Samsung SM-G550T User Manual

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.
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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This
product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING
ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase. You may opt out by either sending an email to
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more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at:
English
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Spanish
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Table of Contents

Getting Started ......................................1
Front View ...................................................2
Back View ...................................................4
Assemble Your Device .............................6
Set Up Your Device ................................ 10
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....... 12
Know Your Device ............................ 14
Home Screen .......................................... 15
Status Bar ................................................ 21
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..... 23
Notification Panel ................................... 25
Enter Text ................................................. 28
Emergency Mode ................................... 31
Calling ...................................................... 33
Phone Screen ......................................... 34
Make and Answer Calls ........................ 36
Speed Dial ............................................... 42
Emergency Calls .................................... 44
Set Up and Access Voicemail ............. 46
Table of Contents
Applications .......................................... 47
Apps List .................................................. 48
Google Applications .............................. 51
Additional Applications ......................... 54
Calculator ................................................. 55
Calendar ................................................... 57
Camera and Video ................................. 60
Clock ......................................................... 64
Contacts ................................................... 67
Email ......................................................... 73
Galaxy Apps ............................................ 77
Gallery ...................................................... 78
Internet ..................................................... 81
Memo ........................................................ 84
Messages ................................................. 86
My Files .................................................... 90
Voice Recorder ....................................... 92
Settings ................................................... 94
How to Use Settings .............................. 95
Wi-Fi .......................................................... 96
Bluetooth ................................................ 100
Airplane Mode ....................................... 103
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering ...........104
Data Usage ............................................ 107
Mobile Networks ................................... 108
More Connection Settings.................. 109
Smart Manager ..................................... 112
Applications Settings ........................... 114
Sounds and Vibrations ........................ 117
Notifications ........................................... 122
Display .................................................... 123
Advanced Features .............................. 125
Wallpaper ............................................... 126
Themes ................................................... 127
Home Screen Settings ........................ 128
Lock Screen and Security ................. 129
Privacy and Safety ............................... 135
Easy Mode ............................................. 138
Accessibility .......................................... 139
Accounts ................................................ 142
Google .................................................... 144
Backup and Reset ................................ 145
Language and Input ............................. 148
Battery .................................................... 151
Storage ................................................... 152
Date and Time Settings ....................... 154
About Your Device ...............................155
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Getting Started

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

Front View

Getting Started
Earpiece
Volume key
Recent
Home key
Proximity sensors
Front camera
Power key
Back
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Front View
Proximity sensors: Detect the
presence of objects near the device.
Front camera: Take self-portraits and
record videos of yourself.
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.
Back: Return to the previous screen or
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Home key: Return to the Home screen.
Recent: Tap to display recent apps.
Volume key: Adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds and audio playback.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
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Front View

Back View

Flash
Microphone
Rear camera
Speaker
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Headset jack
Microphone
USB charger/ Accessoryport
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Back View
Microphone: Record audio and detect
voice commands.
Rear camera: Take pictures and record
videos.
Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect
the USBcharger (included) and other optional accessories (not included) .
Headset jack: Connect an optional
headset (notincluded).
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
environments when taking a photo or recording video.
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Back View

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
Remove the back cover using the slot on the topleft of your device.
► Lift the cover up and to the right of the
device.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Getting Started
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, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN) , available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of small children.
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the
SIM card slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold
contacts face down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown.
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Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM card is not detected.
Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. Itis not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
► Slide the memory card into the slot with
the gold contacts facing down.
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
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Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal.
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. A fully discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
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. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete.
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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 151.
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Assemble Your Device

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
► Press and hold the Power key until the
device turns on.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the Deviceoptions menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Reset the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan reset your device.
► Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for morethan seven seconds.
Getting Started
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 up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
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.
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Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see
To unlock the device:
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 129
► Press the Power key or Home key,
and then drag your finger across the screen.
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Set Up Your Device

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. Formore information, see“Accounts” on page 142.
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Accounts > Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Getting Started
Apps>
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, GoogleHangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see“Accounts” on page 142.
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Accounts > Addaccount > Google.
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Apps>
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. 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 146.
Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, seegoogle.com.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Google.
If you have more than one Google
Account set up on your device, tap the account you want to remove.
3. Tap More > Remove account.
Apps >
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device

