Table of Contents Special Features ..............1 Side Speaker ..................2 Getting Started ..............3 Set Up Your Device ................4 Assemble Your Device ............... 5 Start Using Your Device ..............13 Set Up Your Device ................15 Learn About Your Device ..............19 Front View ..................20 Back View ...................
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Multi Window ..................39 Emergency Mode ................42 Apps .................. 45 Using Apps ..................46 Application Settings ................49 Calculator ................... 52 Calendar .....................54 Camera and Video ................58 Clock ....................64 Contacts .....................68 Email ....................76 Galaxy Apps ..................79 Gallery ....................80 Google Apps ..................85 Internet ....................88 Messages ...................93 My Files .....................99...
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Samsung+ ..................113 Secure Folder ...................113 TracFone Apps ................. 114 Settings ................116 How to Use Settings................117 Connections ..................118 Wi‑Fi ....................119 Bluetooth ..................122 Data Usage ..................126 Airplane Mode ................128 Mobile Hotspot ................129 Tethering ..................133 Mobile Networks ................133 Location ....................
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Remove the Back Cover 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Lift the cover up and to the left of the device. Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover off.
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Do not pull on Speaker Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during removal or installation of an internal component can cause the material to break. Set Up Your Device...
Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it.
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Install an Optional Memory Card You can install a microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) ™ ™ to add more memory space to your device. A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. ►...
Install the Battery The battery is installed in the back of the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. 2. Gently press down to secure the battery. Set Up Your Device...
Replace the Back Cover The back cover should be replaced before using the device. 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down. 2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/Accessory port. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
• If the lower part of the device overheats, check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable. Start Using Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.
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Lock or Unlock Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key. The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock”...
Set Up Your Device Use the Set Up Wizard The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi ®...
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Google Account username and password. For more information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page 169. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service center, you should remove your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory settings.
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Set Up Your Voicemail You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > Voicemail. 2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name. For more information on voicemail, see “Voicemail” on page 110. Set Up Your Device...
Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Front View Microphone Earpiece Front camera Proximity sensors Volume keys Power key Recent apps Back Home key *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
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• Proximity sensor Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body. Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range to the human body. •...
Back View Rear camera Speaker Flash Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
Home Screen Status bar App shortcuts Home screen indicator *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full Battery low Battery charging Vibrate mode Mute mode 4G LTE...
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Notification Icons Missed call Call in progress Call on hold New email New Gmail New voicemail New message File download in progress File upload in progress GPS active App updates available App updates complete Learn About Your Device...
Notifications Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
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View the Notification Panel You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • To open an item, tap it. •...
Customize Your Home Screen Screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
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Widgets Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. To add a widget to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. To add a shortcut: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
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Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears. 2.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it. • Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options. Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
Entering Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text Options Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice typing.
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One-handed keyboard: Change the keyboard layout to accommodate use with one hand. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input >...
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Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.
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Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing for options. • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. • “Ok Google”...
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. ™ Close app: Close the selected app. Enable Multi Window 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > Multi window. 3.
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Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. Multi window is not available for all apps. 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
Emergency Mode Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you are in an emergency situation. Emergency mode saves battery power by: • Restricting application usage to only essential applications and those you select. • Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. •...
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Turn Off Emergency Mode After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency mode. ► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap More options > Turn off Emergency mode. Use Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power.
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• Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated cellular service. • More options: Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode. Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen. Manage emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency) group contacts.
Find new apps to download and install on your device. • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Apps...
Uninstall Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. • Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. To uninstall or disable an app: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
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To alphabetize your apps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More options > Sort. 2. Tap Alphabetical order. Use Folders You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More options > Edit. 2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Remove folder. Confirm when prompted. 3. Tap Done when finished. To add a folder to a Home screen: 1.
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4. Tap More options for the following options: • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or name. • Default apps: Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain features, like email or browsing the Internet. • App permissions: Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device.
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• Memory: View memory usage. • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. •...
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and enter the next number.
Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. To use the Scientific calculator: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen. Apps...
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Add Calendars Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap More options > Manage calendars. 3. Tap Add account, and select an account type. 4. Enter your account information and follow the prompts. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. • Tasks: Display all tasks. 3. Tap Today to return to the current date. Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1.
Delete an Event You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to edit it. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. Create a Task You can use your Calendar to create tasks.
Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.
