SI\MSUNG SMARTPHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Table of Contents Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Finger Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Customize Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Getting Started . . . . . . . . .
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 OneNote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 PEN.UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Camera and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 PowerPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Notification Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 System Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Tablet Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Find My Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Unknown Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Device Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Secure Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Quick Optimization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Samsung Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
S Pen An S Pen™ is provide for use with this device. For more information, see “S Pen” on page 35. Finger Scanner 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. For more information, see “Fingerprints” on page 143.
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install an Optional Memory Card You can install a microSD™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. Warning: Small components such as Memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging them. 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
Charge the Battery Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 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. Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet. 2.
For a quick check of your battery level: If the device heats up while charging the battery: ► View the battery charge indicator located in the top right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge. 1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. 2. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again. You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Start Using Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Lock or Unlock Your Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your To turn the device on: By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. To lock the device: To turn the device off: ► Press the Power key. 1. Press and hold the Power key until the Device options menu is displayed.
Restart the Device If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device. ► Press and hold the Power key and the Volume down key at the same time for more than seven seconds.
Set Up Your Device Use the Set Up Wizard Google Account The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, Google Duo, and the Google Play™ store. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
Factory Reset Protection Enable Factory Reset Protection When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.
Samsung Account Email Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing email account or create a new email account.
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.
Front View Light sensor Front camera Power key Volume key Memory card tray Back Recent apps Home key Learn About Your Device 15
• • • Power key - Briefly press to turn on or off the screen. Press and hold to select a power control option. Home key - Press and hold to launch Google. Gently put your finger on the key when you want to unlock the screen with your fingerprint. Learn About Your Device 16 Volume key - Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback. - Gently press a volume key to take a photo.
Back View Speaker Speaker Rear camera Flash Microphone Microphone Speaker Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Learn About Your Device Headset jack 17
Home Screen Status bar App shortcuts Home screen indicator Learn About Your Device 18
Status Bar Notification Icons The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons 0 •g Battery full Battery low Battery charging Mute mode .::;:::.
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View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. To view additional Quick settings: 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • • • 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
Customize Your Home Screen 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 release it. To add a shortcut: 1. From a Home screen, tap Move apps and 3. Swipe to a new Home screen. Apps. 4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available location, or drag it to a specific location and release it. 2.
To add a widget to a Home screen: Folders 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. 2. Tap Widgets. Create a Folder 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears. To remove a widget: 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it. 2.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen 3. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose which screen you want to use it for: You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. • • • 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. 2. Drag the folder to Delete and release it. Confirm when prompted. Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1.
Screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Use these options to manage screens: • • • • Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. + Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to Remove. Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Double-Tap Touchscreen Navigation • Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
Swipe Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • • Swipe the screen to unlock the device. • Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options. • Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • • 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.
Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • .. More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • mr Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •
Entering Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Special Keys Use the Samsung Keyboard !#© Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Touch and hold Options for the following: Predictive text The Q 2 3 4' w E R s A -fr z Ctrl !#Q D X 5 6 7' . y u T F C You G V "' H B 8 K J N English(US) 9 0 Del 0 p GJ ¢,!I L ? M ~ -fr ~ Options Learn About Your Device 29 Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. "' Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ typing.
• Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct common typing mistakes to improve input. - Predictive text: Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words.
Use Google Voice Typing Configure Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. To customize Google voice typing: 0 0 1. From a Home screen, tap X Speak now • a • • Delete text • To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap • Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Learn About Your Device Apps > 0 Settings. 2.
• • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth® headset (not included) if one is connected.
Multi Window Window Controls Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Tap Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. FEB - () __, 0 Recent flles ~ X Open in pop-up window: Open the selected app in a pop-up window. • X J' Learn About Your Device Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. 33 Close app: Close the selected app.
Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. 1. Tap • a Recent apps. Recently used apps that support Multi window have a CJ CJ Multi window icon in their title bar. 2. Tap CJ CJ Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view.
S Pen Air View The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content or view information about an item on the screen. For example: • • • • The S Pen comes with your device. It can be attached to the back of the device magnetically. Learn About Your Device Hover over an email in a list to preview the message before opening it. Hover over a photo album to preview the contents or see a picture enlarged.
• Direct Pen Input When filling out a form field in an app (like the Name or Number fields in the Contacts app), you can open a Handwriting window that allows you to handwrite an entry with the S Pen rather than type. • To use the Handwriting window: To change the position of the cursor, drag the pointer below the cursor to the desired position for editing. To draw images, tap Drawing mode, and tap Done when finished. Configure S Pen Settings 1.
