Samsung SM-N915VZKEVZW User Manual

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.

Intellectual Property

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
create source code from the software. No title to or

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you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Open Source Software

Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

http://opensource.samsung.com

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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS
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PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND
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WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE
PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE
PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED
THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED
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OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

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

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SAFE™ (Samsung For Enterprise)

SAFE™: “SAFE™” (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark
for a Samsung device which has been tested against
Samsung’s own internal criteria for interoperability
with certain third part y security-related solutions for
MDM and VPN. The testing includes field testing with
local network connection and menu tree testing which
tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with
the Samsung device. During the testing, the device is
tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions
work with the device as described by the third party
security solution providers. The testing, for example,
includes field testing with local network connection
and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the
solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. For
more information about Samsung’s SAFE™ program,
please refer to www.samsung.com/us/safe.

Disclaimer of Warranties: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE
PROVIDED IN THEIR STANDARD END USER LICENSE
AND WARRANTY, TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.,
SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA,
LLC, AND THEIR AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY
REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “SAMSUNG
ENTITIES”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INTEROPERABILITY
OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT
TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
PROTECTION, SAFE

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DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS
TESTED WITH SAFE™ DEVICES. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE
DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE

™

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DEVICES. In addition, information technology
security protection will be affected by features or
functionality associated with, among other things
the e-mail platform, master data management, and
virtual private network solutions selected by the
software provider, solution provider or user. Choice
of an e-mail, master data management, and virtual
private network solution is at the sole discretion of
the software provider, solution provider or user and
any associated effect on information technology
security protection is solely the responsibility of
the software provider, solution provider or user. For
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www.samsung.com/us/safe, available on the web and

where Samsung smartphones and mobile devices are
sold. [091714]

Samsung Telecommunications
America (STA), LLC

Headquarters:

1301 E. Lookout Drive
Richardson, TX 75082

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Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy Note, S Pen, Multi window,
S Health are registered trademarks of Samsung
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Do you have questions about your
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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.

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Alliance, Inc.

Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype,
Inc.

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-EULA3.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Entering Text .................................................................38

Calling

.............................................................................41

Making and Answering Calls .....................................42

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...................................................13

Applications

Apps Screen .................................................................51

Google Applications ....................................................55

Verizon Applications ....................................................58

Other Applications .......................................................60

Calculator ......................................................................63

Calendar ........................................................................64

Camera ...........................................................................66

Chrome ..........................................................................70

Clock ..............................................................................71

Contacts .........................................................................73

Email ...............................................................................79

Gallery ............................................................................81

Internet ...........................................................................84

Message+ ......................................................................87

Messages ......................................................................90

Music Player .................................................................94

My Files ..........................................................................98

S Health ...................................................................... 101

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Table of Contents

S Note ......................................................................... 103

S Voice ........................................................................ 106

Scrapbook .................................................................. 107

Smart Remote ............................................................ 109

Video Player ............................................................... 110

Voice Recorder .......................................................... 111

Settings

....................................................................... 113

Airplane Mode ........................................................... 114

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct .............................................. 115

Bluetooth .................................................................... 119

Data Usage ................................................................. 122

More Networks .......................................................... 124

Sound Settings .......................................................... 133

Display Settings ........................................................ 138

Wallpaper .................................................................... 142

Lock Screen .............................................................. 143

Multi Window Settings ............................................. 146

Notification Panel ...................................................... 147

Edge Screen Settings .............................................. 148

One-Handed Operation ........................................... 151

Storage ....................................................................... 152

Battery ......................................................................... 155

Power Saving Mode ................................................. 156

Application Manager and Default Applications ... 157

Easy Mode ................................................................. 161

Blocking Mode .......................................................... 162

Private Mode .............................................................. 163

Location Services ..................................................... 164

Security ....................................................................... 167

Finger Scanner .......................................................... 170

Language and Input Devices .................................. 172

Backup and Reset .................................................... 176

Motions and Gestures .............................................. 178

S Pen ........................................................................... 179

Accounts ..................................................................... 181

Date and Time Settings ........................................... 182

Accessibility ............................................................... 183

Safety Assistance ..................................................... 186

Accessories ............................................................... 188

Printing ........................................................................ 189

Help ............................................................................. 190

About Phone .............................................................. 191

System Updates ........................................................ 192

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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 Key

Recent Apps* Back*

*Recent apps and Back light up when navigating through the device.

Earpiece Proximity and Gesture Sensors

Power/Lock Key
Front Camera

Edge Screen

Home/Finger Scanner

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Front View

Getting Started

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.

•

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

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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.

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Front View

Getting Started

Back View

Microphone

Infrared Transmitter

Rear Camera

Flash

Speaker

S Pen

Microphone

USB/Charger Port

4

Heart Rate Sensor

Microphone

Back View

Getting Started

Rear Camera: Take pictures and record videos.

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Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments

•

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

•

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).

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Back View

Getting Started

Assemble Your Device

Prior to use you need 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

Getting Started

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.

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Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 1. Place the back cover over the back of the phone.
the phone, making sure the gold contacts align.

2. Then press down along the edges to secure the
cover. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

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Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

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 charg

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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Getting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

Turning the Device On

Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device
vibrates and starts up.

Turning 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.

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

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, 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.

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Set Up 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,
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.

► From a Home screen, tap



Settings> Accounts > Add account >

Google.

Apps >

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.

► From a Home screen, tap



Settings> Accounts > Add account >

Samsungaccount.

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Apps >

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

Notification Icons

Widget

Phone Shortcut

Status Bar Status Icons

Home Screen Indicator

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Edge Screen

App Shortcuts

Apps Folder

Apps Screen

Home Screen

Know Your Device

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

•

applications.

Edge Screen: The display area along the edge of

•

your phone.

Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which

•

Homescreen 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.

