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Table of Contents
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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.
Front View
Getting Started
Headset Jack
Status Light
Volume Key
Recent Apps*
*Recent apps and Back light up when navigating through the device.
EarpieceProximity and Gesture Sensors
Power/Lock Key
Front Camera
Edge Screen
Back*
Home/Finger Scanner
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Front View
Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to
•
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Earpiece: Listen to a call.
•
Edge Screen: Provides quick access to frequently
•
used apps, alerts, notifications, and device
functionality all with the swipe of a thumb.
Front Camera: Take self-portraits and record
•
videos of yourself.
Headset Jack: Connect an optional headset
•
(notincluded).
Home/Finger Scanner: Tap to return to the Home
•
screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.
Proximity and Gesture Sensors: Detects the
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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
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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 Key: Press to adjust the volume of your
•
device’s sounds and audio.
Getting Started
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Front View
Back View
Microphone
Infrared Transmitter
Rear Camera
Getting Started
Flash
Speaker
S Pen
Microphone
USB/Charger Port
4
Heart Rate Sensor
Microphone
Back View
Rear 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.
S Pen: Holder for the S Pen stylus.
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Speaker: Plays music, and other sounds.
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USB/Charger Port: Connect the Charger/USB
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cable (included) , and other optional accessories
(not included).
Getting Started
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Back View
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble
your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Hold the phone securely.
2. Locate the cover release latch and carefully pull
the cover off.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
Replace the SIM Card
Your device comes with the SIM card already installed.
If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these
steps.
1. If the battery is in the phone, carefully remove it.
2. Slide the SIM card out of the SIM card slot.
3. Carefully slide the new SIM card into the slot with
the Verizon logo facing up.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card
to avoid damaging. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.
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 not detected.
Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see“Install a Memory Card” on page168.
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the phone, making sure the gold contacts align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover over the back of the phone.
2. Then press down along the edges to secure the
cover.
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
Charge the Battery
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Your
phone comes with an Adaptive Fast Charging charger
and a USB cable.
1. Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB/
Charger port on your phone and the other end into
the charger.
2. Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet to
charge the phone.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the
device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view the
battery charge indicator located in the Status Bar
of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates
a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better
idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For
more information, see“Battery” on page170.
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
To turn the device on:
Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device
vibrates and starts up.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and the Device options menu
displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Getting Started
Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup
Wizard 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
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, 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“Lock Screen” on page155.
Getting Started
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Set Up Your Device
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 page198.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Accounts > Add account > Google.
Getting Started
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 page198.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Accounts > Add account > Samsungaccount.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Know Your Device
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen
Know Your Device
Notification Icons
Widget
Phone Shortcut
Status Bar
Home Screen Indicator
Status Icons
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Edge Screen
App Shortcuts
Apps Folder
Apps Screen
Home Screen
Apps Folder: For your convenience, there are
•
several applications that are grouped into folders
on the Edge Screen.
Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your
•
applications.
App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
•
applications.
Edge Screen: The display area along the edge of
•
your phone.
Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which
•
Homescreen is presently displayed.
Notification Icons: Display new messages and
•
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.
Phone Shortcut: Tap to access the Keypad and
•
make calls.
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 a
•
Home screen (not shortcuts) .
Know Your Device
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Home Screen
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 Home.
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
-
used when you move between Home
screens.
Flipboard Briefing: Display all Flipboard
-
briefing updates on the Home screen.
Know Your Device
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Home Screen
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets, including
links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail
and email accounts, and manyothers.
Add a Widget to the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen,
and then tap Widgets.
2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen
and release it.
Remove a Widget
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.
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 SET AS WALLPAPER.
For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page154.
Know Your Device
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Home Screen
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 release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the icon 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 the Home screen to organize items.
Add Folders
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and
release.
Enter a folder name.
•
Tap Add to place additional apps in the
•
folder. Tap DONE when you have finished
selecting apps.
A folder will be created with the shortcuts inside.
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Home Screen
Use Folders
Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts
•
inside.
To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold
•
the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.
To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
•
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.
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Home Screen
Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network status,
battery charge, and time) on the right
side and notification alerts on the
left.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low. The yellow area turns red as
the charge level becomes critical.
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Know Your Device
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
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