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Table of Contents Getting Started ...............................................................1 Calling.................................................................................39 Front View ...........................................................................2 Phone Screen ..................................................................40 Back View ...........................................................................4 Make and Answer Calls ................................
Contacts ............................................................................78 Data Usage ................................................................... 129 Email ..................................................................................84 Advanced Calling ......................................................... 131 Emergency Alerts ............................................................87 More Networks .............................................................
Security .......................................................................... 172 Fingerprint...................................................................... 176 Language and Input..................................................... 178 Backup and Reset ....................................................... 182 Motions and Gestures ................................................. 184 Air View .......................................................................... 185 Accounts .......
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View Earpiece Proximity sensors Front camera Status light Volume key Power key Back Recent Home key/Finger scanner Getting Started 2 Front View
Front Features • • • • • Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects near the device. • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record videos of yourself. • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane and Emergency modes. Press to lock or wake up the screen. • Back: Return to the previous screen or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Touch and hold for Multi window™.
Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Headset jack Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Microphone 4 Back View
Back View • • • • • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices using infrared light. • • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using your fingertip when using the S Health™ app. For more information, see “S Health” on page 109. Getting Started • 5 USB charger/Accessory port: Connects the USB charger (included) and optional accessories (not included). Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device. • Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance • This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system.
• Replace the SIM Card The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids. [040616] When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features. Remove the Back Cover Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device.
Install the Battery Important: To prevent water and dust from entering the device, remove any dust on the O-Ring and ensure the SIM card tray is closed tightly. To install the battery: 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place it back into the slot if it is not detected.
Replace the Back Cover Charge the Battery To replace the back cover: Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet. 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down. The battery comes partially charged. A fully discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge time. You can use the device while charging.
When to Charge the Battery 1. Insert the USB cable into the port. When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, 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 top right corner of your device’s display.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Setup Wizard Turn the Device On The first time you turn your device on, the Setup wizard displays. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. 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. Turn the Device Off To turn the device off: 1.
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 key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 152. To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device Google Account Samsung Account Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store. 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.
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.
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Home Screen Features • • • • • • Status icons: Displays information about the device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, and the time. • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. • Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications. Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen is currently visible. App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.
Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and custom wallpapers. 2. Use these options to manage screens: • Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, To access Home screen manager: ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. • – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. Remove. Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
Wallpapers Add a Widget to a Home Screen Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. You can add a widget to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize. For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 151.
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut. Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. 2. Drag the shortcut onto release.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen Remove a Folder from a Home Screen To add a folder to a Home screen: You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. 2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. 2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it. Use Folders • • • To open a folder and access the shortcuts inside, tap it.
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 Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network. Status Icons Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Signal strength: Cellular network signal strength. Battery low: Battery is low. Network not available: No wireless network is available.
Status Icons Notification Icons NFC enabled: NFC (Near Field Communication) is enabled. New voicemail: New voicemail message has been received. New message: New text or multimedia message has arrived. Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. Call in progress: A call is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Call on hold: A call is on hold.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. Touchscreen Navigation • Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device. • Tap Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. • • Tap an item to select it. Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Drag Motions and Gestures Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. Control your device by making specific gestures with your hand above the device’s screen. • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. To access the Motions and gestures settings: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Motions and gestures. Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Home screen. For more information, see “Motions and Gestures” on page 184.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
• • • • • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. View the Notification Panel View all: See all available Quick settings. You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. Notification card: View details about a notification. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness. • To open an item, tap it.
Quick Settings Notification Panel 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 customize the Notification panel: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Notification panel. To view additional Quick settings: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. For more information, see “Notification Panel Settings” on page 155. 2.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Activate Multi Window Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window 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. After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can be used together. Additional Multi window apps are available from the Google Play store.
Window Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap Recent. Select an app window, and then tap Window controls in the middle of the window border. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar. Controls 2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps.