Widgets: Self-contained applications that run on a

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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, 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, 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:

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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:

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Transition effect: Change the visual effect

-

used when you move between Home
screens.

Flipboard Briefing: Display all Flipboard

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briefing updates on 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 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.

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.

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Home Screen

Know Your Device

Folders

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Adding 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 on the keyboard.

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A folder will be created with the shortcuts inside.

Using Folders

1. Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.

2. To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold
the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.

3. 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

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 screens.

3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
Set as wallpaper.

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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 is fully charged.

Battery is low. The yellow area turns red as
the charge level becomes critical.

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

Notication Icons Notication Icons

Missed call. Location service (GPS) is active.

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.

File is being uploaded or sent.

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App updates are available from the Google
Play Store.

App updates are complete.

Keyboard is in use.

Connected to a computer using a USBcable.

Status Bar

Know Your Device

Edge Screen

The Edge Screen provides a
variety of useful tools, shortcuts,
and widgets. Panels for the Edge
Screen can be added, removed, and
customized to your preferences.

Basic Gestures

The Edge Screen responds to basic gestures as
follows:

Swipe right or left to switch between panels.

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Touch the top of the Edge Screen and swipe

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downward to view the Quick tools.

Touch the bottom of the Edge Screen and swipe

•

upward to access Edge Screen settings (only when
the screen is unlocked).

Customize App Shortcuts

You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Edge Screen.

► Tap

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Favorite Apps to display the apps tray on

the main screen to edit your Edge Screen.

To remove an app from the Edge Screen, tap

•

and drag it off of the tray.

To add an app to the Edge Screen, tap and

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drag it to the tray.

To relocate an app, tap and drag it to a new

•

location.

Tap Done when you are finished.

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Edge Screen

Know Your Device

Quick Tools

You can quickly use preset tools on your Edge Screen
without disrupting your activity on the main screen.

1. Swipe down from the top of the Edge Screen.

2. The following tools are provided:

Ruler: Use your Edge Screen as a ruler.

•

Tap cm to change from centimeters to inches.

Stopwatch: Count down with the Edge

•

Screen. Tap Start to begin the countdown.
Tap Stop to end the time, or Lap to keep the
record and immediately start a new record.

Timer: Use your Edge Screen as a timer.

•

Tap the plus and minus signs to determine the
length of time. Tap Start to begin the timer.

Flashlight: Use your front-facing camera as

•

a flashlight. Tap On to use the flashlight. Tap
Off when you are done.

Voice recorder: Use your Edge Screen as a

•

voice recorder. Use the Record, Cancel, Stop,
and Pause options to edit your recording.
Recordings are saved to theAudio file.

3. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close
the quick tools.

Edge Screen Settings

Configure the Edge Screen panels to provide
convenient functions that are the most useful to you.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings> Device > Edge screen.

– or –

Swipe upward on the Edge Screen and then tap



Settings.

For more information see Edge Screen Settings.

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Edge Screen

Know Your Device

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Touchscreen Navigation

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters

•

ortext.

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.
For example:

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.

Swipe or Slide

To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.

Swipe or slide to unlock the screen.

•

Swipe or slide to scroll through the Home screens

•

or a menu.

Drag

To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it
to a new location.

Drag to add a shortcut to a Home screen.

•

Drag to move a widget on a Home screen.

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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Know Your Device

Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.

Pinch to zoom out while viewing a picture or a

•

webpage.

Spread to zoom in while taking a picture.

•

Motions and Gestures

Control your device by making specific gestures with
your hand above the device’s screen.

For details, see Motions and Gestures.

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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

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Notification Panel

Quick Settings

Adjust screen brightness

Tap a notification to

launch app or view detail

Settings

View additional Quick
Settings

Clear all notifications

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Notification Panel

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Notification icons display on the
Status Bar displaying calendar
events, device status, and more. For
details about these notifications,
open the Notification Panel.

View the Notification Panel

1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the
Notification Panel.

2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.

Tap an item to open it.

•

To clear a single notification, drag the

•

notification left or right. Tap CLEAR to clear all
notifications.

3. To close the Notification Panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or tap Back.



Quick Settings

In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also
provides quick access to device functions such as
Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

To view additional Quick settings:

► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.

– or –



Viewall.

Tap

Notification Panel Settings

To customize the Notification Panel, see

Notification Panel.

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Notification Panel

Know Your Device

Multi Window

Multi Window Tray

Tray Controls

Window Controls

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Multi Window

Know Your Device

Multitask by using multiple
applications at the same time.

Activate Multi Window

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings> Multiwindow.

2. Tap ON/OFF to activate.

Tap Open in multi window view to

•

automatically view content in Multi window
when you open files from My Files or Video
player, or attachments from email.

Tip: You can also activate Multi window from the
Notification Panel.

Using Multi Window

After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run
multiple apps at the same time.

Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.

The apps 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.

Back to display the Multi

1. Touch and hold
window tray. After a few seconds, the panel will
be hidden again.

2. Touch and hold an app from the Multi widow tray
and drag it to the main window. Drag another
app into the window to create a split view. A blue
rectangle shows where the apps will snap into
place.

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Multi Window

Know Your Device

Window Controls

Select an application window and tap Border in the
middle of the window border.

Switch windows: Switch the positions of
two Multi window applications.

Move content: Share items between the
application windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Some
applications may not support this feature.

Collapse window: Collapse the selected
window.

Expand: Open the selected w
screen view.

Close application: Close the selected app.

indow in full

Customize Multi Window

You can customize Multi window to suit your
preferences.

Create a Window Group

If you use certain apps together in Multi window often,
you can create a window group to quickly display the
two apps in Multi window.

The window group will be stored in the Multi window
tray, so you can choose it any time to display the two
apps.

