.

To draw images, tap Drawing mode, and tap

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Done when finished.

Configure S Pen Settings

To configure S Pen settings:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >

S Pen.

For more information, see “SPen Settings” on page166.

Replace the S Pen Tip

You can replace the tip of the SPen.

To replace the tip:

1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip.

2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen and press until it clicks in place.

24 SPenKnow Your Device

Air Command

Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently-used applications or perform actions.

To launch the Air command menu:

► Remove the SPen from the S Pen slot.

– or –

Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer is displayed, and then press the S Pen button once.

– or –

Tap Air command.

To use Air command, tap an option:

Action memo: Launch an Action memo and link it to

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actions. Use the SNote app to access Action memos.

Smart select: Draw around an area of the screen to

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save or share it.

Screen write: Capture screenshots and write or

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draw on them.

S Note: Create, manage, and edit notes on your

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device.

Translate: Translate words by hovering over them

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with the S Pen.

Add shortcuts: Add apps and functions to the

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Aircommand menu.

25 Air CommandKnow Your Device

Action Memo

An Action memo is a special type of note that can turn your written text into actions on your device.

For example, if someone tells you the name of a restaurant, you can launch a new Action 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 Save or Delete to close the memo.

Create an Action Memo

To create an Action memo:

1. Tap Air command > Action memo.

– or –

Press and hold the SPen button and tap the screen two times with the pen.

2. Write your Action memo. The following editing tools are available:

Pen: Change the pen color.

•

Eraser: Use the pen to erase part of the Action

•

memo or tap Eraser > Clearall to erase all content.

3. Tap More options for additional options:

Link to action: Turn written text on your Action

•

memo into actions.

Minimize: Minimize the Action memo into a

•

small thumbnail on the main Home screen.

Pin to Home screen: Place a shortcut to the

•

Action memo on a Home screen.

Set reminder/Dismiss reminder: Set or dismiss

•

a reminder to review this memo.

Edit as SNote file: Change the Action memo

•

into an SNote file and edit it in the S Note app.

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Change background color: Change the color of

•

the Action memo.

Discard: Exit the Action memo without saving.

•

4. Tap Share to choose a sharing method to share

the Action memo.

5. Tap Save when you are finished.

Note: Action memos are saved in the SNote app.

Link an Action Memo

Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a phone number, and then save it to Contacts.

To link a memo to an action:

1. Tap Air command > Action memo.

2. Write on the memo.

3. Tap More options > Link to action.

4. Draw around the content you want to use for the action. The selected content is boxed and highlighted.

5. Tap the action you want to take on the menu bar that displays.

Screen Off Memo

Create action memos by detaching the S Pen while the screen is off and writing on the screen.

Note: The Screen off memo setting must be enabled.

To create a Screen off memo:

1. Detach the S Pen while the screen is off.

2. Write on the screen.

Tap Save to save your Action memo to the

•

SNote app.

Tap Delete to discard the Action memo.

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Smart Select

The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to select content on a screen. You can then add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.

To launch Smart select:

1. Tap Air command > Smartselect.

2. Tap a shape at the top of the screen, and select content. The following options appear:

Auto select: Allow Smart select to automatically

•

select content to extract.

Extract text: Identify and extract text from the

•

selected content.

Draw: Draw on the captured screen using the S

•

Pen.

Share: Choose a sharing method to share your

•

content.

Save: Save the content to the Gallery app.

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Screen Write

Use Screen write to capture a screen shot and then write notes on the screen shot.

To use Screen write:

1. Tap Air command > Screen write.

2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool is displayed. The following editing tools are provided:

Pen: Draw on the screen shot.

•

Tap the Pen icon once to select Handwriting

mode.

Tap a second time to change the pen tip, size,

or color.

Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the

•

screen shot.

Tap once to select the eraser.

Tap again to change the eraser settings and

to use the Erase all option.

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Undo: Undo the last action.

•

Redo: Redo the last action that was undone.

•

Crop: Crop the captured screen.

•

Share: Choose a sharing method to share your

•

content.

