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Table of Contents Getting Started .........................................................................................1 Front View ............................................................................................. 2 Back View ............................................................................................. 4 Assemble Your Device .................................................................. 6 Set Up Your Device .................................................................
Emergency Calls.............................................................................55 Set Up and Access Voicemail ................................................58 Applications ............................................................................................. 60 Apps List..............................................................................................61 Google Apps .....................................................................................66 TracFone Apps ........
Settings ....................................................................................................124 How to Use Settings .................................................................. 125 Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 127 Bluetooth .......................................................................................... 131 Airplane Mode .............................................................................
Backup and Reset ...................................................................... 188 Language and Input................................................................... 192 Battery ................................................................................................ 196 Storage .............................................................................................. 198 Date and Time............................................................................... 202 About Device ....
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece Front camera Volume key Power key Recent Back Home key Getting Started 2 Front View
Front View • Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects near the device. • • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record videos of yourself. • Back: Return to the previous screen or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. • • • Home key: Return to the Home screen. • Earpiece: Listen to a call. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Recent: Tap to display recent apps.
Back View Microphone Headset jack Speaker Flash Rear camera USB charger/ Accessory port Getting Started Microphone 4 Back View
Back View • • • • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video. Speaker: Play music and other sounds. Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included).
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device. ► Lift the cover up and to the right of the device. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card Your device comes with the SIM card already installed. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. Note: The SIM card slot is located below the microSD card slot. ► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Install a Memory Card You can install an optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. Note: The micro SD card slot is located above the SIM card slot. ► Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold contacts facing down.
Install the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal. Charge the Battery 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. The battery comes partially charged. A fully discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge time.
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 invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/Accessory port. 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet. 3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. For a quick check of your battery level: ► View the battery charge indicator located in the top right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. Turn the Device On To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. Turn the Device Off To turn the device off: 1. Press and hold the Power key until the Device options menu is displayed. 2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Initial Set Up The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, learn about your device’s features, and more. Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 184. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings > Accounts. Add account > Samsung account.
Google Account Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account. – or – To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 184. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps > Settings > Accounts.
Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, see google.com. Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > Google. • If you have more than one Google Account set up on your device, tap the Google Account you want to remove. 3. Tap More > Remove account.
Know Your Device Learn about some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Home Screen Features • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page 26. • • • App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. • Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen is currently visible. • • App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications. Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications. Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens.
Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and custom wallpapers. To access Home screen manager: ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. Manage Home Screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize. For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 163. To access Wallpaper settings: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpaper. Widgets Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen.
Remove a Widget You can remove a widget that you added to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it. 2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Themes Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Themes to customize. For more information, see “Themes” on page 164.
App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release it.
Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut until it detaches, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears. 2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • • • Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder. Palette: Change the color. Add application: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add. 3.
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Battery low: Battery is low. Battery charging: Battery is charging. Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE™ wireless network. Signal strength: Cellular network signal strength.
Status Icons Network not available: No wireless network is available. Wi‑Fi active: Wi-Fi is active. Wi‑Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available. Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. Call in progress: A call is in progress. Call on hold: A call is on hold. New email: New email has arrived. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. New voicemail: New voicemail message has been received.
Notification Icons New message: New text or multimedia message has arrived. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store. App updates complete: App installation or updates are complete.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device. Tap Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • • • Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. Tap an item to select it. Tap an app shortcut to launch the application. Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it.
Swipe 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. Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart.
Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. • • • Edit: Tap to customize the screen. • Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose a sharing method. On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or off ( ). Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When enabled, a checkmark is displayed.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
Notification Panel Features • • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. • • Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. • • • Notification card: View details about a notification. View all: See all available Quick settings. Outdoors mode: Temporarily adjust screen brightness for the outdoors. Notification settings: Enable or disable notifications from each app. For more information, see “Notifications” on page 156. Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons. To customize the Quick settings that display: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap • View all, and then tap Edit.
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ typing. Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps. Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard” on page 193. Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings 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.
Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options. For more information, see “Google Voice Typing” on page 194.
Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. Emergency mode saves battery power by: • • Changing the color of the screen to grayscale. • • Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.
Activate Emergency Mode To activate Emergency mode: 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options screen. 2. Tap Emergency mode. • When accessing for the first time, read the Terms and conditions. If you accept them, tap the Checkbox, and then tap Agree. 3. Tap Turn on. Turn Off Emergency Mode ► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap More > Turn off Emergency mode. Use Emergency Mode While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power.
• Add: Add other available apps. - Maps: Launch Google Maps™. • Battery percentage: Display estimated battery charge remaining. • Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage. • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service. • More: - Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode.
