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User guide.
S M A R T P H O N E
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, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Note: Water-resistant and dust-resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to 5.0 feet for up to
30 minutes.
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 ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
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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: opensource.samsung.com
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 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
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PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY 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.
Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [061616]
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Samsung Electronics America
(SEA), Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address: samsung.com
©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung,
Samsung Galaxy, MultiWindow, S Health, S Pen, SVoice, and Smart Switch are alltrademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
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Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
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Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty
INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase.
You may opt out by either sending an email to optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About phone > Legalinformation
> Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at:
English samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found online at: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
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Table of Contents
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Assemble Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Set Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Set Up Accounts on Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Customize the Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MultiWindow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Edge Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AirCommand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enter Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
EmergencyMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Phone Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Make andAnswerCalls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Set Up andAccessVoicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Apps List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Google Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Verizon Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
AdditionalApps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Calculator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Camera andVideo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chrome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Message+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
S Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Samsung Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
How to Use Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Mobile Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
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Advanced Calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Sounds andVibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Wallpapers and Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Edge Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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S Pen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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NFC and Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Lock Screen and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Privacyand Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
EasyMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
System Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
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1.Earpiece: Listen to a call.
2.Front camera: Take self portraits and recordvideos of yourself.
3.Iris recognition camera: Scan your iris as a security feature. For more information, see
“Irises”onpage188.
4.Back: Returntothe previous screen, or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
5.S Pen: Access a variety of powerfulfunctions onyour devicewiththeversatile S Pen™.
6.Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home screen.
Activatethe Fingerprint security feature.
7.Recent: Tapto displayrecent apps, ortouch and holdfor Multiwindow™.
8.Status light: Displaya light when the battery is charging or fully charged, when a notification arrives, or when recording voice.
9.Iris recognition LED: Illuminate your eyes for the Iris scanner.
10.Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects nearthe device.
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1.SIM card/Memory card tray: Install the SIM card and an optional memorycard (not included) for storage of files.
2.Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo orrecording video.
3.Volume keys:Adjustthevolume of your device’s sounds and audio playback.
4.Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using your fingertipwhen usingthe S Health™ app. Formore
information, see “S Health” on page119.
5.Headset jack: Connect an optional headset.
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6.USB charger/Accessory port:
Connectthe USB charger (included) and otheroptional accessories (not included).
7.Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands.
8.Speaker: Playmusic and other sounds.
9.Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart it, or for quick access to
Emergencymode. Pressto lock orwake upthe screen.
10.Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
Back View
Assemble Your Device
This section helpsyouto assembleyourdevice.
Install the SIM Card and a
MemoryCard
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are providedwith a plug in SIM card. During activation, yourSIM card is loadedwithyoursubscription details, such asyourPersonal Identification Number(PIN), available optional services, and otherfeatures.
Warning: Please be carefulwhen handlingthe SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
You can also install an optional microSD™, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ memorycard (not included)to add more memoryspacetoyourdevice.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not necessaryto install it priorto usingthe device.
Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to ejectthe internal SIM card/Memorycardtray.
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1.Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memorycardtray, andthen push untilthe traypops out.
2.Placethe SIM card onthetray.
•Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown.
3.Placethe memorycard onthetraywiththe gold contacts facing down.
4.Slidethe SIM card/Memorycardtrayback intothe slot.
Note: To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that the SIM card/Memorycardtrayand opening are both maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is securelyinserted priorto anyexposureto liquids.
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Caution: If the SIM card or the memory card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card ormemorycard and place it back intothe slot if it is not detected.
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance
This device is rated IP68 usingthe Ingress Protection rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (meets requirements of classification IP68 as described bythe international standard IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided byEnclosures [IPCode];test conditions:15 35°C, 86 106 kPa, 5.0feet,for30 minutes). Despitethis classification,yourdevice is not impervioustowater damage in anysituation. It is importantthat all compartments are closedtightly.
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Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device components or an internally sealed system, this condition will void your device warranty.
Followthesetips carefullyto prevent damagetothe device.
•Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can be opened should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the system.
•Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
•Do not exposethe deviceto saltwaterorionized water, ortowaterover5.0feet deepformorethan 30 minutes. Ifyourdevice is exposedtofreshwater, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the device is exposedto anyliquid otherthanfresh water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operabilityorcosmetic issues.
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•Do not exposethe devicetowaterat high pressure.
•If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged.
•The touchscreen and other features may not work properlyifthe device is used inwaterorin other liquids. [071516]
Charge the Battery
Yourdevice is powered bya rechargeable, standard Li Ion battery.AUSB charger(charging head and USB cable) is included with the device, for charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The batterycomes partiallycharged. You can usethe device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung
Adaptive Fast Chargerthat camewithyourdevice. This chargerprovidesfastercharging onlywhen connected to devicesthat supportAdaptive Fast Charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that are approved bySamsung. Samsung accessories are designedforyourdeviceto maximize batterylife. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
1.Insertthe USB cable intothe USB charger/ Accessoryport.