Save: Save the content to the Galleryapp.

•

3. Tap Save when finished.

S Note

Create notes and edit Action memos.

To access S Note:

► Tap Air command > S Note.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Note.

For more information, see “SNote” on page118.

Translate

Translate words by hovering over them with the S Pen.

To access Translate:

1. Tap Air command > Translate.

2. Tap the Source and Target languages to change them to the desired languages.

3. Hover the S Pen over a word.

Tap Sound to hear the word pronounced in

•

the Source language.

4. Tap Close to close Translate.

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Add Shortcuts

You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the

Aircommand menu.

To use Add shortcuts:

1. Tap Air command > Add shortcuts.

2. Swipe up or down the screen and tap the apps or

functions you want to add to the Aircommand

menu.

To delete an app shortcut, tap Remove.

•

3. Tap Back to save your selection.

Air Command Settings

Configure settings for Air command.

To access Settings:

► Tap Air command > Settings. The following

options are available:

Shortcuts: Choose and arrange the shortcuts

•

that appear on the Air command menu.

Floating icon: Choose to enable the Air

•

command menu to appear as a floating icon that can be moved around the screen.

About S Pen features: Check for software

•

updates and view software and license information for each Air command feature.

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Notification Panel

1. Settings: Display the Settings

screen.

2. View all: See all available

Quicksettings, adjust screen

brightness, and more.

3. Clear all: Clear all notifications.

4. Block notifications: Enable or

disable notifications from each app. For more information, see “Notifications” on page158.

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5. Notification card: View details

about a notification.

6. Quick settings: Quickly enable

or disable a feature.

View the Notification Panel

You can access the Notification panel from any

Homescreen.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.

To open an item, tap it.

•

To clear a single notification, drag the

•

notification left or right.

To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.

•

3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap

Back to close the Notification panel.

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:

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

2. Drag View all downward.

Tap a setting to turn it on or off.

•

Tap More options to edit Quick settings or to

•

change the button layout.

3. Drag View all upward to close the

Quicksettings.

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Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Window Controls

Tap Windowcontrols in the middle of the windowborder for options.

Switch windows: Switch locations between Multiwindow apps.

Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up window.

Close app: Close the selected app.

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Use MultiWindow

Apps that support Multiwindow display together on

a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen.

1. Tap Recent apps.

Recently used apps that support Multiwindow

•

have a Multiwindow icon in their title bar.

2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch an

application in split screen view.

Other recently used apps that support

•

Multiwindow display below the launched app.

3. Tap an app to add it to the split screenview.

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Enter Text

Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.

Use the SamsungKeyboard

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Available options

depend on the app in use. Notall options are available for allapps.

Predictive text

Options

Special Keys

Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.

Touch and hold Options for the following:

Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™

typing.

Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text.

Clipboard: Access the clipboard.

Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the

cursorposition.

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Special Keys

One-handed keyboard: Change the keyboard

layout to accommodate use with one hand.

Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings.

Predictive Text

Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and

social networking sites — improving the accuracy of

predicting text entries.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung keyboard:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options.

For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on page197.

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Use Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

Settings

To enable Google voice typing:

1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

You may need to touch and hold Options (leftof

•

the Space bar) to find it.

2. Speak your text.

Delete text

To download additional languages for use with

Googlevoice typing:

► Tap Settings > Languages.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google voice typing:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing for options.

For more information, see “Google Voice Typing” on page198.

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Use Swype

Swype™ is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus (not included) from letter to letter, lifting your finger or stylus between words.

For example, to enter the word “this”, slide your fingers between the letters “t-h-i-s”.

Enable Swype

To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification panel.

2. Tap Select keyboard.

3. Tap Swype.

Configure Swype

To customize Swype:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Swype for options.

For more information, see “Swype” on page199.

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Emergency Mode

Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you

areinan emergency situation.

Emergency mode saves battery power by:

Changing the color of the screen to grayscale.

•

Restricting application usage to only essential

•

applications and those you select.

Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.

•

Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and

•

Bluetooth®.

