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SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

Summary of content (221 pages)

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SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hello Bixby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Customize Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Flexible Security . . . . . .
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Enter Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Use Apps . . . . . . . .
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Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Sounds and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Phone Visibility . . . . . . . . .
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Customize App Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Smart Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Smart Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 One-Handed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Screen Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Advanced Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Lock Screen and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Screen Lock Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Samsung Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Lock Screen and AOD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 My Profile . .
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Manage Game Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Device Assistance App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Dual Messenger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
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S Pen Hello Bixby The S Pen™ is a stylus that assists you in performing various functions. For more information, see “S Pen Functions” on page 36. Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device. For more information, see “Bixby” on page 47. Flexible Security Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device. Face Recognition Configure facial recognition security to add an extra layer of security when using your device.
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Water and Dust Resistance Fingerprint Scanner Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 211. For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page 51.
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Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
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Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
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Assemble Your Device 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the tray pops out. This section helps you to assemble your device. 2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down. Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card 3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card.
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Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 211. The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.
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Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage. While charging, the device and the charger may become hot when using wireless charging or fast charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. 2.
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Micro-USB Connector Reverse Charging You can use a Micro-USB cable to connect your device to a computer with the included Micro-USB connector. The included On-the-Go adapter allows you to charge another device through a USB cable. Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support On-the-Go USB accessories. You can also use the On-the-Go adapter for transferring contacts, photos, and other content from an old device. For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old Device” on page 13.
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Start Using Your Device Lock or Unlock Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. To lock the device: To turn the device on: ► Press the Power key. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
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Use the Setup Wizard Factory Reset Protection The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission.
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Enable Factory Reset Protection Samsung Account Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the FRP security feature. Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. Disable Factory Reset Protection To set up a Samsung account on your device, use Accounts settings. To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Transfer Data from Your Old Device Add an Email Account Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. You can also use the included On-the-Go adapter to copy content quickly and easily from your old device, without installing the Smart Switch app. To set up an email account on your device, use Accounts settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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To use Smart Switch: Set Up Your Voicemail 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, Settings > Cloud and accounts > and then tap Smart Switch. Use the Phone app to set up your voicemail. 1. From a Home screen, tap and hold 1 key. 2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. Visit samsung.
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S Pen Remove S Pen The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access. The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing various functions. 1. Push the S Pen inward and release it. For more information about the functions S Pen can perform, see “S Pen Functions” on page 36. 2. Slide the S Pen out the rest of the way using the notch on the end of the S Pen.
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Replace the S Pen Tip You can replace the tip of the S Pen with the included kit. To replace the tip: 1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip. 2. Insert the new pen tip and press until it clicks in place.
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Learn About 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.
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Earpiece Proximity sensors Front camera Iris detection LED Iris scanner Volume keys Power key Bixby key S Pen Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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• • • Proximity sensor - Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality during a call when the device is in close proximity to the body. - Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality during a call when the device is outside a specific range from the body. • Power key - Press to turn the screen on or off. • Press and hold to select a power control option. Press twice quickly to launch the camera.
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Back View Microphone Flash Dual camera Fingerprint sensor Heart rate sensor Headset jack Speaker Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Touch and hold items to activate them.
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Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • • Many of the following common options are usually available on various screens: • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Home screen. • • Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while viewing a picture or a web page.
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Navigation Bar To view the navigation keys in full screen mode: The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, displays the navigation keys. ► Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Navigation bar. Navigation Bar Settings Navigation keys You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Display > Navigation bar for the 2.
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• Unlock with Home button: Touch and hold Home while the screen is off to skip the Lock screen and go directly to the Home screen. • Button layout: Choose the order of the navigation keys.
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Home Screen Status bar Edge panel handle Home screen indicator App shortcuts Back Recent apps Home Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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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.
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Notification Icons Missed call New message Call in progress File download in progress Call on hold File upload in progress New email Wi-Fi available New Gmail™ App updates available New voicemail App updates complete Learn About Your Device 27
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Customize Your Home Screen • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. • Screens To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. • To enable Bixby Home, swipe right, and then tap On/Off. Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Wallpapers 2. Use these options to manage screens: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper.
