Samsung Galaxy Note 4 User Manual
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 User Manual

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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

    Open Source Software All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Some software components of this product, including or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,...
  • Page 4 Disclaimer of Warranties; OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL Exclusion of Liability NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS...
  • Page 5 Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform and ™ Internet Address: is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security samsung.com with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX, ©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox...
  • Page 6: Legal Information

    MOBILE DEVICE. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is less than the specified capacity because the operating covered under the applicable Samsung Limited system and default applications occupy part of the Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION memory.
  • Page 7 Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About phone > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Enter Text ................41 ............... 1 Emergency Mode ............45 Front View ................2 Back View ................4 Calling ................. 47 Assemble Your Device .............6 Phone Screen ..............48 Set Up Your Device ............10 Make and Answer Calls ..........51 Set Up Accounts on Your Device .........12 Speed Dial ................
  • Page 9 Settings Calendar ................77 ................130 Camera and Video ............79 How to Use Settings ............ 131 Clock .................84 Airplane Mode .............. 133 Contacts ................87 Wi-Fi ................134 Email ..................93 Bluetooth ................ 138 Emergency Alerts ............96 Data Usage ..............141 Gallery ................97 Advanced Calling ............
  • Page 10 Applications Settings ........... 174 Easy Mode ..............177 Private Mode ..............178 Location ................. 179 Security ................182 Finger Scanner ............. 186 Language and Input ............. 188 Backup and Reset ............192 Motions and Gestures ..........194 S Pen ................195 Accounts ................
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 12: Front View

    Front View Earpiece Status light Front camera Proximity sensors Volume keys Power key Recent Back Home key/Finger scanner Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 13 Here are some key features on the front and sides of your device. • • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home videos of yourself. screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature. • • Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and near the device.
  • Page 14: Back View

    Back View Microphone Infrared transmitter Headset jack Rear camera Flash Heart rate sensor Speaker S Pen Microphone Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 15 Here are some key features found on the back and sides of your device. • • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice S Pen: Assists you in performing various functions. commands. • Speaker: Play music and other sounds. • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset. •...
  • Page 16: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover. device. Replace the SIM Card Remove the Back Cover Your device comes with the SIM card already installed. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top of If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these your phone.
  • Page 17 Install a Memory Card You can install an optional microSD ™ or microSDHC ™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. ► With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it.
  • Page 18: Replace The Back Cover

    Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first 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.
  • Page 19: When To Charge The Battery

    1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ When to Charge the Battery Accessory port. When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
  • Page 20: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Reset the Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device If your device stops responding to taps or finger on or off. gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can reset your device.
  • Page 21: Secure Your Device

    Initial Set Up Secure Your Device The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics device. of setting up your device. Lock the Device Follow the prompts to choose a default language, By default, the device locks automatically when the...
  • Page 22: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    When you turn on your device for the first time, set – or – up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, – or – use Accounts settings. For more information, To create a new Google Account or set up your see “Accounts”...
  • Page 23: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad your mobile device, including the of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using screens and icons, as well as how excessive force or a metallic object when to navigate the device and enter pressing on the touch screen may damage...
  • Page 24: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status icons Notification icons Status bar Widget App folder Home screen indicator App shortcuts Apps list Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 25 Home Screen Features • • Status icons: Displays information about the App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications. device, such as the network signal strength, battery • Home screen indicator: Indicates which level, and the time. Home screen is currently visible. • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and •...
  • Page 26 • Customize your Home screens by adding Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home screen at the top of a screen. application shortcuts, widgets, folders, This screen is displayed when you press the and custom wallpapers. Home key. •...
  • Page 27 Wallpapers Add a Widget to a Home Screen You can add a widget to a Home screen. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. from preloaded wallpapers.
  • Page 28: 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. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
  • Page 29 Add a Folder to a Home Screen Remove a Folder from a Home Screen To add a folder to a Home screen: You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
  • Page 30: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information (such Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a the left.
  • Page 31 Notification Icons Notification Icons Missed call: A call has been missed. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. Call in progress: A call is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Call on hold: A call is on hold.
  • Page 32: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through Touch and Hold your device. Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to Touchscreen Navigation move it. Use the following motions and gestures on your •...
  • Page 33: Pinch And Spread

