Direct Share Smart Alert Share content with specific people directly. Receive notification for missed calls and messages through vibration when the phone is picked up. For more information, see “Direct Share” on page 62. For more information, see “Smart Alert” on page 119. Media Volume Limiter Voice Recorder Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume.
Front View Proximity sensors Earpiece LED indicator Front camera Volume key Power key Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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• • Proximity sensors Volume key Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, functionality when the device is in close notifications, and system sounds. For more proximity to the body. information, see “Volume” on page 113. Turns the screen back on and enables touch In the camera app, press the volume key to take functionality when the device is outside a...
Back View Microphone Flash Speaker Rear camera Headset jack Microphone USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Assemble Your Device 1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your device. Install a SIM card and an optional memory card 2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device. (not included), and charge your device before using. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
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Install a Memory Card Note: The SIM card slot is located below the memory card slot. You can also install an optional microSD 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.
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Install the Battery Replace the Back Cover You can install a replacement battery. Close the back cover before using the device. 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device the device, making sure the connectors align.
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Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are Accessory port. designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may 2.
1. Press and hold the Power key. • If the lower part of the device overheats, 2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted. check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable. Set Up Your Device...
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Use the Setup Wizard To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard your finger across the screen. guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, Add a Google Account connect to a Wi-Fi...
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Add a Samsung Account Set Up Your Voicemail Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung You can access your voicemail from a Home screen. content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Voicemail.
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.
Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double-tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
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Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Many of the following common options are usually location. available on various screens: • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...
Home Screen Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts D D e e vic vices and softw es and softwar are ar e are c e constantl onstantly y e e v v ol olving — ving —...
• Customize Your To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap Main. This screen is displayed when you Home Screen press the Home key. • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a Screens screen, and then drag it to a new position. •...
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Wallpapers To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with options menu. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 2. Tap Remove shortcut.
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Themes Icons Customize your device with coordinated colors, Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons. wallpapers, fonts, and app icons. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Icons to customize. 2.
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Icon Frames Widgets You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Widgets are simple application extensions that run on stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2.
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• Home Screen Settings Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel from a Customize your Home screens and Apps screens. Home screen by swiping down. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. • Hide apps: Select apps to hide. 2.
Easy Mode Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. To enable Easy mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Status Bar Notification Icons Missed call The Status bar at the top of a Home screen provides device information on the right side and notification Call in progress alerts on the left. Call on hold Status Icons New email Battery full New Gmail ™...
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Status Bar Display Configure display options for the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Display > Status bar. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following: • Show recent notifications only: Display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar.
Notification Panel 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 Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
Multi Window Multitask by using two applications at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the sizes of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
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Window Controls Split Screen View Action The Window controls modify the way app windows are The Recent apps key can be configured to switch displayed in split screen view. between full screen view and split screen view. ► Tap the middle of the window border to display the 1.
• Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Note: The Options key displays the last option used. Options ► Tap a text field to display the Samsung keyboard. • Symbol to insert symbols. Learn About Your Device...
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Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. high contrast keyboard. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear Options. personalized data, and view information about 2.
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Settings Delete text • Speech output: Receive speech output through either the device speaker or a hands-free 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. connection. 2. Tap the screen and speak your text. Learn About Your Device...
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• Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition languages to use voice input without a network connection. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from search results. • Bluetooth headset: Use Google Voice typing with a Bluetooth headset (not included) if available.
Emergency Mode Emergency Mode Features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features are available on the Home screen: features and conserve your device’s power during an • emergency situation. Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
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• Turn Off Emergency Mode Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time that can be reached based When Emergency mode is turned off, you will return to on current battery charge and usage. standard mode. • Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone 1.
Use Apps Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded for use with Galaxy devices. apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Sort Apps Create and Use Folders App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Apps Settings Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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• • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system Memory: View memory usage. (background) apps. • Notifications: Configure notifications from • Special access: Select which apps can have the app. special access permissions to features on your • Permissions: View permissions granted to the device.
Calculator View Calculator History View and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator >...
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Scientific Calculator The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view. • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate screen. Apps...
Calendar Calendar View There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
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Create an Event Delete an Event Delete events from your Calendar. Use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to 2.
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Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.
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...
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• Take Pictures To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or Settings. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. 4. Tap Take a picture. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Camera.
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• Configure Shooting Mode HDR (Rich tone): Enable the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your brighter and richer picture. pictures or choose from several shooting modes. •...
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Camera Settings Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a Use the icons on the main camera screen and the higher resolution for higher quality requires settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. more memory. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
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• Common Volume key function: Use the Volume key to • take pictures, record video, zoom, or control Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video. system volume. • • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.
• Clock Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • and setting alarms. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. 1.
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World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the device sounds the alarm and The World clock lets you keep track of the time in vibrates. multiple cities around the world. • To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe Dismiss To list a city on the World clock screen: to the left or right.
