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  • Page 1 Samsung Galaxy Halo 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Special Features Navigation ....... . 28 ......1 Entering Text .
  • Page 4 Reset Network Settings ....118 Samsung+ ....... . . 98 Sounds and Vibration .
  • Page 5 Vibrations ....... . 120 Home Screen ......130 Volume .
  • Page 6 Software Update ......144 Samsung Cloud ......153 Lock Screen and Security .
  • Page 7 Tips ........167 Samsung Support ......167 Legal .

  • Page 8: Special Features

    Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

  • Page 9: Side Speaker

    Side Speaker This device features the speaker on the side of the device. Speaker Special Features...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device new device.

  • Page 11: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the...

  • Page 12: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Do not pull Remove the Back Cover Lift the cover up and to the left of the device. 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.

  • Page 13: Install The Sim Card

    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. Warning à ç à small children. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. •...

  • Page 14: Install The Battery

    Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold Install the Battery contacts facing down. 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.

  • Page 15: Replace The Back Cover

    Replace the Back Cover Charge the Battery The back cover should be replaced before using Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the 1.

  • Page 16: When To Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries When the battery level becomes too low, the device approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are automatically turns off. designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using For a quick check of your battery level: other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 17: Start Using Your Device

    USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Press and hold the Power key until the device Samsung-approved cable. To turn the device off: 1. Press and hold the Power key until the 2.

  • Page 18: Set Up Your Device

    Lock or Unlock Your Device Restart the Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your If your device stops responding to taps or finger device. restart your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the Press and hold the Power key and the screen times out.
  • Page 19 Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. descriptions of items on the screen to improve 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts. accessibility. 3. Tap > Google. Google Account Factory Reset Protection Your new device uses your Google ™...
  • Page 20 Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – Enable Factory Reset Protection To create a new Samsung account or set up your Adding a Google Account to your device automatically Samsung account on your device at any time, use activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature.

  • Page 21: Add An Email Account

    Transfer Data from Your Old Device Use the Email app to view and manage all your email Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch ™ When you turn on your device for the first time, set Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com.

  • Page 22: Learn About 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.

  • Page 23: Front View

    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...
  • Page 24 • • Proximity sensor Volume keys Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, or functionality when the device is in close notifications. proximity to the human body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range from the human body.

  • Page 25: Back View

    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...

  • Page 26: Home Screen

    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...

  • Page 27: Status Icons

    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 ™ 4G LTE active Battery low Signal strength...

  • Page 28: Notification Icons

    Notification Icons Missed call New message Call in progress File download in progress Call on hold File upload in progress New email GPS active New Gmail App updates available New voicemail App updates complete Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 29: Quick Settings

    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...
  • Page 30 View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also ² provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1.
  • Page 31 Customize Your Home Screen Wallpapers and Themes Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on Screens your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite Your device comes with multiple Home screens to picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
  • Page 32 To add a widget to a Home screen: Screen Grid 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions. 2. Tap Widgets. 1.

  • Page 33: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and To add a shortcut: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 34 Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. ² Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

  • Page 35: Navigation

    Double-Tap Navigation Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for how to navigate through your • device. Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

  • Page 36: Pinch And Spread

    Drag Common Options Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. : Tap to view more menu options for a screen.

  • Page 37: Entering Text

    Entering Text ç Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Touch and hold Options for the following: ç Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. typing. Predictive text Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
  • Page 38 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options. • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard.
  • Page 39 • Configure Google Voice Typing Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you To customize Google voice typing: to use voice input while not connected to the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. network. •...

  • Page 40: Multi Window

    Window Controls Multi Window in the middle of the Multitask by using multiple applications at the Switch windows: Switch locations between ™ apps. Close app: Close the selected app. *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 41: Enable Multi Window

    Enable Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Advanced features > Multi window. 1. Tap Recent apps. • 3. Tap Split screen view action to enable this feature. have a icon in their title bar.