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 capacitive 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

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Status bar
Widget
Home screen indicator
Primary app shortcuts
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App shortcuts
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App folder
Apps list
Home Screen
Status bar: Displays device status
icons (right) and notification icons (lef t). For more information, see “Status Bar”
on page21.
App folder: Groups multiple apps into
a folder.
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of
your applications.
Primary app shortcuts: Display these
shortcuts on all Home screens.
Home screen indicator: Indicates
which Homescreen is currently visible.
App shortcuts: Launches your favorite
applications.
Widget: Runs as a simple application
extension (not a shortcut) on a Home screen.
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Home Screen
Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, andusing wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold 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, and then tap Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and
hold a screen, and then drag it to
Remove.
Set a screen as the main Home
screen: Tap 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 screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
Wallpapers
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 to customize.
For more information, see
“Wallpaper” on page 126.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Wallpaper.
Apps >
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Home Screen
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 release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
Remove and
Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Themes to customize.
For more information, see
“Themes” on page 127.
To access Theme settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Themes.
Apps >
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.
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Home Screen
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Apps.
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to and releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
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Remove
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 a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Enter a name
for the folder.
Palette: Change the color.
Add application: Place more
apps in the folder. Tap apps 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 shortcut and drag it to the folder.
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Home Screen
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 release it.
Remove and
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Home Screen

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: Batter y is
charging.
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
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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.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network
is available.
Status Bar
Notication 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.
Notication Icons
App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play™ store.
App updates complete: App installation or updates are complete.
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Status Bar

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the keyboard to enter characters
ortext.
Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app shortcut to launch the
application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
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.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Homescreens or menu options.
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.
Drag a widget to place it in a new
location on a Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart.
Pinch the screen to zoom out while
viewing a picture or a webpage.
Spread your fingers on the screen to
zoom in while viewing a picture or a web page.
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Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.
More: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share.
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
Share: Tap to select items to share, and
then choose a sharing method.
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
On/Off button: Tap to turn the option
on ( ) or off ( ).
Checkbox: Tap to enable or
select. When 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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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Statusbar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notificationpanel.
Settings
View all
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Notification settings
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Clear notifications
Notification Panel
Settings: Display the Settings screen.
View all: See all available
Quicksettings.
Clear notifications: Clear all
notifications.
Notification settings: Enable or
disable notifications from each app. For more information, see
“Notifications” on page 122.
Notification card: View details about a
notification.
Screen brightness: Adjust screen
brightness.
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.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel.
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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. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To customize the Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2. Tap
3. Tap Done to save.
View all, and then tap Edit.
Drag the icons to change their
positions. The first ten icons appear on the Notification panel.
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Notification Panel

Enter Text

Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.
Use the Samsung Keyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
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Special Keys
Symbols: Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Touch and hold Options to:
Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ typing.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursorposition.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings.
Note: The available options depend on the application in use. Not all options are available for all apps.
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Enter Text
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggest words matching 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> Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
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.
Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Delete text
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Enter Text
Configure Google Voice Typin g
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Google
voice typing for options.
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Enter Text

Emergency Mode

Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you areinan emergency situation.
Emergency mode saves battery power by:
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.
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Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options window.
2. Tap Emergency mode > Turn on.
When accessing for the first time,
read the Termsand conditions. If you accept them, tap the
Checkbox, and then tap Agree.
Confirm whenprompted.
Turn Off Emergency Mode
► From the Emergency mode Home
screen, tap More > Turn off Emergency mode.
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Emergency Mode
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.
Share my location: Send your location
information to your emergency contacts.
Phone: Launch the call screen.
Internet: Launch the Web browser.
Add: Add other available apps.
Maps: Launch Google Maps™.
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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:
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

Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts.
More options
Tab s
Keypad
Calling
Voicemail
Call
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Hide the keypad
Video call
Phone Screen
More options: Access Speed dial and
Call settings.
Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and
display recent calls.
Video call: Make video calls.
Call: Make a call.
Voicemail: Set up and check your
voicemail. For more information, see
“Set Up and Access Voicemail” on page 46
Keypad: Dial the number that you want
to call.
Tab s: Display a log of all dialed,
received, and missed calls. Display contacts marked as favorites. 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
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Phone.
Phone.
Display Your Phone Number
Your phone number can be found in Settings.
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > About device > Status>
SIMcard status.
.
Your phone number is displayed in
the Myphone number field.
Call Settings
There are also a couple of ways to access the Callsettings menu.
► From a Home screen, tap
More > Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Applications > Phone.
Apps >
Phone >
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Phone Screen

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
2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Dial.
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not
displayed.
Calling
Phone.
Dial a Number from Your Contacts List
You can quickly dial a phone number from your Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts.
2. Swipe your finger across a contact to
the right to call the contact.
Apps >
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
2. Tap Log. A list of recent calls is
displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
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Phone.
Make and Answer Calls
Video Calls
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 caller has the option to accept the video call or answer the call as a regular voicecall.
To switch from a Phone call to a Video call after dialing:
► Tap Call type >
request two-way video calling.
– or –
Tap Call type > Show me to only send video of yourself to your recipient.
Video call to
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.
► At the incoming call screen:
Drag Answer to the right to
answer the call.
Drag Reject to the left to
reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
Drag Reject call with message
upward and select a message.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
► On the incoming call pop-up screen:
Tap Answer to answer the call.
Tap Reject to reject the call and
send it to your voicemail.
Tap Reject call with message and
select a message.
Tap Expand to exit the app and
view the main incoming call screen.
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Make and Answer Calls
End a Call
To finish your call:
► Tap End when you are ready to end
your call.
Multitask While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a Homescreen, your active call is indicated by Callon the Status bar.
This lets you continue with your current call and do something else, such as access the contacts list, view a recent email, or locate a picture.
To return to the call screen:
► Drag the Status bar down to display
the Notification panel, and then tap Callnotification.
To end a call from any application:
► Drag the Status bar down to display
the Notification panel, and then tap
Endcall.
Options During a Call
Your phone provides several options that you can use during a call.
Adjust the Call Volume
► Press the Volume keys to increase or
decrease the volume.
– or –
Tap Extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.
Listen with the Speaker or BluetoothHeadset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetoothheadset (not included).
Speaker to hear the caller using
► Tap
the speaker.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset.
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Make and Answer Calls
Place a New Call While on 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
dial the second call.
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial.
When the call is answered:
Tap Swap to switch between the
two calls.
Tap Merge to hear both callers
at once (multi-conferencing).
Add call to
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
2. Tap an option:
3. Tap the previous On hold number
Answer in any direction to
answer the new call.
Put [caller] on hold to place the
previous caller on hold while you answer the new incoming call.
Merge with [caller] to add the new
caller to the current call.
End call with [caller] to end the
previous call and answer the new call.
entry and select Swap to switch between the two calls. This places the new caller on hold and activates the previous call.
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Make and Answer Calls
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 Log. A list of recent calls is
displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Log.
2. Tap the call that contains the
information that you want to save to your Contacts list.
3. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing.
Phone.
Phone >
Delete a Call from the Call Log
To delete Call log entries:
1. From a Home screen, tap Log.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
3. Tap Delete.
Phone >
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Make and Answer Calls
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 Log.
2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
3. Tap More > Block/unblock number:
Call block: Block calls from this
number.
Message block: Block messages
from this number.
4. Tap OK to save your changes.
You can also modify the Block list in Settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
More > Settings > Block numbers.
Phone >
Phone >
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Make and Answer Calls

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
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not
displayed.
2. Tap More > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen displays the numbers 1 through 100. You can tap the arrows to view additional numbers. Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
3. Tap an unassigned number ( Addcontact).
4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.
Theselected contact is displayed in
the Speeddial number box.
Calling
Phone.
Use Speed Dial to Make a Call
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1. From a Home screen, tap
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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Phone.
Speed Dial
Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap More > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speeddial.
4. Tap Remove.
Phone.
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Speed Dial