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Stopwatch Timer Time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Contacts • Contact photo to assign a picture or an animated GIF to the new contact. Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize • Enter a name and other contact information. with personal accounts added to your device. For more information, see “Add an Account”...
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Edit a Contact Share a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the contact’s list of information.
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Import Contacts Export Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card memory card (not included). (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Link Contacts Unlink Contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources Unlink contact information that has been linked and into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Delete Contacts Favorites Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups.
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Send a Message to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then Send a text message to members of a group. tap Done. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
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Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Contacts > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct Share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app.
• Email If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then View and manage all of your email accounts in one app. tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on •...
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Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts View email you receive for multiple accounts, or you There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Remove an Email Account Email Settings To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Galaxy Apps. Apps...
Gallery 3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. The • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap following categories allow you to organize your Favorite.
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Play Videos Edit Pictures Edit pictures stored on your device. Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 2.
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Share Pictures and Videos Delete Pictures and Videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your The following apps from Google are preloaded on your Google Drive cloud account. ™ device. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2.
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Google Maps Find online content with tools that learn what Get directions and other location-based information. interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive You must enable location services to use Google Maps. customized content. For more information, see “Location” on page 107. 1.
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Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. ™...
Internet • Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and browsing history. Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are currently open.
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Browser Tabs Open a Bookmark Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Share Pages Open a Saved Web Page Saved web pages can be opened on your device even if Web pages can be shared with your contacts. your device is not connected to the Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Secret Mode Internet Settings Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your These settings allow you to modify settings associated browser history or search history, and leave no traces with using the Internet app. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are 1.
Memo Edit Memos Make edits to memos you create. Write and save memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Tools folder > Memo, and tap a memo to 2.
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Memo Options Pin to Home screen: Place a shortcut to the memo on a Home screen. Edit, share, or manage memos. Print: Select a printer to print your memo. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Tools folder > Memo.
Messages 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • Attach: Add an attachment to your message. Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) • and multimedia messages (MMS). Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon from the list and add it into your message at the 1.
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View Messages Message Search 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Search through your messages by using the search feature. 2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
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Emergency Alerts Send SOS Messages Emergency alerts notify customers of imminent threats Send a message with your location to designated to their safety within their geographical area. There is contacts when you are in an emergency situation. no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. 1.
My Files My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, View and manage files stored on your device, including and more. images, videos, music, and sound clips. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Phone More options Voicemail Hide the keypad Call Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
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Make a Call Make a Call from Recents All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded Make a call from a Home screen. in the Call log. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Answer a Call Decline a Call You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an incoming call.
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End a Call Switch to Headset or Speaker Listen to the call using the speaker or through a ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Bluetooth headset (not included). ► Tap Actions While on a Call Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.
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Call Log 5. Tap Create contact. – or – The calls you have dialed, received, and missed are stored in the Call log. Tap Update existing to replace the number for an existing contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Block a Number Create a Speed Dial Assignment Assign up to 999 speed dial numbers. By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
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Emergency Calls Make a Call with Speed Dial Make a call using Speed dial. Dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. If 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. your phone is not activated, you can only make an •...
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Voicemail Make an Emergency Call from a Locked Screen Use your phone’s voicemail feature. The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone Voicemail.
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Optional Calling Services Call Settings If available with your mobile service plan, the following These settings allow you to modify settings associated calling services are supported. with the Phone app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. Place a Multi-Party Call 2.
Voice Recorder Manage Recordings Once you have recorded and saved at least one Record voice memos and notes. recording, the following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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• Share: Select and share recording files. • Sort by: Customize how your recordings are listed. • Settings: Access Voice Recorder settings. Apps...
Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and 1.
Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is hidden. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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• Wi-Fi Preferences WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by entering your WPS PIN. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is asleep. 2.
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Wi-Fi Direct Receive Data with Wi‑Fi Direct When another device attempts to send a file to your Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data device using Wi-Fi Direct, you will see a request to between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not accept the file.
Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.
Data Usage Receive Data from with Bluetooth When another device attempts to send a file to your View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the file.
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Monitor Mobile Data Monitor Wi-Fi Data Enable mobile data to access the Internet through your View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for mobile network. Wi-Fi networks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Airplane Mode Android Beam Share content to another NFC-capable device by Airplane mode disconnects your device from all touching the backs of the devices. networks and turns off connectivity features. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Mobile Hotspot Tap and Pay Use an NFC payment application to make payments by Connect other devices to your Mobile hotspot to allow touching your device to a compatible credit card reader. them to use your device’s Internet connection. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Change the Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices List Password Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. You can change your Mobile hotspot password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
• Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view or change it. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting • Show advanced options: Configure additional settings. Mobile hotspot settings, including channels and 1.
