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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    GNU General All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, other open source licenses.
  • Page 4 Modification of Software RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT;...
  • Page 5 Samsung KNOX ™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security Do you have questions about your with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX,...

  • Page 6: Legal Information

    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 or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Verizon Applications .............47 ............1 Calculator ................49 Front View .................2 Calendar ................50 Back View .................4 Camera and Video ............51 Assemble Your Device ...........6 Chrome ................55 Set Up Your Device ............11 Clock ................56 Secure Your Device ............12 Contacts ................58 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......13 Email ................65...
  • Page 8 Settings Date and Time Settings ..........140 ................87 Accessibility ..............141 How to Use Settings .............88 Printing ................. 143 Airplane Mode ..............89 Help ................144 Wi-Fi .................90 About Phone ..............145 Bluetooth .................94 System Updates ............146 Data Usage ..............97 More Networks ..............98 Sound and Notification ..........

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View Proximity and Status light light sensors Front camera Earpiece Volume key Power key Recent Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 11 Here are some key features on the front and sides of your device. • • Proximity and light sensors: Detects the presence Recent: Displays recent apps, or touch and hold for of objects near the device. Home screen options. • •...

  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View Rear camera Microphone Headset jack Speaker Flash Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 13 Here are some key features found on the back and sides of your device. • Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included).

  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the side of your phone. your device. 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover Remove the Back Cover excessively.

  • Page 15: Install The Sim Card

    Install the SIM Card ► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are the device and that the upper-left angled corner of provided with a plug-in SIM card.

  • Page 16: Install The Battery

    Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of and press down. the phone, making sure the connectors align. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you 2.

  • Page 17: Charge The Battery

    You can use the device while charging. Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize When to Charge the Battery battery life.
  • Page 18 ► For a quick check of your battery level, view the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge. You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery.

  • Page 19: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Turn the Device On Wizard displays. It will guide you through the basics of setting up your device. ►...

  • Page 20: Secure Your Device

    Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock Set Up a Secure Screen Lock features to secure your device. The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 112.

  • Page 21: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

  • Page 22: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 23: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification icons Status icons Status bar Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps list shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 24 • Here are some features of the App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications. Home screen. • Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen is presently displayed. • Status icons: Display information about the device, • Widget: Runs as a self-contained application (not a such as the network signal strength, battery level, shortcut) on the Home screen.
  • Page 25 The Home screen is the starting 2. Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, Add. and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, Customize your Home screen and then drag it to Remove.

  • Page 26: Change The Wallpaper

    Change the Wallpaper Widgets Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including from preloaded wallpapers. links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.

  • Page 27: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Add a Folder to a Home Screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app 1.
  • Page 28 Use Folders • Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts inside. • To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release. • To delete a folder, touch and hold a folder until it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.

  • Page 29: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Status Icons Home screen provides device Vibrate: Vibrate mode is enabled. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the Mute: Mute mode is enabled. right side and notification alerts on the left side.
  • Page 30 Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed Call: A call is in progress Hold: Call is on hold. Speakerphone: Call is using speakerphone. Email: A new email has arrived. New Gmail: A new Gmail message has arrived. Voicemail: A new voicemail message has been received.
  • Page 31 Notification Icons Upload: A file is being uploaded or sent. Google updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store. Updates complete: App updates are complete. Keyboard: A keyboard is in use. Know Your Device Status Bar...

  • Page 32: Touchscreen Navigation

    Touchscreen Navigation Swipe Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. • Swipe the screen to unlock the device. • Tap an item to select it. •...

  • Page 33: Pinch And Spread

    Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture or a web page. • Spread the screen to zoom in while taking a picture.

  • Page 34: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings View all Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap notification to launch app or view detail Clear all notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...

  • Page 35: Quick Settings

    View the Notification Panel Quick Settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Notification panel. provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 2.

