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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................1
Front View...........................................................2
Back View...........................................................3
Assemble Your Device..................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ..........................................7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device................... 9
Know Your Device ...................................... 10
Home Screen.................................................. 11
Status Bar........................................................ 14
Date and Time.............................................. 111
Help ................................................................112
System Update............................................. 113
About Device ................................................114
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Getting Started
Learn about your
mobile device hardware,
assembly procedures, and
how to get started using
your newdevice.
Getting Started
Front View
Proximity sensors
Status light
Volume keys
Earpiece
Front camera
Power key
Recent
Home key/Finger scanner
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
•
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/Finger scanner: Return to the Home
•
screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.
Back
Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
•
hold for Multi window™.
Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device’s
•
sounds and audio playback.
Status light: Display a light when the battery is
•
low, charging, or fully charged, when a notification
arrives, or when recording voice.
Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of
•
objects near the device.
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Front View
Getting Started
Back View
Microphone
Rear camera
SIM card/
Memorycardtray
Flash
Heart rate sensor
Speaker
Microphone
SIM card/Memory card tray: Install the SIM
•
card and an optional memory card (not included)
for storage of files. For more information,
seeInstall the SIM Card and a Memory Card.
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
•
environments when taking a photo or recording
video.
Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using
•
your fingertip when using the S Health™ app. For
more information, see S Health.
Headset jack
USB charger/
Accessoryport
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset.
•
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
•
USBcharger (included) and other optional
accessories (not included) .
Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
•
commands.
Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
•
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•
3
Back View
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
•
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
Install the SIM Card and a
Memory Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription
details, such as your Personal Identification Number
(PIN) , available optional services, and other
features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the
SIMcard to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards
outof reach of small children.
You can also install an optional microSD
microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add
more memory space to your device.
Note: To improve performance and reliability with
high-definition video recording and playback, it is
recommended you use a memory card (SD card) that
is both rated as at least a Class 10 and provides a
high read speed.
Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to
eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray.
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or
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into
the slot.
Important: To prevent water and dust from entering
the device, remove any dust on the O-Ring and ensure
the SIM card tray is closed tightly.
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and
place it back into the slot if it is notdetected.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIMcard/Memory card tray, and push until the
tray pops out.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Maintaining Water and
Charge the Battery
DustResistance
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on
IP68rating, which tests submersion up to
5.0 feet for up to 30 minutes.
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress
Protection rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust
resistant in certain circumstances (meets
requirements of classification IP68 as described
by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees
of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code];
test conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for
30minutes). Despite this classification, your device
is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It
is important that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
•
with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized
•
water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more
than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to
fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft
cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other
than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water
immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean,
soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water
and dry it as instructed may cause the device to
suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
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.
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung
Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device.
This charger provides faster charging only when
connected to devices that support Adaptive
FastCharging.
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 USB charger/
Accessoryport.
Do not expose the device to water at high
•
pressure.
If the device is dropped or receives an impact,
•
the water and dust resistant features of the device
may be damaged.
The touchscreen and other features may not work
•
properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids.
2. C
onnect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
Note: This device is also compatible with wireless
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are
soldseparately.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the
top right corner of your device’s display. Asolid
color indicates a full charge. (
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better
idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For
more information, see Battery.
)
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Assemble Your Device
Getting 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 until the
Deviceoptions menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Reset the Device
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.
Smart Switch
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device. You can copy
content quickly and easily without installing the
app on your old device. Just connect both devices
using the included USB cable and On-the-Go (OTG)
connector.
Note: Transferring content via a USB cable may
increase battery consumption. Make sure your battery
is fully charged.
Note: The USB option must be set a Media device
(MTP) on the other device.
1. Select Smart Switch during setup.
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
reset your device.
►Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for
morethan 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
choose location services, learn about your device’s
features, and more.
®
network, set up accounts,
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
> Backup and reset > Open SmartSwitch.
2. Follow the instructions and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
and to learn how to use the USB connector to
transfer content faster.
Apps > Settings
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Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see
Set a Screen Lock.
To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
drag your finger across the screen.
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Set Up Your Device
Getting 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. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Accounts.
2. Tap
Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
GoogleHangouts
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
GoogleAccount.
™
, and the Google Play™ store.
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
GoogleAccount username and password. For more
information, see Factory Data Reset.
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,
seegoogle.com.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Addaccount > Google.
> Accounts.
Apps > Settings
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from
the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
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Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Google.
If you have more than one Google Account set
•
up on your device, tap the Google Account
you want to remove.
3. Tap More > Remove account.
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.
Know Your Device
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Status bar
Widget
App shortcuts
Home screen indicator
Primary app shortcuts
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
•
and notification icons (left). For more information,
see Status Bar.
App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
•
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
•
applications.
Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts
•
on all Home screens.
App folder
Apps list
Home screen indicator: Indicates which
•
Homescreen 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
Know Your Device
Customize your Home screens
Wallpapers
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andcustom
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:
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.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Wallpaper.
Apps >
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds
of widgets, including links to a specific contact,
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
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
newposition.
Tap Home screen settings, and then tap an
•
option to customize:
Screen grid: Change the number of icons
-
that can be placed on each Home screen
by changing the Screen grid dimensions.
Home screen content: Choose between
-
showing all apps on the Home screen
or showing all apps separately on the
Appsscreen.
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
Homescreen, 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
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Themes
Folders
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.
To access Theme settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Themes.
Apps >
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.
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 until it detaches, and then 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.
•
•
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•
Palette: Change the color.
Add application: Place more apps in the
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then
tapAdd.
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut until it detaches, and then drag it to
the folder.
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a
Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to
releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Remove and
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 Remove and release it.
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Home Screen
Know 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.
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
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.
4G LTE active: The device is connected
to a 4GLTE 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.
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.
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Status Bar
Know Your Device
Navigation
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 ortext.
•
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.
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
•
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
•
picture or a webpage.