1. Touch and hold
then drag apps to the windows.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the Multi window tray, and
then tap Tray Controls > Create.

Back to display the tray, and

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Multi Window

Know Your Device

Change the Order of Apps in the
MultiWindow Tray

1. Touch and hold
window tray.

2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in
the tray and then drop it.

Back to display the Multi

Multi Window Settings

To customize Multi window, see

Multi Window Settings.

Choose Apps to Display in the
MultiWindow Tray

You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi window tray.

1. Touch and hold
window tray.

2. Tap Tray Controls > Edit for options:

To remove an app from the tray, tap and drag it

•

off of the tray and place it in the storage area.

To add an app to the tray, tap and drag it from

•

the storage area to the tray.

To relocate an app, tap and drag it to a new

•

location.

Back to display the Multi

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Multi Window

Know Your Device

S Pen

The S Pen is a stylus that assists
you in performing different functions.
Switch between touch and pen input
by using the SPen button.

Remove S Pen

The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient
access.

► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch

on the end of the S Pen.

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S Pen

Know Your Device

Air Command

Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently
used applications or perform actions.

To launch the Air command menu:

► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S

Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears,
and press the SPen button once.

Action memo: Launch a memo and link it
to actions. Action memos are s
SNote app.

aved in the

Smart select: Capture screenshots and
write or draw on them.

Image Clip: Outline and crop images
on the screen, in any shape, to share or
paste.

Screen Write: Capture screenshots and
write or draw on them.

Action Memo

An Action memo is a special type of note that turns
your written text into actions on your device. To open
an Action memo:

► Launch the Air command menu and select



Action memo.

– or –

Press and hold the SPen button and double-tap
the screen with the pen.

Note: Action memos are saved in the SNote app.

See Action Memos for more information.



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S Pen

Know Your Device

Smart Select

Smart select is a capture tool to select content on a
screen. To launch the Smart select tool:

► Launch the Air command menu and select



Smart select.

To capture an item on the screen, simply draw around
the item. The captured item appears on the screen
and can be saved to the Scrapbook or shared. The
following options are available:



Tap Collect to collect the content. It will appear

•

in minimized form on the screen until you save or
delete the capture.



Tap Scrapbook to save the content in the

•

Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for more information.



Tap Sharevia to share the captured content

•

with your contacts.

When you tap
stored on top of the Home screen as a thumbnail. The
following options are available:

Tap Collectmore to take another Smart Select

•

capture.

If more than one capture has been taken, tap

•

the Expand arrow to view all of the capture
thumbnails.

Tap a thumbnail to view the capture and see the

•

options available. You can save the captured
content to the Scrapbook, share the capture, or
delete it.

To delete captured content, tap the thumbnail to

•

view it. Touch and hold the capture to be deleted,
select all item(s) to delete, and then tap Delete.



Collect, the captured content is







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S Pen

Know Your Device

Image Clip

Outline and crop images from the screen, in any
shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped
content, or personalize it with your own handwriting.

To use Image Clip:

1. Launch the Air command menu and select



Image Clip.

2. Use the S Pen to draw around the content you
wish to capture.

3. The selected clip is centered on the screen. To
refine your selection, use the Transform buttons.
You can choose your hand drawn shape, regular
shapes, or a magnetic auto shape.

4. Once you decide on a shape, select one of the
following options:

Tap Scrapbook to save the content in

•

the Scrapbook. See Scrapbook for more
information.

Tap Share via to share the captured

•

content with your contacts.

Screen Write

Screen Write allows you to capture a screen shot and
then write notes on the screen shot. To use Screen
Write:

1. Launch the Air command menu and select
Screenwrite.



2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool

appears. The following editing tools are provided:

Pen: Write on the screen shot. Tap Pen

•

a second time to change the pen tip, size,
color, and to save presets.

Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on

•

the screen shot. Tap Eraser a second time
to change the size of the eraser area and to
see the Clear all option.

Crop: Crop the screenshot. Tap Crop

•

a second time to change the shape to either
Lasso or Rectangle.

Undo: Tap to undo the last action.

•

Redo: Tap to redo the last action.

•

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S Pen

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3. When you are finished writing, either tap Save
to save the screen shot or tap Cancel to
delete the shot. You can also tap Share via to
share the image using another app. The screen
shot is saved in the Gallery app.

Direct Pen Input

When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or
Number in Contacts) , you can open a Handwriting
window to allow you to write the entry with the SPen
rather than type.

Air View

Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, or
view information about an item on the screen.

Forexample:

Hover over an email in a list to preview the message

•

before opening it.

Hover over a photo album to preview the contents

•

or see a picture enlarged.

Hover over the time line during video playback to

•

preview and navigate to specific scenes.

Hover over an icon or screen button to view the

•

item’s name or description.

Note: The preview function is only available when the
SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.

For more information, see Air View.

To use the Handwriting window:

1. When filling out a form field, hover the S Pen over
the field until the

2. Tap Handwriting. The Handwriting window
appears.

3. Use the space provided in the window to write the
entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing, your
entries will be converted into text.

4. To edit the converted text, use the Space and
Delete icons provided. To change the position of
the cursor, drag the pointer below the cursor to
the desired position for editing.

5. When finished, tap Done.

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Handwriting icon appears.

S Pen

Know Your Device

Configure S Pen Settings Replace the S Pen Tip

For information on configuring S Pen settings, You can replace the tip of the SPen. To replace the

when it’s not stored in your device, see S Pen.

tip: including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen

1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip (1).

2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen and
press until it clicks in place (2).

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S Pen

Know Your Device

Entering Tex t

Using the SamsungKeyboard

Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.

Options key

Special Keys

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Tap once to use Google Voice Typing.

Touch and hold to access keyboard
settings and advanced keyboard features,
such as handwriting.

Use your handwriting to enter text.

Display the contents of the clipboard.