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts.
Phone Features • • • • • • More options: Access Speed dial and Call settings. • Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, received, and missed calls. Display contacts marked as favorites. Display your contacts and select a contact to call. Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display recent calls. Call: Make a call. Voice command: Say the number you want to dial. Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. Voicemail: Set up and check your voicemail.
Display Your Phone Number Your phone number can be found in Settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Status > SIM card status. • Settings > About device Your phone number is displayed in the My phone number field. Call Settings There are also a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, tap > Phone.
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Make a Call You can make a call from a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Dial. 2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap • Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. Dial a Number from Your Contacts List You can quickly dial a phone number from your Contacts list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Dial a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed. 3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call. Answer a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the Contacts list.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. ► On the incoming call pop-up screen: • • • • Tap Answer to answer the call. Tap Reject to reject the call and send it to your voicemail. Tap Reject call with message and select a message. Tap Expand to exit the app and view the main incoming call screen. End a Call To finish your call: ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call.
To end a call from any application: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap End call. Options During a Call Your phone provides several options that you can use during a call. Adjust the Call Volume ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume. – or – Tap Extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio. Listen with the Speaker or Bluetooth Headset Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetooth headset (not included).
Place a New Call While on a Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call. Dial. When the call is 2. Dial the new number and tap answered: • • Tap On hold to switch between the two calls. Tap Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-conferencing). Call Log The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2.
Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent. 2. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list. 3. Tap Create contact. – or – If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent. 2.
Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent. 2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 3. Tap More > Block/unblock number: • • Call block: Tap On/Off to block calls from this number. Message block: Tap On/Off to block messages from this number. 4. Tap OK to save your changes.
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Create a Speed Dial You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Tap Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2. Tap More > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen displays the numbers 1 through 100. You can tap the arrows to view additional numbers. Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail. 3. Tap an unassigned number ( Add contact). 4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.
Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can make a call using Speed dial. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Tap Phone. Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number. • If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold the last digit. Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap More > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4.
Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Make an Emergency Call You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Dial. 3. Complete your call.
Call Emergency Services from a Locked Screen The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured. Swipe Lock Screen If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the call screen in a couple of ways. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
Secure Lock Screens You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer. 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Dial. 4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features.
Set Up and Access Voicemail Set up and configure your voicemail. Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap the 1 key. Phone, and then touch and hold 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Access Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap the 1 key.
Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until you hear your voicemail greeting. 2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using. 3. Enter your password and you are connected to your voicemail.
Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Apps List The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see “Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen” on page 24. 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.
Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. • • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. To uninstall or disable an app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall/Disable on their shortcut. 3. Tap Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable the app. 4. Tap Done when finished. To enable apps after disabling them: 1.
Search for Apps To locate an app in your Apps list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Search. • Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you type, apps that match are displayed on the screen. • Tap an entry to launch that app. Organize Your Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location. 3.
Use Folders to Organize Apps You can organize Apps in a folder. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box is displayed. 3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • • • Enter folder name: Name the folder. Palette: Change the folder color. Add application: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add. 4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen To add a folder to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn more about Chrome™. Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files. Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive™.
Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Google Now Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Visit google.com/search/about/learn-more/now to learn more. Note: When Google Now™ is enabled, you can access it by tapping Google.
Maps Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. For more information, see “Location” on page 174. Photos Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account. Visit photos.google.com to learn more about Google Photos™. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play.
Play Music Play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/music to learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube™ videos right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more.
TracFone Apps Enjoy these apps from TracFone. My Account Downloader Access to your current account information.
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Samsung Milk Music Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment.
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5. Tap Equals to view the result. 6. Tap Clear to clear the results. Additional Functions You can perform additional functions on your calculator.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and then tap Copy. Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. To use the Scientific calculator: ► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to landscape. – or – If Portrait is enabled, tap Rotate. Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick settings of the Notification panel.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps > Calendar. Menu, and then tap one of the following: • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month: Display the current month. Swipe across the screen to display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed. • Week: Display the current week. Swipe across the screen to display another week.
Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps > Calendar. Add to add an event. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. 3. Tap again to edit it, and tap Share. 4. Choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts. Delete an Event You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1.
Create a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap Menu (by default, the Month and Year are shown) and tap Tasks. 3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task. 4.
Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap Menu > Tasks from the drop-down menu. 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar. • To delete the task permanently, tap the task to open it, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1.