  • Page 36: Enter Text

    Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Predictive Text Touch and hold Options to: Voice: Use Google voice typing. Settings: Access keyboard settings. Emojis: Insert emojis.

  • Page 37: Predictive Text

    Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Language and input. Settings 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. 1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice For more information, see typing. You may need to touch and hold Options “Samsung Keyboard Settings”...
  • Page 38 Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options. For more information, see “Google Voice Typing Settings” on page 136. Know Your Device Enter Text...

  • Page 39: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 40: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Dial a Recent Number Explore features and functionality All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your associated with making or answering contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.

  • Page 41: Answer A Call

    Answer a Call End a Call ► When you are ready to end your call, tap When a call is received the phone rings and displays  End. the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the contacts list. Options During a Call Answer From the Main Screen Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call.
  • Page 42 Listen with the Speaker or Multitask While on a Call Bluetooth Headset If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen by pressing the Home key or using a preset app Listen to the call using the speaker or through a option, your active call is indicated by an icon on the Bluetooth headset (not included).

  • Page 43: Call Log

    Call Log Call Waiting If your service plan supports this feature, you can The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or answer an incoming call while you have a call in missed are stored in the Call log. progress.

  • Page 44: Make A Call Using Speed Dial

    Make a Call Using Speed Dial Delete a Call from the Call Log 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. 2. Tap the Recent tab. ►...

  • Page 45: Make An Emergency Call

    Make an Emergency Call Make an Emergency Call with a SIM Card The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency number a one-tap process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Note: This mode can drain your battery power more 2.

  • Page 46: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 47: Apps Screen

    Apps Screen Download and Install New Apps The Apps screen shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. Find new apps to download and install on your device: • You can uninstall, disable, or hide Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store.
  • Page 48 Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Applications > Application manager. install. • 2. Swipe to the TURNED OFF screen, and tap the app Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

  • Page 49: Organize Your Apps

    Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Touch and hold an app, and then drag it to  Create folder.
  • Page 50 Apps Screen Options Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap More options for these options: 2. Tap • Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it to: Create page to create a new page for the apps list. App info to view information about this app.

  • Page 51: Google Applications

    Google Applications Google Enjoy these applications from Google. Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Visit google.com to learn more. Google Now Google Now works in the background to Drive collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear...

  • Page 52: Google Settings

    Google Settings Maps Quickly and easily change Google app Find your current location, get directions, and settings to suit your preferences. other location-based information. Note: You must be signed in to the application Visit google.com/maps to learn more. you want to configure. For example, sign in to Note: You must enable location services to Google+ to configure Google+ settings.

  • Page 53: Play Books

    Play Books Play Movies & TV Choose from millions of books on Google Play Watch movies and TV shows purchased from including new releases, bestsellers, textbooks Google Play. You can stream them instantly, and free classics. Read online or offline and or download them for viewing when you are pick up where you left off on your phone, not connected to the Internet.

  • Page 54: Play Newsstand

    Play Newsstand YouTube Subscribe to your favorite magazines to read View and upload YouTube videos right from on your device at your leisure. your device. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand Visit youtube.com to learn more. learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store.

  • Page 55: Verizon Applications

    Verizon Applications My Verizon Mobile Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or accessing My Verizon Mobile.
  • Page 56 VZ Navigator Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. Applications Verizon Applications...

  • Page 57: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. Basic Operation To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. ►...

  • Page 58: Calendar

    Calendar Share an Event Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap to view an event. Create an Event 3. Tap Share via, and tap a sharing format. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 59: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Take a picture Quick settings Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 60: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your phone’s front and Several shooting modes are available for specific back cameras. subjects or situations. Modes are only available for the rear camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 61: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Both cameras • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Camera. • Effect: Add special graphical effects. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher the camera view finder.
  • Page 62 • • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help Metering modes: Select a metering method. composition when selecting subjects. This determines how light values are calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter the center of the scene.