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
•
while viewing a picture or a web page.
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.
•
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
•
Homescreens or menu options.
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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
selectall.
Menu: Tap to view available options for
•
thefield.
( )
Navigation
Know Your Device
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
Quick connect
Notification card
Notification settings
Settings: Display the Settings screen.
•
View all: See all available Quicksettings.
•
Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.
•
Notification settings: Enable or disable
•
notifications from each app. For more information,
see Notifications.
Notification card: View details about a
•
notification.
Clear notifications
Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to
•
connect with quickly and easily.
Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
•
Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a
•
feature.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
View the Notification Panel Quick Connect
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.
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.
Search for nearby devices automatically to connect
to them quickly and easily.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically
scans for compatible devices.
Scan for nearby devices: Scan for compatible
•
devices.
Refresh: Update the list of discovered devices.
•
More:
•
Settings: Configure device visibility and
-
view information about Quick connect.
About Quick connect: View Quick connect
-
information.
Help: Read help topics for Quick connect.
-
3. Tap a device from the list and select an option:
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.
Quick settings: Drag the icons to change their
positions. The first ten icons appear on the
Notification panel.
Quick connect: Tap On/Off to show or hide
this feature on the Notification panel.
Share content: Choose a file to share with the
•
device.
Share Wi-Fi profile: Share available Wi-Fi
•
profiles with the device.
To disconnect from a device:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick connect.
3. Tap Disconnect next to a paired device.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Window controls
Activate MultiWindow
Apps that support Multiwindow display together on
a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and
copy information from one app to the other.
Note: Multiwindow is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent.
2. Tap two apps that support Multiwindow to open
them in split screen view.
- or -
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multiwindow, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
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MultiWindow
Know Your Device
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view:
1. Tap Recent.
Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
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have a Multiwindow icon in their title bar.
2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.
Other recently used apps that support
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Multiwindow display below the launched app.
3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screenview.
Note: Only applications that support Multiwindow
have the Multiwindow icon.
Window Controls
Select an app window, and then tap
Windowcontrols in the middle of the
windowborder.
Controls
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multiwindow apps.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the app windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Not all
applications support this feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected app
window. This turns the app into a circular,
movable icon that can be opened by tapping
on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected app
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected app.
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MultiWindow
Know Your Device
Enter Tex t
Text can be entered using a
keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google
™
Voice
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursorposition.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
Note: Available options depend on the app in use.
Not all options are available for allapps.
typing.
Predictive Text
Options
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 > Samsung keyboard
for options.
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Enter Text
Know Your Device
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Settings
To enable Google voice typing:
1. T
ap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.
You may need to touch and hold Options
•
(leftof the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Settings > Languages to download
Delete text
Configure Google Voice Typing
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
Know Your Device
Emergency Mode
Emergency mode conserves
your device’s remaining power
when you areinan 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 to display the
Device options window.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
When accessing for the first time, read the
•
Termsand conditions. If you accept them, tap
the Checkbox, and then tap Agree.
3. Tap Turn on.
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.
•
Facebook: Launch Facebook™.
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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:
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Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
-
mode and return to standard mode.
Turn Off Emergency Mode
► From the Emergency mode Home screen,
tapMore > Turn off Emergency mode.
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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.
Emergency Mode
Calling
Make telephone calls
using a variety of calling
features and services.
Calling
Phone Screen
Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls,
favorites, and contacts.
More options
Tabs
Voicemail
Keypad
Message
Call
More options: Access Speed dial and Call
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settings.
Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display
•
recent calls.
Call: Make a call.
•
Message: Send a text message.
•
Hide the keypad
Voicemail: Set up and check your
•
voicemail. For more information, see
Set Up and Access Voicemail.
Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, received,
•
and missed calls. Display contacts marked as
favorites. Display your contacts and select a
contact to call.
Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call.
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Phone Screen
Calling
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
Settings > About device > Status>
SIMcard status.
Your phone number is displayed in the
•
Myphone number field.
Apps >
Call Settings
There are also a couple of ways to access the
Callsettings menu.
►From a Home screen, tap Phone > More >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Applications > Phone.
Apps >
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Phone Screen
Calling
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
Dial.
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.
Answer a Call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the
caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is
storedin the Contacts list.
► At the incoming call screen:
Drag Answer to the right to answer the call
•
as a voice 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.
2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to
call the contact.
Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are
recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is
listed in your contacts list, the associated name is
also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Log. A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap
Call.
End a Call
To finish your call:
► Tap
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End when you are ready to end your call.
Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Multitask While on a Call
Place a New Call While on a Call
If you exit the call screen and return to a
Homescreen, your active call is indicated by
Callon 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 Callnotification.
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.
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the
second call.
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial. When
the call is answered:
Tap Swap 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:
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
Bluetoothheadset (not included).
► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
Tap
Bluetooth headset.
Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
1. Drag Answer in any direction to answer the
new call.
2. Tap an option:
Put [caller] on hold to place the previous
•
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.
End call with [caller] to end the previous call
•
and answer the new call.
3. Tap the previous On hold number 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
Calling
Call Log
Block a Number
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received,
or missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Log. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the
caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is
displayed.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
Use recent call information to create a contact or
update your Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Log.
2. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your Contacts list.
3. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.
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 > Log.
2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
3. Tap More > Block/unblock number:
Call block: Tap On/Off to block calls from this
•
number.
Message block: Tap On/Off to block
•
messages from this number.
You can also modify the Block list in Settings:
►From a Home screen, tap Phone > More >
Settings > Block list.
Delete a Call from the Call Log
To delete Call log entries:
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Log.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
3. Tap Delete.
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Make and Answer Calls
Calling
Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut
number to a contact for speed
dialing their default number.
Create a Speed Dial
Your can assign 999 speed dial numbers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
•
2. Tap More > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen
displays the numbers 1 through 999. You can tap
the arrows to view additional numbers. Number 1
is reserved for Voicemail.