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4. Tap an image to choose it. • • Infinity wallpapers will be applied to all screens. • If available, tap Motion effect to add movement to your screens. 3. Tap View all to see downloaded themes. 4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme. Other wallpapers will prompt you to select which screen you want to use it for. Icons Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 5. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm if prompted. 2.
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Widgets Home Screen Settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. Customize your Home and Apps screens. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. • Home screen layout: Set your device to have a Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.
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App Shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and then release it. To add a shortcut: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu. 3. Tap Add shortcut to Home. To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu. 2.
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Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder to open the options menu. You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted. 2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • • • Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
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Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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View the Notification Panel You can also open or close the Notification panel by swiping up or down on the fingerprint sensor. You can access the Notification panel from any screen. To enable this feature: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Finger sensor gestures. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • • To open an item, tap it.
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Quick Settings The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings and customize the Quick settings that display: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Drag • • View all downward. Tap a setting to turn it on or off. Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout. 3. Drag View all upward to close the Quick settings.
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S Pen Functions Direct Pen Input The S Pen provides a variety of helpful functions. When entering text, you can open a Handwriting window that allows you to write with the S Pen. Air View To use the Handwriting window: 1. Hover the S Pen over a text field until Handwriting is displayed. Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content or view information about an item on the screen. The following Air view features are available: • • Preview an email message before opening it.
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Configure S Pen Settings Air Command Shortcuts: Configure the Air command menu with S Pen features, apps, and functions. • To configure S Pen settings: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > S Pen to configure the following settings: Floating icon: Show an Air command icon that you can move around the screen. Removal When S Pen is removed: Choose what happens when you detach the S Pen. Choose Open Air command, Create note, or Do nothing.
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Feedback Sound: Set your device to make sounds when the S Pen is attached and detached, and when writing on the screen. 2. Tap an option: • • Vibration: Activate vibration feedback when the S Pen is attached and detached. Other Learn about S Pen features: Find out how to use S Pen features. • • About S Pen: View version information for the S Pen features. Air Command • Create note: Launch a new note in the Samsung Notes app.
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• Add shortcuts: Add more apps or functions to the Air command menu. • Settings: Customize Air command by configuring apps and functions, and by changing how the Air command menu appears. Smart Select The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to collect content on a screen. You can then add it to your Gallery app or share it with your contacts. To launch the Smart select tool: 1. Tap Create Note Air command > Smart select. 2.
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• Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content. • Set as: Set the selected content as the Always On Display background. 3. Tap Save. The content is saved to the Gallery app. Screen Write Screen write allows you to capture screenshots and write or draw on them. Air command > • Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the screenshot. Tap the Eraser icon a second time for additional options, including Erase all. Learn About Your Device Crop: Crop the captured screen.
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Translate Add Shortcuts Hover over words with the S Pen to translate them and listen to their pronunciation. You can customize the Air command menu by adding shortcuts to apps and functions. To access Translate: To use Add shortcuts: 1. Tap Air command > Translate. 1. Tap 2. Tap the source and target languages to change them to the desired languages. • Tap Sound to hear the word pronounced in the source language. 4. Tap To remove an app shortcut, tap 3. Tap Close to close Translate.
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Edge Screen 2. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. The following options are available: The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping. • • Edge Panels Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information on the Edge screen. To view Edge panels: ► From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe left or right to view other panels. To configure Edge panels: 1.
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- Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge panel handle. - Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge panel handle. 1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed. - Vibration: Enable vibration when the Edge panel handle is tapped. 2. Tap Add app to add other apps to the Apps edge.
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• People Edge People edge allows you to quickly communicate with contacts in your My people list. 3. Tap To use People edge: Call or Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while the device is turned over. Message. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To configure People edge: 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen > Edge lighting. 1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen.
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Manage Edge Lighting Notifications 3. Tap Advanced settings to customize: Choose which notifications will light up the Edge screen. • Color: Choose between Basic color, App color, or a Custom color. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Width: Drag the Width slider to adjust the width of the Edge lighting. • Transparency: Drag the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge lighting. Settings > Display > Edge screen > 2. Tap Edge lighting. 3.
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About Edge Screen You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge screen feature. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen > About Edge screen.
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Bixby Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/ owners/app/Bixby. To launch Bixby Home: ► Press the Bixby key. – or – From a Home screen, swipe right.