  • Page 63: Chrome

    Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome web browser on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Chrome. 2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap ACCEPT & CONTINUE. 3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap ADD AN ACCOUNT to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your phone.

  • Page 64: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for Create an Alarm keeping track of time and setting Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to alarms. be notified. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 65: Delete An Alarm

    • Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. • Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start playing a tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume.

  • Page 66: Contacts

    ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. Google, Email, Facebook, and your Samsung account. Find a Contact You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find For more information on connecting with and one by name.

  • Page 67: Add A Contact

    Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 68: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap  Link.

  • Page 69: Remove Contacts From Favorites

    Favorites Create a Shortcut to a Favorite You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the Home When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily screen, to access their information directly from the accessible from other apps. Favorites display together Home screen.

  • Page 70: Rename A Group

    • Groups Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add to the new group, and then tap DONE. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap SAVE. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team.

  • Page 71: Send A Message Or Email To A Group

    Send a Message or Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send a text message or an email to members Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts.

  • Page 72: Contact Settings

    Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 2. Tap  More options > Settings > Call. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Contacts...

  • Page 73: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. manage all your email accounts in When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for one application. the account.

  • Page 74: Manage Your Email Accounts

    Manage Your Email Accounts Delete Email Accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on To delete Email accounts: the Combined view screen or you can view email Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap accounts individually. 2.

  • Page 75: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System the prompts below: (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).

  • Page 76: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or videos. folder and then tap an image or video. 4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left View Images and Videos or right to view the next or previous image or video.

  • Page 77: Play Videos

    • Play Videos Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a contact’s photo. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. • Details: View details about the image. • Tap a folder to open it. • Print: Print the image through a USB or •...
  • Page 78 Share Images Use the following procedure to share an image: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 2. Tap an image to open it. 3. Tap the screen once to see the image options. 4. Tap  Share via. 5.

  • Page 79: Help

    Help View information on using your device’s basic features and settings. To access Help: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Help. 2. Tap a help topic to view more information. 3. To search for a help topic, tap Search.

  • Page 80: Memo

    •  More options > Share via. To change the category, tap Category. • • To send the memo to a Google or Samsung To insert an image into the memo, tap  Image. printer, tap More options > Print. • To use your voice to insert text into the memo, Voice.

  • Page 81: Message

    Message+ This section describes how to create 4. Tap Type a message and enter your message. • and send a message using the Attach to attach an item, such as a picture, audio, Glympse location, video, collage, Verizon Messages app. contact card, postcard, or location.

  • Page 82: Read Messages

    Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies Messages you exchange with another person are New message icon in the you by displaying the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Status bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
  • Page 83 Protect a Message from Delete Conversations Deletion You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged with another person. You can lock a message so that it will not be 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > deleted even if you delete the other messages in the  Message+.

  • Page 84: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as different messages using the default picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other messaging app on your phone. mobile phones or email addresses.

  • Page 85: Create And Send Messages

    Create and Send Messages 3. Tap the Enter message field and use the keypad to enter a message. This section describes how to create a send a Send. 4. Review your message and tap message using the Messaging app. Send Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the 1.

  • Page 86: Message Search

    Message Search 2. To play a multimedia message (audio or video), Play. You can search through your messages by using the 3. To scroll through the list of messages, tap the Message Search feature. screen and scroll up or down the page. 1.

  • Page 87: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Volume More options Favorite Sound quality and effects Playback position Shuffle Repeat mode Time elapsed Song length View playlist Add to playlist Rewind Fast-forward Pause/Play Applications Music Player...

  • Page 88: Listen To Music

    • • Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. Shuffle: Tap shuffle songs in a random order. Tap again to turn shuffle off and play song in the order • More options: Tap to view more options. they appear in the list. •...