Access keyboard settings.

View emoticons.

Change the layout of the keyboard.

Entering Text

Know Your Device

Special Keys

Tap to switch to symbols.

Tap to switch to letters.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see

Samsung Keyboard Settings.

Using Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, speak your text input.

1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap



GoogleVoiceType.

2. Speak your text.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google Voice Typing, see

Google Voice Typing Settings.

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Entering Text

Know Your Device

Using Swype

Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to
enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter
to letter, lifting your finger between words.

Enabling and Configuring Swype

To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward
to display the Notification Panel.

2. Touch Choose input method.

3. Touch Swype.

Configure Swype

To customize Swype, see Swype Keyboard Settings.

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Entering Text

Calling

Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.

Calling

Making and Answering Calls

Learn how to make or answer a call.
Explore features and functionality
associated with making or answering
a call.

Make a Call



1. From the Edge Screen, tap Phone.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.



2. Enter a number and tap Dial.



Quickly Dial a Number from
YourContactList

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. While viewing your contact list, 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 the Edge Screen, tap

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed.

3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.

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Phone.



Making and Answering Calls

Calling

Answer a Call on the Main
Screen

When a call is received, while the phone is inactive the
phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number,
or name if stored in the contacts list on the main
screen.

► At the incoming call screen:

Touch and drag Answer in any direction to

•

answer the call.

Touch and drag Reject in any direction to

•

reject the call and send it to your voicemail.

End a Call

► When you are ready to end your call:

On the main screen, tap End call.

•

On the Edge Screen, tap End.

•





Answer a Call on the Edge
Screen

If your phone is active when you receive a call, the call
screen will appear on the Edge Screen, so that your
activity is not interrupted.

► On the Edge Screen:

Touch and drag Answer in any direction to

•

answer the call.

Touch and drag Reject in any direction to

•

reject the call and send it to your voicemail.

To move the call screen to your main screen:
► Tap Expand.

To return the call screen to the Edge Screen:
► Tap Collapse.

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Making and Answering Calls

Calling

Options During a Call

Your phone provides a number of functions that you
can use during a call.

Adjusting the Call Volume

► Press the Volume key to increase or decrease the

volume.

– or –

Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio
by tapping More options > Extra volume.

Listen with the Speaker or
BluetoothHeadset

Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (not included).

► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.

– or –

Tap Bluetooth to use a Bluetooth headset
(notincluded).

Personalize the Call Sound Setting

Adjust the sound by using an audio equalizer.
► From the currently active call, tap



Moreoptions> Personalize call sound.

Place a New Call While in 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. The first call is displayed as a
thumbnail.



2. Dial the new number and tap

Tap Swap to switch between the two calls.

•

Tap Merge to hear both callers at once

•

(multiconferencing).

Dial.

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Making and Answering Calls

Calling

Call Waiting

If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call
waiting tone.

To answer a new call while you have a call in
progress:

1. Slide
new call.

2. Tap an option:

•

•

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.

Answer in any direction to answer the

Putting [Caller] on hold to place the previous

caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call.

Ending call with [Caller] to end the previous
call and answer the new call.

Multitasking While on a Call

If you exit the call screen from the main screen and
return to a Home screen, your active call is indicated
by an icon on the Status Bar.

This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list, view
a recent email, locate a picture, and so on.

To return to the callscreen:

► Tap the reactivate button.

To end a call from any application:

► Swipe the Status Bar downward to reveal the

Notification Panel, and then tap End.

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Making and Answering Calls

Calling

Call Log

The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or
missed are stored in the Recent tab.



1. From the Edge Screen, tap

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap the Recent tab. A list of recent calls is
displayed. If the caller is in your contacts list, their
name is displayed.

Phone.



Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts
List



1. From the Edge Screen, tap Phone.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap the Recent tab.

3. Tap the call you want to add to your contacts list.

4. Tap Create contact.

– or –

If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.



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Making and Answering Calls

Calling

Delete a Call from the Call Log



1. From the Edge Screen, tap Phone.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap the Recent tab.

3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.

4. Tap Delete.



Add a Call to the Reject List

By adding a caller to your Reject list, future calls from
this number will be sent directly to your voicemail.



1. From the Edge Screen, tap

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap the Recent tab.

3. Touch and hold the caller you want to add to the
Reject list.

4. Tap More options > Add to Auto reject list.

Phone.



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Making and Answering Calls

Calling

Make a Call Using Speed Dial

You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.

To make a call using Speed Dial:



1. From the Edge Screen, tap Phone.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter the speed dial number, and hold down the
last digit entered.

Assign a Speed Dial Number

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Tap More options > Speed dial. The Speed dial
screen displays showing the numbers 1 through
100 (Number 1 is reserved for voicemail) .

Tap an unused number to assign it to a

•

contact’s default phone number.



To remove a speed dial number assignment,

•



tap Delete.

Make an Emergency Call

The Emergency calling mode makes dialing an
emergency number a one-tap process.

Note: This mode can drain your battery power more
rapidly than normal calling mode.

Make an Emergency Call without a
SIMCard

Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency
call with the phone; normal cell phone service is not
available.

1. From the Lock screen, tap Emergency call.



2. Enter 911 and tap

3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
will have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad,
and End Call features.

4. Tap Endcall.



Dial.

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Making and Answering Calls

Calling

Make an Emergency Call with a SIM
Card



1. From the Edge Screen, tap Phone.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter the emergency number (example: 911), then



tap Dial.



Call Settings

To access the Call settings menu:

► From the Edge Screen, tap Phone >



Moreoptions > Settings > Call.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings> Call.

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Making and Answering Calls

Applications

The Apps screen displays all
applications installed on your
device, both preloaded apps
and apps you download and
install yourself.