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• Always On Display View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and view other customized information without unlocking your device. - 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Always On Display. Content to show: Choose to show a clock, or information. • Clock style: Select a layout for the standby screen. This option is not available if you choose Home button only.
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AOD Themes Apply custom themes for Always On Display. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > AOD to customize. • Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On Display. 3. Tap View all to see downloaded AODs. 4. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply to apply the selected AOD.
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Face Recognition Register a Face Use face recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can set the device to use Face Recognition to unlock the screen by recognizing your face. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Face recognition is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password. Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
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Fingerprint Scanner Face Recognition You can configure face recognition to unlock your device. Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Face recognition for the following options: • • Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
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Register a Fingerprint • To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to three fingerprints. To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and follow the prompts to register a fingerprint. • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. • Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts using your fingerprint. 3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
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Iris Scanner Note: The Iris scanner is not intended to be used as a medical device and the biometric data collected and stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be used for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this feature. Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
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Register Irises Settings > Lock screen and security > 2. Tap Iris scanner for the following options: To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform the set up process indoors, and remove your glasses or contact lenses. • • Remove iris data: Delete existing irises. • Samsung Pass: Use your irises to verify your identity using Internet and other supported apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window is not available for all apps. Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps. 2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view.
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Window Controls Multi Window Settings You can modify the way apps are displayed with the Window controls in the Multi window view. The following settings are available for Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ► Tap the middle of the window border for the following options: • Snap window: Select an area of the active window to dock at the top of the screen. • Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps.
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Enter Text Special Keys Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Use the Samsung Keyboard Voice input: Enter text using Samsung voice input. Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text. Predictive text Live message: Record an animated drawing or written message. Clipboard: Access the clipboard. Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position.
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Use Samsung Voice Input Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > General management > 2. Tap Language and input > On-screen keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options. • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the Space bar sideways.
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Configure Samsung Voice Input To customize Samsung voice input: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > General management > 2. Tap Language and input > On-screen keyboard > Samsung voice input for options. • Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard. • Voice input language: Select the language for Samsung voice input. • Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.
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Emergency Mode Turn Off Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location settings may stay the same. Emergency mode saves battery power by: To deactivate Emergency mode: • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. 1. Press and hold the Power key. • • Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. 2. Tap Emergency mode.
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• • Internet: Launch the Web browser. Manage emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency) group contacts. - Settings: Configure the available settings. Only a limited number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode. Add: Add other available apps. - Email: Launch the Email app. Maps: Launch Google Maps™. • Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge remaining.
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Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
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Use Apps Add an Apps Shortcut In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add a shortcut to the Apps list on the Home screen. The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Access Apps 2. Tap You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list. 3. Tap Show Apps button > Apply. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Download and Install New Apps 2.
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Uninstall Apps Organize Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. • Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not uninstalled. To change the order apps are listed: • Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location. To uninstall an app: To alphabetize your apps: 1.
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Use Folders To delete a folder: You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap Delete folder. Confirm when prompted. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To add a folder to a Home screen: 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3.
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Applications Settings 4. Tap More options for the following options: You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Apps. 3.
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5. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options may be displayed: • Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled. • Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. • • Mobile data: View mobile data usage. • • • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
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Calculator View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Basic Operation • • You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 5. Tap Clear to clear the results. To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history. You can quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter. 3.
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Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • Apps If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen.
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Calendar Calendar View To choose a calendar view: Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar > More options. 3. Tap Manage calendars > select an account type. • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month: Display the current month.
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Create an Event Delete an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event. Calendar, and tap an event to edit it. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. Share an Event Create a Task You can share events you create from your Calendar.
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Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 2. Tap 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar. • Apps Calendar > More options > Settings.
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Camera and Video Settings Gallery Flash Take a picture Full view Record video Switch cameras Zoom Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Camera Shortcut 2. Tap Camera, and use the display screen as a viewfinder by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures: Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Power key twice. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features. • To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.
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• • Bixby Vision Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object or location to search for products online, discover new places nearby, translate text, and more. 2. Tap Camera, and swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for. Record high-quality videos using your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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• Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. • Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording it. • • • Common Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of objects. • Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video by recording at various frame rates.