3. Tap an unassigned number (
4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.
Theselected contact is displayed in the
•
Speeddial number box.
Add contact).
Remove a Speed Dial Number
Assignment
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap More > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.
4. Tap
Remove.
Use Speed Dial to Make a Call
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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Speed Dial
Calling
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
beenactivated. 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 Dial.
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Swipe Lock Screen
If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access
the call screen in a couple of ways.
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
- or -
Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then
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.
Phone.
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.
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.
2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Dial.
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Emergency Calls
Calling
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 Phone, and then
touch and hold the 1 key.
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 a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, and then
touch and hold the 1 key.
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
Applications
Learn how to change the
way apps display, organize
apps into folders, and
uninstall or disable apps.
Applications
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.
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.
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
to either uninstall or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings > Applications >
Applicationmanager.
Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
Play Store: Download new apps
•
from theGoogle 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
tolearn more.
2. Tap All apps > Disabled, and then tap the
app you want to enable.
3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Appslist.
Search for Apps
To locate an app in your Apps list:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
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.
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Apps List
Applications
Organize Your Apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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
2. Tap Save.
Apps > A-Z.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home
screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it
on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted
box is displayed.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap
Deletefolder. Confirm when prompted.
3. Tap Done when finished.
Apps > Edit.
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.
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
tapAdd.
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.
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Apps List
Applications
Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google.
Note: Certain apps 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.
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn
more about Chrome
™
.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs
Visit drive.google.com to learn more about
Google Drive
™
and files.
™
.
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
can access it by tapping
™
is enabled, you
Google.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
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 Google Maps. For more information,
seeLocation.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more.
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Google Apps
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.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.
PlayStore
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 Apps
Applications
Additional Apps
There are additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded 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.
Instagram
Capture and share photos and videos with
your friends using Instagram™. Customize
what you capture, then share it on your
feed or post it directly to your friends.
Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and
unlock promotions for your Samsung
device.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp™ is a smartphone messenger
that uses your 3G or Wi-Fi to message
friends and family.
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Additional Apps
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 Apps >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. Tap
6. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Equals to view the result.
Additional Functions
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 on the Notification panel. For more
information, see Quick Settings.
Rotate.
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
►Tap History > Clearhistory.
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 displayfield, and
then tap Copy.
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Calculator
Applications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap Menu, and then 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 displayed.
Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
•
the screen to display another week.
Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
•
across the screen to display another day.
Tasks: Display all tasks.
•
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, and then tap again to
editit.
3. 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 Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to
editit.
3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
3. Tap Tod a y 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 Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.
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Calendar
Applications
Create a Task
Calendar Settings
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 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 Today ,
Tomorrow, or tap
options:
Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for
•
the task.
My task: Change the calendar on which the
•
task is saved. You can change the task to an
event by tapping My calendars.
Expand to set the following
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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.
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 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. Confirm when
prompted.
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Calendar
Applications
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record 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.
•
Gallery
Record video
Take a picture
Switch
cameras
Shooting
mode
Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
•
More settings: Configure other camera settings.
•
Quick settings: Select camera settings or
•
options.
•
Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and
front cameras.
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Show or hide settings: Show or hide the camera
•
settings.
Camera and Video
Applications
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera.
Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube.
•
Share your link with friends so they can watch
your video in real time. For more information,
see Live Broadcast.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
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:
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
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or spread them on the screen to zoom in
orout.
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
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touched. When you tap the screen, a
brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light
bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
access various camera options and settings. You
can also touch the screen to move the focus field
to the area you touch.
4. Tap
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.
Take a picture to take the picture.
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. Tap Mode for the following options. Each section
indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes
are available for.
Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
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objects.
Download: Download additional shooting
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modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
Info: Read information about each available
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camera mode.
More: See more options for the camera
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modes.
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.
Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures
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after they have been taken. You can focus on
subjects near to the camera, far away from the
camera, or both.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
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pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame
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rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a
specific section of each video in slow motion
after recording it.
Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
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colors of food.
Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video
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by recording at various frame rates. The frame
rate is automatically adjusted depending on
the scene being recorded and the movement
of the device.
Front camera
Both cameras
Video collage: Create your own short collages
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and slow-motion videos without any editing
tools.
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Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
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effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
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more people into your pictures.
Camera and Video
Applications
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.
Volume keys function: Use the Volume key
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asthe camera key, the record key, or as a
zoom key.
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Help: View information on using the camera.
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Rear 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.
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HDR: Enables the light sensitivity and color
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depth features of the device to produce a
brighter and richer picture.
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
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Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
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Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
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resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
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
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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.
Shooting methods (rear):
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Voice control: To take pictures say “smile”,
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“cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record
videos, say “Record video”.
Save as raw file: Save pictures as
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high-resolution uncompressed image files.
Aviewer app is required to view pictures
saved as raw files.
Shape correction: Correct distortion in
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pictures automatically.
Front camera
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.
Shooting methods (front):
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Voice control: To take pictures say “smile”,
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“cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record
videos, say “Record video”.
Motion photo: Create a short video by taking
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pictures.
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
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Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady
when the camera is moving.
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
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composition when selecting subjects.
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
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the picture.
Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
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taking them.
Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the
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Home key twice in quick succession.
Storage location: Select the memory location
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for storage. This option only appears if an
optional SD card (not included) is installed.
Tap to take pics: Tap the screen to take
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selfies.
Gesture control: Detects your palm and
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automatically takes a picture two seconds
later.
Use heart rate sensor: Once your face has
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been recognized, tap the heart rate sensor
to take your picture.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Live Broadcast
Share a Broadcast
Use YouTube to share what is happening around
you.
To access the Live broadcast:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
> Mode > Live broadcast.
Note: You need to sign in to your Google Account and
enable live broadcasting in your YouTube settings to
use this feature.
Live Broadcast Options
The following options are available:
Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record
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with.
Invite: Invite contacts to view your Live
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broadcast by sending them a link.
Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size,
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Auto save, and manage your account.
You can share your Live broadcast with contacts
before recording or share the link after you have
finished recording and it has been posted to
YouTube.
To invite contacts before broadcasting:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
> Mode > Live broadcast.
2. Tap Invite and select contacts or groups to
share your Live broadcast with.
3. Tap Save to send invites.
To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting:
► Tap
share your Live broadcast.
To share a Live broadcast after broadcasting:
► After recording, tap Share and select a sharing
method to share your Live broadcast.
Share and select a sharing method to
Live: Start recording your Live broadcast.
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Share: Share while recording your Live
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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
> Mode > Live broadcast.
2. 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.
3. Press Live to begin recording.
4. When you are finished, tap Stop.
Live Broadcast Settings
Customize your Live Broadcasts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Mode > Live broadcast.
2. Tap Settings and select an option to
customize:
Account: Tap to add or switch your
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GoogleAccount.
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.
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Social media settings: Share your link with
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social media when you start broadcasting.
Auto save: Tap to enable auto saving your
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videos to the Gallery app.
Auto dim: Dims the brightness if you
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broadcast without touching the screen.
Apps > Camera
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Add shortcut on Home screen: Tap to
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create a shortcut to Live broadcast on the
Homescreen.
Camera and Video
Applications
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
Options: Tap to view and set the following
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options:
Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses
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sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.
Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
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the alarm.
Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
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World clock: View the time of day or night in
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other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24time zones around the world.
Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
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Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
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based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
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 the following items to configure an alarm:
Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
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alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
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repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm
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tone at a low volume at an interval before
the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. This option is available when you
have chosen an alarm type that includes
sound.
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
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3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
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.
Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
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Time: Set a time for the alarm.
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Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
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Clock
Applications
World Clock
Timer
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 a city to view it on the globe.
4. Tap
5. Repeat to add more cities.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap World clock.
3. Find the city to remove, and then tap
in the upper right corner of the city entry.
Add city in the pop-up for the city.
Apps > Clock.
Delete
Stopwatch
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 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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Reset: Reset the Timer.
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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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Clock
Applications
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,
seeAccounts.
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:
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap
fields to enter information.
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•
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Create contact, and then tap contact
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 entries.
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Tap Remove to remove an entry.
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Tap More for additional fields.
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Tap the label to the right of an entry to
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choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
► 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.
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 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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Contacts
Applications
Share a Contact
Delete Contacts
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 a contact to display it, and then tap More >
Share contact.
3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard
file (.vcf) or as a text file.
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 display it.
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. Confirm when prompted.
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 Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Addto Favorites (the star brightens).
3. Tap Linked contact.
4. Tap Link another contact, and then 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 display it.
3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts.
4. Tap
from the main contact.
Separate beside contacts to unlink them
Remove Contacts from Favorites
You can remove contacts from Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star dims).
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Applications
Groups
Add Contacts to a Group
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it
easy to find contacts, and you can send messages
to the members of a group.
Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
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.
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Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the
•
group.
Add member: Select contacts to add to the
•
new group, and then tap Done.
You can add contacts to a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the
contacts you want to add. When finished,
tapDone.
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 Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More > Send message.
4. Type your message and tap Send.
4. Tap Save.
Rename a Group
You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.
4. Tap Save.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
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
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address in their records are displayed.
5. Choose an email account and follow
theprompts.
6. Type your message and tap Send.
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Contacts
Applications
Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
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.
Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Contacts
Applications
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 >
Samsungfolder > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
To add an additional Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Samsungfolder > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings > Add account.
Apps >
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 Apps >
Samsungfolder > 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
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inbox.
[Account Name]: View email for only one
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email account.
Manage Your Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Email.
3. Enter your email address and password.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email 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.
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
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Tap Search to search for key words in your
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email inbox.
Tap More for additional message options like
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sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
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Email
Applications
Create and Send an Email Email Settings
This section describes how to create and send an
email using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Email > Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address or tap Add recipients 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
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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.
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > 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.
Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and
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more to your email.
Tap More for additional email options.
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4. Review your message and tap Send.
Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.
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Email
Applications
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 >
Samsungfolder > GalaxyApps.
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. Swipe across the Home screens and locate
andtap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the prompts to download
GalaxyEssentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and downloadapps.
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Galaxy Apps
Applications
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 Apps > 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
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organize your images. On the drop-down
menu, tap Albums, and then tap More >
Create album.
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.
Play Videos
You can play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap
Trim Segments of a Video
You can trim segments of a video.
1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to
see the video options.
2. Tap Edit, and then tap Trim.
3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen
to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the
desired starting point, and then move the right
bracket to the desired ending point.
4. Tap Export to save the video. Modify the
Filename or Resolution, and then tap Export to
confirm the changes.
Play to play the video.
Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
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When viewing an image or video, you can
•
swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image orvideo.
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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Gallery
Applications
Edit Images
Delete Images and Videos
You can edit images stored on your device.
► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the following options:
Auto adjust: Apply adjustments
•
determined by built-in correction software.
Share: Send the image to your contacts
•
by email, messaging, social media, cloud
accounts, or other methods.
Edit: View and use the editing tools.
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Delete: Delete the image from your device.
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Favorite: Mark the image as a favorite, and
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then access it from the Favorites view.
More:
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Rotate left: Rotate the picture
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counter-clockwise.
Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
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You can delete images stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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.
Details: View and edit information about the
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image, including the date created, location,
and properties.
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the
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images and videos in the current folder.
Set as contact picture: Set the image as
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the photo for a contact.
Set as wallpaper: Set the image as a
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wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.
Share Images and Videos
You can share images and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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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Gallery
Applications
Internet
Access the Internet with a
fully-featured web browser.
Access the Internet
►From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
Back or Back: Return to the previous page.
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Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
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Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
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Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
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saved pages, and history.
Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
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the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current Web
•
page.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
sametime.