Customize Multi Window Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray You can customize Multi window to suit your preferences. 1. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi window tray. Create a Window Group 2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it. 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.
Multi Window Settings To customize Multi window: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window. For more details, see “Multi Window Settings” on page 154.
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Predictive text Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps. Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries.
Use Google Voice Typing To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Use Swype Enable Swype Swype™ is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Drag down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. For example, to enter the word “this”, simply slide your finger across t - h - i - s. 2. Tap Select keyboard. 3. Tap Swype. Configure Swype To customize Swype: 1. From a Home screen, tap > Language and input.
Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. To activate Emergency mode: 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Phone options window. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2. Tap Emergency mode. • Changing the color of the screen to grayscale. • Restricting application usage to only essential • When accessing for the first time, read the Terms and conditions.
• Use Emergency Mode While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following apps and features are available on the Home screen: • • • • • • • • Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light. • Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren. Message my location: Send your location information to your emergency contacts. Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service.
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts.
• More options: View additional options. • Delete: Delete the numbers entered. • Video call: Make video calls. • Call: Make a call. • Voice command: Say the number you want to dial. • Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. • Voicemail: Set up and check your Access Phone There are a couple of ways to access Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap From a Home screen, tap Phone. Your phone number can be found in Settings. ► From a Home screen, tap About phone > Status.
Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More options > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, tap Applications > Call.
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Dial a Recent Number Make a Call 1. From a Home screen, tap You can make a call from a Home screen. 2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap 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. 3.
Video Calls To activate Video calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Answer a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the Contacts list. Phone > More > ► At the incoming call screen: 2. Tap Video calling to enable. To make Video calls: 1. From a Home screen, tap • • Phone. • 2. Enter a saved number (an existing contact) and Video call. tap Drag Answer to the right to answer the call.
End a Call Options During a Call Your phone provides several functions that you can use during a call. To finish your call: ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Adjust the Call Volume Multitask While on a Call ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume. If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen, your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar. – or – Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio by tapping More options > Extra volume.
Place a New Call While on a Call Video Call Options If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. The following camera options are available during a video call: 1. From the active call, tap second call. 2. Dial the new number and tap call is answered: • • Add call to dial the Dial. When the • Tap Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-conferencing). - Camera: Turn your camera on or off.
Call Log Delete a Call from the Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. To delete Call log entries: 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log. 2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed. 3. Tap Delete.
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Use Speed Dial to Make a Call Create a Speed Dial 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. You can make a call using Speed dial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Keypad. • If the Speed dial number is more than one You can assign 100 speed dial numbers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold the last digit. Phone. 2. Tap More options > Speed dial.
Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Phone. More options > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4. Tap Calling Remove.
Emergency Calls Call Emergency Services from a Locked Screen You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.
Swipe Lock Screen Secure Lock Screens If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways. You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. 1. Drag Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then tap Phone. 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Dial. 2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Dial. 4. Complete your call.
Set Up and Access Voicemail Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from another phone. You can set up your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Voice Mail. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting. Apps > 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. 2.
Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. Find new apps to download and install on your device. • Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see “Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen” on page 19. Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. • • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. 3. Tap the app you want to enable, and then tap Enable. The app displays again in the Apps list. To uninstall or disable an app: 1.
Use Folders to Organize Apps Hide or Show Apps To create a folder: Show Hidden Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them back on the Apps list. More options > Create folder. 2. Tap 3. Enter a folder name. 1. From a Home screen, tap 4. Tap Add application, select apps to include in the folder, and then tap Done. 2. Tap 3. Tap apps to hide, and then tap Done. 5. Tap a folder to view its apps. • • Apps. More options > Hide apps.
Apps List Options 1. From a Home screen, tap you downloaded to your device or disable a preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled). Tap Disable/Uninstall to remove or disable the selected app. Apps. More options for these options: 2. Tap • • Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that Edit: Touch and hold an app shortcut then drag it to: - • Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps list. • Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps. Create page: Move the app to a new page.