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

Applications

Apps Screen

The Apps screen shows all preloaded
apps and apps that you downloaded.
You can uninstall, disable, or hide
apps from view.

Shortcuts to app can be placed on any of the Home
screens. For more information, see Add a Shortcut to

a Home Screen.

Accessing Applications

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.

3. To return to the main Home screen, press Home.

Download and Install NewApps

Find new apps to download and install on your device:

Play Store: Download new apps from the

•

Google Play Store. Visit
to learn more.

GALAXY Apps: View and download Samsung

•

apps that are optimized for use with GALAX Y
devices. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more.

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play.google.com/store/apps

Apps Screen

Applications

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps.

Apps that can be uninstalled show Delete on
their icon.

3. Tap Delete and follow the prompts to either

uninstall or disable the app.

Organize Your Apps

The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed
alphabetically or in your own custom order.

Change the Order Apps Are Listed

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Sort by.

3. Tap an option:

Custom: The default view, which allows you

•

to touch and hold on apps to move them from
screen to screen.

Alphabetical order: Icons are arranged in A-Z

•

order.

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Apps Screen

Applications

Use Folders to Organize Apps

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Create folder.

3. Enter a folder name.

4. Tap Add, select apps to include in the folder,

and then tap Done.

Touch a folder to view its apps. Touch an app

•

to launch it.

Hide Apps from View

You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) apps
that you do not wish to see on the App screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Hide apps.

3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap Done.

Show Hidden Apps

You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them
back on the App screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Show hidden apps.

3. Tap apps to unhide, and then tap Done.

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Apps Screen

Applications

Apps Screen Options

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options for these options:

Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag

•

it to:

Create page to create a new apps page.

-

Create folder to create a new folder.

-

App info view information about this app.

-

Disable/Delete to remove the app.

-

Create folder: Create a new folder to hold the

•

app icon.

Remove folder: Remove a folder.

•

Sort by: Configure the apps screen.

•

Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that

•

you downloaded to your device, or disable
a preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot be
uninstalled). Touch Delete to remove or
disable the selected app.

Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps screen.

•

Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.

•

Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps.

•

GALAXY Essentials: Galaxy Essentials is a

•

collection of specially chosen applications
available through Samsung Apps. From Galaxy
Essentials, you can access and download a
collection of premium content, free of charge.

Help: View information about your device.

•

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Apps Screen

Applications

Google Applications

Enjoy these applications from
Google.

Note: Certain applications require a Google account.
Visit google.com to learn more.

Chrome

Use Google Chrome to browse the Internet
and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and
address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.

Visit google.com/chrome/browser to learn
more.

Drive

Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs and files.

Visit drive.google.com to learn more.

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Gmail

Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Google

Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.

Google Now

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.

► Press and hold Home.

Note: When Google Now is enabled, you

can also access it by touching

.

Google Applications

Applications

Google Settings

Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.

Note: You must be signed in to the
application you want to configure. For
example, sign in to Google+ to configure
Google+ settings.

Maps

Use Google Maps to find your current
location, get directions, and other
location-based information.

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

Note: You must enable location services to
use Maps. Please see Location Services.

Google+

Stay connected and share with Google+.
Chat with friends and family, post photos,
and see what others are sharing.

Hangouts

Hangouts is an online place to meet friends
and family, share photos, and host video
calls. Conversation logs are automatically
saved to a Chats area in your Gmail
account.

Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.

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Photos

This application automatically backs up
your photos and videos to your Google+
account.

Play Books

With Google Play Books, you can find
millions of free e-books and hundreds of
thousands more to buy in the eBookstore.

Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn
more.

Google Applications

Applications

Play Games

Discover hundreds of games for download
and purchase through the Google Play
Store.

Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.

Play Newsstand

Subscribe to your favorite magazines to
read on your device at your leisure.

Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to
learn more.

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/about/movies to learn
more.

Play Music

With Google Play Music, you can play
music and audio files on your device.

Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn
more.

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PlayStore

Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play Store.

Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.

Voice Search

Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.

YouTube

View and upload YouTube videos right from
your device.

Visit youtube.com to learn more.

Google Applications

Applications

Verizon Applications

Enjoy these applications from
VerizonWireless.

Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid
subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or
contact your service provider for additional information.

Caller Name ID

Screen calls with the Caller Name ID
service, which provides the names and
pictures of people who call you.

Note: A subscription is required to use this
service. Contact your wireless provider for
details.

Cloud

Use Verizon Cloud to back up and access
your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud
to transfer content between other devices.

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Message+

Use Verizon Messages to send text
messages at a whole new level. Draw on
pictures, share locations in real time, send
audio messages, and much more. For more
information, see Message+.

Mobile Hotspot

This is a shortcut to the Mobile Hotspot.
For more information, see Mobile Hotspot.

Verizon Applications

Applications

My Verizon Mobile

View details and manage your Verizon
Wireless account.

Note: No airtime or minute charges apply
when accessing My Verizon Mobile.

Voice Mail

Visual Voice Mail allows you to review your
voicemail on your phone, including the
option to listen to your voicemail in any
order. There is a monthly charge for Visual
Voice Mail, and airtime charges may apply.
For more information, contact Verizon
Wireless.

VZ Navigator

Use VZ Navigator to find, share and
navigate to millions of locations, avoid
traffic and drive, or walk with ease.

VZ Protect

The Verizon Support and Protection
application helps protect your phone
from digital threats, including viruses and
malware, risky web sites, and from people
accessing the information on your phone if
it is ever lost or misplaced.

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Verizon Applications

Applications

Other Applications

Amazon

Shop at Amazon.com from your device.

Visit amazon.com to learn more.

Amazon Kindle

Use the Amazon Kindle application to
download books for reading right on your
device. You must have an account with
Amazon to use the Kindle application.

Visit kindle.amazon.com to learn more.

Amazon Music

Shop for music at Amazon.com.