To open a new tab:
► Tap Tabs > New tab.
To close a tab:
1. Tap Tabs.
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 Bookmarks > Add.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
and then tap Go on the keyboard.
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
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Applications
Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on
your device so that you can access it offline.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Samsungfolder > Internet.
Apps >
To save the current web page:
► Tap More > Save web page.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap
Bookmarks > History.
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
► Tap More > Share, and f
ollow the prompts.
2. Tap
3. Tap Turn off secret.
Tabs.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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 Apps >
Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap
3. Tap Turn on secret.
4. Tap Create password to protect your Secret
mode data with a password.
– or –
Tap Do not use password.
Tabs.
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Applications
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 Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo and type a memo.
Available options include:
Category: Add or change the category.
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Tasks: Add tasks.
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Image: Insert an image into the memo.
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Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to
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the memo.
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
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memo.
Browse Memos
You can browse memos you create.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.
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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 Apps > Memo.
2. While browsing memos, tap More for the
following options:
Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
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Manage categories: Create and manage
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categories to organize your memos.
3. Tap Save when finished.
Edit Memos
You can make edits to memos you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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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Applications
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)
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Multimedia Messages (MMS)
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The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from
other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this
feature, you may need to subscribe to your service
provider’s multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received
and their type.
Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create 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 recipients to select a
recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or
recent calls.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
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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.
4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
Attach: Add images, audio, and more to
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our message.
y
Add emoji: Choose an available emoji from
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the list and add it into your message at the
cursor location.
5. Review the message and tap Send.
Apps >
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
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Applications
View New Messages
Messages Settings
When you receive a new message,
Newmessage appears on the Status bar.
To view the message:
► Open the Notification panel and tap the
message. For more information, see
Notification Panel.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap
Messages, and then tap the new message to
view it.
To play a multimedia message attachment
•
(audio or video), tap Play.
To scroll through the list of messages, swipe
•
up or down the page.
Apps >
Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
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.
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and more.
► From a Home screen, tap
Messages > More > Settings.
Apps >
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless
emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile
Alerting System (CMAS), which may also be known
as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) .
For more information, 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
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Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
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(extreme and severe)
AMBER alerts (missing child alert)
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Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts
(extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.
4. Tap Delete. Confirm if prompted.
Message Search
You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap
Search on the keyboard.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be
disabled.
To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Messages.
2. Tap More > Settings > Emergencyalert
settings.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
All alerts are enabled (on) by default.
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4. Tap an alert option to disable it.
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Applications
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 Apps >
Samsungfolder > MyFiles.
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.
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This option appears if one or more files have
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been accessed recently.
My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > MyFiles. The following
options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
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More: Tap for the following options:
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Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent
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files category.
Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
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conceal hidden files.
Access cloud: Access your cloud server
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data in Gallery and My Files on your device.
Storage usage: Tap to view memory
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information for your device.
Device storage: View folders and files located on
•
the device.
SD card: View folders and files located on the
•
optional SD card (not included) .
This option only appears if an optional SD card
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is installed.
Download history: View all apps and files that
•
have been downloaded to the device.
Documents: View document files.
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Images: View image files.
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Audio: View audio files.
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Videos: View video files.
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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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Applications
S Health
Use S Health to plan, track, and
manage your health goals and
activities, including exercise,
sleep, and meals.
Caution: The information gathered from this device,
S Health, or related software is not intended for use in
the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the
cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
The accuracy of the information and data provided
by this device and its related software, including
heart rate readings, may be affected by factors
such as environmental conditions, skin condition,
specific activity performed while using/wearing the
device, settings of the device, user configuration/
user-provided information, placement of the sensor
onthe body, and other end-user interactions.
Formoreinformation on proper wear and use, see
samsung.com/us/heartratesensor
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > SHealth.
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Set up your health profile and goals.
You should also check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or
•
arms during physical activity;
Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
•
Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest,
•
or when lying down or going to bed;
Ankle swelling, especially at night;
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A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced
•
heartbeat;
Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
•
goes away when you rest.
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before
engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the
following apply:
You are a man older than age 45 or a woman
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older than age 55;
You have a family history of heart disease before
•
age 55;
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise.
While moderate physical activity, such as brisk
walking, is safe for most people, health experts
suggest that you talk with your doctor before you
start an exercise program, particularly if you have
any of the following conditions:
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•
•
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Heart disease;
Asthma or lung disease;
Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
Arthritis.
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You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
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You have not exercised for three months or more;
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You are overweight or obese;
•
You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
•
You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called
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prediabetes.
S Health
Applications
When in Doubt— Check It Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several
health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
with your doctor before starting a new exercise
program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is
a good way to plan an exercise program that is right
and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your
path to physical fitness.
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Applications
S Voice
Speak commands to perform
operations on your device, and
to speak criteria for searches
and other operations.
Access S Voice
You can access S Voice™ from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder > SVoice.
2. Speak a command.
3. Tap
Microphone if the device does not hear
you, or to give it another command.
Tip: Tap Helpfor example commands.
S Voice Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the S Voice app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsungfolder >
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
SVoice.
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Applications
Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay™ is the new way to
pay with your Samsung Galaxy
device. It is simple, secure and
works in more stores than any
other mobile payment service.
Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can
swipe or tap your credit card.
Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your
device. For more information, see NFC and Payment.
Note: For added security, your credit and debit card
information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are
using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you
must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on
each device.
Set Up Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple
to use with your Samsung Galaxy device.
To set up Samsung Pay:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung Pay.
2. Tap Install and follow the prompts.
Note: You must log in to your Samsung account or
create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay.
Simple Pay
Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off,
LockScreen or Home screen using Simple Pay.
To customize Simple Pay:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung Pay.
2. Tap More > Settings > Use Simple Pay.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Simple Pay on each
screen.
To use Simple Pay:
1. From any screen, swipe up from the Home key.
Your payment card and Simple Pay are
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displayed.
2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay.