Camera and Video Flash Switch cameras Settings Modes, camera, or Beauty effects Record video Gallery Take a picture *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
Camera Shortcut Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key twice. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features, and tap On/Off next to Quick launch camera to enable. Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card.
• To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or Settings. 3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture. Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Aim the camera at your subject, and then tap Record.
Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
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Rear camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. Front camera •...
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• Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the Home key twice in quick succession. • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an optional memory card (not included) is installed. • Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or for system volume.
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. •...
3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm: • Date: Choose the day for this alarm. • Time: Set a time for the alarm. • Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. •...
World Clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap World clock. 3.
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Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • Start: Begin timing. • Stop: Stop timing. • Lap: Keep track of lap times.
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see "Add an Account" on page 182. Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts tab in the Phone app.
• Tap Scan business card to import contact information from a business card through the device’s camera. 3. Tap Save. Edit a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
Import Contacts Your phone can import contacts from an installed memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings > Import/Export contacts. 3. Tap Import and follow the prompts. Export Contacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can manually back them up to an optional installed SD card for re-import if needed.
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To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details. 3. Tap More options > Link contacts. 4. Tap contacts to choose them. 5. Tap Link. To unlink contacts: 1.
To remove contacts from Favorites: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details. 3. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. 1.
Create a Group You can create your own contact groups. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups. 3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information about the group: • Group name: Enter a name for the new group. •...
Edit a Group You can rename a contact group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit and enter a new name. 4. Tap Save. Send a Message to a Group You can send a text message to members of a group.
Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap More options > Delete. 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.
To add an email account, see "Add an Email Account" on page 17. To access Email: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. Create and Send an Email This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app.
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5. Review your message and tap Send. Manage the Inbox There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to remove. 4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app.
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. View Pictures Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the picture. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1.
Edit Pictures You can edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a picture to view it. • Edit: View and use the editing tools. • More options > Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, and properties.
Edit Video You can trim segments of a video. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap Edit and tap an option. 4. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, and then move the right bracket to the desired ending point.
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Direct Share Share content with specific people directly using the sharing panel from within any app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable. Once enabled, contacts you have shared with in the past will appear as an option in the Share window for each app.
Take a Screenshot Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app. ► From any screen, press and hold the Power and Home keys. Apps...
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Chrome Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Gmail. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Google Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.
Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. ►...
Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. Command Keys The following command keys are available: • Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to bookmarks or as a shortcut on the Home screen.
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View a Web Site To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. To zoom in or out: ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Add to Bookmarks. – or – Tap More options > Add to Bookmarks. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. To open a bookmarked web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks. 2.
Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. To enable Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs. 3. Tap Turn on secret mode.
Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. Types of Messages The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia Messages (MMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
Create and Send Messages This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap Compose. 3. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose. • Tap the Recipient field to manually enter a recipient.
Send SOS Messages Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an emergency situation. To enable SOS messages: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features> Send SOS messages, and On/Off to enable this feature.
View New Messages When you receive a new message, New message appears on the Status bar. To view the message: ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see "Notifications" on page 26. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
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There are three types of Emergency alerts: • Alerts issued by the President • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (extreme and severe) • AMBER alerts (missing child alert) Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.
To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
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(not included). My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder.
Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Call *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
Make a Call You can make a call from a Home screen. Using the Dialer 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Call. • Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. From Contacts To make a call from Contacts: 1.
Direct Calls Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > Direct call, and tap On/Off to enable. Answer a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the Contacts list.
Decline with Message ► On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a message. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call. ► Tap Send message and select a message. End a Call To finish your call: ►...
To return to the call screen: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap Call notification. To end a call from any application: ► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap End call.
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Save a Contact a Recent Call Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. 3. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list.
Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap Recents. 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 4.
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3. Tap an unassigned number. • Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in sequence. • Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail. 4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to the number.
Emergency Calls You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. Make an Emergency Call You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone whether or not cellular service has been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call.
Secure Lock Screens You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen. 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen. 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer. 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America) and tap Call.
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Optional Calling Services Place a Multi-Party Call If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress. 1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call. 2. Dial the new number and tap Call.
Wi-Fi Calling You can make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your wireless service provider. Please contact your wireless service provider for details on cost and functionality. To configure Wi-Fi Calling: 1.