Replace the S Pen Tip You can replace the tip of the S Pen. To replace the tip: 1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip. .....····:·······\~ {...~ \ -"{ ··..................... 2. Insert the new pen tip in the end of the S Pen and press until it clicks in place. r(i;;_.
Air Command To launch the Air command menu: View All Notes ► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot. Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the notes you have created. – or – ► Tap Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once. Smart Select – or – Tap 0 The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to select content on a screen. You can then add it to your Gallery app or share it with your contacts. Air command.
To launch the Smart select tool: To use Screen Write: 1. Tap 1. Tap 0 Air command > • Smart select. • • • • • Auto select: Allow Smart select to automatically select content to extract. • Extract text: Identify and extract text from the selected content. Draw: Draw on the captured screen using the S Pen. • • • • Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content. Save: Save the content to the Gallery app.
Translate Add Shortcuts Translate words by hovering over them with the S Pen. You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the Air command menu. To access Translate: 1. Tap 0 Air command > 0 To use Add shortcuts: 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 delete an app shortcut tap ,_/ Remove. 3. Tap X Close to close Translate.
Air Command Settings Configure settings for Air command. To access Settings: ► Tap Air command > options are available: • • Settings. The following Shortcuts: Choose and arrange the shortcuts that appear on the Air command menu. Floating icon: Choose to enable the Air command menu to appear as a floating icon that can be moved around the screen.
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Using Apps Download and Install New Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. Find new apps to download and install on your device. • Access Apps You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Apps. 2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it. • To return to the main Home screen, press the Home key. Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.
Organize Apps To uninstall or disable an app: .. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Arrange the Order 2. Tap More options > Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display ,:_) Uninstall/disable on their shortcut. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. / 3. Tap '-- '1Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable the app. To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap > Edit. 4. Tap Done when finished.
Use Folders To launch apps in a folder: You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Edit. To delete a folder: Apps > More options 1. From a Home screen, tap > Edit. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box is displayed. 3. Tap Done when finished. Enter folder name: Name the folder.
Apps Settings You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. 4. Tap 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. • • • If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. • 2. Tap Apps. • 3.
• 5. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options are displayed: • • • • • • • Apps • 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. • • Data usage: View mobile data usage. Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge.
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. You can perform additional functions on your calculator. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: You can use your calculator to perform basic operations and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► Tap Clear history. fl Calculator. – or – Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys. 2.
Convert Units of Measurement You can quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps > fl Calculator. Unit converter. 3. Select a category and use the drop down menus to choose units of measurement. 4. Enter the numeric value to view the conversion.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. 3. Tap Today to return to the current date. Calendar View Create an Event To choose a calendar view: You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap View, and then tap one of the following: • • • • • Apps 2. Tap 0 ::: Apps > Calendar. Add to add an event. Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. 3.
Delete an Event Delete a Task You can delete events you create from your Calendar. You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 31 Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to edit it. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.
Camera and Video Beauty Settings Gallery Take a picture Flash Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Apps 52
• Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Camera. • 2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures: • • Apps • To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and select a mode. To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
Record Videos Configure Shooting Mode Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video camera. Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > . Camera.
• • • Common Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video by recording at various frame rates. The frame rate is automatically adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and the movement of the device. • • HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture. • • Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.
Share Pictures and Videos Rear camera Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • The Gallery application lets you share pictures and videos on your social networks and messaging apps. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth. • For more information, see “Share Pictures and Videos” on page 74. Front camera Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality.
• • Ways to take pictures: - Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take selfies. - Gesture control: Detect your palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later. • • Common Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • • • • • Apps • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving. Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and videos using the full screen.
Clock Alarm The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Clock. Create an Alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • • • • Apps Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. World clock: View the time of day or night in other parts of the world.
• • • World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Read time aloud: Set the device to read the time aloud when the alarm rings. 3. Tap • Delete an Alarm You can delete an alarm that you created.
• To remove a city from the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. • 2. Tap World clock. Resume: Continue timing after stopping the clock. Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero. 3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it to select it. Timer 4. Tap Delete. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. Stopwatch 1. From a Home screen, tap The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 2. Tap Timer.
Contacts 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. 0 • For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Accounts” on page 151. Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts tab in the Phone app.