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Gmail Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Google Chrome Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your device.
Google+ Photos Chat with friends and family, post photos, and see what others are sharing. Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account. Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more about Google+™. Visit photos.google.com to learn more. Play Books Hangouts Find millions of free e-books and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages. Visit play.google.
Play Movies & TV Play Store 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. 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 Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more. Use voice commands to search the web with Google.
Verizon Apps Cloud Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Back up and access your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud® to transfer content between other devices. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information. Message+ Send text messages at a whole new level. Draw on pictures, share locations in real time, send audio messages, and much more.
My Verizon Mobile VZ Navigator View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. Find, share, and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. VZ Protect Protect your device from digital threats, including viruses and malware, risky web sites, and from people accessing the information on your device if it is ever lost or misplaced.
Additional Apps Audible There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Amazon Download audio books to enjoy on your phone. Visit audible.com to learn more. Shop at amazon.com from your device. ™ Flipboard Visit amazon.com to learn more. Access your personalized magazines. Amazon Kindle Visit flipboard.com to learn more. Download books for reading right on your device. You must have an account with Amazon™ to use the Kindle™ app.
Help Peel Smart Remote Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as on and off functions, channel navigation, and volume control from the same Samsung device you already know. View information on using your device’s basic features and settings. IMDb Search movies and actors, view trailers and show times, explore top charts and box office information, and add movies and TV to your personal Watch list.
Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment. Slacker Radio Enjoy free Internet radio with your mobile device.
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the calculator history: ► Tap History > Clear history. Basic Operation Use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calculator. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field.
Calendar Share Events Manage your events and tasks. Create an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event or task to view it. 3. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and follow the prompts. Calendar. 2. Tap New event 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.
Delete an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar Settings Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 2. Tap an event or task to view it. 3. Tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Delete. 2. Tap To delete multiple events or tasks: 1. Tap More options > Delete. Apps > Calendar. More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 2. Select events or tasks. 3. Tap Done.
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
• • • • Record video: Tap to record a video. Take Pictures Take a picture: Tap to take a picture. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera or combine shots with Dual camera. Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings.
Shooting Mode Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume key while the Camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key. Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Camera. 2. Tap Mode to view the following options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.
• Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos • Low-light detection: Take brighter and clearer using the front and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are available. pictures without using the flash at night. • Face detection: Detect faces in pictures for tagging with the person’s name. • Manage modes: Select which shooting modes to display when you tap MODE • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls Mode. camera light sensitivity.
• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher • Save as flipped: Automatically save images as resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. flipped in the Gallery. - This option is only available for the Front • Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for camera. • Storage location: Select the memory location MMS, Slow motion, Fast motion, or Smooth motion mode. for storage. • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound every time you capture an image. • The volume key: Use the Volume key as the camera key (to take pictures), the record key, or as a zoom key. • Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures with voice commands. • Help: View information on using the camera. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Clock Alarm The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Clock. Create an Alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. • World clock: View the time of day or night in Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. other parts of the world.
• Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type World Clock that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. • Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap and number of repeats for snoozing. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. Tap Add city and tap a city.
Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • • Stop: Stop timing. • Lap: Keep track of lap times. • Resume: Continue timing after stopping the 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
Contacts Manage Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, Facebook, and your Samsung account. Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab. To access your Contacts list: ► From a Home screen, tap For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Accounts” on page 186. Apps > Contacts.
Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new 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 > Contacts. 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Choose a storage account for the contact. You • Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit.
Link Contacts Delete Contacts When you have contacts from various sources, such as Gmail or Facebook, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it. 3. Tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.
Favorites Create a Shortcut to a Favorite When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. 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 Mark Contacts as Favorites Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Favorites, and then touch and hold a contact to select it. To mark a contact as a favorite: 1.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the Groups new group, and then tap Done. 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 messages to the members of a group. 4. Tap Save. Rename a Group To rename a group: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Create a Group 2. Tap To create a group: 3.