Use Samsung Pay
Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently
whenever you have your device with you.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Samsung Pay.
– or –
From any screen, swipe up from the Home key.
2. Select a card to pay with and authorize payments
by scanning your finger on the Home key or
entering your Samsung Pay PIN.
Apps >
3. Hold your phone over the store’s card reader.
When your payment is complete, a receipt is
•
sent to your registered email.
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Samsung Pay
Applications
Use Gift Cards with Samsung
Pay
Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an
expanding selection of your favorite retailers.
To view the list of supported retailers:
1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay.
2. Scroll down to “Gift cards now available on
Samsung Pay” and click the link.
Secure Your Information
Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security
technology and works on most recent Samsung
Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your
fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a
unique token each time, so your device only allows
payments with your consent.
If your device is ever lost, you can use the Find My
Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even
more protection. For more information, see
Find My Mobile.
For more information about Samsung Pay, visit:
samsung.com/SamsungPay
For Samsung Pay support, visit:
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay
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Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and
customize Home screens,
apps, and features.
Settings
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
Drag down from the Statusbar to display the
Notification panel, andthen tap
Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Search.
Enter a word or words in the Search field.
•
Asyou type, settings that match display on the
screen.
Customize Quick Settings
Quick settings are the settings that you are most
likely to frequently use. When you first access the
Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a
default list of settings.
To edit the Quick settings list:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Edit.
Choose additional settings to display in your
•
Quicksettings menu. Settings that are already
in the Quick settings menu are checked.
Uncheck a setting to remove it from the
•
Quicksettings list.
3. Tap Back to save your new Quick settings
menu.
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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How to Use Settings
Settings
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
•
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
When you select an open network, you are
•
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
•
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
•
device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available
is displayed. It may also display if there is a
communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More > Addnetwork.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
•
network.
Security: Select a security option and enter
•
your password.
Show advanced options: Add advanced
•
options such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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Wi Fi
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Settings
Wi-Fi Options
Wi-Fi Direct
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More for options:
Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
•
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
•
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
•
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not
configurable).
Smart network switch: Connect automatically
•
to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi
connection is unstable.
Advanced:
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Network notification: Receive notifications
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when open networks in range are detected.
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect
to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
•
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
connection status:
When your device is connected to another device
•
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in
the Status bar.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
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to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
Install network certificates: Install
-
authentication certificates.
MAC address: View your device’s
-
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks (not
configurable).
IP address: View your device’s IP address
-
(not configurable).
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
•
networks, and other settings.
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Wi Fi
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Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
connects your device wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
•
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and wireless
devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
Use the settings menu to turn your device’s
Bluetooth on or off.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth
connection status:
When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth is
•
displayed in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
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Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the
devices continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
Make sure that the target device is
•
discoverable so that your device can find it.
Refer to the instructions that came with the
device to find out how to set it to discoverable
mode.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
Your device automatically tries to pair with the
•
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another
device, you can rename the paired device to make it
easier to recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Settings next to the previously paired
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you
can use other features such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other offline applications.
Enable Airplane Mode
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable the option.
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Airplane Mode
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor how your data is
being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Datausage for options:
Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
•
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period is displayed on the
graph, along with usage by application at the
bottom of the screen.
Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data
•
connection is turned off when the specified
limit is reached.
By application: View data usage by
•
application.
3. Tap More for the following options:
Restrict background data: Restrict some
•
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a
•
Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi usage.
Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks
•
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict
apps from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
Help: View help topics for data usage.
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Data Usage
Settings
NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication)
allows data exchange when you
touch your device with another
compatible device. This is used
for features like Android Beam
and Tap and Pay.
Enable NFC
Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data
with other NFC devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap NFC and payment.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
Android Beam
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default
payment application you want to use for making
purchases on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap NFC and payment.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Tap and pay.
5. Tap Payment for the following options:
Choose the app that you want as your default.
•
Tap If open app supports tap and pay to
•
choose whether you want to always use the
default payment application, or use an open
app if it supports Tap and pay.
6. Tap Others to choose other types of payment
apps.
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding
the devices close together. You can beam browser
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap NFC and payment.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Android Beam, and tap On/Off to turn
Android Beam on.
5. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device to transfer content and tap
the screen displaying the file you want to share.
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NFC and Payment
Settings
More Connection Settings
The More connection settings
allow you to configure a variety
of connectivity settings for your
device.
Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your
device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > Nearby
devicescanning.
3. Ta p On/Off to enable the feature.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (notincluded) .
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap
print service drivers.
Download plug-in to install additional
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a secured screen lock
before setting up a VPN. For more information,
see Set a Screen Lock.
Add a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN
connection to your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.
Disconnect from a VPN
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
Apps >
3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.
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More Connection Settings
Settings
Edit or Delete a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can
edit or delete the connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap
edit ordelete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
Settings next to the VPN that you want to
Ethernet
Configure your Ethernet connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > Ethernet.
3. Follow the prompts to configure your Ethernet
connection.
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More Connection Settings
Settings
Smart Manager
Smart manager provides an
overview of the status of your
device’s battery, storage, RAM,
and device security. You can
also automatically optimize your
device’s system resources.
Access Smart Manager
To access Smart Manager:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap SmartManager.
Quick Optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
•
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
•
running in the background.
Scanning for malware.
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To use the quick optimization feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap SmartManager.
Use Smart Manager
To use the Smart Manager options:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap SmartManager.
3. Tap each of the following for options:
Battery: Check the battery power and time
•
remaining to use the device. For devices with
low battery levels, conserve battery power by
activating power saving features and closing
apps that are consuming an excessive amount
of battery power.
The usage time remaining shows the
-
time remaining before the battery power
runs out. Usage time remaining may vary
depending on your device settings and
operating conditions.
Storage: Check the status of used and
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available memory capacity. You can delete
unused or unneeded files, and uninstall apps
that you no longer use.
RAM: Check the amount of available RAM.