    Motions and Gestures Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Control your device by making specific gestures with location. your hand above the device’s screen. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. To access the Motions and gestures settings: ►...
  • Page 34: S Pen

    S Pen Remove S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access. ► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch on the end of the S Pen. S Pen button Know Your Device S Pen...
  • Page 35: Air View

    Air View Direct Pen Input Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content, When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or or view information about an item on the screen. Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting For example: window to allow you to write an entry with the S Pen rather than type.
  • Page 36 Configure S Pen Settings To configure S Pen settings, including options for sounds and for tracking S Pen when it is not stored in your device: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Replace the S Pen Tip You can replace the tip of the S Pen. To replace the tip: 1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip.
  • Page 37: Air Command

    Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently‑used applications or perform actions. To launch the Air command menu: ► Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot. – or – Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once.
  • Page 38: Action Memo

    ► To use Air command, tap an option: Action Memo • Action memo: Launch a Quick Note and link An Action memo is a special type of note that can turn it to actions. Action memos are saved in the your written text into actions on your device.
  • Page 39 • Create an Action Memo Set reminder: Set a time to remind you about the action memo. To create an Action memo: • Edit as S Note file: Open the action memo in 1. Tap Air command > the S Note app. •...
  • Page 40 Link an Action Memo Screen Off Memo Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a You can write quick memos without turning your phone number, and then save it to Contacts. device on. Note: The Screen off memo setting must be enabled. To link a memo to an action: For more information, see “S Pen”...
  • Page 41: Smart Select

    Smart Select Screen Write The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and select content on a screen. You can then add it to your then write notes on the screen shot. Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
  • Page 42: Add Shortcuts

    Add Shortcuts 3. When you are finished writing, tap an option: • Share: Choose a sharing method to share You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the your content. Air command menu. • Save in Scrapbook: Save the content to the Scrapbook app.
  • Page 43: 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 Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
  • Page 44 • View the Notification Panel Settings: Display the Settings screen. • View all: See all available Quick settings. You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. • Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the •...
  • Page 45: Quick Settings

    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.
  • Page 46: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
  • Page 47: Using Multi Window

    Activate Multi Window Using Multi Window Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run Multi window. multiple apps at the same time. 2. Tap On/Off to activate. Note: Multi window is not available for all apps. The apps display together on a split screen.
  • Page 48 Window Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Select an app window, and then tap 1. Tap Window controls in the middle of the window border. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in the title bar. Controls 2.
  • Page 49 Customize Multi Window Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray You can customize Multi window to suit your preferences. 1. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi window tray. Create a Window Group 2. Tap Tray controls > Edit.
  • Page 50 Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray. 1. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi window tray. 2. Tap Tray controls > Edit for options: •...
  • Page 51: Enter Text

    Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by Predictive text speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Options Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 52: Predictive Text

    To customize the Samsung keyboard: Clipboard: Access the clipboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Keyboard settings: Access keyboard 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard settings. for options. Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. Keyboard types: Change the layout of the keyboard.
  • Page 53 Use Google Voice Typing To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it.
  • Page 54 Use Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward Swype ™ is a text input method that makes it possible to display the Notification panel. to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus (not included) from letter to letter, lifting your finger or 2.
  • Page 55: Emergency Mode

    Emergency Mode Activate Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an To activate Emergency mode: emergency situation. 1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options window. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2.
  • Page 56 • Use Emergency Mode Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based While in Emergency mode, your device conserves on current battery charge and usage. power. The following apps and features are available • on the Home screen: Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911).
  • Page 57: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
  • Page 58: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Voicemail Keypad Voice command Delete Call Video call Calling Phone Screen...
  • Page 59: Display Your Phone Number