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• • Camera Settings You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. • 2. Tap Camera > Settings to configure settings for the Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. Rear camera Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.
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- Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have your picture taken in a few seconds. picture. • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. • Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the Power key twice in quick succession. Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • HDR (rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture. Storage location: Select the memory location for storage.
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Clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • • • • Apps Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature: Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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• World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. • Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert. • Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the alarm rings. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap Save to save the alarm. 2. Tap Clock > World clock. 3.
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Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a 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, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Clock > Stopwatch and use the following options: 2. Tap • • • • Start: Begin timing. • Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero. Apps Clock > Timer. 3.
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Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Add an Account” on page 192. • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. • Tap Contact photo to assign a picture or an animated GIF to the new contact. • Enter a name and other contact information.
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Edit a Contact Share Contacts When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information. You can share a contact using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it. 3.
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Import Contacts Export Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed memory card (not included). If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can manually back them up to an optional installed memory card for re-import if needed. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Manage contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap Import/Export contacts. 2.
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Link or Unlink Contacts To unlink contacts: When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it. Details > More options > Manage linked 3. Tap contacts. To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4.
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Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped together at the top of the contacts list. You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. To mark contacts as Favorites: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a contact to select it. 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it. 3. Tap Details. 4.
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Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts You can use groups to organize your contacts. You can add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Create a Group 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can create your own contact groups. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 2. Tap 3. Tap Edit. Contacts > More options > Groups. 3.
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Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap Done. You can send a text message to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Contacts > More options > Groups, and 2. Tap then tap a group. 5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts. 3. Tap More options > Send message. Delete a Group Send an Email to a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted.
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Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient from Contacts, Groups, or Recents. Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on page 13. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent.
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Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or you can view email accounts individually. There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap • • 2. Tap Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. Tap Edit for additional message options like sorting, deleting, sharing and more. • Tap Sort by to customize how messages display. Email. 3.
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Remove Email Accounts Email Settings To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Email. 3. Tap Mailbox > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings. 4. Tap the account you want to remove. 5. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. Apps 92 2. Tap Email. 3. Tap Mailbox > Settings. • Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
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Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Apps Galaxy Apps.
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Gallery • Tap People to tag an image as someone in your Contacts list. • Tap Favorite to mark the picture as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites album. • To view information about a picture, tap More options > Details. • To set the picture as wallpaper, tap More options > Set as wallpaper. • To set a picture as the Always On Display image, tap More options > Set as Always On Display image. 3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or folder, and then tap a picture.
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• • Bixby Vision Turn on Bixby Vision to find products online, discover new places nearby, or translate text. Effects: Add visual effects to the picture. Stickers: Add illustrated stickers to the picture. • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Draw: Make drawings on the picture. 2. Tap Gallery, and tap Pictures, Albums, or Stories to choose the way items are displayed. 3. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted. 3.
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Video Enhancer 4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted to save your new video. Enhance the image quality of your videos. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Share Pictures and Videos 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Video enhancer. You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature. 2. Tap Edit Video 3.
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Direct Share Share content with specific people directly using the sharing panel from within any app. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted. – or – Settings > Advanced features > 2. Tap Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable. When viewing a single picture or video, tap Delete.
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Screenshot Options 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features. 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: • Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately. • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen.
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Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook™ app. Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Facebook.
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Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files. Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2. Tap Google folder > Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about Google Drive™. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Duo 2.
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Gmail Maps Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Gmail. Maps. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more. Google You must enable location services to use Google Maps. For more information, see “Location” on page 146.
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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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Google folder > Play Store. Visit support.google.
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Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. To access the Internet: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. • • • • Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page. Back or Back: Return to the previous page. Forward: Go forward to a recent page. Apps • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open. Access common features of your browser.
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View a Web Site Bookmarks To view a web site: The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. Save and Open Bookmarks To zoom in or out: Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in. To bookmark the current web page: 1.
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To open a bookmarked web page: Share Pages 1. Tap To share a web page address with others: Bookmarks > Bookmarks. 2. Tap a bookmark entry. ► Tap More options > Share, and follow the prompts. Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline. Secret Mode Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
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Internet Settings 5. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data with a password. – or – These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. Tap Don’t use password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To turn off Secret mode: 2. Tap Samsung folder > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap More options > Settings. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 4. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 3. Tap Apps Internet. Tabs > Turn off secret mode.