Send a Message or an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send a message or an email to members of a group. Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. Apps > Contacts. Groups. 3. Tap More options > Delete group. 3. Tap More options > Send message or email. 4. Tap groups to select them or tap the checkbox to select all, and then tap Delete. 4.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: ► From a Home screen, tap To add another Email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email displays in the Inbox for the account. You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Apps > Email.
Manage Multiple Email Accounts Create and Send an Email You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Compose. Email. Menu at the top left of the screen to select: 2. Tap • Apps > • • [Account name]: View email for only one email account.
Email Settings 3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more to your email. Tap More options for additional email options. • • 4. Review your message and tap These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Tap Manage accounts to adjust settings for each email account. 4. Under General settings, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. To remove an email account. Apps > Email.
Emergency Alerts Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. 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, please contact your wireless provider.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 3. Tap an album or folder, and then tap an image or video. • When viewing an image or video, you can View Images and Videos scroll left or right to view the next or previous image or video. Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1.
Play Videos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit Images Gallery. While viewing an image: 2. Tap a folder to open it. ► Tap More options: • Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture. • More info: View image details. • Studio: Edit your picture with advanced tools. • Rotate left: Rotate the picture 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play to play the video. Trim Segments of a Video 1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see the video options. 2. Tap counter-clockwise.
• Print: Print the image using a USB or Wi-Fi Tag Buddy • Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and videos with the date and time it was taken, and optionally adds the location it was taken, if Location services are enabled (for more information, see “Location” on page 169). connection. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Settings: Change the Gallery settings. Share Images and Videos Use one of the following methods: 1.
Face Tags To use Face tags: 1. From a Home screen, tap Face tags allow you to add a contact name to people in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter your photos by people’s names in the Gallery app and other apps which support face tags. Apps > • Whenever possible, the Gallery app identifies faces with a circle. Tap the circle to add a contact’s name. • To manually add a face tag, touch and hold the photo where you want the tag. Move and crop the box if desired, and tap Save. Select a contact.
Delete Images and Videos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More options > Delete, select images and videos, and then tap Done. – or – When viewing a single image or video, tap Delete. Gallery Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 4.
Memo Manage Memos Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► From a Home screen, tap • • Memo. Create memo and type a memo. 2. Tap Apps > Memo. Tap a memo entry to open it, tap the content of the memo to edit it, and then tap Save. To send a memo to others, tap More options > Select, select a memo, and then tap Share. • To change the category, tap Category.
Browse Memos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. 3. To search for a memo, tap Search. Memo Options While browsing memo entries: ► Tap More options for the following options: • Select: Select notes to share, print, or delete. • Delete: Delete memos. • Account: Back up your memos to your Samsung account.
Message+ • Tap This section describes how to create and send a message using Message+. Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Glympse location, location, contact card, or song. Create and Send Messages • Tap Emoticon to insert emoticons into your message. Use Message+ to send and receive messages with your friends and family. 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. • Tap Voice to record and insert an audio recording into your message. Apps > 3.
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by displaying the New message icon in the Status bar. 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 Message+. 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. 2.
Delete Messages 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. Protect a Message from Deletion Apps > You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 2. Tap a conversation to display it. 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. 3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion. 2. Tap a conversation to display it. 3.
Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. 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.
• For the Group option, if the number of Create and Send Messages recipients is less than 10, all members in the group are added. You must delete any unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries. This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. Apps > 4. Tap the Enter message field and use the keyboard to enter a message. Compose. 2. Tap 3.
View New Messages When you receive a new message, a new message icon is displayed on the Status bar. To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and select the message. For more information, please see “Notification Panel” on page 25. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages, and then tap the new message to view it. • Delete Messages To delete messages, follow these steps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap More options > Select. 3.
Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. Apps > 2. Tap More options > Settings.