Visit amazon.com/music to learn more.

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Appstore

Browse and download applications, games
and more from the Amazon application
store.

Visit amazon.com/mobile-apps to learn
more.

Audible

Download audio books to enjoy on your
phone.

Visit audible.com to learn more.

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, see Emergency Alerts.

Other Applications

Applications

Facebook

Keep up with friends and family with the
Facebook app. Share updates, photos,
and videos, as well as text, chat, and play
games.

Flipboard

Use this application to access your
personalized magazines.

Visit flipboard.com to learn more.

Hancom Office 2014

Hancom Office 2014 supports editing
documents, spreadsheets and presentations
as well as viewing PDF documents. Hancom
Office 2014 also provides a file manager
that helps you quickly find and easily
manage documents.

Visit hancom.com to learn more.

Help

View information on using your device’s
basic features and settings.

IMDb

Search movies and actors, view trailers
and showtimes, explore top charts and box
office information, and add movies and TV
to your personal Watchlist.

NFL Mobile

Play the popular game on your phone.

PEN.UP

This community brings together anyone that
uses the SPen to draw, sketch, scribble
or paint. Share photos, comment on other
creations, or just browse through the pages
for something to add to your personal
collection.

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Other Applications

Applications

Setup Wizard

Configure basic settings for your device.

For more information, see Setup Wizard.

Slacker Radio

Enjoy free Internet radio with your mobile
device.

Softcard

Softcard uses NFC technology to let you
pay for purchases with just a tap of your
device. Softcard holds credit, debit, and
loyalty cards, while organizing offers,
deals, and promotions. Softcard helps you
manage your spending by showing you card
balances and recent purchases for most of
the cards in your Wallet.

Note: Softcard requires a special SIM card.
See your Customer Service representative for
more information.

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Other Applications

Applications

Calculator

The Calculator provides basic and
advanced arithmetic functions.

Basic Operation



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. To view the result, tap the Equals key.

Additional Functions

Tap Clear.

•

To clear the calculator history, tap

•

Viewhistory to view the history of

calculations, and then tap Clearhistory.

To copy all or part of the calculation to the

•

clipboard, touch and hold an entry in the
displayfield.

Scientific Calculator

Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic
functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.

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Calculator

Applications

Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.

Create an Event or Task



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap Create new and use one of the following

methods:

Add event: Enter an event with an optional

•

repeat setting.

Add task: Enter a task with an optional priority

•

setting.

3. Enter details for the event or task, and then

tapSave.

Delete an Event or Task

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More options>
Delete.

To delete multiple events or tasks, tap



Moreoptions > Delete, select events or tasks,

and then tap Done.



Sharing Events



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap Share via,
select a sharing method, and follow the prompts.

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Calendar

Applications

Calendar Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.



Calendar.

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Calendar

Applications

Camera

Shortcuts

Change
shooting mode

Record video

Camera settings

Switch between

back cameras

the front and

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Take a picture

Storage status
(if an optional SD
card is installed)

View pictures and videos in the Gallery

Camera

Applications

Taking Photos

Take photos with your device’s front or back camera,
or combine shots with Dual mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose
your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
While composing your photo, use the onscreen
options, or these gestures:

Tap the screen with two fingers and pinch or

•

spread them on the screen to zoom in and out.

Tap the screen to focus on the area you

•

touched.

3. Tap the Shutter button to take the photo.

Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to
take a picture. The Volume key can be assigned to act
as the video record key or as a zoom key.



Camera.

Shooting Mode

Several photo effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap MODE and select a shooting mode:

Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the

•

surroundings and determine the ideal mode for
the photo.

Rear-cam selfie: Take a selfie using the rear

•

camera.

Selective focus: Make objects stand out from

•

the background. They must be within 1.5 feet
from you, and at least 3 times this distance
from the background.

Panorama: Take a photo composed of many

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photos strung together.

Camera.

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Camera

Applications

Manage modes: Select which shooting modes

•

to display when you tap MODE with options
like Beauty face, Shot & more, Virtual tour, or
Dual camera.

Download: Download additional shooting

•

modes from the Samsung Apps store.

Camera and Video Settings



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera.
Not all of the following options are available in both
still camera and video camera modes. The available
options vary depending on the mode used.

Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher

•

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.

Effects: Add special graphical effects.

•

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

•

Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.

•

3. Tap Menu to display the following additional
options.

Exposure value: Change the exposure value.

•

This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.

ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera

•

light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera
equivalents. Low values are for stationary or
brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast­moving or poorly-lit objects.

White balance: Select an appropriate white

•

balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.

Metering modes: Select a metering

•

method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.

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Camera

Applications

HDR (rich tone): Save the picture in HDR (rich

•

tone) only.

Tap to take pics: Tap the image on the

•

preview screen to take pictures.

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher

•

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.

Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for

•

email, or Fast motion mode.

Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-

•

shake helps to keep the focus steady when the
camera is moving.

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to

•

the picture.

Storage location: Select the memory location

•

for storage.

Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help

•

composition when selecting subjects.

Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures

•

with voice commands.

Shutter sound: Turn the shutter sound on or

•

off.

The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the

•

camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.

Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or

•

videos after taking them.

Manage shortcuts: Touch and hold, then drag

•

items to add them to the shortcuts menu.

Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Camera

Applications

Chrome

The Google Chrome app allows
you to use the Google Chrome web
browser on your device.

1. Touch Chrome.

2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and
touch Accept and Continue.

3. If you have an existing Chrome account, touch
Sign in to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and
omnibox data from your computer to your phone.
Otherwise touch No thanks.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google
Chrome.

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Chrome

Applications

Clock

The Clock app features an Alarm and
a World Clock.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

Alarm: This feature allows you to set an alarm

•

to ring at a specific time.