Mobile Networks Location Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Some apps may require one or more location services data service. be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Location services store and use your device’s most • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan recent location data. Google apps can use this data to for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when improve your search results based on places that you Wi-Fi is turned off.
Nearby Device Scanning Connect to a Printer Your device can use Bluetooth Low Energy to scan for Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi available devices within a 30-foot radius, even when network. Bluetooth is turned off. 1.
Virtual Private Networks Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks connection. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see 1.
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Connect to a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 3.
Sound Mode Volume Switch between sound modes, while preserving the Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, individual sound settings you have made. and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
Vibration Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume Configure your device’s vibrations. while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (not included). 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration. 1.
Ringtone Do Not Disturb Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. Set your device to mute all or some notifications and sounds during specific time periods. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you • unlock the screen. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to alert, vibrate, or silent. • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
• Sound Quality and Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. Effects • Adapt sound: Follow the prompts to find the best sound for you and use it for music and Choose from advanced sound options to customize your video.
Manage Notifications Smart Alert Allow or block notifications from apps and services. Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
Screen Off Settings Screen Brightness Customize when the screen turns off. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 2.
Screen Zoom and Font One-Handed Mode Set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
• Quick Optimization App power monitor: Put background apps to sleep to extend battery life. • Improve device performance by optimizing battery and Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from memory usage. being put to sleep by the App power monitor. 1.
Storage Memory Card Once an optional memory card (not included) has been View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, installed in your device, the card memory is displayed or format an optional memory card (not included). in the Storage setting. For more information, see “Install a Memory Card”...
Memory 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap an option: Check memory usage and stop background apps to • Format: Prepare your memory card for storage. improve system performance. Formatting removes all data on the memory 1.
Language and Input Default Keyboard Select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and Configure your device’s language and input settings. keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Device Languages 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add languages to your device and organize them 2.
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Language and input > Text‑to‑speech for options: • 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. • Show on‑screen keyboard: Show the on-screen Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for keyboard while a physical keyboard is options.
• Date and Time Listen to an example: Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. Date and time are automatically updated if you have a • Default language status: View whether the network connection, or they can be set manually. default language is supported by the preferred 1.
Reset settings that may be causing performance issues. Send troubleshooting information about your device to Reset Settings Samsung when experiencing technical problems. Return custom settings to their defaults. Security, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. language, and account settings are excluded. Personal 2.
Factory Data Reset Reset Network Settings Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other connection settings Erase all data permanently and restore your device to to their defaults. factory settings. Before resetting your device, back up files you want to keep. Data stored on a memory card is 1.
Settings > System updates for the Google Account and password. following options: • Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung Download updates manually: Install available or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service software updates. center, you should remove your Google Account before •...
Set a Secure Screen 4. Tap Done when finished. Lock 5. Configure the following options: • Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically Set a password or gesture to unlock the device or when trusted locations or other devices have change security settings. been detected.
Lock Screen Settings Unknown Sources Configure display settings for the Lock screen. Allow the installation of apps from sources other than Play Store or Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
• Display password characters briefly as you type them. Send security reports: Send encrypted security reports to Samsung over Wi-Fi for threat 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. analysis. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >...
Device Administration Credential Storage Activate device administration for apps and features Manage security certificates from the web. Disable or that can erase all data, change system settings, set remove a certificate authority (CA) certificate if it is passwords, and more. compromised or cannot be trusted.
• Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Activate trust agency for specified services that may bypass the lock screen for Protect your device from cyber attacks. improved usability. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock.
Settings > Cloud and accounts > Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your Samsung Cloud. events and tasks. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Memo: Sync your voice memos, images, the prompts to add one. and tasks. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the...
Samsung 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. Cloud account. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or the prompts to add one. remove your Samsung account. Add an Account...
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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, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.
Backup and Restore Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >...
Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available Account. options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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 keyboard: Adjust the size of the perform the related action, and scroll with two Samsung keyboard and change its colors to fingers. Extended features include: increase the contrast between the keys and the Voice Assistant help: Learn how to interact background.
Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use for text and backgrounds. with hearing aids. • Color correction: Adjust colors of the screen to • Samsung subtitles (CC): Enable Samsung compensate for color blindness. subtitles with multimedia files when available. Hearing • Google subtitles (CC): Enable Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.
• Dexterity and Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction to prevent accidental Interaction taps. Screen rotation and hard keys are disabled while access to calls, notifications, and the Enable features to change the way you perform tasks notification panel is limited.
• Accessibility Services Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Volume up key and the Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from Power key together. A shortcut menu opens the Google Play store. when you have added certain accessibility settings.
• About Phone Device name: View and change your device’s name. View information about your device, including current • Additional device information includes the status, legal information, hardware and software Model number, Android version, Build number, versions, and more. and more. 1.
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing • the applicable information. For complete terms Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to Tablet: the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • Conditions, included with the Product.
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Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required.