Note: When Emergency mode is turned off, the Location settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency mode.

Activate Emergency Mode

To activate Emergency mode:

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Emergency mode.

When accessing for the first time, read the

•

Termsand conditions. If you accept them, tap

the Checkbox, and then tap Agree.

3. Tap Turn on.

Turn Off Emergency Mode

► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap

More options > Turn off Emergency mode.

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Use Emergency Mode

While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following apps and features are available on the Home screen:

Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source

•

of light.

Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.

•

Message my location: Send your location

•

information to your emergency contacts.

Phone: Launch the call screen.

•

Emergency alerts: Receive geographically-targeted

•

messages.

Chrome: Browse the Internet with Google Chrome™.

•

Add: Add other available apps.

•

Facebook: Launch Facebook™.

Maps: Launch Google Maps™.

Battery percentage: Display estimated battery

•

charge remaining.

Estimated usage time remaining: Display

•

estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage.

Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone

•

number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service.

More options:

•

Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency

mode and return to standard mode.

Remove: Choose apps to remove from the

screen.

Manage emergency contacts: Add emergency

contacts if none have been set in Safety Assistance.

Settings: Configure the available settings. Only

a limited number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode.

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Calling

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

Phone Screen

4 3

1. More options: Access Speed

dial and Call settings.

2. Hide the keypad: Hide the

keypad and display recentcalls.

3. Video call: Make videocalls.

4. Call: Make a call.

5. Voice command: Make a call

using voice commands.

6. Keypad: Dial the number that

you want to call.

7. Voicemail: Set up and check

your voicemail. For more

information, see “Set Up and Access Voicemail” on page55.

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8. Tabs: Display a log of all dialed,

received, and missed calls. Display your contacts and select a contact to call.

Access Phone

There are a couple of ways to access Phone.

► From a Home screen, tap Phone.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone.

Display Your Phone Number

Your phone number can be found in Settings.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>

About phone.

Your phone number is displayed in the Myphone

•

number field.

Call Settings

To access the Callsettings menu:

► From a Home screen, tap Phone >

Moreoptions > Settings.

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Make and Answer Calls

Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

Make a Call

You can make a call from a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap either

Call or Video call.

Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

•

Dial a Number from Your Contacts List

You can quickly dial a phone number from your Contacts list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts.

2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact.

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Dial a Recent Number

All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed.

3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.

Direct Calls

Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Direct call, and tap

On/Off to enable.

Wi-Fi Calling

You can make voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi Internet connection. For Wi-Fi calling to work, you must activate Advanced Calling first. For more information, see “Advanced Calling” on page146.

Video Calls

Video calling requires that all parties be on the same carrier and use devices that support the video calling feature. Check with your carrier for all requirements.

To make Video calls:

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter a number and tap Video call.

Note: Not all devices support video calling. The receiver has the option to accept the video call or answer the call as a regular voice call.

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Answer a Call

When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s

phone number or name is displayed, if it is storedin the

Contacts list.

► On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the

right to answer the call.

If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.

► On the incoming call screen, tap Answer to

answer the call.

Decline a Call

► On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the

left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail.

If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.

► Tap Decline to reject the call and send it to

your voicemail.

Decline with Message

► On the incoming call screen, drag Send message

upward and select a message.

If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.

► Tap Send message and select a message.

End a Call

To finish your call:

► Tap End when you are ready to end your call.

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While on a Call

Adjust the Call Volume

► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the

volume.

– or –

Tap More options > Turn on extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.

Multitasking

If you exit the call screen and return to a Homescreen,

your active call is indicated by Callon the Status bar.

This lets you continue with your current call and do something else, such as access the contacts list, view a recent email, or locate a picture.

To return to the call screen:

► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification

panel, and then tap the Callnotification.

To end a call from any application:

► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification

panel, and then tap End call.

Switch to Headset or Speaker

Listen to the call using the speaker or through a

Bluetoothheadset (not included).

► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the

speaker.

– or –

Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset.

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Place a Multi-Party 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.