World clock: View the time of day or night in

•

other parts of the world. World Clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.

Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.

•

Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event

•

based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).

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 >
Alarm tab.

2. Tap Create alarm:

Time: Choose a time for the alarm.

•

Repeat: When enabled, the alarm repeats

•

every week.

Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will

•

use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.

Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type

•

that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.

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Clock >

Clock

Applications

Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type

•

that includes sound, drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.

Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set Interval and

•

Repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.

Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start

•

playing a tone at a low volume at an interval
before the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. Choose a time interval and a tone to
use with smart alarm.

Name: Enter a name for the alarm.

•

3. Tap Save.

Delete an Alarm

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.

Clock.

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Clock

Applications

Contacts

Your device provides the ability to
synchronize information, from a
variety of accounts, including Google,
Email, Facebook, and your Samsung
account.

Depending on the account, you can
choose to synchronize your calendar,
contacts, and other types of content.

Accounts

Adding an Account

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account.

2. Select an account provider, then follow the prompts
to enter your credentials and sign in.

Managing Accounts

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts.

2. Select an account, then tap a setting to enable
synchronization.

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Contacts

Applications

Managing Contacts

The Contacts app lets you store and manage contacts
from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter
and save directly on your device as well as contacts
synchronized with your Google account, compatible
email programs (including Microsoft Exchange
Server), and your Facebook friends.

Accessing Contacts



► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

Finding a Contact

You can search for a contact, or scroll 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.

3. Tap a letter on the side of the list to go directly to
that letter in the alphabetical list.

Adding a Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.



2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields
to enter information.

Choose a storage account for the contact. You

•

can choose Device to store the contact on the
device, or choose an account.

Tap 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
another field to add additional contact

information.



Tap Add to enter additional entries.

-



Tap Delete to remove an entry.

-



Tap Expand for additional fields.

-

Tap Label to choose a label for the

-

field.

3. Tap Save.

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Contacts

Applications

Edit a Contact

When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



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.



Contacts.

Share a Name Card

When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share
a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a
message, or save it to a storage location.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap



Moreoptions > Share name card.

3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

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Contacts.

Link Contacts

When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail,
Facebook, and so on), you may have multiple similar
entries for a single contact. Your device’s Contacts
application lets you link multiple entries into a single
contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.

3. Tap Link another contact, and then select
contact(s) to link to the original contact.

4. Tap Done to save the linked contact.



Contacts.

Unlink Contacts



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.



2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Link.

3. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.

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Contacts

Applications

Delete Contacts

You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple
contacts to delete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also
tap other contacts, or choose Select all to
select all contacts.

3. Tap Delete.



Contacts.

Favorites

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites display together
on the Favorites tab in Contacts.

Mark Contacts as Favorites

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap



Favorite (turns gold ).



Remove Contacts from Favorites

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold
a contact to select it. You can also tap other
contacts, or choose Select all to select all
contacts.

3. Tap More options > Remove from Favorites.



Create a Shortcut to a Favorite

You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home
screen, to access their information directly from the
home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold a
contact to select it.

3. Tap More options > Add shortcut to
homescreen.



Contacts.

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Contacts

Applications

Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it
easy to find contacts, and you can send email to the
members of a group.

Rename a Group

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More options > Edit group and enter a new
name.

4. Tap Save.



Create a Group



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create group.

3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:

Tap Create group in to choose where to

•

save the group. You can save it to a specific
account, to the device memory, or to all
accounts.

Tap Group name to enter a name for the new

•

group.

4. Tap Add member and select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.

5. Tap Save.

Add Contacts to a Group



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Add, and then tap the contacts you want to
add.

4. Tap Done.

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Contacts

Applications

Send an Email to a Group

You can send an email to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More options > Send message or email.

4. Tap Email.

5. Tap contacts to select them, or tap Select all, and
then tap Done. (You will only see group members
that have email addresses in their contact records.)

6. Choose an account and follow the prompts.



Contacts.

Delete a Group

Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap Groups.

3. Tap More options > Select.

4. Select groups to delete and tap Delete.



Contacts.

Contact Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.



Contacts.

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Contacts

Applications

Email

Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts in
one application.

To access Email:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

Configuring Email Accounts

You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your
email account.

– or –

For additional accounts, tap More options >

Settings > Manage accounts > Add.



Email.

The device communicates with the appropriate server
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for
the account.

Note: To configure email account settings at any time,

More options > Settings. Tap the account to

tap
display Account settings.

Managing Your Email Accounts

You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top left of the
screen to select:

Combined view: View all email in a combined

•

inbox.

<Account Name>: View email for only this

•

account.

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Email.

Email

Applications

Refreshing Your Email Account

Refresh your account to update your email accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. In the Application Bar, tap Refresh.

Email.

Deleting Email Accounts

To delete an Email account:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap the account you want to delete, and then tap

Remove account.

Email.

Email Settings

Use the Email Settings to configure your Email
preferences.

Note: Available settings depend on the email provider.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Tap an account to configure specific settings.

Email.

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Email

Applications

Gallery

View, edit, and manage pictures and
videos.

Viewing Images

Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image,
the 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 >

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. Tap an image or video to view it in fullscreen.
Scroll left or right to view the next or previous
image.



Gallery.

Zooming In and Out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on
an image:

Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or

•

zoom out.

Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.

•

Pinch the screen to zoom out.

Playing Videos



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. Tap a video to view it.

Trimming Segments of a Video

1. Select a video, and then tap Tri m.

2. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point,
move the end bracket to the desired ending point,
and then save the video.

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Gallery

Applications

Editing Images



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. While viewing an image, tap More options for the
following functions:

Edit: Use basic tools to edit your photo.

•

More info: View image details.

•

Screen write: Draw, write, and do edits on the

•

photo and save it as a separate file.

Rotate left: Rotate counter-clockwise.