  • Page 42: Emergency Mode

    Activate Emergency Mode Emergency Mode To activate Emergency mode: Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining 1. Press and hold the Power key. Emergency mode saves battery power by: 2. Tap Emergency mode. • • Restricting application usage to only essential When accessing for the first time, read the applications and those you select.
  • Page 43 • Use Emergency Mode Features 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 •...

  • Page 44: Apps

    Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 45: Using Apps

     apps from view. Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to • Access Apps Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. You can access and launch all applications from the samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to Apps list.
  • Page 46 To uninstall or disable an app: To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Tap > Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display 2.
  • Page 47 Use Folders To launch apps in a folder: Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To delete a folder: Edit.

  • Page 48: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings 4. Tap for the following options: • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or You can download and install new applications on your name. • your downloaded and preloaded applications. Default apps: Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain features, like email or Warning: Because this device can be configured with browsing the Internet.
  • Page 49 • 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the about the application. The following options may be app for access to your device’s information. displayed: • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...

  • Page 50: Calculator

    View Calculator History Calculator You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Tap History. Basic Operation • To return to the calculator, tap ç You can use your calculator to perform basic •...

  • Page 51: Calendar

    Calendar View Calendar To choose a calendar view: Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Add Calendars 2. Tap View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. Year: Display all twelve months of this year.

  • Page 52: Create An Event

    Create an Event Delete an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

  • Page 53: Delete A Task

    Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 54: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Beauty Settings Gallery Take a picture Flash Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...

  • Page 55: Take Pictures

    • Camera Shortcut To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the twice. brightness.
  • Page 56 Record Videos Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the Record high-quality videos using your phone. surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, 2.

  • Page 57: Camera Settings

    Front camera Rear camera • • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher effects, such as an airbrushed effect. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit •...
  • Page 58 • • Ways to take pictures: Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take optional memory card (not included) is installed. selfies. • Volume key function: Use the Volume key Gesture control: Detect your palm and automatically take a picture two seconds volume.

  • Page 59: Clock

    Alarm Clock Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2.
  • Page 60 • Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to World Clock play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. •...
  • Page 61 • To remove a city from the main World clock screen: Resume: Continue timing after stopping the clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. • Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it Timer to select it.

  • Page 62: Contacts

    • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Contacts can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your •...

  • Page 63: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact Share a Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 64 Export Contacts To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can 2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap manually back them up to an optional installed SD card Details.

  • Page 65: Delete Contacts

    Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can delete a single contact or choose multiple accessible from other apps. Favorites display together contacts to delete. on the Favorites tab in the Phone app. 1.
  • Page 66 • Groups Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap Save. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group family, for coworkers, or a team.
  • Page 67 Edit a Group Send an Email to a Group You can rename a contact group. You can send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 68: Delete A Group

    Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap > Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap > 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.

  • Page 69: Cricket Apps

    Visual Voicemail Cricket Apps View and play voicemail messages, easily save Enjoy these apps from Cricket. important numbers to your Favorites list, and respond Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan. by calling or texting. Visit cricketwireless.com to learn more or contact your From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Email

    • If manually entering recipients, enter additional Email recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at Use the Email app to view and manage all your email any time before the message is sent. accounts in one app.
  • Page 71 Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 72: Email Settings

    Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3. Tap the account to be removed. 4. Tap > Remove account. Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app.

  • Page 73: Galaxy Apps

    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 To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 74: Gallery

    4. When viewing a picture: Gallery • Swipe left or right to view the next or previous View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. picture. • Favorite to mark the picture as a View Pictures favorite, and then access it from the Favorites album.
  • Page 75 Edit Pictures 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play video to play the video. You can edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Edit Video 2. Tap a picture to view it. You can trim segments of a video.

  • Page 76: Share Pictures And Videos

    Share Pictures and Videos Direct Share Share content with specific people directly using the You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. sharing panel from within any app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 77: Take A Screenshot

    Delete Pictures and Videos Take a Screenshot You can delete pictures and videos stored on your Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically device. create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 78: Google Apps

    Drive Google Apps  ™ Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google to learn more. Drive. Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about Chrome  ™ Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
  • Page 79 Gmail Maps Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based Find your current location and get directions and other email service. location-based information. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google Gmail. Maps.