Edit a Contact Share a Contact 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. 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Share. 1. From a Home screen, tap 5 Apps > 0 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard file (VCF) or as a Text. Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Edit. 4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Export Contacts To link contacts: 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 SD card for re-import if needed. 1. From a Home screen, tap .. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 0 Apps > 0 Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to select it. 3. Tap More options > Link contacts. 4. Tap contacts to choose them. Contacts. 5. Tap Link. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Import/export contacts.
Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. To mark contacts as Favorites: 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap 5 Apps > 0 Contacts. 2.
Create a Group Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group You can create your own contact groups. You can add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. .• 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap ::: Apps > 0 Contacts. 2. Tap 3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information about the group: • • • Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. • 4. Tap Save. Edit a Group 2. Tap m Apps > 0 Contacts. More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3.
Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 0 Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Send email. 0 3. Tap More options > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.
Email • Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To add an email account, see “Email Account” on page 13. To access Email: • ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps > Email. .... Create and Send an Email • This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. • 2. Tap • • Compose new email. 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups.
Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen 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 > Email. • • • • Apps Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps > Email. Tap Search to search for key words in your email inbox. 2.
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 > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps > Email. Settings. 2. Tap 3. Tap the account you want to remove. Mailbox > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. 4.
Excel View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device. You can unlock the full Excel® experience with an Office 365™ subscription. ► From a Home screen, tap Microsoft Apps folder > Apps Apps > Excel.
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: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > u Galaxy Apps.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or folder, and then tap a picture. View Pictures • Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1.
• • • Apps Play Video Delete: Delete the image from your device. You can play videos stored on your device. Favorite: Mark the picture as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites view. 1. From a Home screen, tap More options: - 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, and properties. - Rotate left: Rotate the picture counter-clockwise. - Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise. 3.
Edit Video Share Pictures and Videos You can trim segments of a video. You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. 1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see the video options. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Edit, and then tap Apps > -~ Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. Trim. 3. In a folder, tap More options > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services. 3.
Manage the Gallery Delete Files Organize your pictures and videos. You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device. Albums View 1. From a Home screen, tap In Albums view, you can create albums to organize your pictures and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap Gallery. More options > Edit. 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. 2. Tap the Albums tab.
Google Apps Drive Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files. Chrome ► From a Home screen, tap Drive. Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. ► From a Home screen, tap Chrome. Apps > Google folder > Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive™. Apps > Google folder > Gmail Visit google.
Google Maps Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. ► From a Home screen, tap G Google. ► From a Home screen, tap Maps. Apps > Google folder > Apps > Google folder > Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Hangouts Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages. You must enable location services to use Google Maps™.
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. ► From a Home screen, tap Play Movies & TV. ::: ► From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Play Store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Internet • op Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. .. pages, and history. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. • View a Web Site More options: Share, save, or bookmark a web page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app settings, and more. •0 To view a web site: Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page. ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard.
Save and Use Bookmarks To save the current web page: ► Tap The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. More options > Save web page. To view saved web pages: op Bookmarks > Saved pages. Save and Open Bookmarks 1. Tap Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. View History To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap To view a list of recently visited web pages: More options > Add to Bookmarks.
Secret Mode To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Internet. Samsung folder > 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. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. Internet Settings To enable Secret mode: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 2.
Kids Mode Create a child-friendly environment on your device. The following apps are available: Drawing, Gallery, Camera, Music. All content available to the child is controlled in the Parental Controls section. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Kids Mode.
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, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. • 3. 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 saved files. Categories - Apps Images: View image files. Audio: View audio files.
My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: .. • Q Search: Search for a file or folder. • More options: Tap for the following options: - Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files. - Share: Share files. - Manage storage usage: View memory information for your device. • Apps - Settings: View settings for the My Files app. Clear history: Clear the Recent files category.
Netflix Watch TV shows and movies, streaming from Netflix. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps Apps > • Netflix.
OneDrive Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive® account, which you can then access from your personal computer, tablet, or phone. ► From a Home screen, tap Microsoft Apps folder > • Apps Apps > OneDrive.
OneNote Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote® notebooks using OneDrive. ► From a Home screen, tap Microsoft Apps folder > Apps Apps > OneNote.
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. ... ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > PEN.UP.
PowerPoint View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You can unlock the full PowerPoint® experience with an Office 365 subscription. ► From a Home screen, tap Microsoft Apps folder > Apps Apps > PowerPoint.
Recolor Recolor is the world’s favorite coloring book on mobile. It is the most polished and high-quality coloring book on mobile, including +1100 beautiful art illustrations. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps ::: Apps > Recolor.