  • Page 89: My Files

    My Files View Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, songs, and Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: sound clips. • Recent files: View recently accessed files. • Images: View image files. To view files in My Files: •...
  • Page 90 My Files Options Category Options On the main My Files screen, the following options are After tapping on a category, the following options are available: available: • • Search: Search for a file or folder. Home: Return to the main My Files screen. •...
  • Page 91 • Options for Selected Files and Zip: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option only appears in Local Storage Folders categories. • • Details: View details of the selected file(s) or More options > Select, select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: folder(s).

  • Page 92: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Screen ratio File name More options Volume Playback position Time elapsed Video length Fast-forward Rewind Pause/Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 93 • Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio. To access Video: • More options: View more options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. • Volume: Adjust the volume. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. • Video length: Total length of the video.

  • Page 94: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder View Recordings Record voice memos and notes. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Voice Recorder. Create a Voice Recording 2. Tap Recordings. ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 3. Tap a recording to play it back.  Voice Recorder.

  • Page 95: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.

  • Page 96: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings • Some options have an ON/OFF button to turn the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. option ON ( ) or OFF ( 2. Tap Search. • For some options, you must tap a field, such as •...

  • Page 97: Airplane Mode

    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 online applications. Apps >...

  • Page 98: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Network (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. requires access to a Wireless Access 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Point (WAP).
  • Page 99 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Network These Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
  • Page 100 • Wi-Fi Settings Advanced: Tap an option to conifgure. Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Receive a pop-up when The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of opening apps and Wi-Fi is available. your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification 1.
  • Page 101 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections through 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.

  • Page 102: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Bluetooth Status Indicator communications technology that When Bluetooth is turned on or connected to another device using Bluetooth, displays in the Status bar. allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, Make Your Device Visible to such as headsets and hands-free Other Bluetooth Devices car Bluetooth systems, and...

  • Page 103: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Scan for Bluetooth Devices Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. Bluetooth on.
  • Page 104 Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Settings next to the previously paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

  • Page 105: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap  More options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you are differently. connected to a Wi-Fi network. • 1.

  • Page 106: More Networks

    More Networks Mobile Networks Configure other types of connections for your phone. Configure mobile data, roaming, and other features that affect your phone’s access to mobile networks and data services. ► From a Home screen, tap Verizon Account Apps >  Settings > More networks >...

  • Page 107: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices using your device as a Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your portable Wi-Fi hotspot. device’s Mobile Hotspot. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service 1.
  • Page 108 Allowed Device List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices connect to your Mobile 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add More networks > Mobile Hotspot. devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 2.
  • Page 109 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Show password: Display your password instead of masking it. Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and connecting • Show advanced options: Access advanced settings. options, including Broadcast channel, and to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 110: Virtual Private Networks

    Tethering Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Share your device’s Internet connection with a Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks computer that connects to your device using a USB (VPNs). cable or through Bluetooth. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN.

  • Page 111: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. More networks > VPN. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN. More networks >...

  • Page 112: Sound And Notification

    Sound and Notification Change the Sound Mode Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have touches, and other activities. made. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...

  • Page 113: Vibrate When Ringing

    Vibrate When Ringing Change the Notification Sound Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new receive a call. messages and event reminders. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.

  • Page 114: Do Not Disturb

    Other Sounds Do Not Disturb Select what notifications the device should make This setting allows you to block all notifications and sounds for. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 115 Application Notifications Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. or off automatically at scheduled times. 2. Tap Sound and notification. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode 3.

  • Page 116: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Change options for your phone’s display. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. LED Indicator Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings.
  • Page 117 Automatically Rotate the Screen Daydream (Screen Saver) Rotate the screen based on the orientation of your The Daydream setting controls what the screen phone. displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 118 Change the Font Style and Size You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings> Display. 2. Tap Font style to choose a font. •...

  • Page 119: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 120: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen • Choose a method for unlocking your Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. screen. Screen Locks have different • None: Never use a Lock screen. levels of security and options. Screen Lock Options Swipe Only Set a Screen Lock •...
  • Page 121 Pattern, PIN, and Password Only • Lock automatically: Screen will be locked in 5 seconds after screen automatically turns off. • Lock instantly with power key: Screen will lock instantly when you press the Power key. • Auto factory reset: If you attempt to unlock your phone incorrectly 10 times it will be reset to factory settings.