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
• • • • • • • Volume: Adjust the volume. You can also set volume with the Volume key on the side of the device. • • More options: View more options. Sound quality and effects: Tap Volume > Sound effects to adjust the sound quality. • Repeat: Repeat the current song or playlist. Song length: Display the length of the song. • Playback controls: Fast-forward or rewind, play or pause the current song, add the song to a playlist, and view current playlist.
Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Tap the shuffle button to control the order Music. 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback. • 4. While playing music, use these controls: • • • Tap Pause to pause playback. To start playback again, tap Play. Tap Rewind to move to the previous song. Touch and hold Rewind to rewind through the song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the next song.
My Files • • • Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. To access My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps. Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. Shortcuts 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. When you add shortcuts folders, on the main My Files screen.
Local Storage My Files Options To view folder and files located on the device: On the main My Files screen: ► Tap 1. Tap Device storage. Search, and then enter search criteria. To view folders and files located on the memory card (if installed): 2. Tap Storage usage to view memory information for your device and memory card (if installed). ► Tap 3.
• View as: Change the appearance of the files Group Options or folders. After selecting a group: • Sort by: Change the sort order of the files. • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the current 1. Tap Home to return to the main My Files screen. location on either a Home screen or the My Files main screen. Search, and then enter search criteria. 2. Tap 3. Tap More options for options: • • • • - This option is displayed in Local storage Select: Select files or folders. categories only.
- File Options 1. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap files to select them or tap More options > Select, select files, and then use one of these functions: • • • - Share via: Send files to others or share them. Delete: Delete files or folders. - Applications Details: View details of the selected files or folders. Note: Available options vary by category. More options: - Zip: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option is displayed only in Local Storage categories.
S Health Use S Health to plan, track, and manage your health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals. 1. From a Home screen, tap S Health. 2. Read and accept the terms and conditions. 3. Set up your health profile and goals. Caution: The information gathered from this device, S Health, or related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
• You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: • • • • • • • • • • • Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; Dizziness or loss of consciousness; Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; Ankle swelling, especially at night; You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; You have not exercised for three months or more; You are overweight or o
S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the S Voice app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Access S Voice You can access S Voice™ from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice. 2. Tap More options > Settings. Apps > 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device.
• • • • • • • • • • • • Volume: Adjust the volume. Access the Video Player More options: View more options. Use Video player to access and play videos stored on your device. Video length: Display the total length of the video. Pop-up player: Open the video in the pop-up player window. Fast-forward: Skip to the next video. Touch and hold to fast-forward the current video. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
Use Pop-Up Player Change the Video Screen Size Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your video player into a pop-up window. The video continues to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: • 3.
Voice Recorder • Conversation: The microphones are Record voice memos and notes. sensitive to sound from all directions and can distinguish up to eight sources of sound. Sound sources can be muted during recording and playback. Create a Voice Recording 1. From a Home screen, tap Voice recorder. Apps > • Voice memo: Voice input is converted to text. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Recording quality to adjust the recording quality. The maximum recording time is five minutes. 3.
Manage Recordings For additional options: ► Tap More options. • • • • • To display a list of recordings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder. 2. Tap List. To search through available recordings: ► Tap Search. Select: Choose desired recordings. Sort by: Sort the list of recordings. Filter by category: Filter entries by category. Edit categories: Modify your categories. Settings: Configure Voice Recorder. To share or delete one or more voice recordings: 1. Tap More options > Select. 2.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
How to Use Settings Access Settings Settings Options • There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Settings. – or – • From a Home screen, drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Settings 118 Some options use an On/Off button to turn the option ON On or OFF Off. For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options.
Search for Settings Customize Quick Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a default list of settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap • • Apps > Settings. Search. Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you type, settings that match display on the screen.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as device calls and Wi-Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode There are a couple of ways to enable or disable Airplane mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option.
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons display your current Wi-Fi connection status: • Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct connection between two or more devices using Wi-Fi. • Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range APs. 1.