    • Access Phone More options: View additional options. • Delete: Delete the numbers entered. There are a couple of ways to access Phone. ► From a Home screen, tap • Video call: Make video calls. – or – • Call: Make a call. Apps >...
  • Page 60: Call Settings

    Call Settings There are a couple of ways to access the Call settings menu. ► From a Home screen, tap Phone > – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Applications > Call. Calling Phone Screen...
  • Page 61: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore Dial a Recent Number features and functionality associated with All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded making or answering a call. in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
  • Page 62: Video Calls

    Video Calls Answer a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the To activate Video calling: caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is 1. From a Home screen, tap stored in the Contacts list. ► At the incoming call screen: 2.
  • Page 63: End A Call

    End a Call Options During a Call Your phone provides several functions that you can To finish your call: use during a call. ► Tap Adjust the Call Volume Multitask While on a Call ► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.
  • Page 64: Video Call Options

    Place a New Call While on a Call Video Call Options If your service plan supports this feature, you can The following camera options are available during a make another call while a call is in progress. video call: • 1.
  • Page 65: Call Log

    Call Log Delete a Call from the Call Log To delete Call log entries: The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recent. 1.
  • Page 66: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default You can make a call using Speed dial. number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Keypad. 2.
  • Page 67 Remove a Speed Dial Number Assignment You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap More options > Speed dial. 2. Tap 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4. Tap Remove. Calling Speed Dial...
  • Page 68: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls Call Emergency Services from a You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the Locked Screen phone’s cellular service status. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use Make an Emergency Call your phone to call for help in an emergency.
  • Page 69 Swipe Lock Screen Secure Lock Screens If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the You can make calls even if your phone has a secure call screen in a couple of ways. lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
  • Page 70: Set Up And Access Voicemail

    Set Up and Access Voicemail Access Your Voicemail from Set up and configure your voicemail. Another Phone Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from another phone. You can set up your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone 1.
  • Page 71: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 72: Apps List

    Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, Find new apps to download and install on your device. disable, or hide apps from view. • Play Store: Download new apps from Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the the Google Play store.
  • Page 73: Organize Your Apps

    Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Applications > install. Application manager. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap All apps and choose Disabled. •...
  • Page 74: Hide Or Show Apps

    Hide or Show Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: Show Hidden Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them More options > Create folder. 2. Tap back on the Apps list.
  • Page 75 • Galaxy Essentials: View and download Remove: Disable or uninstall the app. Samsung apps that are optimized for use with • Create folder: Create a new folder to Galaxy devices. hold apps.
  • Page 76: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Enjoy these apps from Google. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Docs and files. ™ Visit google.com to learn more. Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive ™ Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open Gmail...
  • Page 77: Google Now

    Hangouts Google Now Works in the background to collect Meet friends and family online, share information you regularly look up and photos, host video calls, and send SMS and organize it into convenient cards that appear Hangouts messages. when you need them. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
  • Page 78: Play Games

    Photos Play Games Automatically backs up your photos and Discover hundreds of games for download videos to your Google Account. and purchase through the Google Play store. Visit photos.google.com to learn more about Google Photos ™ Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
  • Page 79: Play Music

    Play Music Voice Search Play music and audio files on your device. Use voice commands to search the web with Google. Visit play.google.com/music to learn more. YouTube Play Newsstand View and upload YouTube ™ videos right from Subscribe to your favorite magazines to your device.
  • Page 80: Verizon

    Verizon Message+ Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Send text messages at a whole new level. Draw on pictures, share locations in real Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid time, send audio messages, and much more. subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or For more information, see “Message+”...
  • Page 81: My Verizon Mobile

    My Verizon Mobile Voice Mail View details and manage your Verizon Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls. Wireless account. VZ Navigator Note: No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. Find, share, and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with NFL Mobile ease.
  • Page 82: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps Facebook There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and Amazon videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Shop at amazon.com ™...
  • Page 83: Peel Smart Remote