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You can close background apps and reduce
the amount of RAM you are using to speed up
your device.
Device security: Check the device’s security
•
status. This feature scans your device for
malware.
Tap Install My KNOX to activate KNOX
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active protection on your device.
3. Tap Clean all.
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Smart Manager
Settings
Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications
on your device.
Application Manager
You can download and install new applications
on your device. Use Application manager settings
to manage your downloaded and preloaded
applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured
with system software not provided by or supported
by Google or any other company, you operate this
software at your own risk.
Application Manager Options
If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. If you have disabled applications:
Tap All apps at the top left of the screen.
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Tap All apps, Turned on, or Turned off.
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4. Tap More for the following options:
Manage Apps
You can view and update information about an
application, including memory usage, default
settings, and permissions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application. The following
options are displayed:
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
•
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
•
Restart your device if stopping an app,
process, or service causes your device to stop
working correctly.
Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
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Data usage: View mobile data usage.
•
Permissions: View permissions granted to the
•
app for access to your device’s information.
Notifications: Configure notifications from the
•
app.
Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
•
certain category of apps.
Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide
•
system (background) apps.
Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps
•
that can run on top of other running apps.
Change system settings: Select which apps
•
can change system endings.
Reset app preferences: Reset options that
•
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
Note: Options vary by application.
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Battery: View battery usage since the last full
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charge.
Memory: View memory usage.
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Applications Settings
Settings
Default Applications
Application Settings
If you have multiple applications of the same type,
such as email apps, you can select one app to be
the default.
You can also use a simpler Home screen that
provides an easier user experience for first-time
smartphone users.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Defaultapplications.
3. Tap the following to choose default apps:
Browser app: Choose a default browser app.
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Calling app: Choose a default calling app.
•
Messaging app: Choose a default messaging
•
(text and multimedia) app.
Set as default: Choose default apps for other
•
functions.
Home screen: Choose a Home screen type.
•
Device assistance app: Choose an app that
•
provides assistance for using your device.
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are
available in one convenient location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Applications.
3. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:
Calendar
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Camera
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Contacts
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Email
•
Internet
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Messages
•
Phone
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S Voice app
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Weather
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Applications Settings
Settings
Sounds and Vibration
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions.
Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and
then choose a mode:
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and
•
volume levels you have chosen in Sound
settings for notifications and alerts.
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts.
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This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in
Sound settings.
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
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Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for
call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a
Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag
the sliders to set the default volume for:
Ringtone
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Media
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Notifications
•
System
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Vibration Intensity
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls,
notifications, and haptic feedback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity.
Vibrate While Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when
you receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while
ringing to enable this option.
3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration
intensities.
Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap
audio file as a ringtone.
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Add from device storage to use an
Sounds and Vibration
Settings
Vibration Pattern
Do Not Disturb
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your
own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern.
3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it.
Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notificationsound
and configure the following options:
Default notification sound: Choose a default
•
sound for all notifications.
Messages notifications: Choose a sound for
•
message notifications, and configure vibration
and Preview message options.
Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for
•
calendar notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.
Email notifications: Configure email account
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notifications. An email account must be
configured for this option to be available.
This setting allows you to block all notifications
and alerts. The options below determine what
notifications can make sounds, and during what time
periods you want to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.
Scheduling
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on or off automatically at scheduled times.
Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days,
Start time, and End time.
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize which notifications
are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb
mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the
following options:
No exceptions
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Alarms only
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Custom
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Sounds and Vibration
Settings
System Sounds Sound Quality and Effects
Set various other system sound options. You can enable sound effects when connected to a
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable
each option:
Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
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tap the screen to make selections.
Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
•
unlock the screen.
Charging sound: Play a sound when a
•
charger is connected.
Vibration feedback: Vibrate when Back or
•
Recent are tapped, and for other actions.
headset.
Note: Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
(notincluded) is connected.
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and
effects.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound
settings.
4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
Key-Tap Feedback
Equalizer: Configure audio using equalizer
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard
is tapped.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
•
settings.
UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution
•
of music and videos for a clearer listening
experience.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable
each option:
Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the
•
dialing keypad is tapped.
Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
•
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the
•
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Surround: Recreate the effects of rich
•
surround sound.
Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
•
tube amplifier.
Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
•
concerthall.
5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
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Sounds and Vibration
Settings
Notifications
Select which apps you want
to receive alerts from. Alerts
include notifications, sounds,
andvibrations.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable
notifications.
Tap Advanced to configure more notification
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options for individual apps.
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Notifications
Settings
Display
Configure your display’s
brightness, screen timeout delay,
and other display settings.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust
•
brightness automatically.
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
•
brightness level.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.
Display Scaling
You can choose to scale icons in order to view more
or less on your screen at one time.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Display scaling and choose the
scaling size.
3. Tap Done to save.
Icon Backgrounds
You can show icons with a shaded background
to make them stand out on the Home screen and
Appslist screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose
one of the following options:
Icons only: Show icons only.
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Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with
•
shaded backgrounds.
Font Size and Style
You can set the font size and style for all text that is
displayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and
style.
Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
•
Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
•
Download fonts to find new fonts from
GalaxyApps.
3. Tap Done to set the font size and style.
3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
Screen Timeout
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a
time period.
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Display
Settings
Smart Stay
Screen Mode
The screen does not time out as long as you are
facing the front camera.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Smart stay, and tap On/Off to
turn the feature on.
Always On Display
Choose an image or information to display instead of
turning off the screen.
Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to
Settings, double tap the screen while it is turned off or
while the selected image or information is displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Always on display.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature, and then set
the following options:
Time settings: Set the start and end times for
•
Always on display.
Choose a screen mode to match your type of
viewing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a
screen mode:
Tap Adaptive display if you want your device
•
to automatically optimize the display to match
the type of image displayed and other criteria,
such as battery level.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what you are viewing.
LED Indicator
Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice
recording, or receiving notifications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display.