2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the

call is answered:

Tap the On hold number entry to switch

•

between the two calls.

Tap Merge to hear both callers at once

•

(multi-conferencing).

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. Drag Answer in any direction to answer the new call.

To send a text message instead, drag

•

Sendmessage upward and select a message.

2. Tap the previous On hold number entry to switch between the two calls. This places the new caller on hold and activates the previous call.

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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 Phone.

2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If

the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.

Save a Contact from a Recent Call

Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents.

3. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list.

4. Tap Details.

5. Tap Create contact.

– or –

If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing.

Delete Call Records

To delete Call log entries:

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents.

3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.

4. Tap Delete.

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Block a Number

By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents.

3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.

4. Tap Details > Moreoptions > Blocknumber.

Confirm when prompted.

You can also modify the Block list in Settings:

► From a Home screen, tap Phone >

Moreoptions > Settings > Blocknumbers.

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Speed Dial

You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their

defaultnumber.

Create a Speed Dial

You can assign 999 speed dial numbers.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

•

2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial. The Speed dial

screen displays the numbers already in use.

3. Tap an unassigned number.

Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial

•

number than the next one in sequence.

Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.

•

4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to the number.

Make a Call with Speed Dial

You can make a call using Speed dial.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

•

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

If the Speed dial number is more than one digit

•

long, enter the first digits, and then hold the

lastdigit.

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Remove a Speed Dial Number

You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial.

3. Find the contact to remove from the Speed dial.

4. Tap Remove.

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Emergency Calls

You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status.

Make an Emergency Call

You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has

beenactivated. If your phone is not activated, you can

only make an emergency call.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in

North America) and tap Call.

3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features.

Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen

The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.

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Secure Lock Screens

You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen.

1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.

2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer.

3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Call.

4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features.

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Set Up and Access Voicemail

Set up and configure your voicemail.

Set Up Your Voicemail

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Verizonfolder > Voicemail.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.

Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.

Access Your Voicemail

You can access your voicemail from the Phone app.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, and then touch and hold 1 key.

You may be prompted to enter a password.

•

2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.

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Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone

You can access your voicemail from another phone.

1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting.

2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using.

3. Enter your password and you are connected to your voicemail.

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Applications

Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

Apps List

The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. 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” on page15.

Access Apps

You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.

To return to the main Home screen, press the

•

Home key.

Download and Install NewApps

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

Play Store: Download new apps from the

•

GooglePlay store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps tolearn more.

58 Apps ListApplications

Uninstall or Disable Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install.

Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

•

Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden

•

from view.

To uninstall or disable an app:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display

Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.

3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable the app.

4. Tap Done when finished.

To enable apps after disabling them:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Apps > Application manager.

3. Tap Menu > Disabled, and then tap the app you

want to enable.

4. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the

Appslist.

Search for Apps

To locate an app in your Apps list:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Search for apps.

Enter a word or words in the Search for apps

•

field. As you type, apps that match are displayed on the screen.

Tap an entry to launch that app.

•

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Organize Your Apps

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.

To change the order apps are listed:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.

3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location.

4. Tap Done when finished.

To alphabetize your apps:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Sort > Alphabetical order.

Use Folders to Organize Apps

You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an

Appslist screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.

3. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.

4. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Enter folder name: Name the folder.

•

Palette: Change the folder color.

•

Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tapapps

•

to select them, and then tapAdd.

5. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

•

shortcut and drag it to the folder.

6. Tap Done when finished.

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To launch apps in a folder:

► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to

launchit.

To delete a folder:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.

3. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap

Removefolder. Confirm when prompted.

4. Tap Done when finished.

To add a folder to a Home screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Homescreen, and then release it.

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Google Apps

Enjoy these apps from Google.

Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.

Android Pay

Pay with your Android phone at over one million store locations across the US and within mobile apps.

Visit support.google.com/androidpay to learn more about Android Pay™.

Chrome

Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.

Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more about Chrome™.

Drive

Open, view, rename, and share your GoogleDocs™ andfiles.

Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about

GoogleDrive™.

