Samsung SM-N900VZWEVZW, SM-N900VZKEVZW, SM-N900VWDEVZW, SM-N900VMKEVZW User Manual
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ........................................................... 1
Front View .........................................................................2
Back View .........................................................................4
Assemble Your Device ...................................................6
Set Up Your Device .......................................................10
Secure Your Device ......................................................11
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..............................12
Know Your Device
Home Screen .................................................................14
Status Bar .......................................................................20
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ............................22
Notification Panel ..........................................................24
Multi Window ..................................................................26
S Pen 30 ...............................................................................
Entering Text ...................................................................36
Calling
............................................................................ 39
Make and Answer Calls ...............................................40
.................................................. 13
Applications ................................................................ 46
Apps Screen ...................................................................47
Google Applications .....................................................50
Verizon Applications .....................................................53
Other Applications ........................................................56
Calculator ........................................................................60
Calendar ..........................................................................61
Camera and Video ........................................................62
Clock ................................................................................67
Contacts ..........................................................................69
Email ................................................................................75
Emergency Alerts ..........................................................77
Gallery .............................................................................78
Internet ............................................................................82
Messages ........................................................................84
Music Player ...................................................................88
My Files ...........................................................................89
Scrapbook ......................................................................91
S Health ...........................................................................93
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S Voice ............................................................................97
Video Player ...................................................................98
Voice Recorder ........................................................... 100
Settings
How to Use Settings .................................................. 102
Airplane Mode ............................................................. 103
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ................................................ 104
Bluetooth ...................................................................... 108
Data Usage .................................................................. 112
More Networks ........................................................... 113
Easy Mode ................................................................... 122
Hands-free Mode ....................................................... 123
Call Settings ................................................................ 124
Sound and Notification Settings ............................. 127
Display Settings .......................................................... 134
Storage ......................................................................... 141
Power Saving Mode ................................................... 144
Battery .......................................................................... 145
Application Manager .................................................. 146
Default Applications ................................................... 149
.......................................................................101
Location Services ...................................................... 150
Lock Screen ................................................................ 153
Security ........................................................................ 156
One-Handed Operation ............................................. 160
Language and Input Settings ................................... 161
Backup and Reset ...................................................... 166
Accounts ...................................................................... 167
Motions and Gestures ............................................... 169
Voice Control ............................................................... 170
S Pen ............................................................................ 171
Accessories ................................................................. 172
Date and Time Settings ............................................. 173
Accessibility ................................................................ 174
About Your Device ..................................................... 177
System Updates ......................................................... 178
S Note ..............................................................................95
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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.
Getting Started
Front View
Headset jack
Status light
Volume
Recent apps
Earpiece
Home
key
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Proximity and
gesture sensors
Front camera
Power/Lock key
Back key
Front View
Getting Started
Here are some key features on the
front and sides of your device.
Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or
•
to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
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Front camera: Take self portraits and record videos
•
of yourself.
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
•
(notincluded).
Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen.
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Activate the Fingerprint security feature.
Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the
•
presence of objects near the device.
Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch
•
and hold for home screen options.
Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device
•
on or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it,
or for quick access to Airplane Mode, Emergency
Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
Status Light: Displays red when charging or the
•
battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived
or you are voice recording, and green when fully
charged.
Volume: Press to adjust the volume of your device’s
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sounds and audio.
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Front View
Getting Started
Back View
Flash
Speaker
Microphone
Infrared transmitter
Camera
Heart rate sensor
Temperature and humidity sensor
Microphone
USB charger/Accessory port
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Back View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on
the back and sides of your device.
Camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments
•
when taking a photo or recording video.
Heart Rate Sensor: When using the S Health
•
app, this sensor measures your heart rate via your
fingertip.
Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices
•
using infrared light.
Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
•
commands.
Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
•
Temperature and humidity sensor: Monitors both
•
temperature and humidity conditions. This is used
to calculate calories burned when using the
S Health app.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
•
Charger/USB cable (included) , and other optional
accessories (not included) .
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Back View
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble
your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the side
of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional services,
and other features.
Warning: The plug-in SIM card information and its
contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the device and that the upper-left angled corner of
the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place
it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge
time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices
and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the battery icon blinks and the
device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view the
battery charge indicator located in the upper-right
corner of your device’s display. A solid color
indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better
idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For
more information, see “Battery” on page 145.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
Device options menu displays.
2. Tap POWER OFF.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
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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/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key
or Home key, and then touch and drag your finger
across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 153.
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Secure Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, and the Google Play Store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account, or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see
“Accounts” on page 167.
► From a Home screen, tap
Add account > Google.
Apps > Settings >
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Samsung account, or create a new
Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information, see
“Accounts” on page 167.
► From a Home screen, tap
Add account > Samsungaccount.
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Apps > Settings>
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 non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Know Your Device
Home Screen
Home Screen Indicator
Widget
Notification Icons
Status Icons
App
Shortcuts
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Status Bar
App Folder
Apps Screen
Home Screen
Know Your Device
Here are some features of the
Homescreen.
App Folder: For your convenience, there are
•
several applications that are grouped into folders
on the main Home screen.
Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your
•
applications.
App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
•
applications.
Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which
•
Homescreen is presently displayed.
Notification Icons: Display new messages and
•
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.
Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) and
•
notification icons (left).
Status Icons: Display information about the device,
•
such as the network signal strength, batter y level,
the time, and so on.
Widget: Self-contained application that runs on the
•
Home screen (not shortcuts) .
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
The Home screen is the starting
point for using your device.
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens,
•
and then tap Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen,
•
and then drag it to Remove.
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
•
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen displays when you press the
Home key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold
•
on a screen, and then drag to a new position.
Touch Home screen settings for options:
•
Transition effect: Change the visual effect
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used when you move between Home screens.
My Magazine: Display all My Magazine
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updates on the Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Change the Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose
from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
SETAS WALLPAPER.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets, including
links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail
and email accounts, and manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and
then tap Widgets.
2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen,
and then release it.
Remove a Widget
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
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and
release.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap Add to place additional apps in the folder.
5. Tap DONE. A folder is created with the shortcut(s)
inside.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Use Folders
Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
•
inside.
To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the
•
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.
To delete a folder, touch and hold a folder until
•
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.
Tap More options to change the folder’s color
•
scheme.
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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
rightside and notification alerts on
the left side.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Status Icons
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Mute mode is enabled.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless
network.
Signal strength.
Wi-Fi is active.
No wireless network is available.
NFC (Near-Field Communication) is enabled.
Status Bar
Know Your Device
Notication Icons Notication Icons
Missed call.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Call in progress.
Call is on hold.
Call is using speakerphone
New email has arrived
New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail message has been received.
New text or multimedia message has arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
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Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the Google
Play Store.
App updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
Connected to a computer using a USBcable.
Status Bar
Know Your Device
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Touchscreen Navigation
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters
•
ortext.
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app icon to launch the application.
•
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture.
Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to
•
move it.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
•
options.
Swipe or Slide
To 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.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on 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.
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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
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