  • Page 80: Play Music

    Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can stream them instantly or download them magazines, and games in Google Play store. for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 81: Internet

    • Internet Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the number of tabs that are Access the Internet From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 82 Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. To open a new tab: To bookmark the current web page: Tabs > New tab. 1. Tap Add to Bookmarks. To close a tab: –...
  • Page 83 Saved Pages Secret Mode Saving a web page stores the web page content on your Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 84: Internet Settings

    To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 85: Messages

    Learn how to send and receive different messages phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may using the Samsung Messages app on your device. need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service.

  • Page 86: Create And Send Messages

    Create and Send Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your This section describes how to create and send a message. message using the Messages app. • Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon 1.

  • Page 87: Send Sos Messages

    Send SOS Messages View New Messages Send a message with your location to designated When you receive a new message, contacts when you are in an emergency situation. appears on the Status bar. To enable SOS messages: To view the message: 1.

  • Page 88: Delete Messages

    Delete Messages Messages Settings Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia To delete messages, follow these steps: messages, push messages, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. 2.
  • Page 89 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. Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.

  • Page 90: My Files

    • Categories My Files Images: View image files. Access files stored on your device, including images, Audio: View audio files. videos, music, and sound clips. Videos: View video files. To view files in My Files: Documents: View document files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 91 My Files Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. From a Home screen, tap Apps > ˜ The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder. • : Tap for the following options: Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category.

  • Page 92: Phone

    Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Call *Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...

  • Page 93: Make A Call

    Make a Call From Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded You can make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name is also displayed. Using the Dialer 1.

  • Page 94: Answer A Call

    Answer a Call Decline with Message On the incoming call screen, drag Send message When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s upward and select a message. Contacts list. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
  • Page 95 While on a Call To return to the call screen: Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification Adjust the Call Volume panel, and then tap A Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the To end a call from any application: volume.

  • Page 96: Call Log

    Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log. If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap Update existing. 1.

  • Page 97: Speed Dial

    Block a Number Create a Speed Dial By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

  • Page 98: Make An Emergency Call

    Make a Call with Speed Dial Emergency Calls You can make a call using Speed dial. You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. •...

  • Page 99: Access Voicemail

    Make an Emergency Call from a Voicemail ø Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if For information on setting up voicemail, see the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is Access Voicemail accessible to the caller.

  • Page 100: Call Waiting

    From Another Phone To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: You can access your voicemail from another phone. 1. Drag Answer in any direction to answer the 1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number.

  • Page 101: Phone Settings

    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.

  • Page 102: Samsung Gear

    Samsung Gear Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung  Apps...

  • Page 103: Compose A Note

    Edit Notes Samsung Notes You can make edits to notes you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Compose a Note 2. Tap a note to view it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 104: Notes Options

    Notes Options You can edit, share, or manage notes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. While browsing notes, tap for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. •...

  • Page 105: Samsung

    Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. Apps...

  • Page 106: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections customize Home screens, apps,...

  • Page 107: How To Use Settings

    Search for Settings How to Use Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.

  • Page 108: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi

    ˜ Wi-Fi You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local manually. Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. access to a wireless Access Point (AP). 2.
  • Page 110 • Wi-Fi Options Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi networks. The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 1.
  • Page 111 Wi-Fi Direct Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi 1. Connect your phone to the device using network.

  • Page 112: Bluetooth

    Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth that connects your device wirelessly to a number of compatible devices.
  • Page 113 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it Send and Receive Data displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. • Your device automatically tries to pair with the Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device.

  • Page 114: Disconnect From A Bluetooth Device

    Receive Data Using Bluetooth 3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list. • Share data with another device using Bluetooth. When the device is connected to your phone, Bluetooth connected is displayed in the 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your status bar.

  • Page 115: Data Usage

    Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Turn Data Saver On or Off When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two Data saver prevents some apps from sending or devices no longer recognize each other. To connect receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the again, you have to pair the devices.
  • Page 116 Turn Mobile Data On or Off Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone. Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. amount you set.