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
2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap
Dial.
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features.
Calling
Phone.
Call Emergency Services 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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Emergency Calls
Swipe Lock Screen
If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways.
1. Drag
2. Enter the emergency telephone
3. Complete your call. During this type of
Phone upward to open the call
screen.
- or -
Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then tap Phone.
number (911 in North America) and tap
Dial.
call, you have access to most in-call features.
Secure Lock Screens
You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen.
1. Drag
2. Tap Emergency call to display the
3. Enter the emergency telephone
4. Complete your call. During this type of
Phone upward to open the call
screen.
Emergency dialer.
number (911 in North America) and tap
Dial.
call, you have access to most in-call features.
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Emergency Calls

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
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.
Calling
Phone >
Access Your Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap Voicemail.
You may be prompted to enter a
password.
2. Follow the voice prompts from the
voicemail center.
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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Set Up and Access Voicemail
Phone >

Applications

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

Apps List

The Apps list displays 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” on page 19
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
To return to the main Home screen,
press the Home key.
Applications
Apps.
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.
Galaxy Apps: View and download
.
Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
tolearn more.
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Apps List
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Apps that are disabled are turned off
and hidden from view.
To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display
Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap All apps > Turned off, and then tap the app you want to enable.
3. 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
2. Tap Search.
Enter a word or words in the
Search field. As you type, apps that match display on the screen.
Tap an entry to launch that app.
Apps.
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 Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location.
3. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > A-Z.
2. Tap Save.
Apps >
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Apps List
Use Folders to Organize Apps
You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Name the
folder.
Palette: Change the folder
color.
Add application: Place more
apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add.
4. 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.
5. Tap Done when finished.
Apps >
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 Edit.
2. Tap the folder to delete and tap Deletefolder. Confirm when prompted.
3. Tap Done when finished.
Apps >
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
To add a folder to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Homescreen, and then release it.
Apps.
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Apps List

Google Applications

Enjoy these applications from Google.
Note: Certain applications require a GoogleAccount. Visit google.com to learnmore.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
google.com/chrome/mobile
Visit tolearn more about Chrome™.
Applications
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive
.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
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Google Applications
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn more.
Note: When Google Now enabled, you can access it by tapping
Google.
is
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. For more information, see
“Location” on page 135.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more about Google
.
Photos
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Google Applications
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.
play.google.com/store/movies
Visit to learn more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.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 play.google.com/store to learn more.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube™ videos right from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Google Applications

Additional Applications

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.
Applications
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Samsung Milk Music
Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment.
Additional Applications

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 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.
Applications
Apps >
Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap History > Clearhistory.
Tip: Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the
displayfield, and then tap
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Copy.
Calculator
Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
To use the Scientific calculator:
► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device
to landscape.
– or –
If Portrait is enabled, tap
Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick settings of the Notification panel. For more information, see
“Quick Settings” on page27.
Rotate.
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Calculator

Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.
2. Tap Menu and tap one of the
following:
Year: Display all twelve months of
this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year.
Month: Display the current month.
Swipe across the screen to display another month. Events and tasks are also listed.
Week: Display the current week.
Swipe across the screen to display another week.
Apps >
Day: Display today’s schedule by
hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day.
Tasks: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Tod ay to return to the current date.
Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.
2. Tap Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then
tapSave.
Apps >
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Calendar
Share an Event
You can share events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it.
3. Tap again to edit it, and tap Share.
Choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts.
Apps >
Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it.
3. Tap again to edit it, and tap Delete.
Confirm when prompted.
Apps >
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 Calendar.
2. Tap Menu (by default, the Month
and Year are shown) and tap Tasks.
3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a
new task.
4. You can choose to set the task for
Tod ay, Tomorrow, or tap Expand to set the following options:
Set date: Choose a date on the
calendar for the task.
My tasks: Change the calendar on
which the task is saved. You can change the task to an event by choosing “My calendars”.
Reminder: Set a reminder alert.
Notes: Save a note with your task.
Priority: Assign a priority to the
task.
5. Tap Save to save the task.
Apps >
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Calendar
Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.
2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the
tasks for the day, or tap Menu > Tasks from the drop-down menu.
3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to
mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.
To delete the task permanently,
tap the task to open it, and then tapDelete.
Apps >
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Apps >
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Calendar