Content to show: The content to show: Clock,
•
Calendar, or Image.
Clock style: The clock, calendar, or image
•
style.
Background image: If clock is chosen, set the
•
background image.
About Always On Display: View the current
•
software version and license information.
3. Tap LED indicator to enable this feature.
Keep Screen Turned Off
Prevent the screen from turning on accidentally
while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket
or bag.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display.
3. Tap Keep screen turned off to enable this
feature.
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Display
Settings
Screensaver
Screensaver controls what is displayed on the
screen when the device is docked (dock not
included) or while charging. You can choose to
display colors or display photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screensaver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Screensaver.
4. Configure options:
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
•
screen of colors.
Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table.
•
Tap Settings for options.
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
•
frame. Tap Settings for options.
Photos: Display pictures from your Google
•
Account. Tap Settings for options.
5. Tap More for additional options:
Preview: See a demonstration of Screensaver.
•
Select when to use: Select when your device
•
can go into Screensaver mode.
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Display
Settings
Advanced Features
Configure features on your
device that make it easier to use.
Manage Game Features
Manage useful features while you play games.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > Games.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:
Game Launcher: Automatically arranges all
•
your games in one place.
Game Tools: When enabled, a button floating
•
over top of your game provides convenient
game features, such as No alerts during game,
Minimize and alive, Screenshot, and Record.
Game tools can also access your Contacts,
Storage, Microphone, and Camera.
One-Handed Operation
Change the screen layout to accommodate
operating your device with one hand.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > One-handed
operation.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:
Reduce screen size: Press the Home key
•
three times in quick succession to reduce the
size of the display.
One-handed input: Adjust the size and
•
position of the keyboard and other input
methods for easier input with one hand.
Identify Unsaved Numbers
This feature is designed to identify numbers that
are not stored in your Contacts list and to alert you
when an incoming call may be a nuisance call or
spam.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > Identify unsaved
numbers.
3. Tap On/Off.
4. Read the Privacy Notice and tap Agree to enable
the feature.
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Advanced Features
Settings
Other Features
Configure other useful features. For example, you
can control certain device actions by picking up the
device and by touching the screen with the palm of
your hand or turning over the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:
Quick launch Camera: Open the Camera by
•
quickly pressing the Home key twice.
Pop-up view gesture: View an app in pop-up
•
view by swiping downwards diagonally from
either corner at the top of the screen while the
app is open and shown on the screen.
Smart capture: Capture an image of any
•
scrollable areas of the screen that are
currently hidden, as well as the area that is
visible, and crop and share the screenshot
immediately.
Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
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the screen by swiping the edge of your hand
across it, from side to side, keeping in contact
with the screen.
Direct call: Call the contact whose call log,
•
message, or contact details are currently on
the screen by bringing the device close to
yourear.
Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when
•
you pick it up to notify you about missed calls
and messages.
Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by
•
covering the screen or turning over the device.
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Advanced Features
Settings
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home
and Lock screens with wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture
or choose from preloaded
wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wallpaper.
3. Tap
and lockscreens.
Homescreen, Lock screen, or Home
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap
Setaswallpaper.
Tap Wallpaper motion effect to allow the
•
wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the
device.
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
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Wallpaper
Settings
Themes
Set the theme to be applied to
your Home and Lock screens,
wallpapers, and app icons.
You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock
screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Themes.
Tap a theme to view a preview of various
•
screens.
Tap More themes to download additional
•
themes from the Theme Store with your
Samsung account.
3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
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Themes
Settings
Home Screen Settings
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, and using
wallpapers.
To customize Home screen:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Home screen.
- or -
From a Home screen, either touch and hold an
empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
For more information, see Home Screen.
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Home Screen Settings
Settings
Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device
using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
5. Choose a screen lock option:
Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,
•
or information such as the weather, on the
Lockscreen.
Notifications on lock screen: Show
•
notifications on the Lockscreen.
Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
•
functions such as Secured lock time, and
Smart lock.
This option is not available withSwipe.
-
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
•
option provides no security.
Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
•
the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
•
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
Password: Create a password for unlocking
•
the screen. This option provides high security.
None: Never use a Lock screen.
•
Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition
•
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
3. If you choose a secured lock screen option,
select your notification preferences:
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Fingerprints
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
to a registered fingerprint.
To use fingerprints to unlock the device, you must
set a pattern, PIN, or password.
► If you do not currently have a secure screen
lock, tap Pattern, PIN, or Password and follow
the prompts.
Do not show notifications
•
4. Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints to
unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or
password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Register a Fingerprint
Find My Mobile
You can register up to three fingerprints. A password
is also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint
•
and follow the prompts to register a fingerprint
and password. You must set a pattern, PIN, or
password to protect your fingerprints.
To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
•
enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
•
fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm
when prompted.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other
accounts accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
Web sign-in: Access your online accounts
•
using your fingerprint.
Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity
•
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
► To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
FindMyMobile.
3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if
you are not logged in to your Samsung account,
tap Add account and follow the prompts. The
following options are available:
Remote controls: Allows you to access your
•
device remotely.
Google location service: Activate or
•
deactivate Google location service. This
service must be on in order to find your
device.
SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized
•
changes to your SIM card by being alerted
whenever an app or service attempts to
change data on your SIM card.
Unknown Sources
Use with Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprint
•
for secure and fast payments with the
Samsung Pay app.
Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or
•
disable fingerprint security.
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknownsources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Secure Startup
Security Update Service
Require a numeric PIN or password each time you
power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure startup
> Require PIN when device turns on.
Encrypt SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card (not included) when you first access it after
powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt
SDcard.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update
service options:
Security policy updates: Automatically or
•
manually check for security policy updates.
Automatic updates can also be limited to
-
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
•
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
Other Security Settings
SIM Card Lock
Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary
screen lock type when unlocking the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock.
3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Device administrators.
Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to
•
lock or erase a lost device.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
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