  • Page 117: Airplane Mode

    Additional Mobile Data Usage Airplane Mode Options Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Configure more options for mobile data usage. networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

  • Page 118: Mobile Hotspot

    Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot ² Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Internet connection. Mobile hotspot. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service 1.
  • Page 119 Change the Mobile Hotspot Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Password hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your You can change your Mobile hotspot password. 1.
  • Page 120 • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, and Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting to specify the channel your device uses for settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Timeout Settings 2.

  • Page 121: Tethering

    • Enhanced LTE services: Enable HD Voice and Tethering advanced communication services where available. You can use USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. • International data roaming: Allow your device to connect to International data and Enhanced 1.
  • Page 122 Locating Method 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: • Before using any features that require location Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan assistance, you must enable your device’s location for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when services.

  • Page 123: Nearby Device Scanning

    Location Services Nearby Device Scanning Google Location History ™ stores and uses your device’s Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them most recent location data. Google apps, such as up easily. You receive a notification when there are ...

  • Page 124: Printing

    Set Up and Manage a VPN Printing Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN Print images and documents to Samsung printers and connection to your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

  • Page 125: Reset Network Settings

    4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. To disconnect from a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – 2. Tap Connections > > Tap Delete to delete the VPN. VPN. 3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect. Connect to or Disconnect from Reset Network Settings Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to...

  • Page 126: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.

  • Page 127: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Easy Mute You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or the individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

  • Page 128: Volume

    Vibration Pattern Set the Volume Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your Set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by own pattern. pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 129: Ringtone

    Media Volume Limiter Ringtone Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. changing this setting.

  • Page 130: Notification Sounds

    Notification Sounds Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new This setting allows you to block all notifications and messages and event reminders. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1.

  • Page 131: System Sounds

    • unlock the screen. ç : Play a sound when the • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is Samsung keyboard is tapped. connected. • ç : Enable vibrations when the • Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.

  • Page 132: Sound Quality And Effects

    4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: Sound Quality and • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround Effects sound. • You can enable sound effects when connected to Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a a headset. Sound effects are only available when tube amplifier.

  • Page 133: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds,...

  • Page 134: Block App Notifications

    3. Tap an app, and select an option: Block App Notifications • Allow notifications: Receive notifications from Block notifications for apps. this app. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, and block previews in pop-ups.

  • Page 135: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen...

  • Page 136: Screen Brightness

    Screen Brightness Screen Zoom and Font Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 137: Home Screen

    3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. Home Screen • When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe Customize your Home screen by adding application down the page and select which apps you want shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. to display on the Home screens.

  • Page 138: Icon Frames

    Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Configure display options for the Status bar. ² 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.

  • Page 139: Screen Saver

    Screen Saver 5. Tap for additional options: • Preview Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen • when the device is docked (dock not included) or while Set when to use: Set when your device can go charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. into Screen saver mode.

  • Page 140: Wallpapers And Themes

    Wallpapers and Themes You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes,...

  • Page 141: Wallpapers

    Wallpapers Themes Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose screens, wallpapers, and app icons. from preloaded wallpapers. 1.

  • Page 142: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.

  • Page 143: Quick Optimization

    2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: Quick Optimization • Battery usage: View details of battery usage by The quick optimization feature improves device item. performance through the following actions: • Power saving mode: Extend battery life by • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power selecting a power saving mode level.

  • Page 144: Storage

    To increase available memory: Storage 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. 3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts. Device Memory Memory Card (SD Card) View and manage the memory used by the device.

  • Page 145: Format A Memory Card

    Mount a Memory Card 3. Tap > Storage settings. When you install an optional memory card, it is 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then automatically mounted (connected to the device) and tap Unmount. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 5.

  • Page 146: Memory

    Memory Language and Input Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure your device’s language and input settings. background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. Change the Device Language 1.
  • Page 147 Text-to-speech for options: Customize options when you have a physical keyboard • connected to your device (sold separately). Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Settings 2. Tap General management > Language and input.