    View information on using your device’s basic Peel Smart Remote features and settings. Control select Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung TV models using your Samsung Galaxy device. IMDb Now you can control all of your TV’s settings, such as on and off functions, channel...
  • Page 84 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...
  • Page 85: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. You can perform additional functions on your calculator. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: You can use your calculator to perform basic ► Tap  View history > Clear history. operations. 1.
  • Page 86: Scientific Calculator

    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 More options > Scientific calculator.
  • Page 87: Calendar

    Calendar Delete an Event or Task Manage your events and tasks. You can delete events and tasks that you create from Create an Event or Task your Calendar. You can use your Calendar to create events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 88: Calendar Settings

    Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
  • Page 89: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Switch cameras Record video Quick Take a picture settings Shooting mode Gallery More settings Applications Camera and Video...
  • Page 90: Take Photos

    Take Photos Shooting Mode Take photos with your device’s front or back camera, Several photo effects are available. Some modes are or combine shots with Dual mode. not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1.
  • Page 91: Camera And Video Settings

    3. Tap Menu to display the following additional • Download: Download additional shooting options. modes from the Samsung Apps store. Both Cameras • Exposure value: Change the exposure value. Camera and Video Settings This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives.
  • Page 92 • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to Front Camera Only • the picture. Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened • faces for gentler images. Storage location: Select the memory location • for storage. Save as flipped: Save the self-portrait or •...
  • Page 93 • Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in the center of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene. • HDR (rich tone): Save the picture in HDR (rich tone) only.
  • Page 94: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping Create an Alarm track of time and setting alarms. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 95: Delete An Alarm

    • Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type Delete an Alarm that includes sound, drag the slider to set the You can delete an alarm that you created. volume of the alarm. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 96 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 97: Contacts

    You can delete an alarm that you created. accounts, including Google, Email, and your ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung account. Find a Contact Depending on the account, you can choose You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and one by name.
  • Page 98: 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 99: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can unlink a contact that you previously linked. information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 100: 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 101: Create A Group

    • Groups Tap Group message tone to assign a message tone to the group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your • Tap Group vibration pattern to assign a device comes with preloaded groups, and you can vibration pattern to the group. create your own.
  • Page 102: Delete A Group

    Add Contacts to a Group Delete a Group You can add contacts to a group. Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Groups, and then tap a group. Groups.
  • Page 103: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and manage all The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. your email accounts in one application. When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the account.
  • Page 104: Manage Your Email Accounts

    Manage Your Email Accounts Delete Email Accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on To delete an Email account: the Combined view screen or you can view email Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap accounts individually.
  • Page 105: Email Settings

    Email Settings Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. More options > Settings. 2. Tap 3. Tap an option and follow the instructions. 4. Tap Manage accounts, and tap an account to configure specific settings.
  • Page 106: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts (CMAS) which may also be known as the Personal issued by the President cannot be disabled.
  • Page 107: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left or right to view the next or previous image or video. View Images and Videos Zoom In and Out Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, a Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on Download folder is automatically created to contain the...
  • Page 108: Play Videos

    • Play Videos Write on image: Draw, write, and do edits on the photo and save it as a separate file. You can play videos stored on your device. • Rotate left: Rotate counter-clockwise. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap •...
  • Page 109: Delete Images

    Delete. More options > Add account to add a 4. Tap Share Images Samsung, Google, or Facebook account. You can share images stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder to open it.
  • Page 110: Internet

    Internet • Access to the Internet with a fully featured web browser. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently Access the Internet open. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 111: Saved Pages

    Browser Tabs To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. To open a new tab: To open a bookmarked web page: ►...
  • Page 112: View History

    View History To enable Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view a list of recently visited web pages: 2. Tap Tabs. ► Tap 3. Tap Turn on secret. Share Pages 4. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password.
  • Page 113: Internet Settings

    Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Internet...
  • Page 114: Message

    Message+ • This section describes how to create and Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, send a message using Message+. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song. Create and Send Messages • Emoticon to insert emoticons into your Use Message+ to send and receive messages with message.
  • Page 115: Read Messages

    Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your device notifies Messages you exchange with another person are you by displaying the New message icon in the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Status bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
  • Page 116 Delete Messages Protect a Message from Deletion You can delete messages. You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap conversation.
  • Page 117: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive different The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile messages using the Messages app on your phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you phone.
  • Page 118: Create And Send Messages

    Create and Send Messages 3. Tap the Enter message field and use the keypad to enter a message. For more information, please This section describes how to create a send a message using the Messages app. 4. Tap Add emoticons to choose an available emoticon from an onscreen list and then add it into 1.
  • Page 119 View New Messages Delete Messages When you receive a new message, a new message To delete messages, follow these steps: icon appears on the Status bar. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap To view the message: 2. Tap   More options > Select. 1. Open the Notification Panel and select the 3.
  • Page 120: Message Search

    Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard. Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, voicemail, and push messages.
  • Page 121: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Volume More options Change player Adjust volume Sound quality and effects Favorite Playback position Shuffle Repeat Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Applications...
  • Page 122 • • Volume: Adjust the volume. You can also set Time elapsed: Display the time elapsed for the volume with the Volume key on the side of the current song. device. • Shuffle: Shuffle songs in the current playlist. • More options: View more options.
  • Page 123: Listen To Music

    • Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > play songs in the order they display in the list 2. Tap a category at the top left of the screen to view Shuffle on to play songs in random your music files.
  • Page 124: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your device, including Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps. images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Download History: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. To access My Files: • Shortcuts: Contains shortcuts to files or folders ►...
  • Page 125 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. Category Options After tapping on a category, the following options are My Files Options available: On the main screen of My Files, the following options • Home to return to the main screen of the are available: My Files app.
  • Page 126 Options for Selected Files and Folders Zip: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option only appears in ► Tap More options > Select, select a file or Local Storage categories. A selected zip folder, and then use one of these functions: folder has the additional options of Extract •...
  • Page 127: S Health

    • Asthma or lung disease; placement of the sensor on the body, and other end-user interactions. For more information on proper • Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; wear and use, see samsung.com/us/heartratesensor. • Arthritis. Applications S Health...
  • Page 128 • You should also check with your doctor if you have You have a family history of heart disease before symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious age 55; disease, such as: • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months; •...
  • Page 129: S Note

    The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your device. To create a note with S Note: Sign in to your Samsung account to access 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > your notes in S Note from any device.
  • Page 130 • Note Tools Redo: Redo the last action. • Save: Name and save the note. When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided. • More: View more options for the note. Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes, Edit a Note tap More >...
  • Page 131 View Action Memos You can view S Notes and Action memos together, or you can narrow your view to Action memos. To view Action memos in S Note: 1. Tap Menu > Action memos. 2. For more options: • Tap Search to search for an Action memo. •...
  • Page 132: S Voice

    S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for These settings allow you to modify settings associated searches and other operations. with using S Voice. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 133: Scrapbook

    Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides a place for You can edit both Categories and the content files within them. you to manage the multimedia content you capture with the S Pen tools. To edit a file: Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for 1.
  • Page 134 To edit a Category: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More options > Manage categories. 3. Tap Edit, and select a category to edit. 4. You can delete or rename the category. Scrapbook Settings Configure the Scrapbook settings. 1.
  • Page 135: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change Volume players More options File name Playback position Time elapsed Video length Screen ratio Pop-up player Fast forward Rewind Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 136 • Access the Video Player Volume: Adjust the volume. • More options: View more options. Use Video player to access and play videos stored on your device. • Video length: Display the total length of the video. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 137 Use Pop-Up Player Change the Video Screen Size Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your You can change the size of the video during video video player into a pop-up window. The video playback. continues to play, and the pop-up window can be 1.
  • Page 138: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Record voice memos and notes. Meeting: The microphones are sensitive to sound from all directions and can distinguish up to eight sources of sound. Create a Voice Recording Sound sources can be muted during ► From a Home screen, tap playback.
  • Page 139 View Recordings 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap List to display a list of recordings. • Search to search through available recordings. • Tap   More options: Select: Choose desired recordings to share, delete, change category, rename, and so on. Sort by: Sort the list of recordings.
  • Page 140: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
  • Page 141: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 142 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 create a Quick settings list: 1.
  • Page 143: 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 offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1.
  • Page 144: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless connection status: Access Point (AP). • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a wireless Access Point, Turn Wi-Fi On or Off •...
  • Page 145 Wi-Fi Networks 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: • Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: network. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Security: Select a security option and enter your password.
  • Page 146 • Wi-Fi Options Share Wi-Fi profile: Select the profile you would like to share. The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of • Advanced: your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 147 MAC address: View your device’s Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator MAC address, which is required when Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct connecting to some secured networks connection status: (not configurable). • When your device is connected to another device IP address: View your device’s IP address using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in (not configurable).
  • Page 148: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range communications Bluetooth Status Indicator technology that connects your device Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, connection status: such as headsets and hands‑free car • When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth is Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled displayed in the Status bar.
  • Page 149: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.
  • Page 150 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 > 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
  • Page 151: Data Usage

    Data Usage • Monitor how your data is being used, and By application: View data usage by application. set limits and restrictions to conserve it. More options for the following options: 3. Tap Note: Your service provider may account for data usage •...
  • Page 152: Advanced Calling

    Advanced Calling Wi-Fi Calling Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from Verizon. Wi-Fi Calling lets your device make and receive voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi internet connection when Activate Advanced Calling your 4G coverage is weak or there is no cellular coverage.
  • Page 153 To activate Wi-Fi Calling: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Advanced calling > Activate Wi-Fi calling. 3. Enter a valid emergency address, which is used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi. • Once the address has been saved, Wi-Fi calling will be activated, and voice and video calls will now be able to go over Wi-Fi when your cellular network coverage is weak or if...
  • Page 154: More Networks

    More Networks Download Booster The More Networks settings allow you to configure a variety of communication Download booster improves download speed by using settings for your device. both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Nearby Device Scanning Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
  • Page 155: Mobile Networks

    • Mobile Networks Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs. • Network mode: Choose a preferred network Control your device’s access to networks and mobile mode. data service. • Network operators: Choose available and Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes preferred networks.
  • Page 156: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Use Mobile hotspot and Tethering to share your Mobile hotspot. device’s Internet connection with other devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Enable Mobile Hotspot 2.
  • Page 157 Allowed Devices List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices connect to your Mobile You can change your Mobile hotspot password. hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and 2.
  • Page 158 • 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 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > to specify the channel your device uses for 2.
  • Page 159: Connect To A Vpn

    Tethering Add a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your to your device. device’s internet connection with a computer. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1.
  • Page 160: Disconnect From A Vpn

    Disconnect from a VPN To disconnect from a VPN: NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > compatible device. This is used for features like 2. Tap More networks > VPN. Android Beam and S Beam.
  • Page 161: Android Beam

    Android Beam S Beam When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to content to another NFC-capable device by holding the another NFC-capable device by holding the devices devices close together. close together.
  • Page 162: Nearby Devices

    Tap and Pay 4. Set the following options: • Content to share: Select the content to share. Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment Choices are: Videos, Pictures, and Music. application you want to use for making purchases on •...
  • Page 163: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring MirrorLink Share your device’s screen with another device. Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap connection. 2. Tap More networks > Screen mirroring. Note: To use this feature, your car system must support Available devices are listed.
  • Page 164: Sound And Notification

    Sound and Notification Change the Sound Mode Configure the sounds and notifications used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and You can switch between sound modes, while other interactions. preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Adjust the Volume 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 165: Vibration Intensity