Gmail

Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service.

Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.

Google

Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.

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Hangouts

Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages.

Visit support.google.com/hangouts to learn more.

Maps

Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information.

Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.

You must enable location services to use GoogleMaps.

For more information, see “Location” on page181.

Photos

Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account.

Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more about

GooglePhotos™.

Play Movies & TV

Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learnmore.

Play Music

Play music and audio files on your device.

Visit support.google.com/music to learn more.

PlayStore

Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store.

Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.

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Voice Search

Use voice commands to search the web with Google.

YouTube

View and upload YouTube™ videos right from your device.

Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.

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Verizon Apps

Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless.

Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information.

Caller Name ID

Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify unknown callers by name, picture, and city and state.

Cloud

Back up and access your data. You can also use

VerizonCloud® to transfer content between other

devices.

Message+

Send text messages at a whole new level. Draw on pictures, share locations in real time, send audio messages, and much more. For more information, see “Message+” on page105.

Mobile Hotspot

Configure your device as a Mobile Hotspot. For more information, see “Enable Mobile Hotspot” on page140.

My Verizon

View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account.

Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon.

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NFL Mobile

Stay on top of the game with breaking NFL news, upto-minute scoring, in-game highlights, live videos and more.

Setup Wizard

Setup and configure your phone at any time with this shortcut.

Slacker Radio

Enjoy free Internet radio with your mobile device.

Voicemail

Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls.

VZ Navigator

Find, share, and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease.

VZ Protect

Protect your device from digital threats, including viruses and malware, risky web sites, and from people accessing the information on your device if it is ever lost or misplaced.

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Additional Apps

There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device.

Amazon

Shop at amazon.com™ from your device.

Visit amazon.com to learn more.

Amazon Kindle

Download books for reading right on your device. You must have an account with Amazon to use the Kindle™ application.

Audible

Download audio books to enjoy on your device.

Facebook

Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.

Help

View information on using your device’s basic features and settings.

IMDb

Search movies and actors, view trailers and show times, explore top charts and box office information, and add movies and TV to your personal Watch list.

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Instagram

Capture and share photos and videos with your friends with Instagram™. Customize what you capture, then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends.

SideSync

Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device.

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Calculator

The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.

Basic Operation

You can use your calculator to perform basic operations.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder >

Calculator.

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.

4. Enter the next number.

5. Tap Equals to view the result.

6. Tap Clear to clear the results.

Additional Functions

You can perform additional functions on your calculator.

To clear the calculator history:

► Tap History > Clearhistory.

– or –

Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys.

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Scientific Calculator

The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions.

To use the Scientific calculator:

► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to

landscape.

– or –

If Portrait is enabled, tap Rotate screen.

Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick settings on the Notification panel. For more information, see “Notification Panel” on page31.

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Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.

Calendar View

To choose a calendar view:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap View, and then tap one of the following:

Year: Display all twelve months of this year.

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Swipe across the screen to display another year.

Month: Display the current month. Swipe across

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the screen to display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed.

Week: Display the current week. Swipe across

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the screen to display another week.

Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe

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across the screen to display another day.

Tasks : Display all tasks.

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3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

Create an Event

You can use your Calendar to create events.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap Create event to add an event.

3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.

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Share an Event

You can share events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap an event to open it.

3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts.

Delete an Event

You can delete events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap an event to open it.

3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.

Create a Task

You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap View > Task s.

3. Tap Create task to add a task.

4. Enter details for the task, and then tap Save.

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Delete a Task

You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Task s.

3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.

To delete an individual task, tap the task to open

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it, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.

To delete all tasks, tap Delete all.

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Calendar Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Camera and Video

1. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for

gentler images.

2. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos.

3. Take a picture: Take a picture.

4. Record video: Record a video.

5. Camera, Modes, or Effects: Swipe right to

change the shooting mode. Swipe left to add an

effectsfilter.

6. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front

cameras.

7. HDR: Enables the light sensitivity and color depth

features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture.

8. Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.