  • Page 148: Date And Time

    • Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the Date and Time text is spoken to the default setting. • By default, your device receives date and time Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is information from the wireless network. When you are spoken to the default setting.

  • Page 149: Report Diagnostic Info

    Reset Settings Report Diagnostic Info You can reset your device to its factory default settings, This feature sends diagnostic information about your which resets everything except the security, language, device when you are having technical problems. and account settings. Personal data is not affected. 1.

  • Page 150: Factory Data Reset

    Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it Factory Data Reset can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account. You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. Before resetting your device: This action permanently erases ALL data from the 1.

  • Page 151: Software Update

    Auto Restart Software Update Optimize your device by restarting it automatically Check for and install available software updates for at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the your device. device restarts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 152: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.

  • Page 153: Set A Screen Lock

    3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a Set a Screen Lock secured lock screen option: It is recommended that you secure your device using • Show content a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock • Hide content type.

  • Page 154: Find My Mobile

    Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be Unknown Sources deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.

  • Page 155: Secure Startup

    Secure Startup Factory Data Reset Password Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, password, or pattern to be entered before it starts up. Require a password to reset your device to factory Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this default settings.

  • Page 156: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send Display password characters briefly as you type them. security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings >...

  • Page 157: Device Administration

    Device Administration 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security Manage your device administrators and application settings for the following Credential storage installation privileges. options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 158: Advanced Security Settings

    • Usage data access: View the applications that Advanced Security can access your device’s usage history. Settings • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. settings. •...

  • Page 159: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.

  • Page 160: Samsung Cloud

    Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. events and tasks. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud. Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and • categories. If a Samsung account has not been added, Start and follow the prompts.

  • Page 161: Add An Account

    Cloud sync items. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts, and then tap Settings: Limit syncing data from your Samsung account to only when the device is 3. Tap one of the account types. connected to a Wi-Fi network. FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site 4.

  • Page 162: Synchronize Accounts

    Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, types of accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 163: Backup And Restore

    Backup settings: Enable back up of your phone log, messages, and more through your Samsung Backup and Restore account. • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. your backup data. Settings...

  • Page 164: X9D

    Google Account Google Settings Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Customize Google 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for To customize your Google settings: options: 1.
  • Page 165 • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. • Search & Now: Configure your Google search ™ settings and Google Now settings. • Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Settings...

  • Page 166: Accessibility

    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.

  • Page 167: Vision

    You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with • visual aspects of the device. High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. increase the contrast between the keys and the 2.

  • Page 168: Hearing

    • • Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles from white text on a black background to black with multimedia files when available. text on a white background. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with •...

  • Page 169: More Accessibility Settings

    • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for More Accessibility this action. Settings • Click after pointer stops: If you use a mouse with your device, tap On/Off to enable To set more accessibility settings: this option, which causes your device to 1.

  • Page 170: Accessibility Services

    • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. Accessibility Services Certain accessibility services you install may be listed and configured under Services.

  • Page 171: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.

  • Page 172: About Device

    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. •...

  • Page 173: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.

  • Page 174: Videos

    Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com/ Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy/ Samsung Support samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...

  • Page 175: Legal

    Legal View legal information for...

  • Page 176: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide  • Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP ˜ complete terms and conditions that bind you and Tablet: Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” • English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide section of the Terms & Conditions, included with • Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP End User License Agreement: •...

  • Page 177: Intellectual Property

    The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung and Health & Safety Information are also available or its respective suppliers relating to the Product,...

  • Page 178: Open Source Software

    Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
  • Page 179 For applications available through Modification of Software Cricket, we offer privacy controls that let you decide Samsung is not liable for performance issues or how an application may use the location of your incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry device and other devices on your account.
  • Page 180 ç Ã Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is Address: a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with 85 Challenger Road enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be Ridgefield Park, required. For more information about Knox, please refer New Jersey 07660 to: samsung.com/us/knox...
  • Page 181 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...

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