Camera and Video

Take pictures and videos with the Camera app.
Show or hide
settings
Quick settings
More settings
Gallery: Open the Gallery to view
photos and videos.
Record video: Record a video.
Take a picture: Take a picture.
Switch cameras: Switch between the
rear and front cameras.
Shooting mode: Change the shooting
mode.
Applications
More settings: Change other camera
settings.
Quick settings: Select camera settings
or options.
Show or hide settings: Show or hide
the camera settings.
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Gallery
Record video
Take a picture
Switch cameras
Shooting mode
Camera and Video
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From a Home screen, tap 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:
Touch the screen with two fingers
and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in orout.
Tap the screen to focus on the area
you touched.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap
the icons to access various camera options and settings.
4. Tap Take a picture to take the
picture.
Apps >
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume key while the camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key.
Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Somemodes are not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Camera.
2. Tap Mode for the following options.
Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.
Both cameras
Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures
by adding a few seconds of background sound.
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Camera and Video
Rear camera
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate
the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture.
Pro: Manually adjust the ISO
sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures.
Panorama: Create a linear image by
taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
Continuous shot: Touch and hold
the Camera button to take pictures continuously.
Beauty face: Take portrait pictures
with an airbrushed effect.
Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast
moving subjects.
Front camera
Selfie: Take selfie shots and
apply various effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
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 Camera.
2. Quick settings are listed across one
side of the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. Default settings include:
Effect: Add special graphical
effects.
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures
or videos.
Flash: Activate or deactivate the
flash (rearcamera only).
Picture size: Select a resolution.
Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.
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Camera and Video
3. Tap
Settings to configure settings for the Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used.
Both cameras
Video size: Select a resolution.
Usehigher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid
lines to help composition when selecting subjects.
Location tags: Attach a GPS
location tag to the picture.
Review pictures: Set to show
pictures after taking them.
Quick launch: Open camera by
pressing the Home key twice in quick succession.
Volume keys function: Set the
Volume key to take pictures, record video, or zoom.
Storage location: Select the
memory location for storage. This option only appears if an optional SD card is installed.
Shutter sound: Enable or disable
a shutter sound when pictures are taken.
Reset settings: Reset the camera
settings.
Rear camera
Focus mode: Choose between
Autofocus and Macro focus.
Front camera
Save pictures as previewed: Save
the self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images.
Shooting methods: Choose to tap
to take pics, or to use gestures.
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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).
Applications
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one­time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Clock.
2. Tap Alarm > Add.
3. Tap the following items to configure an
alarm:
Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
Repeat: Choose when to repeat the
alarm, ifdesired.
Alarm type: Choose whether the
alarm uses sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you.
Volume: Drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
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Clock
Alarm tone: Choose a sound to
play for the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval
and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Increasing volume: Start playing
the alarm tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume. This option is available when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
Alarm name: Enter a name for the
alarm.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
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 Clock.
2. Tap World clock > Add.
3. Swipe through the list or tap Search to
find a specific city.
4. Tap the city to add it to the World
clocklist.
5. Repeat to add more cities.
Apps >
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under
the Alarm tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right corner of the alarmentry.
Applications
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 tap Delete in the upper right corner of
the city entry.
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Clock
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following
options:
Start: Begin timing.
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 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.
Pause: Pause the Timer.
Resume: Resume the Timer.
Cancel: Stop the Timer.
Reset: Reset 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, including Google, Email, and your Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see“Accounts” on page 142.
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.
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Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app. To access your Contactslist:
► From a Home screen, tap
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 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 Contacts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap
contact fields to enter information.
Choose a storage account for the
contact. You can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account.
Tap Contact photo to assign a
picture to the new contact.
Enter a name, phone number, email
address, and assign the contact to a group.
Tap Add to enter additional
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entries.
Tap Remove to remove an
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entry.
Tap More for additional
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fields.
Tap the label to the right of
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an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, Home orWork).
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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 Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then
tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or
delete information.
4. Tap Save.
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Share a Contact
When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). 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 Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
More > Share contact.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow
the prompts.
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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 Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap Linked contact.
4. Tap Link another contact, and then
tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
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Unlink Contacts
You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts.
4. Tap Separate 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 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.
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Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in the Phone app.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
You can mark contacts as Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then
tap Addto Favorites (the star brightens ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
You can remove contacts from Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then 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 Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create.
3. 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.
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Rename a Group
You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap 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 Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap
the contacts you want to add. When finished, tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
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Send a Message to a Group
You can send a text message to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More > Send message.
4. Type your message and tap Send.
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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 Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More > 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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Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to
delete.
3. Tap More > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the
group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.
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Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email

Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
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To add an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings >
Addaccount.
3. Enter your email address and password.
The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email is displayed in the Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any time, tap More > Settings. Tap the email account to display its settings.
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View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view the current account mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:
Combined inbox: View all email in a
combined inbox.
[Account Name]: View email for
only one email account.
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Manage Your Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
► From a Home screen, tap
Samsung folder > Email.
Tap a message to read and reply or
forward it.
Tap Search to search for key words
in your email inbox.
Tap More for additional message
options like sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
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Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap > Samsung folder > Email >
Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Addrecipient to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups.
If manually entering recipients,
enteradditional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent.
If adding a recipient from your
Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field.
Tap More to add Cc and Bcc
fields.
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3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
Tap Attach to add Files, Images,
Audio, and more to your email.
Tap More for additional email
options.
4. Review your message and tap Send.
Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.
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Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account.
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Galaxy Apps

Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > GalaxyApps.
Applications
Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps.
From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > GalaxyApps.
2. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screens and locate and tap Galaxy Essentials.
3. Follow the prompts to download GalaxyEssentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and downloadapps.
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Gallery

View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, 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 Gallery.
2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner,
and then tap an option to choose the way items are displayed.
In Albums view, you can create
albums to organize your images. Onthe drop-down menu, tap
Albums, and then tap More > Create album.
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3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video.
When viewing an image or video,
you can swipe left or right to view the next or previous image orvideo.
Zoom In or 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.
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Play Videos
You can play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play to play the video.
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Edit Images
You can edit images stored on your device.
► While viewing an image, tap the screen
once to see the following options:
Share: Send the image to your
contacts by email, messaging, social media, cloud accounts, or other methods.
Edit: View and use the editing
tools.
Delete: Delete the image from
your device.
Favorite: Mark the image as a
favorite, and then access it from the Favorites view.
More:
Rotate left: Rotate the picture
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counter-clockwise.
Rotate right: Rotate the picture
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clockwise.
Details: View and edit
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information about the image, including the date created, location, and properties.
Slideshow: Start a slideshow
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with the images and videos in the current folder.
Set as contact picture: Set
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the image as the photo for a contact.
Set as wallpaper: Set the
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image as a wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.
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Share Images and Videos
You can share images and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select
images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services.
– or –
While viewing a single image or video, tap Share to send it to others or share it with social network services.
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Delete Images and Videos
You can delete images stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap More > Edit.
4. Tap images and videos to select them,
or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all images and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when
prompted.
– or –
When viewing a single image or video, tap Delete.
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Internet

Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser.
Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
Back or Back: Return to the
previous page.
Forward: Go forward to a recent
page.
Home: Display your Internet Home
screen.
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked
pages, saved pages, and history.
Tab s: Manage open tabs. The
number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open.
Refresh: Refresh or reload the
current Webpage.
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View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web
address, and then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the
screen to zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
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Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the sametime.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
To open a new tab:
Tab s > New tab.
► Tap
To close a tab:
1. Tap Ta b s.
2. Tap Close by the tabs you want to close.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Savedpages, and History.
Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap
2. Type a title for the bookmark and
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Bookmarks > Add.
tapSave.
Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
► Tap More > Save web page.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the
Bookmarks > Saved pages.
browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap Bookmarks > History.
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Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
► Tap More > Share, and follow the
prompts.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder >
2. Tap
3. Tap Turn off secret.
Tab s.
Internet.
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Secret Mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.
To enable Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Internet.
2. Tap Ta b s.
3. Tap Turn on secret.
4. Tap Create password to protect your Secretmode data with a password.
– or –
Tap Do not use password.
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Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung folder > Internet.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Memo