9. Settings: Configure other camera settings.

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Take Pictures

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures:

To zoom in or out, touch the screen with two

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fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen.

To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you

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tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.

To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap

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a preview filter to apply it to the screen.

To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and

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select a mode.

To quickly switch between the front and rear

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cameras, swipe the screen up or down.

To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings

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icon or Settings.

3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.

You can also press the Volume key up or down

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to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume key while the camera is active.

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Shooting Mode

Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.

Rear camera

Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the

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surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture.

Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,

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exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures.

Panorama: Create a linear image by taking

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pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.

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Front camera

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Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures after they have been taken. You can focus on subjects near to the camera, far away from the camera, or both.

Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording it.

Fast motion: Record videos for viewing in fast motion. You can play a specific section of each video in fast motion after recording it.

Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various effects, such as an airbrushed effect.

Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit more people into your pictures.

Common

Download: Download additional shooting

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modes from the Galaxy Apps store.

Moreoptions: See more options for the

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camera modes.

Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of

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objects.

Video collage: Create your own short

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collages and slow-motion videos without any

editingtools.

Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube.

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Share your link with friends so they can watch your video in real time. For more information, see “Live Broadcast” on page79.

Camera Settings

You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Tap Settings to configure settings for the

Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used.

Rear camera

Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher

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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher

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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.

Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject

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selected on the preview screen.

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Front camera

Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher

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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher

•

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.

Save pictures as previewed: Save the

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self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images.

Ways to take pictures:

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Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take

selfies.

Gesture control: Detect your palm and

automatically take a picture two seconds later.

Use heart rate sensor: Once your face has

been recognized, tap the heart rate sensor to take your picture.

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Common

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

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Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.

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Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving.

Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help

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composition when selecting subjects.

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the

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picture.

Review pictures: Set to show pictures after

•

taking them.

Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the

•

Home key twice in quick succession.

Voice control: Take pictures by saying “Smile,”

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“Cheese,” “Capture,” or “Shoot,” or record videos by saying “Record video.”

Volume key function: Use the Volume key to

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take pictures, record video, zoom, or control system volume.

Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter

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sound when pictures are taken.

Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Help: View information on using the camera.

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Live Broadcast

Use YouTube to share what is happening around you.

To access the Live Broadcast:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe to the right and tap Live broadcast.

Note: You need to sign in to your Google Account and enable Live broadcasting in your YouTube settings to use this feature.

Live Broadcast Options

The following options are available:

Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size,

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Auto save, and manage your account.

Invite: Invite contacts to view your Live

•

broadcast by sending them a link.

Rear/Front: Choose which camera to recordwith.

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Live: Start recording your Live broadcast.

•

Share: Share while recording your Live

•

broadcast.

Stop: End your Live broadcast.

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Record a Live Broadcast

Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe to the right and tap Live broadcast.

3. Tap Invite and select contacts to share your

Livebroadcast with. You also have the option to

share your Live broadcast during recording and when you finish recording.

4. Press Live to begin recording.

5. When you are finished, tap Stop.

Share a Broadcast

You can share your Live broadcast with contacts before recording or share the link after you have finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube.

To invite contacts before broadcasting:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe to the right and tap Live broadcast.

3. Tap Invite and select contacts or groups to

share your Live broadcast with.

4. Tap Save to send invites.

To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting:

► Tap Share and select a sharing method to share

your Live broadcast.

To share a Live broadcast after broadcasting:

► After recording, tap Share link and select a sharing

method to share your Live broadcast.

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Live Broadcast Settings

Customize your Live Broadcasts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe to the right and tap Live broadcast.

3. Tap Settings and select an option to customize:

Account: Tap to add or switch your

•

GoogleAccount.

Privacy: Choose either to have your videos

•

unlisted where only friends with a link can view them or public where anyone can view them.

Video size: Tap to choose a size option.

•

Social media settings: Share your link with

•

social media when you start broadcasting.

Auto save: Tap to enable auto saving your videos

•

to the Gallery app.

Auto dim: Dims the brightness if you broadcast

•

without touching the screen.