Wi-Fi Networks 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. network. • Security: Select a security option and enter your password. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • Show advanced options: Add advanced • When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device options such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
- 4. Tap More options for options: • Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks. - connection with a nearby device. - • Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct • Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi network connections. • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a - • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your - • Share Wi-Fi profile: Share Wi-Fi profiles you - WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Status bar icons display your current Wi-Fi Direct connection status: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • When your device is connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct displays in the Status bar. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. Bluetooth Status Indicator Status bar icons display your current Bluetooth connection status: • Bluetooth displays Scan for Bluetooth Devices Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.
Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Make Your Device Visible to Other Bluetooth Devices When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains visible. Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 1.
Review Files Received Using Bluetooth When you receive files from another device using Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth > More options > Received files. Change Your Device’s Name Change the name others use when pairing with your device using Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth > More options > Rename phone. 3. Tap the name field and edit your device name.
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. • Alert me about data usage: receive alerts Manage Data Usage • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, when your mobile data usage reaches the warning amount you set by dragging the warning bar below on the chart. You can view how your data is being used, and set restrictions to limit usage. and then choose a time period for data usage.
• Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can configure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. • Mobile networks: Display mobile network settings: Mobile data, Data Roaming, Network mode, and System select. • Show units: Display data usage amounts in MB/GB (auto change), in MB only, or GB only. • Help: View help topics on how to check and limit your data usage.
Advanced Calling Activate Wi-Fi Calling Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon. Wi-Fi Calling lets your device make and receive voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi internet connection when your 4G coverage is weak or there is no cellular coverage. To upgrade to Advanced calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced calling > Activate advanced calling, and follow the prompts to upgrade.
To activate Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced calling > Activate Wi-Fi calling. 3. Enter a valid emergency address. This will be used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi. Once the address is saved successfully, Wi-Fi calling is turned on. • Voice and video calls will now be able to go over Wi-Fi when your cellular network coverage is weak or if you don’t have cellular network coverage in your area.
More Networks Download Booster More networks settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings for your device. Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Nearby Device Scanning Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to.
Mobile Networks • Network mode: Choose a preferred Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. You can view how your device connects to mobile networks, and set restrictions to limit access. • Network operators: Choose available and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > network mode. preferred networks Settings. Mobile Hotspot 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks and select an option: Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection.
Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices List Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile hotspot. Control whether devices connect to Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and password. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile hotspot. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings • Show password: Display your password Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings. • Show advanced options: Access advanced 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > instead of masking it. options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot. Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile hotspot. 3.
Tethering Your Device Virtual Private Networks (VPN) To connect your device to a computer using USB or Bluetooth tethering: Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Note: You must set a secured screen before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Lock Screen” on page 152. 2.
Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > NFC Settings. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. This is used for features like Android Beam. 2. Tap More networks > VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 4. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Enable NFC Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data with other NFC devices.
Android Beam S Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more. When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music files from your Music app, and more. Settings. 2.
Tap and Pay Nearby Devices Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device. Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Settings. 2. Tap More networks > NFC, and tap On/Off to turn NFC on. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Screen Mirroring MirrorLink Share your device’s screen with another device. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More networks > Screen mirroring. • Note: To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. Available devices are listed. 3. Tap Scan to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. To turn on MirrorLink: 1.
Sound and Notification Sound Mode Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Adjust the Volume 1. From a Home screen, tap Set the system volume level for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 2.
Vibration Intensity Ringtones Set the vibration intensity of incoming calls, notifications, and Haptic feedback. Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Vibration intensity. – or – Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone. Vibrate When Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call.
Notification Ringtone Other Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. Set various other sound options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Notification ringtone. Settings. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate whether to enable the sound or vibration. 3.
Do Not Disturb Allow Exceptions You can set your phone to silence all calls and alerts except for times you schedule. This option lets you customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Do not disturb. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option. 3.