Samsung Flow Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow. You can then view notifications and reply to messages from your phone on your connected tablet. You can also use Mobile hotspot to access the Internet on your tablet through your phone’s network connection, while other networks are not available. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Samsung Flow.
Samsung Kids Samsung Kids is a monthly service that provides easy access to age-appropriate activities while also using parental security features. The Samsung Kids subscription requires a Samsung account and a Wi-Fi connection in order to download and access Samsung Kids content. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Samsung Kids.
Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes on your device. Edit Notes Compose a Note 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung Notes. You can make edits to notes you create. 2. Tap a note to view it. Apps > 3. Tap the content and make edits. 0 4. When you are finished, tap Save. 2. Tap Create and type a note. Available options include: 0 • • • • • Apps Browse Notes Text: Use the keyboard to type text. You can browse notes you create.
Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung Notes. ::: Apps > 0 2. While browsing notes, tap following options: • • • • Apps More options for the Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view. Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app.
Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.
Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. ► From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Samsung folder > Secure Folder.
Skype Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages to anyone around the world using Skype®. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Microsoft Apps folder > 0 Skype.
Soundcamp Perform and write music anytime, anywhere on your mobile device. ► From a Home screen, tap Soundcamp.
Texture Texture® brings the world’s greatest magazines to life on your digital device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Texture. Visit texture.com to learn more.
Word View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription. ► From a Home screen, tap Microsoft Apps folder > Apps Apps > Word.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
How to Use Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 2. Tap • Settings. – or – • Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Settings 102 Apps > Settings. Q Search. Enter a word or words in the Search field.
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network 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). You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ::: Apps > 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them. • 3.
• • Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 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. e Settings. • 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. • 3. Tap Advanced for options: • 1.
Wi-Fi Direct Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi Direct. See “Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct” on page 106 for more information. Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct 2. From an app, type Share. Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. 1.
Bluetooth Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. 1.
Send and Receive Data with Bluetooth 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. • Your device automatically tries to pair with the target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device. Send Data Using Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Share data with another device using Bluetooth.
Receive Data Using Bluetooth 3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list. • Share data with another device using Bluetooth. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 2. Tap Accept. Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone. 3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel and tap File received. 1.
Data Usage Unpair from a Bluetooth Device When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Settings. Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Location Restrict Data Usage Prevent apps that are running in the background from using certain Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Restrict networks. Locating Method 3. Tap On/Off next to the networks that should not be used by apps running in the background.
• • Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS). 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings. Device only: Uses GPS only. 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: • • Location Services Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s most recent location data.
Nearby Device Scanning Printing Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to. This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your device. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Settings. • 2.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) To edit or delete a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 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 Screen Lock” on page 142. 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete. 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
Ethernet Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN Manage your Ethernet connections. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 0 3. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. To disconnect from a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 0 Settings. 2.
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Sound Mode Volume You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. m Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • • • 1.
Vibration Intensity Media Volume Limiter 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, tap .• ::: Apps > Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, notifications, and haptic feedback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • • 3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration intensities. More options > Media volume limiter. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Notification Sounds Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 0 Settings. 2.
System Sounds Key-Tap Feedback Set various other system sound options. Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each option: • • • • Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and then tap to enable each option: Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen.
Sound Quality and Effects 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • 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. • • Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e • Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Notifications Settings The following topics cover your phone’s Notifications settings options. To access notification settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Notifications. m Apps > e Settings. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
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 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, tap Apps > e Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Display. 2. Tap Display > Blue light filter. 3.
Screen Mode Screen Zoom and Font Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can set the font size and style for all text that is displayed on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • Apps > 2. Tap Display > Screen zoom and font to choose a font size and style.
Home Screen Icon Frames Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. To customize Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the following options: Settings. 2. Tap Display > Home screen.
Status Bar Screen Saver Configure display options for the Status bar. 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 2. Tap Display > Status bar. • • e Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.
Device Maintenance Device maintenance provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
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, tap Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • • Scanning for malware. To use the quick optimization feature: Apps > Settings. • 2. Tap Device maintenance. 3. Tap Optimize now. • • Settings Settings. 2.
Storage To increase available memory: View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Memory Card (SD Card) View and manage the memory used by the device. ... Apps > 0 Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting. Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed. Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap .• Apps > 0 1. From a Home screen, tap 0 Settings. 2.
Format a Memory Card 3. To free up as much RAM as possible, tap Clean now and follow the prompts. 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > • The selected apps and services in the list will be closed. Device Security e Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. Configure and monitor security settings for your device. 3. Tap 1.