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
TracFone Apps Enjoy these apps from TracFone. Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan. 1Weather 1Weather lets you receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Messenger Instantly reach your friends and family with Facebook Messenger, which works just like texting. Note: A data plan is required to use Messenger. To access Messenger: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messenger. My Account Downloader Access your current account information. ►...
How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings.
Wi‑Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1.
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• Security: Select a security option and enter your password. • Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically whenever available. • Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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• Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi‑Fi. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. • Wi‑Fi control history: View apps that have turned Wi-Fi on or off most recently. • MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
Send and Receive Data with Wi‑Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct. 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi‑Fi Direct. 2. From an app, tap Share or More options > Share. • Sharing options may vary. 3.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re‑enter a passcode.
Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Receive Data Using Bluetooth Share data with another device using Bluetooth. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap Accept. 3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel and tap File received.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
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3. Tap Allow unrestricted data usage. 4. Tap On/Off next to each app that you want to permit to have unrestricted data usage. Turn Mobile Data On or Off Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Mobile data usage. 3. At the bottom of the screen, view data usage by application. •...
Turn Airplane Mode On or Off To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option. Mobile Hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection.
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3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot. 4. Activate Wi‑Fi on the target device. • Scan for Wi‑Fi hotspots and select your device’s Mobile hotspot from the list. • Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on the target device. Change the Mobile Hotspot Password You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot. 4. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and then tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address.
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• Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A default password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot screen. • Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot.
Tethering You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 3. Choose a tethering method: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s Internet connection using Bluetooth.
Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Recent Location Requests Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings.
Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device scanning. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 172. Set Up and Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN connection to your device.
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Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 3.
Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Vibrations Configure your device’s vibrations. Vibrate While Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while ringing to enable this option.
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Set the Volume Set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for: •...
Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. – or – Add from phone to use an audio file as a ringtone. Notification Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders.
Do Not Disturb This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
• Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected.
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4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings.
Block App Notifications Block notifications for apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
Smart Alert Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > Smart alert, and tap On/Off to enable. Settings...
Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display. 3. Customize options under Brightness: •...
Home Screen Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Home screen. – or – ► From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove. 5. Tap Done to save your settings. To disable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Easy mode > Standard mode. 3. Tap Done to exit Easy mode. Icon Frames You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen.
Status Bar Configure display options for the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Status bar. • Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar. •...
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4. Configure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • 1Weather: Display local weather information. • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. Tap Settings for options. • Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Tap Settings for options.
Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers. 3.
Themes Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Themes. 3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme. •...
Device Maintenance Device maintenance provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Quick Optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions: • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for malware. To use the quick optimization feature: 1.
• App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that they do not use battery power when not in use. Tap Save power to enable. • Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor. •...
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To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. 3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts. Memory Card (SD Card) Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting.
Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. 3. Tap More options > Storage settings. 4.
Memory Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Memory. •...
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Manage Virtual Keyboards Enable or disable virtual keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards. 3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable. Physical Keyboard Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (sold separately).
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Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Text‑to‑speech for options: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Pointer Speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input. 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
Reset Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Reset Settings You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. 1.
Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files.
To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device. Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device.
Set a Screen Lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock type. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level of security: •...
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Secure Startup Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or password to be entered before it starts up. Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings...
Device Administration Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators. • Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock or erase a lost device.
• Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Knox Active Protection Get extra protection against malicious attacks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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• Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings. Settings...
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. • If a Samsung account has not been added, tap Start and follow the prompts. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the following options are available: •...
Settings: Limit syncing data from your Samsung account to only when the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site to view additional information based on frequently asked questions. Contact us: Contact Samsung.
Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account. 4.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap the account and then tap More options > Remove account. Backup and Restore Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. Samsung Account Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account.
Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Location: Configure your Google location settings. • Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
• Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy. • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. Settings...
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone.
More Accessibility Settings To set more accessibility settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility. • Text‑to‑speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 166. • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key quickly three times in succession.
Accessibility Services Certain accessibility services you install may be listed and configured under Services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility. • TalkBack: Your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low‑vision users. • Switch Access: Lets you scan and select items using one or more switches.
One‑Handed Mode Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > One‑handed mode. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner to reduce the display size.
Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the applicable information.
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and Health & Safety Information are also available on the device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The location depends on the device, and is usually in the “About device” or “About phone”...
Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited...
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Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of...
Samsung Knox Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox Restricting Children’s Access to Your Mobile Device Your device is not a toy.
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Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files. Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.