  • Page 122: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting To customize which quick setting buttons display at the top of the Notification panel: buttons display on the Notification ► Touch and drag buttons to reorder them. panel. To use the default layout: ► Tap Reset. You can also customize which apps display on the Recommended applications menu on the Notification...

  • Page 123: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage, To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all or mount, unmount, or format an apps. optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files (or tap SELECT ALL), and then tap Delete.
  • Page 124 Install a Memory Card Mount a Memory Card You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC card When you install an optional memory card, it is (not included) to add additional memory space to your automatically mounted (connected to the device) and device.

  • Page 125: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should the memory card, unmount the card before removing it backup your music and photo files that are stored on from the device.

  • Page 126: Battery

    Battery Conserve and view how battery power is used for device activities. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

  • Page 127: Ultra Power Saving Mode

    Ultra Power Saving Mode Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by applying a simplified grayscale theme to your Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Ultra power saving mode. 3.

  • Page 128: Applications

    Applications Use the Application manager to Memory Usage manage the system requirements See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. of your applications. You can also Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > configure your Default application Applications >...
  • Page 129 • Downloaded UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the application or its updates from the device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. • Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > enable or disable notifications from the app. Applications >...

  • Page 130: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 131 Disabled Services 4. Tap one of the applications to view application information. View and configure disabled apps on your device. • STOP: Stops the application from running Note: This screen only appears if you have disabled an on the device. This is usually done prior to app on the Apps screen.

  • Page 132: Default Applications

    Default Applications 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, If you have multiple applications of the same type, default settings, and permissions. The following such as email apps, you can select one app to be options are displayed: the default.

  • Page 133: Application Settings

    Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for applications: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Applications. 2. Tap an app to display the settings options: •...

  • Page 134: Easy Mode

    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: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...

  • Page 135: Location Settings

    Location Settings Locating Mode Some apps, such as Google maps, may require one or more location 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Location. services be turned on for full 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on. functionality.

  • Page 136: Location Services

    Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed Google uses Location History to store and use your under Recent location requests. device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your 1.

  • Page 137: Security Settings

    Security Settings Encrypt Your Data Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the settings. data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.

  • Page 138: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    SIM card, you can protect the information by using a PIN code. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and When enabled, your device asks for a PIN number enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

  • Page 139: Credential Storage

    Install from device storage: Install a new • certificate from storage. Send security reports: Send security reports to • Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Settings Security Settings...

  • Page 140: Advanced Security

    Advanced Security Protect your device with these advanced security options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Security. 2. Tap an option: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. (This option is available only with secure locks, like PIN and password.) •...

  • Page 141: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. networking accounts. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account.

  • Page 142: Account Settings

    Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. the same type. 3.

  • Page 143: Language And Input

    Configure your device’s language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard Default Language for options: Apps > • 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings.

  • Page 144: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Google Voice Typing Settings Voice Input Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Use Google voice recognition to perform Google voice typing. searches using spoken commands. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search Language and input.
  • Page 145  Settings. the speed of the pointer. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: •  Settings next to Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. •...

  • Page 146: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 3.
  • Page 147 Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings, or your default application settings.

  • Page 148: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is date and time information from the enabled. wireless network. • Automatic time zone: Tap the check box to use the time zone detected on the mobile and/ or Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 149: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special Services • TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind features that make using the device and low-vision users. easier for those with certain physical TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, disabilities. except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers.
  • Page 150 • Turn off all sounds: For privacy, turn off all notifications and audio. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.

  • Page 151: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 152: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and more. Settings Help...

  • Page 153: About Phone

    About Phone View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap About phone, and then tap items for more details: • Icon glossary: View details about the icons seen on the Status bar.

  • Page 154: System Updates

    System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap System updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

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