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Messages 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. Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device.
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Send SOS Messages 3. Tap Compose. • To manually enter a recipient, tap the Recipient field. Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). • To add a recipient from your contacts, tap Add from Contacts. Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an emergency situation. To enable SOS messages: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Send SOS messages, and then tap On/Off to enable this feature. 4.
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View New Messages Message Search To view the message: You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. ► From a Home screen, tap Messages, and then tap the new message to view it. • To play a multimedia message attachment (audio or video), tap Play. • To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up or down the page. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Messages > Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
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Emergency Alerts Note: 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, contact your wireless provider. To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Messages > More options > Settings > 2. Tap Emergency alert settings.
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• My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 4. Tap a file or folder to open it. • File Groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: • Recent files: View recently accessed files.
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• Cloud - Samsung Cloud Drive: Use a Samsung account for cloud storage. - Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud storage. My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > options are available: • • Apps My Files. The following Search: Search for a file or folder. More options: Tap for the following options: - Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category.
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PEN.UP Share photos, comment on other creations, or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection. This community brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble or paint. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Apps PEN.UP.
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Phone More options Create message Hide the keypad Call Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Make a Call To make a call from Contacts: You can make a call from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps > Contacts. Use the Dialer 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap • Tap 2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact. Phone. Call. From Recents Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.
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Direct Calls Decline a Call Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear. ► On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. Settings > Advanced features > Direct call, 2. Tap and tap On/Off to enable.
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While on a Call To return to the call screen: Adjust the Call Volume ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap Call notification. ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume. To end a call from any application: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap End call. – or – Tap More options > Turn on extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.
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Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. Phone. 2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed. Delete Call Records To delete Call log entries: 1. From a Home screen, tap Save a Contact from a Recent Call 2. Tap Recents.
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Block a Number Speed Dial By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received. You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Create a Speed Dial Phone. You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. 2. Tap Recents. 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. • Tap Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 4.
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Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial You can make a call using Speed dial. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Tap You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. Make an Emergency Call 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. • You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated.
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Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. 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. 1. Drag For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set Up YourVoicemail” on page 14. 1. From a Home screen, tap and hold 1 key. 2.
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Optional Calling Services Identify Spam Numbers This feature is designed to identify numbers that are not stored in your Contacts list and to alert you when an incoming call may be a nuisance call or spam. Place a Multi-Party Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 1. From the active call, tap second call. 2. Dial the new number and tap is answered: • • Apps Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add call to dial the 2.
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Samsung Connect Samsung Gear Control your devices by monitoring them in one place. Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard. Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Samsung Health To access Samsung Health: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Use Samsung Health™ to plan, track, and manage your health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Health, and read and accept the terms and conditions.
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Before beginning your exercise regimen 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; • • • Ankle swelling, especially at night; Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes
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Samsung Notes Edit Notes You can make edits to notes you create. Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Compose a Note 2. Tap Samsung folder > You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 3. Tap a note to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap the content and make edits. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 5. When you are finished, tap Save. Samsung Notes. 3. Tap Create and type a note.
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Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. 3. While browsing notes, tap More options for the following options: • • • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Trash: View notes that have been deleted. You can restore notes or empty the trash. • Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app. Apps Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
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Samsung Pay Set Up Samsung Pay Samsung Pay™ is the new way to pay with your Samsung Galaxy device. It is simple, secure and works in more stores than any other mobile payment service. Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to use with your Samsung Galaxy device. Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To set up Samsung Pay: Samsung Pay, and tap Start and follow the 2. Tap prompts.
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Simple Pay Use Samsung Pay Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, Lock Screen or Home screen using Simple Pay. Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your device with you. To customize Simple Pay: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Samsung Pay. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap – or – Samsung Pay. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap More options > Settings > Use Favorite Cards. 2.
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Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay If your device is ever lost, you can use the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even more protection. For more information, see “Find My Mobile” on page 185. Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection of your favorite retailers. To view the list of supported retailers: 1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay. For more information about Samsung Pay, visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay. 2.
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Samsung+ Smart Switch Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old Device” on page 13.