Add shortcut on Home screen: Tap to create a

•

shortcut to Live broadcast on the Homescreen.

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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: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

•

World clock: View the time of day or night in

•

other parts of the world. World clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all

24time zones around the world.

Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.

•

Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event

•

based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).

Alarm

Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

Create an Alarm

Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Add alarm.

3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

Date: Choose the day for this alarm.

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Time: Set a time for the alarm.

•

Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.

•

Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

•

Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat

•

values for the alarm while snoozing.

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Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to

•

play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm.

Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses

•

vibration alert.

Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the

•

alarm rings.

4. Tap Save to save the alarm.

Delete an Alarm

You can delete an alarm that you have created.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to select it.

3. Tap Delete.

World Clock

The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe.

To list a city on the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

3. Tap Add city.

4. Tap a city, or tap Search for more cities.

5. Tap Add to add the city to your World clock.

To remove a city from the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it to select it.

4. Tap Delete.

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Stopwatch

The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:

Start: Begin timing.

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Stop: Stop timing.

•

Lap: Keep track of lap times.

•

Resume: Continue timing after stopping

•

theclock.

Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

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Timer

The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to

99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Timer.

3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The following options are available:

Start: Begin the Timer.

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Pause: Pause the Timer.

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Resume: Resume the Timer.

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Cancel: Stop the Timer.

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Contacts

Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts.

For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Accounts” on page194.

Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts in your phone and accounts, the available options and functions are different.

Manage Contacts

Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app. To access your Contacts list:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

Find a Contact

You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find one by name.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match.

– or –

Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also slide your finger across the alphabetical list to select a letter with better precision.

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Add a Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields

to enter information.

Choose a storage account for the contact. You

•

can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account.

Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the

•

new contact.

Enter a name and other contact information.

•

Tap Add field to enter additional entries.

Tap Remove field to remove an entry.

Tap View more for additional fields.

Tap the label to the right of an entry to

choose a label for the field (for example, Home or Work).

Tap Scan business card to import contact

•

information from a business card through the device’s camera.

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 more fields to the contact’s list of information.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap

Details> Edit.

3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.

4. Tap Save.

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Share a Contact

When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (VCF) or as a text file. You can share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap

Details> Share.

3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCardfile (VCF) or as a Tex t.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

Link Contacts

When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap

Details.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Link contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.

5. Tap Link.

Unlink Contacts

You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap

Details.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Manage linked contacts.

4. Tap Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them

from the main contact.

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Delete Contacts

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts.

3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.

Favorites

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites are displayed together on the Favorites tab in the Contacts app.

Mark Contacts as Favorites

You can mark contacts as Favorites.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to select it, and then tap Details.

3. Tap Addto Favorites (thestar brightens ).

Remove Contacts from Favorites

You can remove contacts from Favorites.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to select it, and then tap Details.

3. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).

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Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group.

Create a Group

You can create your own contact groups.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups.

3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information about the group:

Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

•

Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the

•

group.

Add member: Select contacts to add to the new

•

group, and then tap Done.

4. Tap Save.

Rename a Group

You can rename a contact group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.

4. Tap Save.

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Add Contacts to a Group

You can add contacts to a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you want to add. When finished, tapDone.

4. Tap Save.

Send a Message to a Group

You can send a text message to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Send message.

4. Type your message and tap Send.

Send an Email to a Group

You can send an email to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Send email.

4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox

at the top of the screen to select all, and then tapDone.

Only group members that have an email address

•

in their records are displayed.

5. Choose an email account and follow theprompts.

6. Type your message and tap Send.

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Samsung NOTE5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Front View

Back View

Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device

Home Screen

Customize the Home Screen

Status Bar

Navigation

S Pen

Air Command

Notification Panel

Multi Window

Enter Text

Emergency Mode

Calling

Phone Screen

Make and Answer Calls

Speed Dial

Emergency Calls

Set Up and Access Voicemail

Applications

Apps List

Google Apps

Verizon Apps

Additional Apps

Calculator

Calendar

Camera and Video

Clock

Contacts