    Vibration Intensity Select a Default Ringtone Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. notifications, and haptic feedback. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 166 Vibrations Samsung keyboard • Sound when tapped: Play a sound when Play tones when you tap the screen to make tapping keys on the Samsung keyboard. selections. • Vibrate when tapped: Vibrate the phone when Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap tapping keys on the Samsung keyboard.
  • Page 167: Do Not Disturb

    Sound Quality and Effects 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution You can enable sound effects when connected to a of music and videos for a clearer listening headset. experience. • Note: Sound effects are only available when SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset surround sound.
  • Page 168 Notifications on Lock Screen Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on You can select which notifications, if any, appear on or off automatically at scheduled times. the Lock screen. 1. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 169 Notification Access Prevent applications from reading notifications. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Sound and notification > Notification access. 3. Swipe through the list of apps and tap On/Off to block apps from reading notifications. Settings Sound and Notification...
  • Page 170: Display Settings

    Display Settings Change the Font Size and Style Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. You can set the font size and style for all text that is displayed on the screen. Adjust the Screen Brightness 1.
  • Page 171: Smart Stay

    Smart Stay Screen Mode Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. does not time out as long as you are facing the Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap screen.
  • Page 172: Led Indicator

    Daydream More options for additional options: 5. Tap • Preview: See a demonstration of daydream. The Daydream ™ setting controls what is displayed • on the screen when the device is docked (dock not Select when to use daydream: Select when included) or while charging.
  • Page 173: Increase Touch Sensitivity

    Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on. Settings Display Settings...
  • Page 174: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock 4. Tap an image to preview it. • screens with wallpaper. Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. • Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated You can display a favorite picture or choose wallpaper.
  • Page 175: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen • Secure your device and protect your data Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. with Lock Screen settings. • Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition Set a Screen Lock to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security.
  • Page 176 4. Choose a screen lock option: PIN, Pattern, Password and Fingerprint only • Show information: View options for showing Swipe options • information on the lock screen. Show information: View options for showing • information on the lock screen. Camera shortcut: Display a camera shortcut •...
  • Page 177: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Multi window. 2. Tap On/Off to enable. The following options are available: • Open in split screen view: Open content in split screen view automatically when another application is in full screen view.
  • Page 178: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > – or – From the Notification panel, tap View all > 2. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification Panel, tap and drag buttons to reorder them.
  • Page 179: One-Handed Operation

    • One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the dialing keypad, in-call buttons, Samsung keyboard, Calculator, and unlock pattern (if configured). • Side key panel: Activate a panel of buttons that includes Home, Recent apps, and Back.
  • Page 180: Storage

    Storage • View the device memory and usage. Mount, Apps: The amount of storage space currently being used by apps. unmount, or format an optional memory card • Pictures, videos: The amount of storage (not included). space currently being used by pictures and videos.
  • Page 181: Remove A Memory Card

    To increase available memory: Remove a Memory Card 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card (not included), unmount the card 2. Tap Storage. before removing it from the device. 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all 1.
  • Page 182: Battery

    Battery Apps and System Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application and system process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2.
  • Page 183: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the 2. Tap Power saving for options: performance of the CPU, and other power • Power saving mode: Tap On/Off to enable, reduction activities.
  • Page 184: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your 3. If you have disabled applications: • device. All apps at the top left of the screen. • Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled. Application Manager 4. Tap More options for the following options: •...
  • Page 185: Manage Apps

    • Manage Apps Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. You can view and update information about an • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a application, including memory usage, default settings, certain category of apps. and permissions. •...
  • Page 186: Default Applications

    Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available such as email apps, you can select one app to be the in one convenient location. default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 187: Easy Mode

    Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout To disable Easy mode: and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout 1. From a Home screen, tap has larger text and icons, making for a more 2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode to exit Easy mode.
  • Page 188: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode Apps >...
  • Page 189: Location

    Location Locating Mode Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be Before using any features that require location turned on for full functionality. assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 190: Location Services

    Improve Accuracy Recent Location Requests You can improve location accuracy by using other Apps that have requested your location are listed connections to determine your location. under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 191 Location Sources You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Location services on. 4.
  • Page 192: Security