Language and Input Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Configure your device’s language and input settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can select a default language for your device’s menus and keyboards. 3. Tap a keyboard. . . Apps > e Settings. Manage keyboards Select the keyboards to use, if more than one keyboard is available. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Language. 3.
Physical Keyboard Handwriting Recognition Language If you use a physical keyboard with your device, you can still show the virtual keyboard on the screen. Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Action Memo. Use this option to select a language that will be used by the device to recognize your handwriting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Physical keyboard for options: • • Apps > Settings. 2.
• Text-to-Speech Options Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. For more information, see “Accessibility” on page 156. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e • • Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • • • • Listen to an example: Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. Default language status: Display the default language in use.
Date and Time Report Diagnostic Info By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 3.
Reset Settings Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. 1.
Auto Restart Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account. Before resetting your device: Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30 percent. 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device restarts. 2.
Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Software update for the following options: • • Download updates manually: Check for and install available software updates. Scheduled software updates: Set a time to automatically check for and install available software updates.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
• • Set a Screen Lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock type. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > S • • • Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security. 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: Settings. 2.
• Register a Fingerprint Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock functions such as Secured lock time and Smart lock. This option is not available with Swipe. You can register up to four fingerprints. A password must also be set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. Fingerprints 1. From a Home screen, tap 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.
Find My Mobile Fingerprint Verification Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts accessed from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. Settings. 2.
• Secure Folder Google location service: Activate or deactivate Google location service. This service must be on in order to find your device. Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device. Unknown Sources Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Settings. 2.
Encrypt SD Card Security Update Service Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your optional memory card (not included) when you first access it after powering on your device. Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap • 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card. • View Passwords Display password characters briefly as you type them. Apps > Settings. 2.
Device Administration 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. • 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators. • • • Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock or erase a lost device. • • Tap Secure Folder to allow it to perform the operations listed. 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.
• Advanced Security Settings • Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e • Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. • To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 142.
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
• Samsung Cloud Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your device. You can also sync your data from multiple devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung cloud. • If a Samsung account has not been added, tap Add account and follow the prompts. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the following options are available: • • • Manage cloud storage: View how much cloud storage your data is using.
- Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or remove your Samsung account. - FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site to view additional information based on frequently asked questions. - Contact us: Contact Samsung. 3. Tap one of the account types. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account. Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. Accounts 1.
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. You can remove accounts from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings. 1.
Set Up User Profiles Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated with the user. Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Users. Switch User Profiles 3.
Backup and Restore Google Account Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. Enable backup of your information to your Google account. Samsung Account 1. From a Home screen, tap ... Apps > 0 • Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: • • • Backup settings: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data. • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data. Settings Settings. 2.
Google Settings • Configure your device’s Google settings. • Customize Google To customize your Google settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • • • • Location: Configure your Google location settings. Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices.
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.
• Vision e • To set accessibility settings related to vision: 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > Settings. • 2. Tap Accessibility > Vision. • Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist blind and low-vision users. - • • • • Voice Assistant can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device. • Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice Assistant.
• • • • • Hearing Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen. To set accessibility settings related to hearing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable to display a large mouse or touchpad pointer. Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing. • Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.
• Dexterity and Interaction To set accessibility settings related to dexterity and interaction: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • 2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction. • • • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
• More Accessibility Settings • To set more accessibility settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • 2. Tap Accessibility. • • • • Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 136. Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions. Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key quickly three times in succession.
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
• S Pen Settings Configure options and settings for the S Pen. To configure settings for the S Pen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • 2. Tap Advanced features > S Pen to configure the following settings: General Air command: Configure the Air command menu. For more information, see “Air Command Settings” on page 41. • • • Screen off memo: Create notes by detaching the S Pen while the screen is turned off and then writing on the screen. Screen off notes are saved in Samsung Notes.
• Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Games: Manage useful features while you play games. - Game launcher: Automatically arranges all your games in one place. - Game tools: When enabled, a button floating over top of your game provides convenient game features. Settings. • 2. Tap Advanced features > Accessories. 3. Tap Automatic unlock to enable this feature.
• • • • About Device 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 enable each of the following: View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1.
Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
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Legal View legal information for your device.
Legal Information Health & Safety and Warranty Important legal information can be accessed in writing, on the mobile device, or at: samsung.com Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
End User License Agreement for Software (EULA) You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you.
• • Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability The information below explains that a user accepts this device 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.
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Mobile Device 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. Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children under the age of 3 to play with it because they could hurt themselves or others or damage the device.
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