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Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
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How to Use Settings Search for Settings Access Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings. ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings. 2. Tap – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Settings 133 Search.
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Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
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Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually. 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). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then 2. Tap tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap Add network.
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5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to your target wireless Access Point. Wi-Fi Options The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. • Network notification: Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected. • Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi networks. • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
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• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable). • IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable). 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. 4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection. Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
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Pair with a Bluetooth Device Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device. The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > 2. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process.
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Share Data with Bluetooth 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. • Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your device and another Bluetooth-enabled device. Your device automatically tries to pair with the target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. To send data to another device using Bluetooth: 1. From an app, tap Share.
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Connect with a Bluetooth Device Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. 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, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Data Usage Airplane Mode Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Data Usage Options While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Configure options for Wi-Fi data usage.
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NFC and Payment 2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and payment. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device. 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on. 4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option. Enable NFC Tap and Pay Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data with other NFC devices. Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment application you want to use for making purchases on your device. 1.
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Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection. Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile hotspot. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service account in order to use Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 1.
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Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges. You can change your Mobile hotspot password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A default password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot screen. • Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Tethering Locating Method You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. To use any features that require location assistance, you must enable location services. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2. Tap 3. Tap an option: 4.
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Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off. • Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off. Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data.
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MirrorLink To enable nearby device scanning: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device scanning. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Note: To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink. Printing 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable.
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Download Booster Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page 183. Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download booster: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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To edit or delete a VPN: To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Connections > More connection 2. Tap settings > VPN. Settings > Connections > More connection 2. Tap settings > VPN. 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete. 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. To disconnect from a VPN: – or – 1.
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Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
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Sound Mode Easy Mute You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Easy mute, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Volume Vibration Intensity Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and feedback. Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Volume Keys for Media 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity. Set the Volume key to control the media volume by default. 3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Set the Volume Media Volume Limiter You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for: • • • • 2. Tap Ringtone 3.
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Ringtone 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and configure the following options: Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. – or – Tap Add from phone to use an audio file as a ringtone. Notification Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders.
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• • Do Not Disturb Use these options to determine which notifications can make sounds, and during which time periods you want to enter this mode. App rules: Manage rules set by apps. Hide visual notifications: Select options for preventing visual notifications for apps silenced by Do not disturb. To activate Do not disturb mode: System Sounds 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Set various other system sound options. 2.
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Key-Tap Feedback Sound Quality and Effects Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then tap to enable each option: • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped.
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Separate App Sound 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience. • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
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Block App Notifications • Block notifications for apps. Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, and block previews in pop-ups. • On lock screen: Show content from this app on the lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap - Settings > Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications. • Customize App Notifications This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled.
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Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
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Screen Brightness Blue Light Filter Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this feature on and off. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2.
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Screen Mode 2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen resolution and choose a screen resolution level. Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 3. Tap Apply to change the resolution. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Screen Zoom and Font 2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style.
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Full Screen Apps To disable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode. > Standard mode. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable or disable this feature.
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LED Indicator Screen Timeout Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications. Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period. 2. Tap Settings > Display > LED indicator to turn the feature on or off. Block Accidental Touches Status Bar Configure display options for the Status bar. 1.
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Screen Saver Smart Stay Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Smart stay, and tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
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One-Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner to reduce the display size. • Button: Tap Home three times in quick succession to reduce the display size.
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Settings View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
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Quick Optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions: View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • • Battery usage: View details of battery usage by item. Scanning for malware.
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• Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor. • Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with ultra high quality sound and enhanced images. • Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will be put to sleep immediately when they are not being used. • High performance: Experience the highest quality display settings. • More options > Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings and notifications. Storage View the device memory and usage.
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Memory Card (SD Card) Remove a Memory Card Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting. Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. For more information, see “Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card” on page 6. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage. Mount a Memory Card 3.
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Memory Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage. • 3.
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Device Security Language and Input Configure and monitor security settings for your device. Configure your device’s language and input settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Change the Device Language 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Device security. • To enhance security for some of your content, tap the link for Secure Folder. For more information, see “Secure Folder” on page 186. • Tap On/Off to activate Knox active protection on your device.
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Default Keyboard 3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing. • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search whenever you say “OK Google.” 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Settings > General management > 2. Tap Language and input. Hands‑free: Allow requests with the device locked. • Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback.