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Camera Features • Show or hide settings: Show or hide the camera settings. • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. • Record video: Record a video. • Take a picture: Take a picture. • Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front cameras. • Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. • More settings: Configure other camera settings. • Quick settings: Select camera settings or options. Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to access various camera options and settings. 4. Tap Take a picture to take the picture. Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume key while the camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key. Shooting Mode Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. 1.
Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. • Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera button to take pictures continuously. • • Beauty face: Take portrait pictures with an airbrushed effect.
Camera Settings You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. Default settings include: • • • Effect: Add special graphical effects. • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality.
• Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an optional SD card (not included) is installed. • Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when pictures are taken. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Rear camera • Video size (rear): Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. • • Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. World clock: View the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world.
Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Alarm > Add. 3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm: • • • • Date: Choose the day for this alarm. • • • Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm.
Delete an Alarm You can delete an alarm that you created. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right corner of the alarm entry. World Clock 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, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Tap Add. 4.
Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • • • • • Start: Begin timing. Stop: Stop timing. Lap: Keep track of lap times. Resume: Continue timing after stopping the clock. Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Timer. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The following options are available: • • • • • Start: Begin the Timer. Pause: Pause the Timer. Resume: Resume the Timer. Cancel: Stop the Timer. Reset: Reset the Timer.
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, and your Samsung account. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Accounts” on page 184. Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts in your phone and accounts, the available options and functions are different.
Find a Contact You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find one by name. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match. – or – Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also slide your finger across the alphabetical list to select a letter with better precision. Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1.
• Enter a name, phone number, email address, and assign the contact to a group. - Tap Add to enter additional entries. Tap Remove to remove an entry. Tap More for additional fields. Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, Home or Work). 3. Tap Save. Edit 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. 1.
Share a Contact When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (VCF) or text file. You can share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More > Share contact. 3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard file (VCF) or text file. 4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Unlink Contacts You can unlink a contact that you previously linked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it. 3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts. 4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact. Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.
Favorites When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites are displayed together on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. Mark Contacts as Favorites You can mark contacts as Favorites. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap (the star brightens ). Contacts. Add to Favorites Remove Contacts from Favorites You can remove contacts from Favorites. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2.
Groups You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. Create a Group You can create your own contact groups. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create. 3.
Rename a Group You can rename a contact group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit and enter a new name. 4. Tap Save. Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you want to add. When finished, tap Done. 4. Tap Save. Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a group. 1.
Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More > Send email. 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap Done. • Only group members that have an email address in their records are displayed. 5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts. 6. Type your message and tap Send. Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted.
Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. Configure Email Accounts You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Apps > Samsung folder > 1. From a Home screen, tap Email. 2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. To add another Email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More > Settings > Apps > Samsung folder > Email. Add account. 3.
Note: To configure email account settings at any time, tap More > Settings. Tap the email account to display its settings. 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view the current account mailbox. 3. Tap the account name to view: • • Combined inbox: View all email in a combined inbox.
Create and Send an Email This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Compose. Apps > Samsung folder > Email 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups. • 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.
Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to remove. 4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4.
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. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Galaxy Apps. Apps > Samsung folder > Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. View Images and Videos Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2.
Zoom In or Out Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image: • • Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or zoom out. Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch the screen to zoom out. Play Videos You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play to play the video.
Edit Images You can edit images stored on your device. ► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the following options: • • • • • Share: Send the image to your contacts by email, messaging, social media, cloud accounts, or other methods. Edit: View and use the editing tools. Delete: Delete the image from your device. Favorite: Mark the image as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites view. More: - Rotate left: Rotate the picture counter-clockwise.
Share Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services. – or – While viewing a single image or video, tap Share to send it to others or share it with social network services. Delete Images and Videos You can delete images and videos stored on your device. 1.
Internet Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap Internet. Apps > Samsung folder > Command Keys The following command keys are available: • • • • • • Back or Back: Return to the previous page. Forward: Go forward to a recent page. Home: Display your Internet Home screen. Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open.
View a Web Site To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. To zoom in or out: ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in. Browser Tabs Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: ► Tap Tabs > New tab. To close a tab: 1. Tap 2. Tap Tabs. Close by the tabs you want to close.
Bookmarks The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Add. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. To open a bookmarked web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks. 2. Tap a bookmark entry. Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline.
View History To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap Bookmarks > History. Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap More > Share, and follow the prompts. 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. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. To enable Secret mode: 1.
To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Internet. 2. Tap Apps > Samsung folder > Tabs. 3. Tap Turn off secret. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Internet. Apps > Samsung folder > 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo You can create memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available options include: • • • • • Category: Add or change the category. Tasks: Add tasks. Image: Insert an image into the memo. Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to the memo. Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the memo. 3. Tap Save when finished.
Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap a memo to view it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 4. When you are finished, tap Save. Browse Memos You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap • • Apps > Memo. Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. To search for a memo, tap Search. Memo Options You can edit, share, or manage memos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2.
Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. Types of Messages The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types: • • Text Messages (SMS) Multimedia Messages (MMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s message service.
Create and Send Messages This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps > Messages. Compose. 3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts. You can also select the recipient based on Groups or recent calls. • If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is placed in the recipients field.
View New Messages When you receive a new message, the Status bar. New message appears on To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see “Notification Panel” on page 32. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > the new message to view it. Messages, and then tap • To play a multimedia message attachment (audio or video), tap Play. • To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up or down the page.
Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap the keyboard. Search on Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Settings.
There are three types of Emergency alerts: • • Alerts issued by the President • AMBER alerts (missing child alert) Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (extreme and severe) Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts. Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap More > Settings > Emergency alert settings. 3. Tap Emergency alerts.
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 My Files. Apps > Samsung folder > 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. - This option appears if one or more files have been accessed recently.
• • • • Documents: View document files. Images: View image files. Audio: View audio files. Videos: View video 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: • • • Search: Search for a file or folder. More: Tap for the following options: - Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category. Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal hidden files.
Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Create a Voice Recording To create a voice recording: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Voice Recorder. The following additional controls are available: • • • • • • Record: Record an audio file. Pause: Pause the recording of an audio file. Play: Play back the current recording. Save: Save the current recording. Bookmark: Bookmark the current position of the recording.
Manage Recordings Once you have recorded and saved at least one recording, the following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Voice Recorder. Apps > Samsung folder > Recordings. 2. Tap 3. Tap a recording to play it back. 4. Tap More for additional options. • • • • • Edit: Select recordings. Once selected, the following options are available: - Rename: Rename the recording. Delete: Delete the recording. Share: Select and share recording files. Search: Search for a recording.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Search. • Enter a word or words in the Search field.
Customize Quick Settings Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a default list of settings. To edit the Quick settings list: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Edit. • Choose additional settings to display in your Quick settings menu. Settings that are already in the Quick settings menu are checked. • Uncheck a setting to remove it from the Quick settings list. 3.
Wi-Fi 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). Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Wi-Fi Networks To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them. 3. Tap the network you want to connect to. • When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Wi-Fi Options The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap More for options: • • Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network. • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable).
- 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). 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. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth on or off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. • When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. • To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
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. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option.
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period is displayed on the graph, along with usage by application at the bottom of the screen. • • Mobile data: Enable mobile data.
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Signal strength: View the current signal strength (not configurable). • • • VoLTE call: Turn on enhanced communication using LTE data. Network mode: Select the network type to use. Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
More Connection Settings The More connection settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings for your device. Nearby Device Scanning Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to. Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your device. To enable nearby device scanning: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug‑in to install additional print service drivers. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Note: You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN.
Connect to a VPN To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. Disconnect from a VPN To disconnect from a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect. Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > Reset network settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Smart Manager Smart manager 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. Access Smart Manager There are a couple of ways to access Smart manager. ► From a Home screen, tap Smart manager.
To use the quick optimization feature: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Smart manager. 3. Tap Clean all. Using Smart Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Smart manager. 3. Tap each of the following for options: • Battery: Check the battery power and time remaining to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power.
• RAM: Check the amount of available RAM. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device. • Device security: Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware. - Settings Tap On/Off to activate KNOX active protection on your device.
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. Application Manager 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. Application Manager Options If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them. 1.
4. Tap More for the following options: • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. • Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that can run on top of other running apps. • Change system settings: Select which apps can change system endings. • Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted. Manage Apps You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. 1.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • • Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Memory: View memory usage. Note: Options vary by application. Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default.
• • • Set as default: Choose default apps for other functions. Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device. Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Applications. 3.
Sounds and Vibrations Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Change the Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Vibrate While Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Vibrate while ringing to enable this option. Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Note: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Select a Default Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. – or – Tap Add from device storage to use an audio file as a ringtone. Select a Default Vibration Pattern Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Vibration pattern. 3.
Change the Notification Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Notification sounds and configure the following options: • Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all notifications. • Messages notifications: Choose a sound for message notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert.
Do Not Disturb 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. To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option. Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on or off automatically at scheduled times.
Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the following options: • • • No exceptions Alarms only Custom System Sounds Set various other system sound options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Key-Tap Feedback Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable each option: • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 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. Adjust the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display. 3. Customize options under Brightness: • • Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
Change the Font Size and Style 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. 2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and style. • • Drag the slider to adjust the font size. Tap a font style to select a font, or tap find new fonts from Galaxy Apps. Download fonts to 3. Tap Done to set the font size and style.