Application Notifications Notification Access To set whether application notifications are displayed: Prevent applications from reading notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Application notifications. 2. Tap Sound and notification > Notification access. 3. Swipe through the list of apps and tap an app. 3. Swipe through the list of apps and tap On/Off to block apps from reading notifications.
Display Change the Font Style and Size Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. Adjust the Screen Brightness 1. From a Home screen, tap Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Smart Stay Screen Mode Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen does not time out as long as you are facing the screen. Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Smart stay to turn the feature on. 1.
Auto Adjust Screen Tone • Google Photos: Display pictures from your Your device analyzes the images displayed on the screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google Photos™ account. Tap options. Settings. 2. Tap Display > Auto adjust screen tone to turn the feature on. • • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on.
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, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper. • Tap From gallery for additional wallpapers. • Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated wallpaper. Animated wallpaper consumes additional battery power.
Lock Screen • Password: Create a password for unlocking Choose a method for unlocking your screen. Different Screen Locks have different levels of security and options. Set a Screen Lock 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > the screen. This option provides high security. • Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security. • None: Never use a Lock screen. Settings. 4.
• Auto factory reset: Reset the phone to its 5. Choose a screen lock option: factory settings and delete all data if the phone you attempt to unlock the phone incorrectly 10 times. Swipe Only Phone shortcut: Display a phone shortcut on your Lock screen. • • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when All Screen Lock Types Dual clock: Display a dual clock on your Lock screen when roaming. • unlocking the screen.
Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see “Multi Window” on page 28. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap On/Off to enable. The following option is available: • Open in Multi window view: Automatically view content in a multi window when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email.
Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting buttons display on the Notification panel. 2. The following options are available: • Brightness adjustment: Adjust the screen brightness and volume from the Notification panel. You can also customize which apps display on the Recommended applications menu on the Notification panel when you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones. 1. From a Home screen, tap Notification panel.
Related Apps When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as Music player or Google Play Music. To customize which shortcuts display on the Related apps menu: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notification panel > Related apps. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on. 4. Tap Edit and choose which apps to display on the Notification panel when you insert earphones.
Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that is displayed on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To activate the Toolbox: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. 4. Tap Edit to choose up to five apps to display in Toolbox.
One-Handed Operation Adjust the screen size and layout for easy control of your device with one hand. To enable One-handed operation features: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap One-handed operation. 3. Tap On/Off to turn it on or off. • When activated, hold the device in one hand and swipe from the midpoint to the left or right edge of the screen to the middle and back, in one quick motion.
Storage • Apps: The amount of storage used by the View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). apps. • Pictures, videos: The amount of storage space currently being used by pictures and videos. Device Memory • Audio: The amount of storage space currently View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > being used by audio. • Used space: The amount of storage space Settings. currently being used. 2.
To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage > Internal storage. 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. 4. Tap Delete to confirm. Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you have to mount it before it can be accessed. 1.
Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should backup your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card > Format and follow the prompts.
Battery Apps and System Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Battery usage displays in percentages per application and system process. Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Battery for options: • Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery to view battery usage for apps and services. Tap an item for more information, or to configure options for managing power use.
Power Saving • Ultra power saving mode: Save battery Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. power by applying a simplified grayscale theme to your Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps. Tip: Tap More options > Help to display more information about conserving power.
Application Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. 4. Tap More for the following options: • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. • App permissions: Control which apps have Application Manager Options permissions to use certain features of your device. If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Draw over other apps: Choose apps that can Settings. run on top of other running apps. 2.
Manage Apps • Notifications: Configure notifications from the You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > app. certain category of apps. • Battery: View battery usage since the last full Settings. charge. 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. • Memory: View memory usage. 3.
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Applications. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > 2.
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To disable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Easy settings. 2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode. 3. Tap Done to confirm. Settings. 2. Tap Easy mode, and then tap Easy mode to choose this feature.
Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode. Set Up Private Mode 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Private mode. 3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode.
Location Locating Mode Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Settings. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 2. Tap Location. 4. Tap Mode to select how your location is determined: 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. • High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile E911 networks.
Improve Accuracy Recent Location Requests You can improve location accuracy by using other connections to determine your location. Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Location. 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Improve accuracy: 4.
Location Sources You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Location services on. 4. Tap My places. 5. Tap Add to add additional categories. 6. Tap a category (Home, Work, or Car) to add a location. 7.
Security Encryption Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected. Phone Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: Settings.
Find My Mobile • Go to website: Launch the Find My Mobile Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. • Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security > Find my mobile. 3.
Security Update Service Credential Storage Automatically receive security updates. Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports 1.
• Smart Lock: Set your device to stay unlocked Advanced Security when you have trusted devices connected or when it’s in a trusted place. Protect your device with these advanced security options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > - To view Smart Lock, set up a secured Settings. screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprints). For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 152. 2.
Fingerprint Register a Fingerprint Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password is also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Fingerprint > Fingerprint manager. 3.
Additional Settings Rename a Fingerprint: ► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap Edit. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and access Screen lock settings. For more information, see “Lock Screen” on page 152. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. Settings. • Pay with PayPal: Link your PayPal account to 2. Tap Fingerprint > Change backup password.
Language and Input Configure your device’s language and input settings. Default Keyboard Language 1. From a Home screen, tap Select your default keyboard or input method. Apps > 3. Select a keyboard. Settings. Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. 2. Tap Language and input > Language. 3. Select a language from the list. Settings Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Default. Set the default language on your device. 1.
Samsung Keyboard Swype Settings Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options: 3. Tap Swype for options: • • Apps > Settings. • Settings: Configure basic options. • Themes: Change the keyboard layout.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and Google Voice Typing install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Block offensive words: Hide recognized Settings. offensive voice results. 2. Tap Language and input. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from 3.
Text-To-Speech Options Read New Notifications Aloud Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. For more information, see “Accessibility” on page 189. Set the device to read new notifications aloud for incoming calls, messages, and emails, as well as caller or sender information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: Settings.
Backup and Reset Personal Data Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Restore your device to its default settings. Reset Settings Backup and Restore You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Reset Network Settings This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected. You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings. 1.
Motions and Gestures • Mute/pause: Mute sounds and video by Control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > covering the screen or turning over the device. • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand left or right across the screen. Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3.
Air View Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your finger over the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Air view. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Ensure that the information on your device is updated with any information that changes in your accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. 4. Tap individual data items to sync. 5. Tap More options > Sync all or Sync now to synchronize the account.
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. To remove an account from your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3.
Date and Time • Automatic time zone: Receive the time zone By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. from the wireless network. • Select time zone: Choose your local time When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > zone (only available when the Automatic time zone setting is disabled).
Accessibility • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. times for privacy. • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping. • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > as you enter your passwords.
• Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors • Sound balance: Use the slider to set the left from white text on a black background to black text on a white background. and right balance when using a stereo device. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the mono for use with one earphone. • Baby crying detector: Vibrate the device to screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading the display due to the screen color.
More settings Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key three times in quick succession. • • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. • Manage accessibility: Export your accessibility settings and share them with another device.
Safety Assistance Geo News Receive real-time information about emergencies and severe weather conditions. Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your location during emergencies. You can also enable Emergency mode: a power-conserving mode that restricts certain apps and functions while allowing access to Messages, Contacts, and emergency calls. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
Send Help Messages Manage Emergency Contacts Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation. Select contacts or create new ones to be your emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. To enable this feature: 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Safety assistance > Send help messages. • 3.
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices (not included). Some devices may not support the surround sound setting.
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and more.
About Phone View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About phone, and then tap items for more details: • Icon glossary: View information about the notifications and status icons. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device.
System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap System updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install.