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Manage On-Screen Keyboards Physical Keyboards Enable or disable on-screen keyboards. Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (Sold separately). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input. 3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards. 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: 4.
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Handwriting Recognition Settings > General management > 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: Change the language used for handwriting recognition in Samsung Notes. • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. • • • • Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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• Pointer Speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. - 2. Tap Settings > General management > Language and input. 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower. • Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network.
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Report Diagnostic Information Samsung Advertising ID This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. Your mobile device has a randomized, non-persistent, and resettable device identifier that is used to improve the relevance of content and advertising served to your mobile device. You can view and reset this ID. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Reset Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Reset Settings 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Reset network settings. You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings.
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Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. For more information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on page 11. To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.
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Software Update Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts. Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Software update for the following options: 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Auto restart. 3.
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Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
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Screen Lock Types 3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available: The following Screen lock types are available: • • • • • Swipe Pattern • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of notifications. • Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon. PIN 4. Tap Done when finished. Password 5.
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Lock Screen and AOD Settings Biometric Locks The following biometric lock types are available: • Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock your device. For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page 50. • Fingerprint scanner: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page 51. • Iris scanner: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen. For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page 53.
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Samsung Pass 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Lock screen and security > 2. Tap Find My Mobile. Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass. 3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap Add account and follow the prompts. The following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Unknown Sources App Permission Monitor Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps running in the background. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Unknown sources to enable this option. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > App permission monitor.
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Encrypt SD Card Security Update Service Protect your SD card by encrypting its data. Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card.
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Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators. 3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator. Credential Storage 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.
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Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. - This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled. For more information, see “Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page 183.
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Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
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• Samsung Cloud Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your device. You can also sync your data from multiple devices. Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable or disable syncing: - Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact info. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. - 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your events and tasks. - Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and categories.
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- Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or remove your Samsung account. Add an Account - FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site to view additional information based on frequently asked questions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. - You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Add account. Contact us: Contact Samsung. My Profile 3. Tap one of the account types.
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Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings. 2.
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Backup and Restore Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. 3. Tap the account and then tap More options > Remove account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Cloud and accounts > 2.
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Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google account. Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: 2. Tap Settings > Google, and select an option to customize.
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Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
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Vision • You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device. Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping. • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as you enter your passwords. • Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features in two quick steps. • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects.
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• Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out. • Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen. • Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen. • Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad. • Grayscale: Enable grayscale mode instead of using colors.
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• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without having to press any buttons. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
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More Accessibility Settings Customize additional accessibility features for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility, and tap an option: • Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 176. • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions. • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Volume up key and the Power key together.
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Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
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Help Device Assistance App View your device’s user manual on your device. Device assistance apps help you by gathering information from the screen currently shown. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Settings > Help. Manage Game Features Settings > Advanced features > 2. Tap Device assistance app. Automatically arranges all your games in one place. 3. Tap an option to customize: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Dual Messenger • Use two separate accounts for the same app. Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. • Additional device information includes the Model number, Android version, Build number, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
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Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Care samsung.
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Legal View legal information for your device.
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Legal Information Find Legal Information Online The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are available online: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”).
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Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device Intellectual Property The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and Health & Safety Information are also available on the device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings.
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Open Source Software THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD WITH A LIMITED LICENSE AND IS AUTHORIZED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH HEVC CONTENT THAT MEETS EACH OF THE THREE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: (1) HEVC CONTENT ONLY FOR PERSONAL USE; (2) HEVC CONTENT THAT IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE; AND (3) HEVC CONTENT THAT IS CREATED BY THE OWNER OF THE PRODUCT.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability The information below explains that a user accepts this Product as sold, including the hardware and software components as created and packaged for sale. If the user changes these parameters through a unique modification, Samsung will not be held responsible for damages or issues that result from these end-user changes.
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Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance 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 (OS) software. CAUTION! To avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not charge device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do not handle device, charger or cords with wet hands while charging.
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device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh 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 operability or cosmetic issues. Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device components or an internally sealed system, this condition will void your device warranty. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
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• • Samsung Electronics America, Inc. To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, if an S Pen is available for use, verify it is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. Address: 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660 The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids. Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet: samsung.
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Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. 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. Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.