•

Rotate right: Rotate clockwise.

•

Crop: Resize the frame to crop and save the

•

image in it.

Rename: Rename the file.

•

Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images

•

in the current folder.

Add tag: Add a content tag to the photo.

•

Studio: Edit your photo with advanced tools.

•

Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a

•

contact image.

Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi

•

connection. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.

Settings: Change the Gallery settings.

•

Deleting Images



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap More options > Delete, select items to
delete, and then tapDone.

Tip: When viewing an image full screen, tap Delete.



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Gallery

Applications

Sharing Images

Use one of the following methods:



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. In a folder, tap More options > Select, select
images, and then tap Share via to send them to
others or share them via social network services.

Gallery Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using your Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Tap More options > Add account to add a
Samsung, Google, or Facebook account.



Gallery.

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Gallery

Applications

Internet

Access to the Internet with a fully
featured web browser.

Access the Internet



► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.

Command Keys

The following command keys are available:

Back or Back to return to the previous

•

page.

Forward to go forward to a recent page.

•

Home to display your Internet Home screen.

•

Refresh to reload the current page.

•

Viewing Web Site

To view a web site:

► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and

then tap Go.

To share, save, or print the current web page:
► Tap More options.

To zoom in or out:

► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom

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out and stretch the screen to zoom in.

Internet

Applications

Browser Tabs

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.

To open a new tab:

1. Tap More options > Newtab.

2. Tap a different tab to view it.

History

To view a list of recently visited web pages:



► Tap Bookmarks > History tab.

Saved Pages

To close a tab:



► Tap

Tab Manager and tap Close.

Bookmarks

To bookmark the current web page:



► Tap Bookmarks > Add bookmark.

To open a bookmarked web page:



► Tap Bookmarks and tap an entry.

To save a web page:
► Tap More options > Savewebpage.

To view a list of saved web pages:

► Tap Saved pages tab.

Sharing Pages

To share a web page address with others:



► Tap More options > Share via and follow the

prompts.

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Internet

Applications

Incognito Tabs

Pages viewed with incognito tabs do not appear within
your browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device.

Incognito tabs display

Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device
after you close the incognito tab.

To turn on Incognito mode:

Moreoptions > Incognitomode.

► Tap

To open a new incognito tab:
► Tap Moreoptions > New incognito tab.

Incognito on their tab.

Internet Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Internet app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts to customize.



Internet.

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Internet

Applications

Message+

This section describes how to create
a send a message using the Verizon
Messages app.

Creating and Sending
Messages

Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive
messages with your friends and family.

1. From the Edge Screen, tap
Newmessage.



2. Tap the To: field and then enter a contact name,

a mobile phone number, or an email address
using the onscreen keyboard. As you enter letters,
possible matches from your accounts and contacts
display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to
the message.

3. Tap Type a message and enter your message.

Message+ >

4. Tap

5. Review your message and tap Send.

Attach to attach an item, such as a
postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Glympse
location, location, contact card, or song. You can
also choose emoticons to insert into your message.

Reading Messages

When you receive a message, your phone notifies you
by displaying the New message icon in the Status
Bar.

To access a new message:

► Drag your finger down from the Status Bar to

display the Notification panel, and then tap the
message notification to open the message.

– or –

From the Home screen, tap
tap the message to open it.

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Message+, and then

Message+

Applications

Replying to Messages

Messages you exchange with another person are
displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so
you can see all the messages in one place.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap a conversation to display it.

3. Tap the Type a message field and then type your
reply message.

4. When the message is complete, tap Send.

Message+.

Protecting a Message from
Deletion

You can lock a message so that it will not be
deleted even if you delete the other messages in the
conversation.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Tap a conversation to display it.

3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock,
and then tap Lock message on the pop-up menu.
A lock icon displays on the message.

Message+.

Deleting Messages

1. From the Home screen, tap Message+.

2. Tap a conversation to display it.

3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete,
and then tap Delete message on the pop-up menu.
Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.

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Deleting Conversations

You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged
with another person.

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete
and tap Delete Conversation > Delete.

Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you
select Include protected messages before confirming
the deletion.

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Messages

Learn how to send and receive
different messages using the default
Messages app on your phone.

Types of Messages

Your default 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.

Creating and Sending
Messages

This section describes how to create a send a
message using the Messages app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

 

Messages> Compose.

2. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter

a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a
recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or Logs.

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3. If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the
contact to place a check mark then tap Done. The
contact will be placed in the recipients field.

4. 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.

For the Group option, if the number of recipients
is less than 10, all members in the group will be
added. You will need to delete any unnecessary
members in the list by selecting the trash can icon
and deleting unwanted entries.

5. Tap the Enter message field and use the onscreen
keypad to enter a message. For more information,
please see Entering Text.

6. Tap Add emoticons to choose an available
emoticon from an onscreen list and then add it into
your message (at the cursor location) if desired.

7. Review your message and tap Send.

Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.

Viewing New Messages

When you receive a new message, a preview of the
message will appear on the Edge Screen, and a new
message icon appears on the Status Bar.

To view a message:

1. Tap the message in the Edge Screen to open.

– or –

Open the Notification Panel and select the
message. For more information, please see

Notification Panel.

– or –

From a Home screen, tap Apps >
and then tap the new message to view it.

2. To play a multimedia message (audio or video), tap
Play.

3. To scroll through the list of messages, tap the

screen and scroll up or down the page.

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Deleting Messages

To delete messages, follow these steps:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.

2. Tap More options > Select.

3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap
Selectall.

4. Tap Delete.

5. At the Delete conversations prompt, tap Delete to
delete or Cancel to cancel.

Message Search

You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap Search.

3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap

Search on the keyboard.

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Messages Settings

Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, voicemail, and push messages.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

 

Messages> More options > Settings.

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