Use Memo to write and save notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
You can create memos using the Memo app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Memo.
2. Tap Create memo and type a
memo. Available options include:
Category: Add or change the
category.
Tasks: Add tasks.
Image: Insert an image into the
memo.
Drawing: Create a drawing and
add it to the memo.
Voice: Use your voice to insert
text into the memo.
3. Tap Save when finished.
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Edit Memos
You can make edits to memos you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Memo.
2. Tap a memo to view it.
3. Tap the content and make edits. When
you are finished, tap Save.
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Browse Memos
You can browse memos you create.
► From a Home screen, tap
Memo.
Browse memo entries by swiping up
or down.
To search for a memo, tap Search.
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Memo Options
You can edit, share, or manage memos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Memo.
2. While browsing memos, tap More for
the following options:
Edit: Select notes to share, delete,
or move.
Manage categories: Create and
manage categories to organize your memos.
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Messages

Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device.
Types of Messages
The Samsung Messages 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.
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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.
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Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Messages.
2. Tap Compose.
3. Tap the Enter recipients field to
manually enter a recipient or tap
Add recipient to select a recipient
from your Contacts. You can also select the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or Logs.
If adding a recipient from your
Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. Thecontact is placed in the recipients field.
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.
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4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
Attach: Add images, audio, and
more to your message.
Add emoji: Choose an available
emoji from the list and add it into your message at the cursor location.
5. Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you sendit, the message is automatically saved as a draft.
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View New Messages
When you receive a new message,
Newmessage appears on the
Statusbar.
To view the message:
► Open the Notification panel and tap the
message. For more information, see
“Notification Panel” on page 25.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Messages, and then tap the new
message to view it.
To play a multimedia message
attachment (audio or video) , tap
Play.
To scroll through the list of
messages, swipe up or down thepage.
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Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap More > Delete.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all messages.
4. Tap Delete and confirm if prompted.
Message Search
You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
2. Tap Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
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Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more.
► From a Home screen, tap
Messages > More > Settings.
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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, contact your wireless provider.
Emergency alerts allows customers to receive geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages notify customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message.
There are three types of Emergency alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
Alerts involving imminent threats to
safety of life (extreme and severe)
AMBER alerts (missing child alert)
Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBERalerts.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.
To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
2. Tap More > Settings > Emergencyalert settings.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
All alerts are enabled (on) by
default.
4. Tap an alert option to disable it.
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My Files

Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsungfolder > MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
Recent files: View recently saved files.
This option appears if one or more
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files have been accessed recently.
Device storage: View folders and files
located on the device.
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SD card: View folders and files located
on the optional SD card (not included) .
This option appears if an optional
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SDcard is installed.
Download history: View all apps and
files that have been downloaded to the device.
Documents: View document files.
Images: View image files.
Audio: View audio files.
Videos: View video files.
Google drive: Use a Google Account
for cloud storage.
Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to.
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My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more.
► From a Home screen, tap
Samsungfolder > MyFiles. The following options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
More: Tap for the following options:
Clear recent file history: Clear
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the Recent files category.
Show/Conceal hidden files:
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Show or conceal hidden files.
Storage usage: Tap to view memory
information for your device.
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Voice Recorder

Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Voice Recorder. The following additional controls are available:
Record: Record an audio file.
Pause: Pause the recording of
an audio file.
Play: Play back the current
recording.
Save: Save the current recording.
Bookmark: Bookmark the current
position of the recording.
More:
Turn on Call rejection:
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Automatically reject phone calls while recording.
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Manage Recordings
To display a list of recordings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder >
2. Tap
To search through available recordings:
Recordings. There must be at
least one saved recording.
► Tap More > Search.
Share Recordings
To delete one or more voice recordings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Samsungfolder >
2. Tap More > Share.
3. Tap each recording you want to share, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all recordings.
4. Tap Share and select a sharing method. Follow the prompts to proceed.
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VoiceRecorder.
Voice Recorder
Delete Recordings
To delete one or more voice recordings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > VoiceRecorder.
2. Tap More > Edit.
3. Tap each recording you want to delete, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all recordings.
4. Tap Delete to delete the recordings.
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