    Security Encrypt Your Data Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the Phone Administration data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
  • Page 193 2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock and follow findmymobile.samsung.com. the prompts. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Passwords enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 194: Security Update Service

    2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports • Storage type: Select a storage location for to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
  • Page 195: Advanced Security

    • Advanced Security Smart Lock: Set your phone to stay unlocked when you have trusted devices connected or Protect your device with these advanced security when it’s in a trusted place. options. To view Smart Lock, set up a secured 1.
  • Page 196: Finger Scanner

    Apps > your identity when logging in to your 2. Tap Finger scanner > Fingerprint manager. Samsung account. 3. Swipe your finger over the Home key to register Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique your first fingerprint or to continue to the characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the next screen.
  • Page 197: Additional Settings

    Home. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your 2. Tap Finger scanner > Change backup password. Samsung account.
  • Page 198: Language And Input

    Language and Input Default Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. Language 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can select a default language for your device’s 2.
  • Page 199: Samsung Keyboard

    Samsung Keyboard Swype Keyboard Settings Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input.
  • Page 200: Google Voice Typing

    • Google Voice Typing Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing Speak rather than type your text entries using Google you to use voice input while not connected to voice typing. the network. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 201: Pointer Speed

    3. Tap the checkbox to enable each option. • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Pointer Speed Settings next to each TTS engine for Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or options. trackpad (not included).
  • Page 202: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory Restore your device to its default settings. defaults. Reset Settings Backup and Restore You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
  • Page 203: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 204: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures • Control certain device actions by moving Palm swipe to capture: Create a copy of the current screen by swiping the side of your your hand over the screen. hand across the screen. The screenshot is 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 205: S Pen

    S Pen Air View Configure options and settings for the S Pen. Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by Air Command hovering your finger over the screen. The Air command menu provides quick access to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 206: S Pen Settings

    • S Pen Settings S Pen alerts: Tap the check box to set your device to sound an alert and show a pop-up if you forget to attach the S Pen and walk away To configure settings for the S Pen: from it with your device.
  • Page 207: Accounts

    Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and and social networking accounts. other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Depending on the account, you can choose 2.
  • Page 208: Account Settings

    Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > the same type. 2.
  • Page 209: Date And Time

    Date and Time • By default, your device receives date and Automatic time zone: Receive the time zone from the wireless network. time information from the wireless network. • Select time zone: Choose your local time When you are outside network coverage, you zone (only available when the Automatic time zone is disabled).
  • Page 210: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including that make using the device easier for those personal data and credit card numbers. with certain physical disabilities. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device.
  • Page 211 S Pen over it. use with hearing aids. • • Notification reminder: Play a beep when a Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung notification for a call, message, and so on, has subtitles with multimedia files when available • been missed. Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •...
  • Page 212 • Interaction control: Block areas of the Services • screen from touch interaction. Disable Support & Protection: Protect your mobile Auto rotate screen and hard key functions. device from threats posed by malicious Only show application notifications in the websites. Notification panel and the Status bar.
  • Page 213: Safety Assistance

    Safety Assistance Geo News Receive real‑time information about emergencies and severe weather conditions. Receive information about weather, environmental situations, and geological information for your location You can also enable Emergency mode, a during emergencies. power‑conserving mode that restricts certain 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 214: Send Help Messages

    Send Help Messages Manage Emergency Contacts Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you Select contacts or create new ones to be your are in an emergency situation. emergency contacts. These contacts automatically receive your help message. To enable this feature: 1.
  • Page 215: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessories > Audio output to select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices (not included). Some devices may not support the surround sound setting.
  • Page 216: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
  • Page 217: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Help for information about: • How-to videos • Useful tips • User guide • Icon glossary • My Verizon Mobile • New features •...
  • Page 218: About Phone

    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. • Rename phone: View and change your device’s name. •...
  • Page 219: System Updates

    System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > System updates. 2. Tap Check for new system update. • Tap Show system update history to view previous software updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install.

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