Set the Screen Timeout Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period. Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Screen Saver 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 display photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screen saver. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver. 4. Configure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. Tap Settings for options.
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. One-Handed Operation Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > One‑handed operation. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Reduce screen size: Press the Home key three times in quick succession to reduce the size of the display.
Other Features Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features. 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: • Quick launch Camera: Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key twice.
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper. • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
Themes Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons. You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Themes. • • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Home screen. - or From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. For more information, see “Home Screen” on page 19.
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level of security: • Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option provides no security. • Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on the screen to unlock your device.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: • • • Show content Hide content Do not show notifications 4. Choose a screen lock option: • Info and app shortcuts: Show app shortcuts, the dual clock, or the device owner’s information on the Lock screen. • Notifications on lock screen: Show notifications on the Lock screen. • Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock functions such as Lock automatically and Smart lock.
Find My Mobile Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Find My Mobile. 3.
Unknown Sources Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknown sources to enable this option. Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. Encrypt Device Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Other Security Settings Set Up/Change Password Protect your device from being reset accidentally by requiring a special password before it can be reset to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings. 3. Tap Set up/change password and follow the prompts. SIM Card Lock Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.
Security Update Service Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.
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. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Credential storage options: • Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.
Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 166.
Privacy and Safety Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, or to aid you in an emergency. Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location. 3.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: • GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile networks: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks. • Wi‑Fi and mobile networks: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS). • GPS only: Uses GPS only. 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.
Location Services Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Google Account for more options.
• • • • Phone SMS Storage Additional permissions 4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature. Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Report diagnostic info. 3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes to enable this feature or tap No thanks.
Send SOS Messages Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you are in an emergency situation. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Send SOS messages. 3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure the following options: • Send messages to: Add recipients by creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts. • • Attach pictures: Send pictures to your emergency contacts. Attach audio recording: Send a short audio message to your emergency contacts.
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Easy mode. 3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. • When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe down the page and select which apps you want to display on the Home screens. 4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove. 5. Tap Done to save your settings.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility for options: Vision • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy. • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping.
• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background. • Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out. • Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. Dexterity and interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility services you install may be configured here. • TalkBack: When TalkBack is on, your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision users. • Switch Access: Switch Access allows you to control your device using configurable key combinations. You can move focus to clickable items and select them.
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Add an Account You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Accounts > Apps > Settings. Add account. 3. Tap one of the account types. 4.
Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account. 4. Tap individual data items to sync. 5. Tap More > Sync all or Sync now to synchronize the account. Note: Sync options and the location of the sync command differ depending on the account type. Account Settings Each account has its own set of settings.
Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap the account and then tap More > Remove account.
Google 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: • • • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Search & Now: Configure your Google search settings and Google Now settings. • Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. • Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account or Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: Samsung account • Back up my data: Enable back up of your phone log, messages, and more through your Samsung account. • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers. When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application. Reset Restore your device to its default settings. Reset Settings 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings. 3.
Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected. Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated.
To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.
Language and Input Configure your device’s language and input settings. Language You can select a default language for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Language. 3. Select a language from the list. Default Keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard. 3. Select a keyboard.
Samsung Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: • English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard. • Add input languages: Choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the Space bar sideways. • Predictive text: Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words.
Google Voice Typing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options: • • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. • • • Hands‑free: Allow requests with the device locked. • 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.
Text-to-Speech Options Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features. For more information, see “Accessibility” on page 180. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text‑to‑speech for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose the default text-to-speech engine (either Samsung or Google). Tap Settings for options. • • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Battery usage View battery usage since the battery was last fully charged. - Past and predicted usage: View a chart of past usage and estimated time remaining. - Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view details of its battery usage. - More: Tap Refresh to update the listing. Tap Optimize battery usage to select apps to optimize their individual battery usage.
• Detail: View details on apps that have an abnormal amount of battery usage. • Percentage on status bar: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.
Storage View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed. Device storage used out of the total space available is displayed. The amounts of memory used are further divided into: • • Total space: The total space in your device’s memory.
• Other: The space used by app data, downloaded files, and Android system files. • Cached data: The amount of data currently cached. 4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device. To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed. 4. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. 5. Tap Delete to confirm.
Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Mount. Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1.
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Format and follow the prompts.
Date and Time 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Date and time. The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network.
About Device View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • 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.
Software Update Check for and install available software updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Software update, tap an item, and then follow the prompts: • • • Check for update: Check for software updates. Check software version: See the software version. Bootstrap settings: View the bootstrap settings.