Samsung SM-N915VMKEVZW User Manual

User Guide

SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

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Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. For more information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).

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All Intellectual Property, as deﬁned below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to

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http://opensource.samsung.com.

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Modiﬁcation of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED

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TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: www.samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]

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Address:

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

Internet Address:

www.samsung.com

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Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone?

For 24 hour information and assistance, we oﬀer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support

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

Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its aﬃliates in the United States and/or other countries.

ACCESS® and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark, ﬁgure mark (stylized “B Design”) , and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.

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Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the WirelessFidelity Alliance, Inc.

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Online Legal Information

The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at:

English

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide

Spanish

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at:

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

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

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

Back View ..........................................................................4

Assemble Your Device ....................................................6

Set Up Your Device ....................................................... 10

Set Up Accounts on Your Device ............................... 12

Know Your Device .................................................... 13

Home Screen ................................................................. 14

Status Bar ....................................................................... 20

Edge Screen................................................................... 22

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ............................ 24

Notiﬁcation Panel .......................................................... 26

Multi Window .................................................................. 28

S Pen ............................................................................... 32

Enter Text ........................................................................ 40

Table of Contents

Calling ............................................................................... 43

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

Applications .................................................................. 54

Apps Screen .................................................................. 55

Google Applications ..................................................... 59

Verizon Applications ..................................................... 63

Other Applications ........................................................ 65

Calculator ........................................................................ 68

Calendar ......................................................................... 69

Camera ........................................................................... 71

Clock ............................................................................... 76

Contacts .......................................................................... 78

Email ................................................................................ 85

Emergency Alerts .......................................................... 88

Gallery ............................................................................. 89

Internet ............................................................................ 92

Message+ ....................................................................... 95

Messages ....................................................................... 98

Music Player ................................................................. 102

My Files ......................................................................... 105

S Health ........................................................................ 108

S Note ........................................................................... 110

S Voice ..........................................................................113

Scrapbook .................................................................... 114

Video Player ................................................................. 116

Voice Recorder ............................................................117

Settings .........................................................................119

How to Use Settings ................................................... 120

Airplane Mode ............................................................. 122

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ................................................. 123

Bluetooth ....................................................................... 127

Data Usage ..................................................................131

Advanced Calling ........................................................ 133

More Networks ............................................................134

Sound and Notiﬁcation Settings ............................... 144

Display Settings ........................................................... 150

Wallpaper ...................................................................... 154

Lock Screen ................................................................. 155

Multi Window Settings ................................................ 160

Notiﬁcation Panel Settings ......................................... 161

Edge Screen Settings .................................................162

One-Handed Operation .............................................. 166

Storage .......................................................................... 167

Battery ........................................................................... 170

Power Saving Mode ....................................................171

Applications Settings .................................................. 172

Easy Mode .................................................................... 176

Private Mode ................................................................ 177

Location Services ........................................................ 178

Security ......................................................................... 181

Finger Scanner ............................................................ 186

Language and Input Devices .................................... 188

Backup and Reset ......................................................193

Motions and Gestures ................................................ 195

S Pen ............................................................................. 196

Accounts ....................................................................... 198

Date and Time Settings.............................................. 200

Accessibility ................................................................. 201

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Safety Assistance ........................................................ 204

Accessories .................................................................. 206

Printing .......................................................................... 207

Help ............................................................................... 208

About Phone ................................................................ 209

System Updates .......................................................... 210

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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.

Earpiece Proximity and Gesture Sensors

Power/Lock Key Front Camera

Edge Screen

Back*

Home/Finger Scanner

Front View

Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to

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close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

Earpiece: Listen to a call.

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Edge Screen: Provides quick access to frequently

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used apps, alerts, notiﬁcations, and device functionality all with the swipe of a thumb.

Front Camera: Take self-portraits and record

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videos of yourself.

Headset Jack: Connect an optional headset

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(notincluded).

Home/Finger Scanner: Tap to return to the Home

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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

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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

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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

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device’s sounds and audio.

Getting Started

Front View

Back View

Microphone

Infrared Transmitter

Rear Camera

Getting Started

Flash

Speaker

S Pen

Microphone

USB/Charger Port

Heart Rate Sensor

Microphone

Back View

Rear Camera: Take pictures and record videos.

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Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments

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when taking a photo or recording video.

Heart Rate Sensor: When using the S Health

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app, this sensor measures your heart rate via your ﬁngertip.

Infrared Transmitter: Controls external devices

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using infrared light.

Microphone: Records audio and detects voice

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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

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.

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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 page168.

Getting Started

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.

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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 page170.

Getting Started

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.

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 page155.

Getting Started

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, GoogleHangouts, and the Google Play store.

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

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see“Accounts” on page198.

► 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. Formore information, see“Accounts” on page198.

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

Accounts > Add account > Samsung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 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

Edge Screen

App Shortcuts

Apps Folder

Apps Screen

Home Screen

Apps Folder: For your convenience, there are

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several applications that are grouped into folders on the Edge Screen.

Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your

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applications.

App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite

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applications.

Edge Screen: The display area along the edge of

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your phone.

Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which

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Homescreen is presently displayed.

Notiﬁcation Icons: Display new messages and

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emails, notiﬁcations, available software updates, and so on.

Phone Shortcut: Tap to access the Keypad and

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make calls.

Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) and

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notiﬁcation icons (left).

Status Icons: Display information about the device,

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such as the network signal strength, batter y level, the time, and so on.

Widget: Self-contained application that runs on a

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Home screen (not shortcuts) .

Know Your Device

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, andusing 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,

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and then tap Add.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen,

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and then drag it to Remove.

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap

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Main Home screen at the top of a screen.

This screen displays when you press Home.

Change the order of screens: Touch and hold

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on a screen, and then drag to a new position.

Touch Home screen settings for options:

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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

Home Screen

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a speciﬁc contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and manyothers.

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 Homescreen and release it.

Remove a Widget

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

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

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 page154.

Know Your Device

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 releaseit.

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.

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Tap Add to place additional apps in the

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folder. Tap DONE when you have ﬁnished selecting apps.

A folder will be created with the shortcuts inside.

Know Your Device

Home Screen

Use Folders

Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts

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inside.

To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold

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the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release.

To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until

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it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.

Know Your Device

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

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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