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2.Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plugthe charging head into a standard outlet.
3.Unplugthe charging headfromthe outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete.
Note: This device is also compatiblewithwireless charging devices approved bySamsung,which are sold separately.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain,the device sounds awarningtone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining batterypowerbydimmingthe screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
►Viewthe batterycharge indicatorlocated inthetop right cornerofyourdevice’s display.Asolid color (
) indicates a full charge.
You can also chooseto displaya percentagevalue. Viewing a percentagevalue can provide a betteridea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see “Battery”onpage176.
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Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions belowexplain howtoturnyourdevice on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
►Press and holdthe Power key until the device turns on.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1.Press and holdthe Power key until the Device options menu is displayed.
2.Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Restart the Device
Ifyourdevice stops respondingtotaps orfinger gestures andyou are unabletoturn it off,you can restart your device.
►Press and holdthe Power key and the
Volumedownkeyatthe sametimeformorethan seven seconds.
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guidesyouthroughthe basics of setting upyourdevice.
Followthe promptsto 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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Smart Switch
Use Smart Switch™ totransfercontacts, photos, and other content from your old device. You can also use the included USB connectorto copycontent quickly and easily from your old device, without installing the
Smart Switch app.
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USB connector |
Note: The USB option must be setto Media device (MTP) onthe otherdevice. Transferring contentwith a USB cable mayincrease batteryconsumption. Make sure your battery is fully charged. The USB connector does not charge the battery.
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1.Select Smart Switch during setup.
–or –
From a Home screen,tap
Apps > 
Settings >
Backup and reset > Open SmartSwitch.
2.Followthe prompts and selectthe contentto transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content faster.
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:
► Pressthe Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock onyourdevice is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a
ScreenLock”onpage185.
To unlock the device:
►Pressthe Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps onyourdevice.Whenyouturn on yourdeviceforthefirsttime, set upyourexisting
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
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To create a newSamsung account orset upyour
Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see “Accounts” onpage198.
1.From a Home screen,tap
Apps > 
Settings.
2.Tap Accounts > 
Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize itsAndroid™ features, including Gmail™,
Google Hangouts™, andthe Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set upyourexisting GoogleAccount orcreate a new GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a newGoogleAccount orset upyourGoogle
Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see “Accounts” on page198.
1.From a Home screen,tap
Apps > 
Settings.
2.Tap Accounts > 
Addaccount > Google.
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Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
FactoryReset Protection isturned on. FactoryReset Protection (FRP) prevents otherpeoplefrom using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. Forexample, ifyourdevice is lost orstolen and afactorydata reset is performed, onlysomeone withyourGoogleAccount username and password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset ifyou do not haveyourGoogleAccount username and password. Formore information, see
“FactoryDataReset”onpage206.
Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shippingyourdeviceto Samsung oranyother service providerforservice and before resettingthe device to factory settings.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns onthe FactoryReset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, see google.com.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all GoogleAccountsfromthe device.
1.From a Home screen,tap
Apps > 
Settings.
2.Tap Accounts > Google.
•If you have more than one Google Account set up onyourdevice,tapthe GoogleAccountyou want to remove.
3.Tap 
Moreoptions > Remove account. Confirm when prompted.
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Know Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
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1.Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see
“StatusBar”onpage21.
2.Edge screen handle:
Revealsthe Edge screen.
3.App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
4.Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications.
5.Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens.
6.Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Home screen is currently visible.
7.App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.
8.Widget: Runs as a simple application extension
(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.
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Home Screen |
Customize the Home Screen
Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and folders, and usingwallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
►From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
–or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen.
1.From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.Use these options to manage screens:
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Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap
Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to
Delete.
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen. This screen is displayed when you press the
Home key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a screen, andthen drag itto a newposition.
Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.
To enable ordisablethisfeature,tap On/Off at the top of the screen.
Customize the Home Screen
Wallpapers and Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1.From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.Tap Wallpapers and themes to customize.
For more information, see “Wallpapers and Themes” on page163.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. There are manykinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1.From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.Tap Widgets.
3.Touch and hold awidget, drag itto a Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home screen.
1.From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it.
2.Drag the widget to 
Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removesthewidgetfromthe Home screen.
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Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions.
1.From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.Tap Screen grid.
3.Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to preview its appearance. The numbers indicate how many icons can be placed horizontally by how many icons can be placed vertically.
4.Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
1.From a Home screen, tap 
Apps.
2.Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen.
1.Touch and hold an app shortcutto release it.
2.Drag the app shortcut to
Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Move a Shortcut
You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to another.
1.Touch and hold an app shortcutto release it.
2.Drag the app shortcut to 
Move apps and release it.
3.Swipe to a new Home screen.
4.Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available location, or drag it to a specific location and release it.
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Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1.From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears.
2.Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
•Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
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Palette: Change the color.
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Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to selectthem, andthentap Add.
3.Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen.
1.Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2.Drag the folder to
Remove and release it. Confirm when prompted.
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